AN iconic ’90s character is set to hit the middle aisle at Lidl later this week.
The nostalgic toy created a craze when it was first released, solidifying itself as a “must-have” of a generation.
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Anyone who was alive in the late ’90s and early noughties is all to familiar with this highly-sought-after furry toy.
Furbies were originally launched in autumn 1998, with 1.8 million sold before the end of the year.
In 1999, a further 14 million Furby toys were sold, with a total of 40 million being cleared of shelves by the end of 2000.
Resembling a sort of hamster-owl hybrid, these toys had speaking capabilities, with 14 languages available.
Now, you can relive your childhood or share your fond memories with the next generation as Lidl have launched a £7.99 Hasbro Furby Furblet.
Available now in the middle isle, this retro toy is available in six different characters.
According to manufacturers, the “small and cute electronic toy” is designed to emit “45 fun tones, sounds, and Furbish phrases”.
Each five centimetre character comes with a handy clip for attaching to school bags.
Recommended for ages six and older, the item has a two-year warranty.
And Furbies aren’t the only beloved ’90s toys to make a recent comeback.
Established a year after Furbies, Jellycats are a British soft toy that also created a high demand with young children.
Jellycats were even named to appeal to their target audience.
Known for their unique and innovative designs, the collectible items have seen a recent resurgence in popularity.
This has led to many people selling their beloved collections, with one woman earning £720 per plushie.
Some of the more valuable and rare Jellycats can be worth up to £1,200.
Top tips for selling on eBay
NEW to eBay? It’s head of secondhand, Emma Grant, reveals how to optimise your listings:
- Use key words – eBay automatically filters listing titles for key words, so it’s crucial to use the terminology people search for – especially brand and product names.
- Choose the right category for your product – It might sound obvious but it’s important to always choose the most specific category to sell in.
- Pictures are important – Most users will not bid on items they cannot see. For best results, take photos in natural light against a neutral background and be honest about any scratches or damage to the item.
- Be as detailed as possible – Be honest about the condition of the product and be sure to note any wear and tear.
- Look at past sold items– eBay has a function that allows you to search for the item you want to sell and then filter the results by sold items. Here, you can view the price the item has sold for and get insight into how others have listed it.
- Selling Sundays – Get the timing right. The busiest time for buyers is Sunday evenings, so schedule your listings to end around that time. Opt for seven-day auctions to ensure the max number of bids. The longer your item is listed, the more chance of people seeing it, so unless it’s time-sensitive, pick seven days. December is the busiest month on eBay.
- Be realistic with pricing – Try searching for similar items on eBay, to make sure you’re going for the right price and always ask yourself “would I pay this price for this item?”
- Donate to charity – When listing your item, consider donating a percentage of the sale to a cause of your choice – from 10% to 100% – you can donate the funds raised from your item straight from the platform.
And of course we can’t talk about ’90s-era collectables without mentioning Beanie Babies.
One shopper came across the old school soft toys when browsing a charity shop.
After noticing a price tag of just £3, they nabbed the plushie and listed it online for significantly more.
Rare Beanie Babies have been known to sell online for nine times their original value.
There are six different ’90s buys that are said to be worth a lot of money today.
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