How nostalgia for ’90s toys like Furbys can mean you’re sitting on a small fortune

The Nineties are definitely back, but an Oasis reunion, the return of a Labor government and even baggy jeans are just the beginning.

Iconic toys from the decade, including Furbys and Tamagotchis, are seeing a similar resurgence, according to Ebay.

Searches increased 125 percent in September, likely thanks to Generation Z and nostalgic millennials.

If you have a ton of these toys lying around from when you were a kid in the 90s, you could sell them for a lot more than you bought them for.

Ebay says some toys can sell for more than £50, particularly the Lego DIY lock from Star Wars, which has an average retail price of £52.

There are other niche toys that can make you a pretty penny if you keep them in good condition.

Tamagotchis were one of the biggest toy crazes in the late 1990s, and now Japan’s pocket-sized digital pets have made a comeback.

According to Ebay, the average selling price is now £38, which is a decent return for a toy that normally sold for around £8.

The more the item is used, the less money you are likely to get.

Experts previously told This Is Money that if you have an original Tamagotchi you could be sitting on a few hundred pounds, especially if it is in the original packaging and sealed.

However, beware of Tamagotchi’s that have been recently reissued as they are still at a lower price of around £20.

Furbies are also making a comeback with searches up 5 per cent last month, with an average retail price of £23.

Ebay is flooded with furry toys, and some limited edition Furbys are selling for much more.

Family favorite Bop It is another toy making a comeback, with a 15 percent increase in searches and a retail price of an average of £13, while Beyblade sets cost an average of £24.

Interest in Polly Pocket homes has increased dramatically in the past month, by 100 percent. This is likely due to the announcement of plans for a movie, similar to last summer’s Barbie revival.

Finally, Pokemon cards remain a staple for nostalgic ’90s kids and their popularity continues to rise.

Although an average card bundle sells for £12 according to Ebay, there are certain cards that cost much more.

Sealed cards that have not been touched are likely to have a much higher value, according to experts, and trading cards are typically graded based on their condition.

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