Hot Wheels
Die-cast cars were first introduced by Mattel in 1968, and children have been collecting them ever since. A $150,000 hot pink VW bus with surfboards hanging out the back is famous. There are a few more with price tags in the tens of thousands, but don’t go digging through your Hot Wheels collection just yet.
Hot Wheels
Almost every Hot Wheel is only worth a dollar or two. Because it came from the original 1969 lot and was a misfit, the VW bus is valuable. After crashing and burning on the iconic yellow Hot Wheels track, Mattel slammed the brakes on production. It was therefore rare.
Model Trains
Model train sets range in size from a single track that circles the room to rooms filled with tracks, trains, and miniature cities. Model train collectors devote countless hours and thousands of dollars to their collections.
Model Trains
But what are they really worth? Nope. No, the money invested in the hobby will never be recouped. The sale of the locomotives does not provide a return on the investment.
