But did you know these playthings of yesteryear could be worth a huge sum today?
Many action figures, dolls, cars and other toys from the 1980s are now highly sought-after, often selling for four figures online.
We’ve looked at the listings on eBay for this year so far to see which toys of the 80s have sold for the biggest prices.
One rare action figure fetched a whopping £2,250, with several other vintage 80s toys selling for more than £1,000.
Obviously it helps if they’re in their original packaging but even well-loved toys from the 1980s can fetch a tidy sum.
This photo gallery shows 13 of the most popular toys of the 1980s and how much they could be worth today, from the lowest sold prices to the highest.
Do you remember playing with any of these toys as a child, and could one of them be lurking in your attic?
While you’re looking, you might want to check if you own any of these rare Lego sets, which could be worth up to £13,000.
9. Ghostbusters - Green Ghost
The original Ghostbusters was released in 1984 and became one of the decade's biggest hits, spawning a host of merchandise. This Green Ghost action figure sold in March 2025 for £750, while a set of four unopened action figures of the main characters together fetched £999 in February 2025. A model of the Fire Station Headquarters from the film, meanwhile, sold in March 2025 for £460.62. | eBay/boxed-collectables Photo: eBay/boxed-collectables
10. Transformers - Chromedome
This 1986 Transformers Chromedome action figure sold in February 2025 for £1,200, while a similar Targetmaster Triggerhappy toy from the same year fetched the same amount. A boxed G1 Optimus Prime toy, meanwhile, sold for £720.72. | eBay/heckleandhide Photo: eBay/heckleandhide
11. Star Wars - Black Hoth Rebel
Star Wars action figures were hugely popular in the 1980s as the film franchise continued to flourish in cinemas. This vintage 1980 Black Hoth Rebel Soldier figure from The Empire Strikes Back sold in February 2025 for £1,500. | eBay/green-greedo Photo: eBay/green-greedo
12. Care Bears - Noble Heart Horse
Care Bears were among the most popular toys of the 1980s and rare examples can sell for huge sums today. This Noble Heart Horse Care Bear, from 1986, recently sold on eBay for £1,536.72, while another of the same make fetched £1,325.41. However, the highest price paid was £1,707.56 for a Treat Heart Pig Care Bear | eBay/columns._54 Photo: eBay/columns._54