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5. Die Hard Teddy Bear

Also Appears In: The Hunt for Red October (1990)
Estimated Savings: $30*

1988’s Die Hard is one of the best action movies of all time, but it all starts with a teddy bear. John McClane is spotted with the big cuddly teddy in the opening scenes, hoping to give it to his children. That doesn’t exactly work out for McClane, but the bear’s 15 minutes of fame doesn’t stop there.

Director John McTiernan used the bear again for his next movie, 1990’s The Hunt for Red October. This time, the bear gets to take a ride on an airplane next to Alec Baldwin’s character Jack Ryan. His destination? Another child waiting at home for their papa.