4. Lite Brite
Introduced by Hasbro in 1967, this first of its kind light-up picture designer kept kids entertained for hours. Simply a lightbox with small colored plastic pegs, Lite Brites sold for $6.95. Today collectors light up for an original boxed Lite Brite for $250 or more.
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Kids of the ’60s adored Lite Brite for its colorful artistic simplicity. Today, the Lite Brite brings back memories of a kinder time when families enjoyed being home and playing together. It was a simple but genius concept. Put colorful pegs into a design, like the famous clown on the box, that light up. That’s it! That is why everyone, including and especially collectors love this toy to this day, and some will pay a pretty price for one that is boxed, includes all the pieces and still works.