The widespread media coverage of political campaigns represents a fabulous opportunity to sell the stuff that goes along with running for office. From bobbleheads and action figures to coloring books and Ty Inc. Beanie Babies, political objects are all the rage now.

What’s hot? Political campaigns have rejected the idea of giving away functional items to inspire voters, like buttons and signs. Sure, these are available, but after the campaign ends, these are not the objects that resellers or collectors are looking for.

The items that hold their value in the political-collectibles market are items like the George W. Bush jack-in-the-box, John Kennedy/Lyndon Johnson cigarette lighter, Mitt Romney bobblehead toys, Bill Clinton soft plush pillow dolls, Donald J. Trump coloring books, or Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton action figures.

For example, a pair of Ty Inc. Beanie Babies stuffed plush toys is collectible and has a political connection, too. A red, white, and blue stuffed donkey named Lefty represented the Democratic Party, and a similar patriotically colored elephant named Righty attracted Republicans to the collectible toys.

These Beanie Babies were first manufactured in 1996 for the presidential campaign between President William (Bill) Jefferson Clinton and Republican hopeful Bob Dole of Kansas. The Ty Inc. company continued to produce Lefty and Righty for the presidential campaigns in 2000, 2004, and 2008.

These red, white, and blue stuffed animals from nearly 20 years ago are among the pricey offerings on online platforms like eBay and Etsy, auction websites from estates all over the U.S., and social media pages like Facebook, Instagram, etc.

In addition to Lefty and Righty, Ty Inc. also manufactured a set of three mini Beanie Babies called the political trio of Teenie Beanies, including Lefty (donkey), Righty (elephant), and Libearty (white bear). Find them in their original packages with their tags intact, and you’ve got some valuable election toys.

As for other Beanies, today, there are millions of other Beanie Babies available on the market, all with cute names. Those not on the market are — and I know this from numerous video-call appraisals I conduct to evaluate Beanie Babies — safely stored in plastic tubs in attics, basements, and storage lockers worldwide.

Want to sell or trade your political collectibles? List them online no later than Oct. 15 to ride the intense press wave of any political season.

To attract buyers to your listings, make sure you tell the backstory of your political playthings, post tightly cropped photographs with no hands or visual distractions in the background, and include an interesting anecdote about the presidential candidate or about the current campaign. Answer comments and questions in a timely manner.

If you need more selling tips, check out my videos about how to sell for top dollar. Political Beanie Babies are all the rage now as we select our next White House resident.

Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and media personality Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events nationwide on her Antiques Appraisal Comedy Tour. She appears on History channel’s The Curse of Oak Island and Pawn Stars Do America and on Netflix’s King of Collectibles. Visit drloriv.com and youtube.com/drloriv or call (888) 431-1010.