For some people, such things as porcelain plates, fridge magnets, or signed basketballs might not mean much. But for individuals who collect them, they are way more than just knick knacks or sports equipment.
This redditor, for instance, had acollectionof Transformer toys, some dating as far back as the 1980s. That was until his girlfriend’s mother took it without asking and gave it away to her grandson. Needless to say, the owner of the toys wasn’t too happy about it, but his girlfriend said she would end theirrelationshipif he reported the theft.
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Figurines and toys of different sorts often become cherished collectables
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This man had a collection of Transformer toys, until his girlfriend’s mother gave it away to her grandson
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Vintage Transformer figures can be worth thousands of dollars
In a recent interview withBored Panda, Indiana University Adjunct Associate Professor of Neurology Shirley M. Mueller, an avid collector herself, noted that when the person doesn’t collect items themself, the personal significance is missed and not appreciated. That’s why it might seem like a bizarre activity to some, but many people have likely tried collecting something at least once in their lives.
As a child myself, I remember collecting all things elephants – mostly uselesselephantfigurines that are now collecting dust somewhere in my parents’ basement, a few plush toys, and maybe a T-shirt? I don’t even remember exactly, as it didn’t turn out to be too valuable of a collection.
Some knick knacks from one’s childhood, however, can be of great value both sentiment- and money-wise, as they were in the OP’s case. According to TransformerLand,Transformer toysin boxes that haven’t been opened can sell for hundreds—sometimes even thousands—of dollars. Even though in order to be of the highest possible value, they have to be unused, pieces that have been taken out of their original packaging can be seemingly pretty valuable, too.
Yahooseconded the ideathat those who are lucky enough to have a Transformers figurine from the late 1900s are sitting on a goldmine. According to said source, the original Transformers action figure—the Optimus Prime AFA Graded and Sealed Transformers 1984 Hasbro Figure, to be exact—from the year the franchise was first released can bring its owner more than $8,000 dollars. Bumblebee or Megatron figures are reportedly sought after, too, so you might want to check your parents’ basement, in case you are sitting on a goldmine without even realizing.
Other noteworthy toys fromthe ‘80sthat can bring a fortune to the owners include but are not limited to G.I. Joe Action Figures from 1982 (reportedly worth more than $12,500 dollars), a set of 102 Star Wars Action Figures from 1977 to 1985 (worth a staggering $38,500 dollars), and a set of 14 Mini Dolls comprising the Vintage Polly Pocket Pollyville Playsets Rare Deluxe Giftset (valued at $15,000 dollars).
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Adults are now buying more toys for themselves than for any other age group
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The man decided to break things off with his girlfriend
Nearly two years later, the owner of the collectibles let fellow netizens know how the story unfolded
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