The Beatles’ White Album
Maker: Apple Records
Original Price: $11.28*
Worth Today: $790,000*
The White Album, released in November 1968, was the renowned band’s ninth studio album. Ringo Star’s personal copy of the album was auctioned off fifty years later and sold for a whopping $790,000. The reason for this is twofold: first, it was owned by Star and was part of his personal collection. He is cited as adding that the future owner will receive the record with his fingerprints on the vinyl. Second, the record was identified as No.0000001. Each record was numbered, and this was the very first one ever created. Because the Beatles are so renowned, there is a large market for their memorabilia. Anything from lyrics sheets to other relics can sell for hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of dollars. This sale stands out, but there have been many before it, and there will be many more to come.
The Beatles’ White Album
First Edition G.I. Joe Action Figure
Maker: Hasbro
Original Price: $4*
Worth Today: $200,000*
In 1964, the first G.I. Joe action figure was made. It was a massive toy that was a huge success, but the production costs were prohibitively expensive due to its size, thus they quickly discontinued producing the original action figures. Hasbro soon realized that if the character had a story, the action figure would sell much better, and thus began his universe of heroic military figurines. The original first edition toy has now become extremely valuable, selling at auction for $200,000 in 2003. G.I. Joe has been a cornerstone of American culture since its inception, which is why it is so popular. Channing Tatum has even appeared in two Hollywood action films based on the character, solidifying G.I. Joe’s tremendous history.
First Edition G.I. Joe Action Figure
