This article was co-authored by Caitie Bee and by wikiHow staff writer, Hunter Rising. Caitie Bee is a My Little Pony collector based in Southern California. Known as Ponyguru online, Caitie has been collecting My Little Pony since the 1980s. She collects generation 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, and has a growing collection of nearly 6,000, including standard ponies, miniatures, plush, and "fakies." In addition to collecting, Caitie also customizes and restores her ponies, and connects with a community of collectors online and at conventions. Caitie has contributed photographs of her collection to two My Little Pony collectors' books, as well as given lectures at conventions about the process of customizing My Little Ponies.
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If you have a bunch of old toys taking up space at home, it’s time to dust them off because they could be worth a bit of money. Toy collectors are always trying to complete their collections, and they’re willing to pay a high price for them. Keep reading, and we’ll cover the most valuable toys, how much they’re worth, and what makes them valuable. We also spoke with antiques expert and appraiser Reyne Hirsch for advice on selling your toys.
Antique Toys & Their Recent Sale Prices
- 1959 Original Barbie: $6,952 USD
- Royal Blue Peanut Beanie Baby: $2,500 USD
- American Girl Molly McIntire: $2,495 USD
- Strawberry Shortcake Berry Happy Home: $2,000 USD
- 1978 Luke Skywalker Action Figure: $1,700 USD
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If you have toys you want to sell, keep them protected and don’t let anyone play with them so they hold onto their value.Thanks
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- ↑ Reyne Hirsch. Antiques Expert and Appraiser. Expert Interview



























