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5 popular collectible toys worth the investment

Kids derive more joy through playthings. For them, playtime is a fond memory that they reminisce as they grow old. Hence, toys hold a profound meaning in their lives. The affection becomes an essential part of their childhood. This has led to the concept of collectibles. They may ask for more to build their mini collection. It is noticed that this hobby sometimes follows them into adulthood.

Also, there is demand for such collectible toys in the vintage market. The other collectors buy them owing to the nostalgic connection. Regardless of the reason, such games are worth the investment. They let your kids enjoy their childhood to the fullest. They derive value from such toys because they are mostly classics. Finding such collectible games for the given era is easy. If you want to shortlist your choices, consider these options:

Legos
Introduced as 'automatic binding bricks', these blocks captured the toy market quickly. Almost every kid has had them as a part of playtime. They continue to rule the toy stores and dominate the building blocks segment. Using the bricks, kids create unlimited figures based on their imagination. The boundless possibility lets them explore their creativity.

Action figures
The toy market experiences a boom as a new character enters the Star Wars, Marvel, or DC universe. Regardless of the generation, kids are obsessed with superheroes. They idolise such characters. Hence, they like to hoard collectible figures. They star characters like Superman, Spiderman, Captain America, etc. Other revered figures also come from cartoons like Pokémon, Dragan Ball Z, Bey Blade, etc.

Toy cars
Something about going zigzag with tiny vehicles is fascinating to kids. They spend hours doing this without getting bored. As toddlers, they do not have much of a preference. But as they grow older, they become collectors. Brands like Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Greenlight, Winners Circle, etc., have made a mark. Their aura has made them worthy of toy car collections.

Board games
Classics like Ludo, Snakes & Ladders, Monopoly, etc., evoke fond memories. They remind you of the time spent with family and friends. Such board family games hold a special sentiment. Hence, they continue to create a mark in the toy industry. However, they change through upgrades. The edition you have now might be unavailable in the coming years. This makes them worthy of becoming collectibles.

Merchandise items
TV shows inspire toy manufacturers to come up with toy collections. But this does not end with active games. The range of merchandise extends beyond playthings. You also get t-shirts, bags, stationeries, mugs, etc., that focus on the fandom of popular kids' shows. These items may also include some fun elements to encourage playtime.

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