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Kids and adults have very different relationships with toys. Kids like to actually play with them, and adults tend to want to keep them pristine and unopened for all eternity. Oh, well. In many cases, but not all, it's those unopened toys that fetch the biggest prices on eBay. Some of these auctions make you look at the junk stored in your attic in a whole new way. Here are 10 of the most expensive toys sold so far on eBay.

1. Antique Teddy Roosevelt Marble

That's right: a marble. Made around 1900, it is a clear marble enclosing a depiction of former president Teddy Roosevelt. Only three are known to exist, which explains the $4500 it fetched at auction.

2. Aquaman Comic from the 1960s

Aquaman has achieved iconic status since his creation in the 1960s by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger, and vintage Aquaman comics can bring in a pretty penny. This one comic, meticulously kept, had a winning bid of $5,000!

3. Yoshiya Super Sonic Space Rocket

This Japanese marvel featured technology like engine lights and something called bump and go action. This particular specimen was very well cared for, with the lithography in great condition. That would help explain the $4,800 winning bid.

4. Star Wars POTF Tri Logo Ewok Combat Playpack from 1984

These are extremely rare, despite being less than 30 years old, so they get top dollar, and they sell fast. This particular one was never opened, making it extra collectible. Top bid? $5,998.98.

5. 1970s Jumbo Machiner Tetsujin Robot

It resembles a Transformer and was actually made by the same company, Bandai. The ones marketed in Japan, like this one, were made out of the same kind of plastic as shampoo bottles. It went for $6,500.

6. Dunhill Leather Backgammon Set

Made by Dunhill of Paris in 1970, this backgammon set has real leather triangles and a hand-stitched case made of leather. There aren't very many of them left, explaining the winning $7,500 bid.

7. French Marionettes, ca. 1985

The specimen in question is a cat design made by an expert puppet maker from Atelier France. When it was auctioned in 2010 it was approximately 25 years old and fetched $8,900.

8. Radicon Robot Japan 1957

This was the original RC robot toy, dating back to 1957. This was a seriously engineered toy for the times, and the company, Masudaya, also gained attention for the thick tinplating on the toy. This one was one of a set of 5 different models, and went for $8,999.

9. Marklin Hand-Painted Beer Wagon

Toy beer wagons aren't made in large numbers, particularly not hand-painted ones. This one is 15 inches long and even though it was missing a few barrels, it still fetched $9,000.

10. GI Joe 1994 Manimals Vortex MOC C-7

Sure, it looks like one of millions of blister-packed toys from the 1990s, but in fact there are only two known to even exist, and this one has never been opened. It went for a whopping $20,100 (plus $7.50 shipping and handling).

If you want to see images of these toys then check out: 15 Toys Ever Sold

Feel free to check out my blog: Tonka Trucks.

Pastel Pink Tinplate Pail With Handle: 12 Count $9.95 Pastel Pink Tinplate Pail With Handle: 12 CountDecorate and fill these 3-inch tinplate pails with wrapped candy or let party guests fill them at the candy buffet. Perfect for wedding favors and Baby Shower gifts. Please note: Not food safe, use wrapped candy only.Made in China.

Heart Tinplate Pail With Handle: 12 Count $14 Valentine Tinplate Pail With Handle: 12 CountDecorate and fill these 3-inch tinplate pails with foil wrapped candy or let party guests fill them at the party! Assorted Valentine-themed styles in each order. Perfect for Party favors and packaging small gifts. Please note: Not food safe, use wrapped candy only.Made in China.

White Tinplate Pail With Handle: 12 Count $9.95 White Tinplate Pail With Handle: 12 CountDecorate and fill these 3-inch tinplate pails with wrapped candy or let party guests fill them at the candy buffet. Perfect for wedding favors and Valentines Day gifts. Please note: Not food safe, use wrapped candy only.Made in China.

Pastel Blue Tinplate Pail With Handle: 12 Count $9.95 Pastel Blue Tinplate Pail With Handle: 12 CountDecorate and fill these 3-inch tinplate pails with wrapped candy or let party guests fill them at the candy buffet. Perfect for wedding favors and Baby Shower gifts. Please note: Not food safe, use wrapped candy only.Made in China.

Wheels $4 Wheels

A Selection of Teddy Bears around a Black Painted Tinplate Toy Stove $34.99 A Selection of Teddy Bears around a Black Painted Tinplate Toy Stove - Giclee Print

Kaiser 710860 Tinplate Pie Pan 9 Inch $40.95 Kaiser Bakewares Tinplate Pie Pan features the highquality tinned steel preferred by traditional bakers for its performance. The combination of the steel gauge and the silver color allow the pan to absorb the proper amount of heat to produce a perfectly brown crumb and a moist tender inside.

A Group of Cij Clockwork Painted Tinplate Alfa Romeo P2 Racing Cars, Late 1920s $34.99 A Group of Cij Clockwork Painted Tinplate Alfa Romeo P2 Racing Cars, Late 1920s - Giclee Print

A Gunthermann Captain Campbell's Bluebird, Clockwork Blue Lithographed Tinplate Car, circa 1931 $49.99 A Gunthermann "Captain Campbell's Bluebird", Clockwork Blue Lithographed Tinplate Car, circa 1931 - Giclee Print

Kaiser 610634 Tinplate Loaf Pan 10 Inch $40.95 Kaiser Bakewares Tinplate Loaf Pan features the highquality tinned steel preferred by traditional bakers for its performance. The smooth tinned surface and amp;quot;waffleamp;quot; design on the bottom creates a stickresistant surface. The combination of the steel gauge and the silver color allow the pan to absorb the proper amount of heat to produce a perfectly brown crumb and a moist tender inside.

Kaiser 610351 Tinplate 11 Inch Quiche Pan with Removable Bottom $45.5 Kaiser Bakewares Tinplate Quiche Pan is made the amp;quot;Kaiser Way amp;quot; and features the highquality tinned steel preferred by traditional bakers for its performance. The combination of the steel gauge and the silver color allow the pan to absorb the proper amount of heat to produce a perfectly brown crumb and a moist tender inside

Kaiser 710792 Tinplate 9 Inch Round Cake Pan $42.25 Kaiser Bakewares Tinplate 9amp;quot; Round Cake Pan features the highquality tinned steel preferred by traditional bakers for its performance. The combination of the steel gauge and the silver color allow the pan to absorb the proper amount of heat to produce a perfectly brown crumb and a moist tender inside.

Kaiser 710846 Tinplate 8 x 8 Inch Cake Pan $42.25 Kaiser Bakewares Tinplate 8x8x2 Square Cake Pan features the highquality tinned steel preferred by traditional bakers for its performance. The combination of the steel gauge and the silver color allow the pan to absorb the proper amount of heat to produce a perfectly brown crumb and a moist tender inside.

Kaiser 610801 Tinplate 9 Inch Cake Pan With Cutter $42.25 Kaiser Bakewares Tinplate Cake Pan with Cutter is made the amp;quot;Kaiser Way amp;quot; and features the highquality tinned steel preferred by traditional bakers for its performance. The combination of the steel gauge and the silver color allow the pan to absorb the proper amount of heat to produce a perfectly brown crumb and a moist tender inside.

Kaiser 610016 Tinplate 7 Inch Springform 1 Base $42.25 Kaiser Bakewares Tinplate Springform Pan is made the Kaiser Way and features the highquality tinned steel preferred by traditional bakers for its performance. The smooth tinned surface and waffle design on the bottom creates a stickresistant surface. The combination of the steel gauge and the silver color allow the pan to absorb the proper amount of heat to produce a perfectly brown crumb and a moist tender inside.

Kaiser 610061 Tinplate 11 Inch Springform 1 Base $44.85 Kaiser Bakewares Tinplate Springform Pan is made the Kaiser Way and features the highquality tinned steel preferred by traditional bakers for its performance. The smooth tinned surface and waffle design on the bottom creates a stickresistant surface. The combination of the steel gauge and the silver color allow the pan to absorb the proper amount of heat to produce a perfectly brown crumb and a moist tender inside

Wheels! $3.99 Train wheels.  Plane wheels.  Gear wheels.  Rear wheels.  What if there were NO wheels?  How would people go?   From the Trade Paperback edition.

Kaiser 610221 Tinplate 10 Inch Springform 2 Bases $48.43 Kaiser Bakewares Tinplate Springform Pan is made the Kaiser Way and features the highquality tinned steel preferred by traditional bakers for its performance. The smooth tinned surface and waffle design on the bottom creates a stickresistant surface. The combination of the steel gauge and the silver color allow the pan to absorb the proper amount of heat to produce a perfectly brown crumb and a moist tender inside Features: Tinplated steel provides even and gentle heat distribution. The textured waffle base holds butter well to create a nonstick surface. Superior springform buckle is easy to release and guaranteed for life.

Kaiser 610214 Tinplate 9 Inch Springform 2 Bases $46.8 Kaiser Bakewares Tinplate Springform Pan is made the Kaiser Way and features the highquality tinned steel preferred by traditional bakers for its performance. The smooth tinned surface and waffle design on the bottom creates a stickresistant surface. The combination of the steel gauge and the silver color allow the pan to absorb the proper amount of heat to produce a perfectly brown crumb and a moist tender inside Features: Tinplated steel provides even and gentle heat distribution. The textured waffle base holds butter well to create a nonstick surface. Superior springform buckle is easy to release and guaranteed for life.

Wheels Within Wheels $6.49 Wheels Within Wheels

Wheels within Wheels $15 Wheels within Wheels

Kaiser 710822 Tinplate 15 x 10 Inch Cookie Sheet/Jelly Roll Pan $43.55 Kaiser Bakewares Tinplate Jelly Roll Pan features the highquality tinned steel preferred by traditional bakers for its performance. The combination of the steel gauge and the silver color allow the pan to absorb the proper amount of heat to produce a perfectly brown crumb and a moist tender inside.

HealthOMeter Wheels $59.95 HealthOMeter Wheels

Wheels in the sky $10 Wheels in the sky

Gear wheels $10 Gear wheels

Wheels of Steel $10 Wheels of Steel

Wheels Of Steel $6.49 Wheels Of Steel

Nurse On Wheels $5.99 Nurse On Wheels