How nostalgia for 90s toys like Furbys might imply you are sitting on a small fortune

The 1990s are well and truly back – but an Oasis reunion, return of a Labour government and even baggy jeans are just the start.

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

Searches rocketed 125 per cent in September, likely driven by Gen Z and nostalgic millennials.

Retro resurgence: Demand for iconic 90s toys has skyrocketed according to Ebay 

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

Ebay says some toys can sell for over £50, notably the Star Wars lego job lot which has an average selling price of £52.

There are some even more niche toys that could net you a pretty penny if you have kept them in decent condition.

Tamagotchis were one of the biggest toy fads of the late 90s and now the pocket-sized digital pets from Japan have made a comeback.

The average selling price of one is now £38, according to Ebay – a decent return on a toy that was usually sold for about £8.

The more used the item, however, 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 hundreds pounds, especially if is is in original packaging and sealed. 

However, watch out for Tamagotchis that have been reissued recently as they remain at the lower price point of around £20.

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

Ebay is awash with the furry toys, with some limited edition Furbys selling for much more.

Family favourite Bop It is another toy making a comeback, with searches up 15 per cent and selling for an average £13, while Beyblade sets are going for an average £24.

Interest in Polly Pocket houses has skyrocketed, up 100 per cent over the month. This is likely a result of plans for a film, similar to the Barbie revival last summer, being announced.

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

While an average card bundle sells for £12 according to Ebay, there are particular cards that go for much more.

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

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Dan Hatfield is This Morning’s money-making expert and resident pawnbroker. He is an international specialist in antiques, jewellery, diamonds and collectibles. 

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