Beanie Babies
Beanie Babies are cited as the first toys to become an Internet sensation in 1995. These stuffed animals became a major collectible in the later 1990s. Due to the high resale value of particular Beanie Babies, they were soon viewed as a financial investment. A 1997 First Edition Princess Diana Bear can sell for up to $12,000.
Garbage Pail Kids Cards
Although these trading cards were frowned upon by parents, kids loved this grotesque Cabbage Patch Kids parody. If you find any of these cards laying around, you might be able to earn a tidy sum on eBay, depending on the rarity of the card and its condition. One card recently sold for $300—and an entire 1985 Garbage Pail Kids Series One deck was worth $4,000.