5 Most Memorable, Expensive and Rare Polly Pocket Toys

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 September 16, 2020

Polly Pocket was designed by Chris Wiggs back in 1983, the purpose was to make his daughter Kate happy. He was inspired by the shape of the make-up powder compact and decided to fashion a small house for tiny dolls. This design impressed Bluebird Toys in Swindon, England so much, they decided to license his concept and the first Polly Pocket toys officially appeared in stores in 1989. It was an instant hit, and millions of children fell in love with Polly Pocket toys. During the 80’s and the 90’s children couldn’t get enough of Polly Pocket toys. It became a status symbol, and even teenagers were fond of playing with Polly Pocket, since the internet wasn’t yet used like we do now.

Mattel soon learned about this wonderful toy and signed a distribution arrangement with Bluebird Toys for Polly Pocket items in the 90’s. However, Bluebird toys suffered from economic issues, they tried their best to avoid multiple takeovers from Mattel but were not able to succeed. Today, the original Bluebird Toys have become valuable collectables. While Mattel Polly Pocket toys are still on the market, but could not live up to the hype and fame of the previous designs created by Bluebird Toys.

The original Polly Pocket toys that children were found of playing with during the 90’s was made of plastic cases that opened to form a dollhouse. The dolls were less than an inch. The dolls could be folded in the middle like the case, and had circular bases which slotted into the holes of the case interior allowing them to stand. Unlike the modern Polly Pocket Mattel designs, the older ones are tougher and could withstand the test of time.

In 1998, Mattel redesigned the Polly Pocket, they made the dollars larger, with a more life like appearance and signature straight ponytails instead of the curly bob hairstyles. Clothes of the new Polly Pocket dolls were also made by Genie Toys, they are made from rubber plastic clothes that are removable and could easily be washed.

Today the original Polly Pocket toys could fetch as high as $5,000. Collectors love the pieces so much, and would take great lengths to get hold of the original designs.

Vintage 1989 Bluebird Polly Pocket Party Time Birthday Surprise Complete Playset

If in Mint Condition, you can easily sell this Bluebird Polly Pocket party time birthday Surprise Complete Playset for $70. It comes with an adorable Teddy Bear, and is usually sold on online shops like eBay. Children experienced so many hours of role playing inside a make believe mansion. This is one of the Polly Pocket designs that is etched in the minds of so many adults even until now.

Rare Vintage Bluebird 1992 Polly Pocket Princess Polly’s Woodland Realm, aka Jewelled Forest

If bought in Mint condition, this Polly Pocket classic by Bluebird can be sold for $150 to $250. It is a super rare find, and some say that this Polly Pocket can only be found in Asia. The gem in the middle gave this toy a special unique feeling. Children would often bring this to their classroom, to the admiration of their classmates. Polly Pockets had the effect of making you popular as a child.

Polly Pocket Vintage with Polly Pocket fairy gift set vintage

If you happen to have this Polly pocket vintage toy in mint condition and if you still have the box, it can now be sold on eBay and other auction shops for a whopping $1,300 US dollars. It was one of the most creative Polly Pocket toys ever designed, with rare fairy design and the feeling that you can do anything with love and magic.

Disney Vintage Polly Pocket Tiny Collection Aladdin, Jasmine’s Palace

Polly Pocket creators also teamed up with Disney in the 90’s and released some of the most brilliant,rare Polly Pocket collectibles using characters from the Alladin movie. If in Mint condition, this rare Polly Pocket can fetch as high as $500. This Polly Pocket literally took children in the 90’s to a whole new world!

Ultra Rare Bluebird 1994 Polly Pocket Birthday Surprise, aka Polly’s Birthday Cake

Just simply looking at this Polly Pocket cake is sure to bring you lots of good and happy childhood memories. If in mint condition, this toy can be sold for $400. It gave kids everywhere the feeling of being able to celebrate their birthday and their playmates birthday whenever they like! Very festive and memorable!

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