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Annual toy sales were about $84 million in 1940, according to History.com.
Today, some of thoseboomer-era toys and collectiblesare worth a small fortune.
2 Ponytail Vintage Barbie dolls debuted on March 9, 1959,USA Today reported.
The former is the more valuable of the two because its hard to find one in top condition.
1 Ponytail Barbie sold for $27,450 in 2006, and is likely worth much more than that now.
An original copy of Meet the Beatles islisted for $5,000 on Etsy.
Hasbro G.I.
Joe
This was a must-have toy for kids beginning in the mid-1960s.
The first doll for boys was modeled after a soldier and came with various accessories, USA Today reported.
Even if you dont have a prototype, an early G.I.
Joe in mint condition is worth a lot of money today.
A 1954 Topps Willie Mays graded PSA 8 sold for $9,300.
Only 144 of these prototypes were ever made.
Vintage models in good condition can fetch around $150, according to Good Housekeeping.
Full sets from the 1970s are worth $100 or more.
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