Sure, let’s pull the data. The S&P 500 has averaged about 8% annual return over the past 40 years, with a volatility of roughly 15%. That Pikachu is probably flipping around 25% a year when it’s on sale, but its volatility shoots past 80%, so you could lose the whole thing in a bad year. Paint quality? The 1980s figure’s paint has gone from bright yellow to a dusty beige—definitely not the best display condition. Bottom line: the S&P wins if you want a predictable return; the Pikachu is a high‑risk, low‑reward collector’s gamble.

Good plan. Keep the Pikachu in a climate‑controlled case—no one wants a dusty relic, and the S&P will do the steady growth while you enjoy the occasional adrenaline spike from your toy collection. Just remember to file that nostalgia under “emotional capital.”