Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:44:31 GMT | By Leah L. Culler, MSN Money
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In 2003, a 1954 Superman lunchbox by Adco Liberty, with a Thermos bottle and the original box, was auctioned for $11,500. Another Superman lunch box was sold for $4,649 on eBay in 2006.

Superman isn't the only valuable character: Mint-condition lunch boxes with popular characters that are now hard to find are most valuable. And if your lunchbox has some wear and tear, you might still get $50 to $100 for it.

Pictured: Former "Happy Days" star Henry Winker (Fonzie), holding up a vintage lunchbox.

* Bing: Most valuable vintage lunchboxes

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