OUT with the old and in with the new. Decluttering in the new year has become a ritual habit for some families but, as we go through old photo albums, clothes that no longer fit and childhood toys, we may be sitting on a goldmine and didn’t even know it. Although toys might not seem likely contenders for items to invest in, if you come across the right ones and keep them in perfect condition, you may have hit the jackpot. The experts at OnBuy’s toy department decided to look into some of the most valuable toys and games that could earn you a fortune and discovered ‘Barbie’ is searched nearly four million times on average every month globally, with the most valuable doll said to be worth £226,000.
Beanie babies are much sought after. Picture: Christopher Babcock IF you’re on with the post-Christmas de-clutter, it might be worth hanging onto to some old toys. There could be gold in that there toy box. Among the most valuable toys and games revealed by online marketplace OnBuy are trading cards, comic books, toy cars and Barbie dolls. The most expensive Barbie was a Stefano Canturi doll that went for £226,000 in 2010, due to her designer necklace of pink diamonds. Other dolls worth value include Original Barbie (1959), Marie Antoinette Barbie and Pink Jubilee Barbie. The data, commissioned by onbuy.com/gb/toys-and-games, found that Barbies are the most searched toy, with nearly four million searches worldwide each month. Hot Wheels come second, with one of the rarer finds a 1969 Pink Rear-Loading Beach Bomb, worth £131,000.
These toys could earn you a fortune - but have you got any lurking in the back of the cupboard?
Disney VHS video tapes, Hot Wheels, Beanie Babies and Barbies amongst those that are worth the most according to the experts
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