6 Things From The ’80s That Could Make You Rich Today

2. G.I. Joe Motorized Battle Tank 

Oh Lord! This awesome toy was a huge thing back in the day; even my own kid wanted one. And this year, while I was browsing various vintage online stores, I saw a couple of them at very high prices, especially the 1963 prototype, which was amazingly detailed for that time!

Another popular collectible is the motorized battle tank from the 1980s, which can fetch more than $900 if kept in a sealed box and nearly $200 if kept in a non-sealed box. Do you happen to have any collectibles from G.I. Joe? Tell us in the comments!

3. Air Jordans sneakers

Michael Jordan’s influence extends beyond basketball. That’s why when his first sneakers appeared in stores, they were one of the most expensive things ever. Even so, a lot of people wanted to have them, especially the kids. What a time to be a parent! Can you believe that there were only 12 pairs of a 1985 pair of black Jordans with gold highlights? And now, a pair of these could be worth $30,000 each. That’s a fortune!

However, the less common (Air) variants sell extremely well on the secondary market, with Air Jordan III fetching hundreds of dollars.