Do Not Expect To Make A Lot Of Money Out Of These Collector’s Items

Lionel’s Pennsylvania ‘Trail Blazer” Train Set: Prices Vary

Lionel’s nostalgic electric train sets evoke a bygone era (though they are now manufactured with 21st-century technology), but if you happen to find an original Lionel package in your attic, it may be worth hundreds of dollars.

Lionel’s Pennsylvania ‘Trail Blazer’ Train Set

First Edition Barbie: $23,000

Barbie may have had a makeover recently, but for some collectors, the classic, hourglass-shaped 1959 version will remain the one and only. Originals with zebra-stripe bathing suits and a sweeping up-do range in price from $8,000 to $23,000.

First Edition Barbie