But for individuals who collect them, they are way more than just knick knacks or sports equipment.
This redditor, for instance, had acollectionof Transformer toys, some dating as far back as the 1980s.
That was until his girlfriends mother took it without asking and gave it away to her grandson.
Collecting enriches living, embraces our intellect, and widens our social circles, she said.
I dont even remember exactly, as it didnt turn out to be too valuable of a collection.
According to TransformerLand,Transformer toysin boxes that havent been opened can sell for hundredssometimes even thousandsof dollars.
Other noteworthy toys fromthe 80sthat can bring a fortune to the owners include but are not limited to G.I.
Statista revealed that the pandemic was indeed an active time for collectors of all ages.
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