I had nothing planned for today and ended up thrifting!  Found some really fun goodies and unbelievable prices (I got the Cinderella doll for $0.15!!!!!).

I couldn't resist bringing home the Pikachu and his friend, Pikachu.  Would you believe they both work?  The batteries are 17 years old!  They're so much fun!

Thrift Store Finds 8/22/2015

• G3 My Little Pony Fashion Style Cheerilee - 2006
• Disney's Fluppy Dog (Fanci) - 1986
• Ideal Pepper Doll - 1969
• TWO MIB "I Choose You" Pikachu Electronic Plushies - 1998
• Disney's Cinderella 14" Porcelain Doll by Brass Key - 2002
• Random Plushie Mini Croissant (it crinkles and is now a new toy for my dog)
• Mini Lalaloopsy Tree from the Treehouse Playset - 2012

I also picked up a bag of dolls on the 8th.  I really just wanted the vintage Strawberry Shortcake stockings.  The dolls are pretty much custom bait.  The 2002 Strawberry Shortcake's hair fell out in clumps right after I took this picture!

Thrift Store Finds from 8/8/2015

• Chole Baby Bratz
• Strawberry Shortcake - 2002
• Strawberry Shortcake- 1983
• Unknown Baby Bratz
• Apricot (SSC) - 1983
• Apple Dumplin (SSC) - 1983

Puh-Puh-Puh-PARTY PLEASERS?!

Vintage Strawberry Shortcake items are a rarity in my area.  I think it's easy to say that I remember where and when every Strawberry Shortcake item I've found.

Today I found the ultimate Strawberry Shortcake  thrift store haul.  Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever find some of these dolls, let alone all of them at once.

I'm getting ahead of myself.  Let me tell you what other goodies I found and save the best for last.

Last week, I visited a found some lovely finds at a thrift store:

• G4 My Little Pony Rainbow Kingdom.  Missing the first piece of the sliding board - 2014
• G3 My Little Pony Breezie's Scooter - 2005 
• Folkmanis Mouse/Rat Puppet - unknown date
• Care Bear PVC Figurine.  Friend Bear with Popsicle - circa 1984
• Big Bird Finger Puppet.  - circa early 80's (when Big Bird was terrifying)
• PVC Mini Ostrich Figurine - No idea where or when this came from!

Thrift Store Finds 7/17/2015

Yesterday I found a MIB Blythe Loves LPS: Fabulously Vintage set!  The box is a bit damaged, but I plan on de-boxing so I can upgrade my current FV Blythe.

Thrift Store FInd 7/21/2015

Today,...well....today was amazing:

• Philly Phanatic Pillow Pet - currently available in stores
• 10 MOC Barbie & Kelly Fashion Packs - 1998 through 2002
• Disney Animator's Collection Merida (no shoes) - 2012
• Disney Store 12" Classic Charlotte Doll (no shoes or tiara) - 2012
• My Little Pony Crystal Princess Celebration Cars - 2013

Thrift Store Finds 7/22/2015

• Large Assortment of Dolls: Disney, Barbie, and Moxie Girl
• G4 MLP Friendship Express Train - circa 2013
• Funko POP! Anna - 2015
• "Self Love" Polynesian/Native American Doll - circa 1960's

Thrift Store Finds 7/22/2015

Strawberry Shortcake & Custard Cat- 1981 

Huckleberry Pie & Pupcake Puppy - 1981

Raspberry Tart (hat & shoes only) & Rhubarb Monkey- 1981

Lemon Meringue (missing stockings) & Frappe Frog- 1981

Blueberry Muffin (missing stockings/shoes) & Cheesecake Mouse - 1981

Buttercookie - 1981

Lime Chiffon & Parfait Parrot - 1981

Lime Chiffon #2(missing stockings/shoes) & Parfait Parrot #2 - 1981

Angel Cake (missing headband) - 1981

Teatime Turtle - 1981

Mint Tulip - 1983

Ada (...or is it Lem?  missing socks) - 1983

BerryWear: Berry Sunny Garden Outfit (missing hat/belt) - 1981

Three Combs

Purple Shoes (Angel Cake's)

Party Pleaser Cafe Ole & Burrito - 1984

Party Pleaser Almond Tea & Marza Panda - 1984

Party Pleaser Mint Tulip & Marsh Mallard - 1984

Party Pleaser Angel Cake & Souffle Skunk - 1984

Party Pleaser Apple Dumplin' (missing socks) & Teatime Turtle - 1984

Party Pleaser Cherry Cuddler (missing socks) & Gooseberry Goose - 1984

Party Pleaser Peach Blush & Mellonie Belle Lamb - 1984

Party Pleaser Orange Blossom (missing stockings) & Marmalade Butterfly - 1984

Three Carry Cases

Strawberry Shortcake Finds 7/22/2015

Strawberry Shortcake Finds 7/22/2015

Strawberry Shortcake Finds 7/22/2015

Strawberry Shortcake Finds 7/22/2015

Yes, that's right: all of the Party Pleaser dolls except for Strawberry Shortcake and Plum Puddin'.  UNBELIEVABLE.  How much, you ask, were all of these Strawberry Shortcake dolls?  $12.69 for all of it!  *mic drop*

I doubt I'll ever have a Strawberry Shortcake find quite like this ever again.

Monday Surprises

I was having trouble falling asleep last night.  After two hours of lying in bed, I decided to surf the web.  I browsed over 100 pages of toys and dolls on ShopGoodwill.com until I started to feel sleepy.

I found this lovely auction that ended this morning.  I was surprised to learn that I won!  I have been looking for an affordable (less than $30) Fashion Style Apple Jack since last summer!    I was surprised again when I learned that they shipped my items shortly after I sent payment (it normally takes a few days). I'll be re-homing the other ponies as soon as my package arrives.

Fisher-Price Little People Horses vs. Ponies: Which Team Will Win?

My favorite thrift store offers 50% and 33% discounts on certain colors on Sunday and Monday.  Because of this, I normally don't shop on these days.  You would think that this would be the perfect time to shop.  Nope.  Normally all of the toys I prefer to buy are gone..  Cleared out by moms, collectors, and antique dealers.  I prefer to shop mid-week, when there are no special offers.  It's as if all of the toys are there just for me.  However, I am in need of some "new" clothes, so I decided to take a chance and paid the store a visit.

I didn't find any clothes, but I did get a few toys:

Thrift Store Finds 5/18/2015

• Disney Store 12" Classic Belle Doll (Circa 2009 - Nude)
• Disney Store 12" Classic Rapunzel Doll (2010 First Release - Barbie Outfit)
• Mini Lala Loopsy Spinning Ferris Wheel
• Vintage Strawberry Shortcake Berry Bake Shoppe

Sometimes amazing coincidences happen.  This weekend I picked up a box of toys that contained a strange accessory (I was planning to blog about the loot before posting this entry, but this is just too good not to share).  It looked like a brown bucket.  I was planning to photograph it and post on various toy message boards to see if anyone knew where it came from.  Didn't get around to it.

The Accessory in Question

I did a Google search to see which accessories came with the Berry Bake Shoppe and found this picture:

Taken from Wendolonia.com - Best Site for Bento Box Ideas!(and Strawberry Shortcake info, lol)

See it?  It's the pot!  This is just too much of a coincidence that I found the Berry Bake Shoppe building today!  Now I just have to keep an eye out for all of those other accessories...this might take me a few years to put it all together!

On my way home, I decided to stop at another thrift store.  It is my least favorite store...but I was hoping to find some clothes.  Nope.  Everything was old and ugly.  I took a spin around the bric-a-brac, the toys, the furniture...and that's where I saw it.  The most amazing lamp EVER!  I heard a little voice in my head, "You could always use more light."  Then another voice said "You will never find a lamp like this again!"  I checked the price.  $3.  $3?!  Heck, yeah.  New lamp!

I can't find any information online about this lamp, but I know it's mid-century modern vintage (60's? 70's?) and made by a company called Heyco.  The plastic has discolored in a way that, fortunately, still looks good. Love, love, love my new lamp!

Mid-Century Modern Heyco Globe Lamp

Church Sale Finds

It's a new blog!

I wanted a place where I could record my toy finds.  I frequently shop at thrift stores, flea markets, and various rummage sales.

I collect a number of different types of toys.  I also find many items that I purchase with the sole purpose of re-homing.

Yesterday, I attended the first sale of the season at a local church.  When I was a child, the church held an annual Country Fair.  The main attraction of the fair was a huge rummage sale.  A few years ago, the church could no longer organize the fair.  It took an immense amount of time, energy, and money to plan the fair.  Instead, they decided to hold a monthly rummage sale during the summer months.

Monthly sale instead of annually?  Yes, please!

The sales were instantly a hit for the church.  The sales still take time and energy to plan, but there is very little money involved.  I would say they spend no money to hold these events, but they have a small concessions stand selling hot dogs and drinks.  Bargain hunters need to eat!

The first sale is always the best sale.  None of the items from the prior year are left over.  Everything is new.  Nothing has been picked over.  It is a toy hunter's dream!

The sale was short on vintage toys, unfortunately, but it did not disappoint!

Church Sale Finds from 5/9/2015

• MIB Monster High 13 Wishes Clawdeen.  Box was severely damaged, so I popped it in the recycling bin.
• Pippi Longstocking doll
• Vintage Sunshine Family Dad doll
• Calico Critters Carry & Play Case
• Calico Critters Baby Discovery Forest
• Calico Critters Hawthorne Hamster Family: Mom, Dad, and naked child.
• Calico Critters Sister Crystal from the Buttercup Cat Twins set
• Marvel Super Hero Squad Polaris figure
• Two Hello Kitty figures
• Pony in My Pocket "Champion"
• Vintage Gargoyles Broadway figure from Burger King
• Vintage Strawberry Shortcake shoe (couldn't find the other one!)
• Modern Strawberry Shortcake mini doll with accessories
• G3 My Little Pony Morning Monarch
• G3 My Little Pony Bloomin' Blossom Shop counter
• 8" Madame Alexander doll
• Vintage TMNT Donatello
• Schleich Peacock
• Unidentified horse saddle and blanket - perhaps Barbie?
• Unidentified plastic tray and half of a snap-on sweater