Here, then, are the 12 most valuable Nerf guns around.Īll prices are MIB-mint in box-unless otherwise noted. “The market availability of functioning, original, unaltered pieces is shrinking every year,” he adds, “and that’s driving prices up as demand increases.” Translation: If you’ve got any of them stashed away, now might be a good time to unload. There’s also a growing customizer and modifier user group who seek out older models because of their unique ability to be tweaked. “Several factors, including the original price, functionality and playability, and length of time on the market can have a drastic effect on aftermarket desirability,” says Zahn. Ture, they may not be as valuable as certain Lego sets, but the most expensive Nerf guns are still sought after by collectors and investors who know what to look for. “As far as collectability goes, there’s an entire fandom that’s built around dart blasters - and not just those from Nerf, though it is the leader and the benchmark when it comes to that space,” says James Zahn, Nerf expert and senior editor at The Pop Insider. As with all toy collectibles, gem mint models in the original packaging command a hefty price, but even gently used Nerf guns can still fetch a pretty penny for those in it for the love of nostalgia. The longevity of the brand means that some old Nerf guns have become collectibles and that the most expensive Nerf guns are worth a lot of dough.

From the first Nerf gun in 1989 and over the subsequent decades, they’ve endured and evolved, from Nerf N-Strike to Nerf Rayven to Nerf Zombiestrike, even as other toy fads have come and gone. The visceral thrill of pelting one’s family and friends with foam darts has made Nerf foam blasters beloved toys for generations.

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