These popular toys from the 1970s are worth a small fortune today

Vintage toys from the 70s are special. They have a nostalgic quality, and indicates a period in toy manufacturing when die-casting began to become popular. The science fiction genre became popular in this decade which finally translated in toys.

1970 Hot Wheels “Mad Maverick” Base Mighty Maverick

67 Pontiac GTO Hot Wheels Diecast Toy Car.

• Value: Immeasurable

This Hot Wheels car was designed by Howard Rees, and it was originally released as Mad Maverick, but then changed his name to Mighty Maverick car, because a competitor, The Topper Co., already had a car called the Mad Maverick. For this reason, I am an extremely limited one the number of cars that are decorated as “Mad Maverick,” in the empty metal case. Only four are known among collectors today.

1972 Mego The World’s Greatest Superheroes! Action figures

Marvel logo.

• Value: Immeasurable

Mego created action figure dolls specially marketed to boys. The first one was called “Action Jackson” and had a stock body, and came with clothes and accessories. Once Mego got his superhero rights, 34 different superhero characters were made from the same body as different heads and clothes. Mego held the license from Marvel Comics and DC Comics at the same timeso superheroes from both could exist in the same playsets. The rarest and most valuable part of the line it’s Secret Identity Outfits. Each outfit came with a switchable head and a “covered” outfit. A very limited one number was manufactured and a super hero complete in awesome condition with secret identity outfit is priceless, and incredibly rare to find today.

1979 Prototype Boba Fett with Kenner Rocket

Boba Fett.

• Value: $525,000

Prototype Boba Fett with Kenner Rocket from 1979 is considered to be one of the most valuable “unproduced toys” in modern history. This wanted figurine has been drawn out of production because the incendiary rocket was deemed a choking hazard and unsafe. It was sold at Heritage Auctions in May of this year for $525,000, which was a world record. There are only 70 prototypes known today, THE the rest were destroyed. Only 5 were hand painted and 2 from those 5 were painted in the production color scheme.

1974 Hot Wheels Blue Rodger Dodger

Hot Wheels.

• Value: $38,311

Blue Rodger Dodger is unique because of its color. Only 7 only 3 survived from those they were in full packaging. These Flying Colors models were sold to various collectors in 1985. Since then, they have been resold and re-traded. The last known sale of a full card model was $6,000 in 2012.

1979 Knickerbocker Lord of the Rings Action Figures

The county.

• Value: $500–$2,000

The action figures based on Ralph Bakshi’s Lord of the Rings animated film are extremely rare. They were just sold fish a four the week period because of intense animated criticism film received. There were eight figures in the line, and collectors would pay exorbitant sums even for accessories. Figures in the line include Gandalf the Grey, Frodo’s Horse, Samwise Gamgee, Gollum, Aragorn, Ringwraith, Ringwraith Charger and Frodo Baggins. Figures range in size from 3”–7.5”. All figurines came with removable accessories such as swords, capes, battle axes, staffs, scabbards, shields, saddles, bridles and hats. The only figure that didn’t come with accessories was Gollum. Today, horses are the hardest to find and can cost upwards of $1,200.

1977 Kenner Twin Telescopic Lightsaber Action Figures

Stormtroopers.

• Value: $2,400

Star Wars was undoubtedly one of the most popular sci-fi movies of all timelet alone the 1970s. Kenner was the lucky company to get the rights to the original film. Luke Skywalker was the fastest selling figure in the telescopic lightsaber line, along with Ben Kenobi, and Darth Vader. The double telescoping (DT) feature allowed the lightsabers to “open” by extending further from the figure’s hand. Luke Skywalker in perfect condition and still in PACKAGING maybe be sold for $2,400 and up.

1976 Fisher Price Kermit the Frog Doll

Kermit.

• Value: $2,500

This valuable plush doll from 1976 comes with Velcro ankles and hands, a Jim Hensen tag and stands 18 inches tall. Kermits sell for $2,5000 and up. The beloved frog character was created by Jim Hensen in 1955 and remains an iconic and popular children’s character to this day. Kermit it was initially performed by Henson himself and has appeared on both The Muppet Show and Sesame Street. Kermit is undoubtedly Henson’s most popular character.

1975 Kenner Six Million Dollar Man

Actors of The Six Million Dollar Man.

• Value: $1,000

Six Million Dollar Man was one of the first superhero shows on TV in the 70s. With great success of the show, Kenner came out with the 12-inch tall action figure. Features interchangeable limbs, a bionic eye, a bionic grip and a bionic adventure set.

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