But rare ones—those that remain boxed or otherwise in pristine condition—could be worth a small fortune. Here are the most valuable vintage toys of all time.

David Joyson, Chief Customer Officer at Homeprotect, encourages: "If you’ve got old toys lying around, it might be worth checking their value—you could be sitting on a goldmine! Alternatively ...

Nostalgic nirvana for Samantha Hughes, a toy enthusiast who has amassed an incredible collection of '90s and '00s memorabilia, valued at thousands. The 34 year old is not just about toys ...

It's always worth remembering, you're never guaranteed to be quids in, ultimately your old items ... The toys have been re-released over the years but Mr Stacey said an original in good condition ...