Nerf Max Force Manta

It stands to reason that an item with such a distinct appearance would be at the top of our list. Nerf's first and only real shield/blaster hybrid was the Nerf Max Force Manta. The Nerf Max Force Manta's unusual combination of a shield and a blaster makes it one of the most sought-after Nerf products of all time.

It was designed to resemble a Manta Ray, with a body that blocks incoming fire and several barrels that can fire angled darts that converge on the target. “The first waves of blasters hit the market at just the right time," Zahn says, "there’s a lot of parents in their ’20s to ’40s who are now sharing the fun with their own kids. "

And this one-of-a-kind item is a well-known relic among collectors of vintage Nerf guns. The Nerf Max Force Manta, which was released in 1995, wowed fans so much that parents are now sharing the joy with their children. Nowadays, the toy is worth approximately $425.

Price: $425