The most expensive toys ever.

Children are very happy to receive toys. There are times when a simple gift can bring more joy and pleasure than the most expensive toy.

Any family periodically allocates some funds related to the cost of toys. And of course, parents want the best and highest quality products for their children.

Parents, analyzing the modern toy market, are faced with such a variety of goods and prices that they get confused. There are such absurd prices for individual toys that they are more than surprising. For example, the price of some toys is the cost of the most expensive car.

Precious and expensive, rare and old toys are always interesting to look at. Many adults and children collect certain types of toys and for them buying another toy is a favorite hobby.

It must be admitted that most often, expensive toys in the modern world are more perfect and of high quality in manufacture and safer to use. And it happens that the most expensive acquisition turns out to be the most useless in a person’s life. This sample highlighted the 10 most expensive toys in the world in 2016.

Price – from US $ 22,800 – US $ 35,100

This is a family game where every member can participate. So playing with a company, for children and adults, will be a complete pleasure. This rare video game is valued at around US$22,800. In 2010, 2 copies of this game were bought at auction for US$13,105 and US$41,300 in separate lots.

This is truly the best family product that helps parents spend more time with their children at home. Nintendo Stadium Events is at number 10 in this selection of the best and most expensive toys in the world.

Junior Off Roader

Price – US$20,000

This is a real size vehicle for a child to travel independently. Such a car will allow from childhood, learn how to drive properly and learn a lot of driving tactics.

This children's car is controlled by a gearbox with three speeds. The cost of this car is about US$20,000.

7.18K Gold Game Boy

Price – US$25,000

The most expensive Game Boy made to date. The screed near the display of this screen is covered with diamonds. The cost of the toy is US$25,000.

Volkswagen Beach Bomb - 1969

Price - US from $ 72,000
The cost of this rare car is about US$72,000. These cars were very popular in the 60-7's and are now popular collectible toys.

This is really desirable for kids who like to collect cars and train like this. In the design of toy cars, unique are: non-standard wheels and sunroof.

darth vader war helmet

Price – US$115,000

The price of this game helmet is US $ 115,000. This is a military helmet worn by one of the characters in episodes of the movie Empire. This prop is designed for the English actor Bob Anderson, who was the stunt double for Darth Vader.

This is not just a toy, but a real attribute that was actually used in the filming of the film. The helmet of war is the sixth in this selection of the 10 most expensive toys in the world.

HMS Terrible by toy battleship

Price – US$122,600

The cost of this toy was about US$122,600. This HMS Terrible was made by the German toy manufacturer, Märklin, in 1905.

The battleship is made very realistic to the natural, to the smallest detail. A magnificent warship, was sold at a closed auction in the UK.

Hot Wheels

Price – US$140,000

This is something that the child will be happy to have forever. Unless of course he has an interest in cars. This toy car is cast in 18 carat white gold and covered with over 2,700 pieces of jewelry.

During the manufacturing process, gems were set into 2700 holes, which are located on the body of the car and are very microscopic. This truly impressive toy is valued at US$140,000.

Steiff Teddy Bear - 1904

Price – US$193,000

The bear is really beautiful. It is the best companion for girls who are almost always addicted to bears. This rare teddy bear is the oldest produced by Steiff in 1904. The bear's fur is made from real gold, and the eyes are made from a combination of sapphires and diamonds.

The cost of this expensive toy is $193,000, and he is in third place in this selection of the 10 most expensive toys in the world. Given the age of the toy and its appearance, we can agree that it is really expensive and delicious.

G.I. Joe Toy Soldier ProType

Price – US$200,000

The toy is so expensive and perfect that it looks exactly like a real soldier. The cost of this toy was about US $ 200,000.

The toy has 21 moving elements. The toy soldier was sold for a sky-high price at an auction in Dallas. The creator of this toy is Don Levina in 1963.

Diamond Choker Barbie

Price – US$302,000

The cost of this Australian toy is about US $ 302,000. The Barbie doll is very beautiful and dressed in a stunning dress. Designed by jewelry designer Stefano Canturi. It was sold at auction, with the highest price of US$32,000.

Proceeds from the sale were donated to the Cancer Research Institute. The buyer remained unknown. Gorgeous Barbie is dressed in a black strapless evening dress, which is embroidered with 1000 pink diamonds. On the neck of the doll is a precious necklace. This Barbie is the leader in the selection of the 10 most expensive toys in the world.

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Most modern parents who find themselves in a toy store are surprised not so much by the wide assortment as by their cost: to buy a good present for a child today means spending a considerable part of the family budget. But not even all moms and dads know that there are such dolls, cars and toy trains in the world, the purchase of which is comparable to buying an expensive car or a luxury villa on the ocean coast. The rating of such toys, compiled by Forbes magazine, we bring to your attention:

Toy car for 140.000 USD

Statistics show that about 40 million motorists around the world played with Hot Wheels cars as children. On its 40th anniversary in 2008, the company released a toy car, the body of which was made of white gold and, along with the wheels, is covered with 2700 white, blue and black diamonds with a total weight of 23 carats. The design of the toy, which fits easily in the palm of a child, belongs to the Jason of Beverly Hills jewelry house, which is headed by Jason Arasheben.

Toy ship for £89,000 (about $140,000)


In 1905, the Märklin toy company created the H.M.S. Terrible - a copy of the combat steam vessel that was part of the Royal Navy of Great Britain. For a long time, the toy was in the possession of the famous collector Ron McCrindell, and after his death, in 2011, it was put up for auction. The amount for which the ship was bought by an anonymous buyer exceeded all expectations of the auctioneers.

Toy train for £113,750 (nearly $180,000)


The first owners of the train, produced by the Märklin toy company in 1906, were the Gardiner family from the USA, who acquired the toy even before the First World War. The length of the train as a whole reached a length of three and a half meters, and on the roof of the locomotive, from the chimney of which real smoke came, a child could fit. After almost 100 years, one of the heirs of the family decided to part with the train and sent it to London for Christie's auction: the toy caused a great stir among European collectors.

Soldier for 200.000 US dollars


In the 60s of the last century, Hasbro launched a line of toy soldiers under the general name G.I. Joe: Their arms and legs moved, and they looked very realistic. Gained immense popularity among the boys, soldier Joe became the hero of numerous cartoons and comics. The image of a soldier changed over time, but the soldiers of the very first batches were invariably in demand. In 2003, the prototype of Soldier Joe (30 cm figure of an infantry sergeant, whose uniform was hand-sewn) was purchased by comic book dealer Stephen Geppi.

Porcelain doll for 263.000 US dollars

At the beginning of the last century, the Frenchman Albert Marquet was considered the most sought-after puppeteer. His Paris exhibition, which thundered all over Europe, held in 1915, consisted of hundreds of porcelain dolls. Almost immediately after the end of the exhibition, part of the collection was sold out, and the remaining dolls were hidden until "better times". Already, experts say that the cost of 20 dolls that have survived to this day can be calculated in tens and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. The richest collectors are fiercely hunting for porcelain beauties, and the most expensive porcelain doll by Albert Marquet was sold at Theriault's auction (antique doll auction in Atlanta, USA) in 2009.

Barbie doll for 302.500 USD

Mattel comes up with a variety of ways to draw attention to their toys. So, in 2010, a line of dolls of the Little Black Dress series was released, the star of which was Barbie, adorned with an exclusive diamond necklace created by Australian jeweler Stefano Kanturi. He also worked on creating the image of a girlish style icon (outfit, hairstyle and makeup). At Christie's auction, it was planned to earn about 600 thousand dollars for it, but the doll went under the hammer for almost half the amount. All proceeds were donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Dollhouse for 500.000 USD


One of the exhibits of the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago is a dollhouse, which can be safely called a fabulous three-meter castle. About 700 people (wood carvers, glassblowers, artists, jewelers and other masters of their craft) took part in the creation of a toy house, commissioned by the famous silent film actress Colleen Moore. By the way, one of the murals on the house belongs to Walt Disney himself. The toy castle is disassembled into 12 parts, which can hold more than 2,000 different items, including antique vases and golden candelabra. The dollhouse was last valued in 1947 and it is likely that it has increased significantly since then.

Rocking horse for 1.280.000 USD


The precious rocking horse was created by Ginza Tanaka to celebrate the birth of Japan's Prince Akishino. However, the toy, which took almost 30 kg of gold to make, turned out to be not the most convenient to use: in order to move the horse from one place to another, the boy had to ask adults for help. Although the manufacturer assured that this horse sways softer than similar toys made of wood, the imperial family did not arouse great enthusiasm for this kind of gift, since moderation and modesty were instilled in the boy from early childhood.

Teddy bear for 2.100.000 US dollars

Teddy bears became popular at the beginning of the last century after American newspapers wrote that then-President Theodore Roosevelt, while on a hunt, refused to shoot a driven bear cub. The Teddy bear has become a collector's item for many, and in 2000, the clubfoot was released by the German company Steiff in an outfit designed by the designers of the Louis Vuitton fashion brand. The Teddy bear exhibited at the thematic auction in Monaco was purchased by Korean businessman Jesse Kim, and today the toy is on the place of honor at the Teddy Bear Museum, which is located in the city of Jeju (South Korea).

Mechanical toy for 6.250.000 US dollars


The most expensive mechanical toy was assembled by Swiss Christian Bailly from 2,340 parts over 15,000 hours. The young man's clothes are hand-sewn from silk, and he himself knows how to play the flute, the sounds of which "enliven" the birds sitting on his arm and shoulder, starting to sing. The toy was named "Birdcatcher", and it works without electricity: under the doll's luxurious outfit, 120 cm tall and weighing 55 kg, there is a hidden mechanism that starts with a key.

How much money are you willing to spend on a gift for your child? The vast majority of our compatriots, answering this question, voiced the amount in the range of $ 70-100. Of course, if we are talking about gifts for big holidays. Did you know that the most expensive toys in the world have multi-million dollar price tags? Especially for you - our selection of the most interesting and expensive children's toys.

Diamond car from Hot Wheels

"Hot Wheels" - this is exactly what the name of one of the most popular Hot Wheels brands in the world sounds like in a literal translation into Russian. According to statistical studies, at least 40 million adults today, men in childhood, named cars of this brand as their favorite toys. In 2008, Hot Wheels celebrated its fortieth anniversary and, in honor of this event, decided to please its most loyal fans with a very unusual car. The list of the most expensive toys in the world starts with a white gold toy car. The body of the car is generously decorated with blue, white and black diamonds. The total weight of gems is 23 carats. The cost of the exclusive car was $140,000.

Märklin retro steam locomotive

In 1906, Märklin made a toy train to decorate a children's shop window. The train consists of a steam locomotive, a dining car, a passenger car for smoking passengers and a first class car. Many of the most expensive toys in the world are made from expensive materials. But not the Märklin train, its secret lies in its detailed execution. This train is the most accurate scale model of a real steam locomotive of its time with wagons. The toy is handmade and has incredible effects. Once upon a time, even smoke came from the chimney of a steam locomotive when moving. For a long time, the train was a family heirloom of one of the most influential families in the United States. In 2001, the toy was sold at auction for $179,140.

Precious kitty Hello Kitty

Hello Kitty is one of the most famous toy kitties. This Japanese character is now famous and popular all over the world.

It is worth noting that the cost of branded toys and accessories with the image of a cat is sometimes quite high. And yet the brand, with the help of a well-known jeweler from Japan, decided to break all previous records. In 2009, a Hello Kitty jewelry figurine was sold, which was included in the list of "The most expensive toys in the world." The kitty is priced at $167,000 and is made using platinum, pink sapphires, topazes and diamonds. The company does not plan to stop there. In the near future, a new figurine will be released, even more expensive and interesting.

First Soldier Joe by Hasbro

Hasbro began mass production of toy soldiers in the 1960s. The figurines had movable limbs and expressive appearance.

These toys went down in history under the name G.I. Joe (From Army Government Issued). The soldiers became incredibly popular, and very soon the release of comics and cartoons with the participation of these characters was launched. In 2003, the Soldier Joe prototype was sold to a toy fan for $200,000. The figurine is made entirely by hand, even the clothes are cut and sewn by the hands of the master.

Barbie by Stefano Canturi

According to many parents, it is Mattel that produces the most expensive toys in the world for girls.

Indeed, one of the modifications of the famous Barbie was sold for $302,500. We are talking about a doll from the collection "Little Black Dress", whose outfit was designed by the famous designer Stefano Canturi. On the neck of a toy beauty, a real diamond necklace shimmers with all the colors of the rainbow. Any girl dreams of playing with such a doll.

Castle for real princesses

In 1930, the most expensive dollhouse in the world was made. This is a three-meter fairy-tale castle with many rooms, detailed interior decoration, a flowering garden and an inner courtyard. About 700 craftsmen worked on the masterpiece, and one of the frescoes is the work of Walt Disney himself. The toy was made by order of the famous actress Colin Moore. In 1947 the castle was valued at half a million dollars. Today this masterpiece is in the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.

Golden horse for the prince

An unusual gift was received by the young Japanese prince Hisahito. One of the leading jewelry houses, Ginza Tanaka, decided to congratulate the heir to Prince Akishino with a truly precious gift. On his birthday, the baby received a rocking horse made of pure gold. The toy is several times heavier than its counterparts made of wood. The cost of the golden horse is estimated at $1.28 million. Manufacturers claim that the rocking chair is not only valuable and beautiful, but also safe. The pendulum of the golden horse is designed so high quality that it is almost impossible to fall while swinging. Rumor has it that the imperial family did not appreciate this present. Relatives do not seek to buy the prince the most expensive and best toys in the world, on the contrary, Hisahito is brought up in moderation and modesty.

Teddy bear for $200,000

With the phrase "Teddy bear" most Russians imagine Me to You toys. But in fact, much earlier this name was worn by more realistic teddy bears. In memory of tradition, in 2000, the Steiff Corporation released a collectible Teddy bear dressed in an outfit from the French brand Louis Vuitton. The classic coat and carefully selected accessories made the toy incredibly stylish and expressive. The bear entered the top 10 most expensive toys in the world, as it was sold at auction for $ 2.1 million.

$4.7 million Lamborghini toy car

Is it possible for a car model to cost several times more than the original vehicle? The designers of the Lamborghini brand answer this question in the affirmative. In 2011, a scale model (1:8) of the brand's production car was created. This is an original work, made entirely by hand. The author is one of the leading designers of the company, Robert Galpen. Platinum, gold and real diamonds - it was from these materials that the toy was made. The cost of the scale model alone is estimated at more than $2 million. The toy LP 700-4 was sold for $4.7 million.

L'oiseleur - the most expensive doll in the world

Speaking of the most expensive toys in the world, we imagine something highly technical and modern. It's hard to believe that the first line in the list of expensive "children's" fun is a mechanical doll. L'oiseleur, or "Birdman", is the brainchild of Christian Bain, a famous master from Switzerland. The doll depicts a young boy playing the flute. Birds sit on the second arm and shoulder of the young man, which begin to sing when the toy is turned on. Christian calls himself a master of the old school and does not hide his admiration for Jacob Friesard, one of the most famous masters of the past. The "Birdcatcher" is dressed in luxurious Victorian outfits, he can play the flute, nod to his listeners, move his lips and eyes. The doll is 120 cm tall and weighs 55 kg. The total number of parts is 2340 pieces, the master spent 15,000 hours to assemble the movement. The cost of the mechanical figure is $6.25 million. Today "Birdcatcher" still lives in the workshop of its creator and is waiting for a new owner. These are the most expensive toys in the world. You can see photos of the most interesting specimens in our article. Don't know how to surprise your own child? Now you have ideas for choosing a present.

When we were little, we dreamed that we would grow up and buy up a whole toy store. We have grown and have new aspirations. But just look at these toys! True, their prices are not at all childish, but they are real works of art.

Madame Alexander Eloise

If it seems to you that the Barbie from your childhood was expensive, then look at this little one. Created by the designer and the full namesake of her creation, the doll wears clothes by Christian Dior, fur by Oscar de la Renta and accessories by Katherine Baumann, adorned with Swarovski crystals and 9-carat diamonds. There are only five such dolls, each of which wears its own decorations, and one even has a dog made in the same style. It is a pity that there is hardly a child who can afford this.

Model Lamborghini Aventador LP

Who loved to play carpet pattern racing as a child? Yes, yes, this is not a typo: such a model costs 12 times more than the original. It took the craftsmen 500 hours to complete the work. The model is one-eighth of the Lamborghini Papa. It is adorned with gold, platinum and diamonds. Honestly, it's better to buy yourself a real one for only $400,000.

Soccer ball from Shimansky

This is certainly not the ball with which you can play football with the boys in the yard. Why so expensive? It's simple: 2640 black diamonds, 6620 white diamonds, 3500 African diamonds and 3 months of painstaking work - that's what this toy consists of. Shimansky is a South African jewelry company that typically works with diamonds and tanzanite. The ball weighs just over 2 kg and was created in honor of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Steiff teddy bear wearing Louis Vuitton

A touching furry bear in an elegant raincoat was sold by Jessie Kim from Korea for $2.1 million at an auction in Monaco in 2000. Now he "lives" in the teddy bear museum in Korea. On the fashionista is a raincoat and a hat from Louis Vuitton. The exposition consists not only of a bear, but also includes luggage with belongings, which he may need on the road.

Rubik's Cube

Those who like to solve puzzles, if they were given this miracle in their hands, would have to fold squares consisting of amethysts, emeralds and rubies - no stickers! The cube itself is made entirely of gold and, although it looks more like a decoration, it is fully functional. That is, it can really be folded.

golden rocking horse

The horse was a gift to the Japanese imperial family in honor of the birth of their son, Prince Akishino. It is not known whether the Japanese monarch was impressed by such a gift, and it is unlikely that he was allowed to swing on it. Jewelry house Ginza Tanaka created a 30kg horse toy, while Beyoncé and Jay Z bought copies for themselves for just $600,000.

Diamond Barbie

Many girls wanted their perfect Barbie. Australian designer Stefano Kanturi created one of these dolls. The beauty wears a strapless evening gown and a choker adorned with a one-carat square pink diamond. The doll sold at auction for $302,500, making it the most expensive Barbie ever sold in the world. The funds went to support the Breast Cancer Research Organization.

Palace of Titania

This is such a dollhouse! It took 15 years to make it, but the details will not leave anyone indifferent. The palace has 18 rooms and consists of 3,000 pieces. The palace was built by Sir Nevil Wilkinson, who was asked by his own daughter to build a house for the fairies in their garden. What can I say, the house turned out great!

Teddy bears from Steiff

This is not one bear, but a whole limited edition, and this gives hope that the bear can still be bought one day. Although now only 41% of plush friends have been sold. Instead of button eyes, they have real sapphires, and their mouths are made of real gold. The most expensive toy was purchased for $195,000.

18 carat nintendo

2. Toy sewing machine, price: $13,600

Although this little sewing machine was not made of precious materials like many of the other toys on this list, it was sold in April 1996 at an auction in London for $13,600.

3 Golden Nintendo Gameboy Price: $25,000

In 2006, British jewelers Asprey created a limited edition of the Nintendo Gameboy, today's most popular handheld toy. An 18k gold and diamond Gameboy can be had for "only" $25,000.

4 Toy Pink Volkswagen Beach Bomb, $72,000

This particular Hot Wheels surfboard car was discontinued almost immediately after it entered the series. This made the toy especially desirable among collectors. So far, only two pink copies of this model have been found, and the owner of one of them paid $ 72,000 for his toy.

5 Platinum Pacifier Price: $85,000

Jeweler Matt Case created this $85,000 pacifier for Russell & Case in February 2013. The 250 gram teat was made from pure platinum for the British Baby show.

6. Porsche 917 Le Mans Raceway, Price: $125,000

Racing car enthusiasts would sell their souls for a full-size model of a Porsche 917, which houses a 1:32 scale replica of the famous Le Mans race track. The unusual car costs $125,000.

7 Hot Wheels Diamond Car, Price: $140,000

On the occasion of its 40th anniversary in 2008, Mattel's Hot Wheels created a special $140,000 diamond-encrusted car. One of the world's most expensive toy cars was made from 18k white gold and covered with over 2,700 gems.

8 Pikachu Pokemon Illustrator Card Price: $150,000

The Pokémon Trading Card Game was first released by Wizards of the Coast in North America in January 1999. The Pikachu card that was included in the complete set is said to be one of the rarest cards ever created by Illustrator. Only six of these cards were issued.

9 Toy Soldier, Price: $200,000

Prototype soldier G.I. Joe, handmade by Don Levin, which was made in 1963, became the world's most expensive toy soldier 40 years later when it was sold at auction for a staggering $200,000.

10. Kuratas robot suit price: $1 million

Created by the Japanese company Suidobashi Heavy Industry, the giant robot suit known as Kuratas will allow anyone to feel like a transformer. The 3.8-meter suit, which weighs 5 tons, costs $1 million.

11 Gold Monopoly Price: $2 million

The most expensive version of the Monopoly board game in the world costs approximately $2 million. It is made of 18 carat gold and encrusted with precious stones. It took San Francisco-based jeweler Sidney Mobell a whole year to make this masterpiece.

12. Steiff Louis Vuitton bear, price: $2.1 million

Created by plush design company Steiff and French fashion house Louis Vuitton, the toy bear boasts the title of the most expensive teddy bear in the world. The toy was purchased by Korean Jessie Kim at an auction in Monaco in 2000 for $2,100,000.

13 Lamborghini Aventador model car - $4.6 million

One of the most luxurious and coveted sports cars, the Lamborghini Aventador costs around $400,000. Incredible as it sounds, German engineer Robert Gulpen created a model called the Aventador LP Lamborghini 700-4 that cost $4.6 million. Yes, a miniature version of the car. more than 11 times the price of a real car as it is made from platinum, carbon fiber, gold and diamonds.

14. Alnwick tree house, price: $6 million

Every child loves to climb trees. Wealthy parents can pamper their child by purchasing a treehouse made by Treehouse Co for the Duke and Duchess of Scotland. This fabulous house is 560 sq.

15. Astolat doll castle, price: $8.5 million

The most expensive puppet castle in the world has been crafted over 13 years by carpenters, jewelers, silversmiths and glassblowers. This 29-room dollhouse costs more than most real mansions.