India, Aug. 19 -- Pricey toy collectibles have swept the globe more vehemently than ever before. The rise of Pop Mart and the plushies that crowd its shelves has prompted clusters of men and women to queue outside stores for hours. This internet-fuelled frenzy has catapulted many toys to stardom, including the naked Sonny Angel doll that, much like Labubu, comes in a blind box for an element of surprise. But the growing craze around a pocket-size figurine is not the shocking part; it's how much toy collectors are willing to pay for them. Check out the mind-blowing price tag of the most expensive and rarest Sonny Angel dolls ever sold.

What exactly are Sonny Angels? These three-inch-tall, tiny figurines may fit right in the palm of your h...