Tamagotchi
AVERAGE OG PRICE: $17.99
MIGHT FLIP FOR: $3,000
After the Second World War, most Americans became aware of Japan and wanted to understand it more. The Japanese discovered Tamagotchi can be said to have had a great revolution in the American culture. Tamagotchis were the bane of many parents’ existence. The handheld, virtual pets required incessant care and attention (which often fell onto parents) just to stay alive. At the height of Tamagotchi’s craze, a frustrated mother told the Chicago Tribune: “I wake up every morning and something is dead.” Yikes.
Like most 90s trends, this toy has made a comeback. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom were even spotted accessorizing their red carpet looks with some old school Tamagotchis. An original Tamagotchi in its unopened box can yield up to $3,000!