16 Old Fisher-Price Toys That Could Pay Your Rent Today
If you grew up with Fisher-Price toys scattered across the floor, maybe it’s time to find out what that sentimental clutter under the dust could earn you. These once-common toys sell for hundreds or even thousands of dollars online. While it may not literally pay your rent, you get the drill. Here are the vintage Fisher-Price toys that collectors are snapping up for serious cash.
Raggedy Ann & Andy Drumming Pull Toy
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Once just two happy dolls making music on your floor, this wooden pull toy is now a big-ticket item. Though simple in design, its age and character appeal have made it one of the most valuable Fisher-Price toys to date. One sold at auction in 2015 for an incredible $5,000.
Mickey Mouse Disney Band Pull Toy
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In 1935, this toy featured Mickey Mouse banging a drum as kids pulled him around. The fragile pull toy version from the ’30s is hard to find in good shape. So, when one in excellent condition showed up at auction, it struck $1,900 without missing a beat.
Donald and Donna Duck Xylophone Pull Toy
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We all remember Daisy, but before her, there was Donna, Donald’s early musical companion. This 1937 pull toy featured a functioning xylophone and bright paper art. Its Disney link and moving parts recently fetched $850, even with some wear.
Paper-on-Wood Bak-Up Donald Duck
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As part of the motorized Bak-Up line from the 1930s, this Donald Duck version could walk on its thanks to a wind-up mechanism. Its rarity and charming design helped push it to sell for $1,600.
Wind-Up Jumbo Bak-Up Elephant
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Big ears, bold colors, and a rope tail–this walking elephant was ahead of its time. The motorized elephant, which had a movable trunk, was released in 1931. As one of Fisher-Price’s earliest walking toys, its bold design and sturdy build stood out. Nearly a century later, one sturdy survivor sold for $900.
Hot Diggety Dancing Doll
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There were no batteries, no bells, just a dancing doll powered by a wind-up key and pure 1930s charm. Despite its minimalist design, collectors loved it for its historical value. It recently sold for $800, so simple clearly sells best.
Little People Sesame Street Apartment Playset
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Big Bird had a penthouse in this pop-up street set, packed with familiar faces and details from the beloved show. A mostly complete version, which also included streetlight, brought in $400.
Fisher-Price McDonald’s Restaurant Set
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This fast-food playset came with a drive-thru window, grill sounds, and accessories like fries and spatulas. One set, despite missing infrastructure, flipped its way to $599 online. That’s a strong price for a plastic set that’s not even 40 years old.
Little People Play Family Castle
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Complete with drawbridges, dragons, and a royal family of peg people, this Little People Play Family Castle still reigns in collector circles. Even without a box, one set fetched $299 on eBay. It’s hard to find a complete set that comes with the original box.
Little People Custom McDonald’s Playhouse
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This 1990 playhouse version expanded the McDonald’s theme by adding dozens of Little People figures, Sesame Street characters, and miniature food items. It wasn’t your average Happy Meal tie-in. One eBay seller listed theirs for $339.99 and sold it without issue, thanks to its rarity and sheer toy volume.
GeoTrax Christmas Train Set
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Though not technically vintage, this 2010 holiday-themed set has become highly collectible. It has festive features that instantly catch the eye, including lights, music, a skating rink, and 16 track pieces. A sealed version chugged off eBay tracks for $324.
Little People Play Family Garage
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This set came with a real working elevator and old-school gas pumps. Add in a few classic cars and figures, and you’ve got a tiny slice of suburbia that’s still turning heads. This Little People Play Family Garage was worth $290, to be exact. The piece managed to get that price largely because it had all its original pieces intact, which is increasingly rare.
Little People Play Family Village
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This vintage toy was a full-on miniature town. It had more parts than most sets from the 1970s and became a hit for its unique layout. Even an incomplete version from 1973 managed to sell for $269.99—not bad for a fixer-upper.
Little People Play Family Farm
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That barn door mooed when you opened it. Enough said. With animals, fences, and pint-sized farmers, this set was a staple. A complete one with its original box sold for $224.99. This factor alone made it a strong contender for top farm-themed toy.
Donald Duck Doughboy Pull Toy
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This early version of Donald Duck on wheels was made sometime before World War II. Its hand-painted wood construction and unique style keep it in demand today. A single piece with some scuffs still sold for $975 on eBay in 2023.
Fisher-Price Musical Ferris Wheel
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The Fisher-Price Musical Ferris Wheel is a cherished piece from the 1960s featuring a wind-up mechanism that plays music as the Ferris wheel rotates. It includes colorful seats designed to hold the classic Little People figures. It’s part playset, part music box, and all heart. Depending on the condition, it can spin anywhere from $150 to $300.