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.
5. My Little Pony - Daddy Meadowsweet
My Little Pony toys were first produced in 1981 and have been hugely popular with youngsters ever since. Vintage examples can today fetch sizeable sums. This G1 Daddy Meadowsweet figure sold in February 2025 for £348.99 | eBay/pinkie_pie_pony Photo: eBay/pinkie_pie_pony
6. Barbie - Peaches n Cream
Barbie dolls have been delighting children for generations and were among the most popular toys of the 1980s. This Peaches n Cream Barbie doll from 1984 sold in March 2025 for £364.46, while another of the same model fetched £356.34. | eBay/ladylainy80 Photo: eBay/ladylainy80
7. Smurf with stilts
Smurfs were another must-have toy in the 1980s. This Smurf with stilts sold in April 2025 for £580.56. | eBay/ei4you Photo: eBay/ei4you
8. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Faker
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe was another massively popular 80s TV show which spawned a huge range of merchandise. This 1987 Faker action figure sold in April 2025 for £720.72, while a Dragstor Turbor figure went for £450. | eBay/matt.t33 Photo: eBay/matt.t33