Kids who were into cars, trucks, and motorcycles had plenty of cool toys to choose from in the 1970s and 1980s. These toys were well built, and many moved under their own power. And since so many of these machines were modeled after the ones made famous on TV shows and movies, every kid wanted them. Today, adults nostalgic for their youth are paying big bucks for some of these toys. Here are a dozen vintage wheeled toys worth searching the attic for.
Stomper 4x4s

Launched in 1980, Stomper 4x4s by Schaper were aimed at young kids swept up in the off-road craze. Powered by a single AA battery, these little trucks cost about $10 new and had a four-wheel-drive system that turned squishy paddle tires, one set for inside and one set for the outdoors. They even had headlights that lit up. Schaper produced cool Stomper models including Subaru Brats, Dodge Power Wagons, Jeep Honcho pickup trucks, and even larger Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks. The bodies of these toys were highly detailed and true to the real machines, which added to the fun. What Are They Worth Today"
Stompers had a rough life. Kids played with them outside in the dirt just to see how capable they were. The bodywork got scratches; the clips that held them on the chassis could break. So today, Stompers on eBay are listed with Buy-It-Now prices anywhere from $10 up to about $100 depending on rarity and condition. The aforementioned big-rig models seem to be some of the most valuable. Unopened models still sea...