Strawberry Shortcake Dolls
The Strawberry Shortcake Doll craze is only relevant to those who are old enough to remember the end of the 70s and the beginning of the 80s. These figures initially came with greeting cards, but quickly rose to toy glory when Kenner Products began turning them into toys. Consequently, the Strawberry Shortcake Doll became a real-life sensation with a massive following. Banana Twirl Berrykin is a particularly sought-after model which when put up on eBay could easily net you more than $1000. Then there is the Happy Home House Playset, which is currently valued at $5,000 fetching even more money if the set has been kept in mint state within its original box.
Digimon Digital Monsters and Trading Cards
The only franchise to rival Pokémon was Digimon, formed in 1997. Despite Pokémon’s immense presence, Digimon still managed to carve a large portion of the trading card and toy market. Such digital gadgets can now fetch around $100, even out of their packaging, while those in their cases can be bought for more than $500 at eBay.