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10 Polly Pocket Toys From the ’90s That Are Way More Valuable Today

If you grew up in the ’90s — or were the parent or grandparent of someone who did — you know the cultural grip Polly Pocket had on the nation. The vintage toy was first founded in 1983 and, starting in 1989, was produced by Bluebird Toys; it was then sold to Mattel in 1998. Polly Pockets featured curated worlds packed into pastel compacts, with tiny figurines inhabiting each miniature vignette. While they were often sold for under $10 in the ’90s, nostalgia has done wonders for certain rare, unopened, or in-perfect-condition sets. Let’s take a look at 10 vintage Polly Pocket sets that have skyrocketed in value.

1. Polly Pocket Pollyville Weekend

A Polly Pocket "Pollyville Weekend" playset box. The packaging features colorful illustrations of miniature buildings and activities, with a prominent "5 playsets that really light up!" note. The Mattel logo is visible in the corner.
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eBay

You’re telling me someone wants $15,000 for this playset? This rare, unopened set includes five individual structures and 14 ultra-tiny figurines to encompass the pint-sized world that is Pollyville.

2. Polly Pocket Pretty Me Pullout Playhouse

A vintage Polly Pocket playset with a purple compact case and various colorful compartments and rooms. Small figurines and accessories are scattered around the base, including a mirror and a yellow cylindrical container.
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eBay

You probably won’t want to use the decades-old eye shadow, blush, and powder that come with this set (in fact, the listing says they “strongly recommend” you don’t), but for collectors, this playhouse is still worth the splurge. The set features multiple levels of fun, including an outdoor pool area, bedroom, office, and individual characters — all for the cool price of $2,300.

3. Polly Pocket Lucy & Polly’s Dream Cottage House

Box of a Polly Pocket playset showing a colorful house with a yellow door and a fenced yard. A doll stands in front. Multilingual text and images display play features. A child is pictured playing with the set at the bottom.
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eBay

Unused and unopened, this charming dream cottage is being sold for over $5,600. I guess it is indeed someone’s dream.

4. Polly Pocket Alice in Wonderland

A toy playset resembling a fairy-tale scene with a blue and yellow house, a tree, a bridge over a sparkling stream, and four miniature figures dressed in storybook attire positioned in front.
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Etsy

Alice in Wonderland fans and Polly Pocket die-hards will appreciate this crossover, which features original characters (“in excellent condition”) and a magical tea party vignette. Dubbed “a rare find,” the asking price is a little over $700.

5. Polly Pocket Pyjama Party

A pink toy vanity set featuring shelves, a mirror, and small colorful decorations. The bottom section has yellow drawers and a pink countertop with tiny furniture items, resembling a miniature dollhouse scene.
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Etsy

Yes, it’s spelled “pyjama.” This adorable set, which includes a dressing table, original dolls, and tiny accessories, makes us want to put on our pjs and throw a party. Or, you know, spend roughly $600 to look at mini figurines having fun.

6. Polly Pocket Children’s Hospital

A toy hospital playset on a woven surface. It includes a small hospital building with an open roof, a few miniature figures of people, and accessories like a wheelchair and stretcher in vibrant colors.
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Etsy

It’s questionable whether “playing hospital” is actually a good time, but this Polly Pocket set makes it somewhat lucrative. This particular set is from 1995 and would make one lucky collector happy for the price of $450.

7. Polly Pocket Bluebird Partytime Stamper Playset

A heart-shaped, compact toy opens to reveal a colorful miniature house interior. The top half has a detailed bedroom and living area, while the bottom half resembles a garden with a pond and pathways. The exterior is pink with decorative designs.
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eBay

Why spend money on a real birthday party when you could spend $1,249 on a plastic one? Released in 1992, this heart-shaped set commands top dollar today, as it’s both a traditional Polly Pocket set and a stamper.

8. Polly Pocket Partytime Surprise

Polly Pocket "Partytime Surprise" toy set in original packaging. The package features a colorful design with two small compartments showing mini figures and accessories. The brand logo and playful graphics are prominently displayed.
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eBay

This 1993 Polly Pocket features a dance floor, gift boxes, and a dressing room where Polly can get ready. The never-been-opened item is selling for $200, which is definitely a lot more than what it sold for in 1993.

9. Polly Pocket Disco Cassette Playset

A vintage Polly Pocket cassette play set in its box. The packaging shows a pink cassette-shaped toy that opens up to reveal miniature rooms and figures. Musical notes are illustrated on the box, suggesting musical features.
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Etsy

A Polly Pocket cassette player? Say no more. At over $960, this Polly Pocket packs in plenty of retro charm, and includes a disco dance floor for all the little figurines to get their groove on.

10. Polly Pocket Pool Party

A colorful toy opened to reveal a dollhouse on the top with multiple rooms and furniture, and a pool scene on the bottom, complete with pool floaties and slides. The case is pink with a textured background.
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Etsy

This 1989 Polly Pocket gives “summer in the Hamptons” vibes, depicting a three-story hotel and a luxe pool for all the little figurines to lounge by. Extra storage is located underneath the pool so you can store, you know, important stuff.

Author
Erin Kuschner

Erin Kuschner has spent the past decade as a writer and editor for both digital and print publications. Prior to joining Wealth Gang, she was a reporter and editor at Boston.com, Time Out Austin, and Time Out Los Angeles, and has written for the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, Eater, and other publications.