8 items from your childhood that could be worth money

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Nostalgia has taken over the collectibles market and some of the things you never thought twice about could now be a goldmine.

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Here are eight items from your childhood that might be worth some money.

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LEGO sets

LEGO has been around since the 1930s, and if you still have sets from your childhood, it’s worth checking out their value!

Iconic sets like the LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon or early Technic sets are popular with collectors, and if you leave the packaging and instructions intact, they’re worth even more.

Some rare sets have sold for thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars on auction sites like eBay.

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Hot Wheels cars

Remember those little Hot Wheels die-cast cars you were obsessed with as a kid? Some of them are now worth a small fortune.

First editions or limited models, especially from the late 60s and 70s, have a high collector’s value. Look for models like the 1971 Purple Olds 442 or the 1968 Over Chrome Camaro – some of which are worth tens of thousands!

Barbie dolls

If you were one of the few who kept your childhood Barbies in mint condition, you could be sitting on a goldmine of collectibles.

Special edition Barbies from the ’70s and ’80s can be worth hundreds – or even thousands – of dollars. If your Barbies had rare accessories or were limited edition sets, even better.

Comic books

Comics culture was booming in the ’80s, and if you were a fan, your old comics might be worth something now.

Issues featuring the debut of major characters – such as The Amazing Spider-Man #300 (first appearance of Venom) – are in high demand.

Older, rare comics can be worth thousands of dollars depending on their valuation, especially if they are sealed.

Film cameras

Everyone has a smartphone now, but when I was a kid, compact cameras were all the rage.

Classic models, especially high-end brands such as Nikon or Leica, are very popular among enthusiasts. A well-maintained classic camera can be valuable, especially if you still have the original lenses and accessories.

Stamps and coins

Were you a collector as a child? While collecting stamps may seem old-fashioned, a few rare stamps from your childhood collection could fetch a pretty penny.

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The same goes for coins – if you’ve inherited or collected rare currencies like silver dollars or special edition coins, you could be holding on to something that’s worth much more than face value.

Movie posters

Have you decorated your bedroom walls with movie posters? If you were lucky enough to get your hands on an original from cult films like Star Wars, ET or The Goonies, they could be worth a lot of money today.

Original posters from your childhood, especially those in good condition, are highly sought after.

Action figures

If you’ve collected action figures like Star Wars, GI Joe or He-Man, you could be sitting on a valuable collection. Figures in mint condition in their original packaging are particularly popular.

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