We all wished to have toys to play with at some point in our lives. Many people are unaware that toys are not only made for kids since grown-ups are willing to splurge on them as well. But did you know that a toy can cost between five and six figures?
These are probably toys that collectors and millionaires would like to own. From a gold rocking horse to a million-dollar dollhouse castle, prepare to be amazed by the 15 most valuable toys that will cost thousands of dollars if auctioned in 2023.
Who would have guessed that a dollhouse would cost millions of dollars? This Astolat Dollhouse Castle, which weighs between 815 and 890 pounds, is the most expensive toy in the world.
It has wonderful architecture and appears to be a real house. Its construction includes a gym, library, music room, bar, pool, and many other amenities. This masterpiece took them 13 years to complete.
L’Oiseleur (The Bird Trainer) is a moving doll designed by Christian Bailly. This four-foot-tall, 122-pound doll is the world's second-most expensive toy. Its Renaissance-inspired gown encrusted with pearls and gold makes it so pricey.
One fantastic feature of this doll is its fingers moving on the instrument while its eyes move back and forth. The birds move their heads, flap their wings, and open and close their beaks.
Madame Alexander, a well-known doll designer, created this $5 million doll. The exclusivity of Madame Alexander Eloise dolls makes them so pricey since only five have been launched in the market.
The doll has blond hair, wears Christian Dior clothing, and is beautifully decorated with exquisite accessories and nine carats of diamonds.
A German engineer, Robert Gulpen, designed this Lamborghini Aventador Model Car. You will be surprised to learn that it took about 500 hours of work to finish. Its automobile components are made of carbon fiber, gold, diamonds, and platinum.
You wouldn't believe that this Shimansky Soccer Ball has a staggering price tag of $2.59 million. This 4.8-pound collectible item is regarded as one of the world's most expensive toys.
The ball was encrusted with 2,640 black diamonds and 6,620 white diamonds from South Africa. It was made to commemorate the fact that the 2010 FIFA World Cup was staged in South Africa.
The Masterpiece Cube Rubik’s Cube is one of the most expensive toys ever made, with a price tag of $1.5 million. Fred Cuellar, a diamond cutter, created this masterpiece in 1995. It was created to commemorate Rubik's Cube's fifteen years in business.
Each side of this expensive cube is designed with 185 carats of rubies, emeralds, amethysts, and 18-karat gold.
This Steiff Louis Vuitton Teddy Bear is a unique collectible that costs almost $2.1 million. It is evident from the name that it was created in collaboration with the renowned luxury brand Louis Vuitton by German toy maker Steiff.
The bear’s authentic fur-covered clothing, embellished with diamond and gold, makes it so unique. It also includes luggage and travel accessories made by the Louis Vuitton company.
Sidney Mobell, a well-known San Francisco jewelry designer, created Golden Monopoly worth $2 million. It was built in 1988 and took 12 months to complete. The design is an 18-karat gold board set with 165 precious gemstones. Its dice set costs an incredible $10,000.
This Gold Rocking Horse, which costs $600,000, was created by Ginza Tanaka, a high-profile Japanese jeweler. It weighs 80 pounds and is constructed of 24-karat gold. This expensive toy was produced to commemorate the birth of Japan's Prince Hisahito in 2016.
Kammer & Reinhardt Life-Like Doll was made in Germany in the 1800s. This expensive toy costs $400,000, and its rarity makes it so valuable. It is a figure of a little girl dressed in a white dress with lace sleeves, blue-grey eyes, and an ear piercing.
It is one of the most sought-after collectibles in the world.
Diamond Barbie, also known as Stefano Canturi Barbie, is a $302,500 doll designed by Stefano Canturi, a prominent Australian jewelry designer. It is regarded as one of the world's most expensive Barbie dolls.
This Barbie is dressed in a strapless black evening gown and a necklace set with a one-carat square-cut pink diamond.
This extravagant Titania’s Palace Doll House was created in the 20th century by a British painter Sir Nevile Wilkinson. It took him 15 years to finish because he paid close attention to the smallest details and placed several miniature artworks within the walls of the dollhouse.
Don Levine created the G.I. Joe Toys soldier Prototype, which cost about $200,000, in 1963. This 11.5-inch-tall figure was considered one of the world's most expensive toys. It featured 21 moving parts made from cloth, plastic, and wire.
The soldier figure had a plastic battle helmet, black fabric boots, and a hand-stitched bag.
The Steiff 125th Anniversary Teddy Bear stands 50 cm tall and costs $193,000. It was produced by the well-known German teddy bear manufacturer Steiff to commemorate the company's 125th anniversary in the industry.
The gold-colored bear is made of golden-blonde soft and silky hair and is encrusted with a 25-karat diamond. It also has gold eyes and a medallion.
This $140,000 Hot Wheels toy car features an 18-carat white gold frame set with 2,700 blue, black, and white diamonds. It was created to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Hot Wheels and the creation of the four billionth vehicle.
Jason Arasheben, a celebrity jeweler, designed this diamond-encrusted toy vehicle.
Did you spot your favorite childhood toys on the list? It's mind-boggling that some will pay hundreds of dollars for toys. But it's their rarity, unique materials, and high-profile labels that make them so special.