Toys make for fun and potentially valuable collectibles; there's nothing new or strange about this. Whether it's a Victorian China doll set, old McDonald's Happy Meal toys that are worth a ton today, ...

Beanie Babies, created by Ty Inc. in the 1990s, became a massive collectible craze, with rare versions fetching thousands of dollars at their peak. The original nine Beanie Babies, along with others ...

Remember the heady days of the 1990s? The return of platform boots. The rise of Girl Power. And, of course, Ty Beanie Babies in every shop. These cute soft toys were the collectible item of the decade ...