. >> reporter: dr. laury is an antiques aphraseer that says they could be worth something. >> there is sometimes the first wave. the first wave are 9 particular beanie babies introduced early on in the early 1990s and they still hold their value better than some of the ones that they were making in the early 2000s >> reporter: but it depends on condition. if you're curious about your vintage beanie's value, you can always approach an appraiser. hot wheels, cabbage patch dolls, star wars and barbies are also toys that can hold value. >> particularly the barbies that relate to celebrity or particular season or a particular event. some had holiday barbies or barbies that were in wedding gowns because of princess diana's wedding. >> reporter: ac moore manager says collectible value aside, these little guys have broad appeal >> mainly because they're cuddly and kids love small stuffed animals. >> reporter: for kids and parents of it 90s who -- the 90s who bought into the beanie mania, much of the fun was in the hu