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35 things from the '90s that are worth a fortune today

If you happen to find certain rare Pokmon or baseball cards in your attic, you could potentially be thousands of dollars richer.

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You might want to check out your old baseball cards or sift through those boxes in your attic, because many toys, books, and collectibles from the '90s could be worth a fortune today.

While some American Girl dolls or My Little Pony toys can be worth hundreds of dollars, a specific "Harry Potter" first edition could be worth around $55,000.

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Here are 35 things from the '90s that are worth a fortune today.

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Original "Harry Potter" books from the 1990s could earn you a galleon or two. Hardcover first editions of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" that contain the print line "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1" are worth up to $55,000 . Though that sum is specifically for the British version of the book, American editions can also make you a nice sum of cash. "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" the American version can be worth up to $6,500 if it has the print line "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 8 9/9 0/0 01 02" located on the copyright page.

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McDonald's Happy Meals have been beloved by children of all ages across generations mainly for the small plastic toy found in each and every smiling red box. However, old McDonald's Happy Meal toys might just make you smile even wider as an adult. Happy Meal Changeables toys have sold for between $20 to $140 , depending on the condition and completeness of the set. One of the most valuable Happy Meal toys, "Inspector Gadget" from 1995, could fetch you around $350.

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There are a number of collectible Barbie dolls from the '90s that could earn you a nice chunk of change. This "Barbie Loves Elvis" collector's doll set from 1997 is currently being sold for $149 on eBay. A "Jeweled Splendor" Barbie usually goes for around $150, while a Pink Splendor Barbie has sold for a whopping $1,000.

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Barbie might be valuable, but some of her houses and other accessories could also make you money. Vintage Barbie items like the Barbie McDonald's drive-through playset, Barbie "So Much To Do! Bedroom" set, and Barbie "Magic Moves Barbeque" accessories could earn you more than $100 each.

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Everyone who grew up in the 1990s probably owned a Ty Beanie Baby at one point or another. In today's age, you may or may not be surprised to learn that some Beanie Babies could seriously pay off. A rare "Valentino" Beanie Baby is currently being sold for $14,000 on eBay but could be valued at close to $43,000 . A "Princess Diana" commemorative Beanie Baby from 1997 has sold for $10,000. Countless other editions have also sold for thousands over the years, including "Claude the Crab," "Gobbles the Turkey," and "Peace the Bear."

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An original Furby might creep you out does anyone else remember them suddenly speaking out of nowhere? but they could also make you rich. According to Today, a limited-edition "Special Furby Angel" recently sold for $800 , while a rare "Kids Cuisine" Furby unopened in its original box sold for $520. Here's hoping you can find one of these fuzzy creatures in your attic.

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Pokmon cards can potentially be worth thousands of dollars, depending on the card and condition. An extremely rare "Pikachu Illustrator" card sold for $54,970 in 2017 , while a seller asked a whopping $100,000 for the same card, but in authenticated, perfect condition. A "Charizard" card from 1999 could also be worth more than $11,000 .

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Original Japanese models of the famous 1990s Sky Dancers toys are priced at around $200 .

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While many '90s action figures don't tend to go for extremely high price tags when sold individually, complete sets of action figures can fetch around $20 to $60 .

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An extremely rare copy of Super Mario Bros. 3 for Nintendo has been sold for a whopping $30,000 . While most copies of the game sell for around $15 or $30 , this particular edition was priced much higher due to the fact it was sold as an original game, rather than as a bundle with the Nintendo Entertainment System, as most editions of the game were.

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Brace yourself, because you may want to go back and look at some of your Magic: The Gathering cards. A complete set known as the "Power Nine" could be worth up to $27,000.

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While one rare Yu-Gi-Oh! card, the "Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon," has been listed for a whopping $400,000 , other cards have sold for more than $700. A "Minerva, The Exalted Lightsworn" card has been sold for $1,900, while a "Black Luster Soldier" card awarded during the 1999 Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship in Japan reportedly fetched $2 million. The card is printed on stainless steel rather than traditional card stock and is extremely rare.

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Some Polly Pocket sets have sold for a couple hundred dollars , including a bouncy castle playset and "Fairylight Wonderland," which sold on eBay for $455.

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Released in 1995, the Collector Number 271 is considered to be the rarest model Hot Wheels car from the '90s and has been priced at around $3,500. Buyers beware, however only seven in existence have ever been authenticated.

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Spice Girls memorabilia like the original Spice Girls dolls or Polaroid camera could make you rich. A Spice Girls doll set from 1997 is currently listed at an asking price of $150, while the Spice Girls "Spice Cam" camera is being sold for $148.

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While most coins from the '90s are virtually worthless or simply worth their market value a 1992 Close AM penny in like-new condition could be worth around $20,000 , while one in used condition could sell for $2,000 or $3,000. Simply look at your penny from 1992 and see if the right foot of the "A" in "AMERICA" is touching the left foot of the "M."

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This set of stamps by Caricaturist Al Hirschfeld from the late 1990s is being sold for more than $100 online.

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Rumors have circulated over the past few years of "Black Diamond" Disney VHS sets fetching thousands of dollars, and some tapes have even been listed for tens of thousands. However, even though one copy of "Beauty and the Beast" sold for $9,000 in 2016 , experts say that most Disney VHS tapes are worth around $5 to $25.

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While most Transformers action figures from the 1990s can fetch around $20-$40 each , large collections like this one could sell for roughly $350 . Rare collectible Transformers can certainly make you rich, however. A mint condition "Omega Supreme" still in its original box is reportedly worth around $2,000.

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You've probably wondered what some of your old baseball cards are worth. A number 156 Ken Griffey card from 1990 is worth anywhere from $150 to $250, while a near-mint George Bush baseball card from 1990 is worth about $7,000. This Frank Thomas 1990 card could also make you a pretty penny, to the tune of $300.

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While not many comic books from the 1990s hold as much value as earlier editions, this "The Uncanny X-Men" #266 comic book could be worth up to $475.

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Depending on how rare your card is, Garbage Pail Kids cards and collections can potentially fetch you thousands of dollars. One huge collection of the cards has been listed on eBay for roughly $3,250 .

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While the current American Girl dolls can go for around $100, the now-discontinued dolls can be worth a lot, especially if they come with their original outfits and accessories. According to USA Today , a set of American Girl dolls, including Samantha, Molly, and Addy, each with multiple outfits and furniture, was listed for a whopping $11,500. While this is definitely out of the ordinary, a mint-condition Pleasant Company American Girl doll in its original "Meet" outfit could score you around $300 .

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Dig up your old Game Boy, because it could be worth some money. According to PriceCharting , an original Game Boy system could be worth around $384.

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Cabbage Patch Kids from the late '70s and early '80s are much more valuable , but some versions from the '90s have fetched around $20 or $30 each.

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Depending on the action figure, Power Rangers collectors will shell out a decent amount of money to get their hands on your old toy. A "White Tigerzord" Power Ranger from 1994 is currently being listed for $45 , while other models and collections could go for around $100 to $300.

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Lego bricks have been beloved by children for generations, but the '90s saw a surge in the building blocks' popularity. Unopened Lego sets from the '90s could be worth around $130.

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While records from the 1970s and earlier are generally considered to be the most likely to get you rich today, there are a couple of '90s records that could be worth a lot of cash. A marbled copy of Nirvana's "Bleach" re-release from 1992 could go for $1,500 , while a rare early White Stripes single from 1998 was sold at auction for $18,000 .

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While many Tamagotchi toys are practically worthless, some rare editions like the " Tamagotchi Ocean ," " Yasashii Blue ," or a white and red first-generation Tamagotchi could be worth hundreds of dollars.

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The popular Baby All Gone, which could be fed and changed, is currently worth around $80 on eBay. Your baby doll might be all gone, but isn't the money worth it?

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Easy-Bake Ovens were one the hottest no pun intended toy among children in the 1990s. The toy can reportedly sell for up to $300 today , and we've found one version from 1994 going for around $50 on eBay.

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When Tickle Me Elmo hit the market in 1996, kids everywhere fell in love. A Tickle Me Elmo doll in its original box can be worth around $60 today.

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While individual My Little Pony dolls from the 1990s can go for around $20 to $40 , sets could be worth as much as $100 . Rare versions of the dolls from the late '80s, however, have sold for as much as $1,500 .

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Coca-Cola products from any era tend to hold value, and items from the 1990s are no exception. Apparel and merchandise from the '90s could hold a value of at least $35 to $60 on eBay.

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Your old Disney toys could make you rich. "Toy Story" toys tend to hold a lot of value a pair of Woody and Buzz toys is currently being listed for $300, while a Wheezy penguin doll is being sold for $278. The '90s are commonly known as the Disney Renaissance, when popular films like "The Little Mermaid" and multiple Disney princess movies broke onto the scene. Therefore, it's no wonder collectors want to get their hands on these toys.

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