Have you got Sylvanian Families toys in the attic? These are the ones that could be worth a fortune
SYLVANIAN Families were a staple among many kids' childhoods, as was the all encompassing jealousy when a friend got given one of the pricier sets.
The animal toys came in groups of mums, dads and babies, all with fancy outfits, jobs and homes. Most children of the 80s will have known at least one lucky pal who was gifted an enormous collection by their parents too.
are celebrating their 30th anniversary, with loads of new families moving to the mythical village. That doesn't mean the originals should be forgotten though, as if you have any knocking around in your attic you could be in for a pleasant surprise.
If you have one of the sets squirrelled away somewhere, you are really in luck.
The giant set comes with over 200 accessories (that's a lot of mini teacups, which were actually all real china) and runs over four storeys.
The best news? One recently sold on eBay for an eye-popping £206.
Also pretty impressive is the Vintage , which one bidder nabbed for £125. That's not a bag return on something you probably haven't even thought about for 25 years.
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Other big online sales include the and Postman Sam Figure set, which netted one seller £88.
Given that it is one of the smaller toys offered, that's a pretty good return.
It's the same for the , which again wasn't the biggest set in the range but has still sold for £100.
The Highfields Farm was the stuff of Sylvanian Families' fans dreams because it came with so many fun bits and bobs.
Sylvanian Families sets which have sold for big amounts on eBay
- Applewood Department store - £206
- Highfields Farm - £142
- Mansion - £125
- Highfields Farm, Village Bus, Juice Bar bundle - £123
- Lock Keepers Cottage - £100
- Post Office and Postman Sam - £88
There were doors and ladders and even working lights, as well as furnished rooms, a shower, toilet and kitchen goods.
raked in £123 by selling it alongside a village bus set and juice bar.
Even luckier was the person who offered just the farm on eBay, and .
Can't remember which Sylvanians were your favourites? Some of the best selling included the Babblebrook Grey Rabbit Family, the Puddleford Duck Family and the Treefellow Owl Family.
It's likely you'll have some knocking around too, as over 120 million sets have been sold worldwide.
You could also check if you've got one of these old games consoles while you're at it, as they are being sold for thousands.
