Serendipity

While out getting art supplies today, I found a new thrift store. Even though I told myself I didn't really need to stop, I did anyway. This one was in a more populated area, and once inside the place was a bit of a zoo. It took me a minute to find the toys, but once I did I took my time. There were a few G3 ponies, but I had convinced myself I didn't need to collect those. I also found some Snow White Dwarf toys that I had as a kid, but I also didn't feel the need to collect those either. I was starting to become convinced there was nothing here when literally right in front of me I saw a small plastic baggy full of what looked like stickers. I saw Serendipity in the corner and knew I found something.

 

As a kid we had the Serendipity movie. If you haven't seen it, its quite amusing. I personally have loved it since childhood, and still get the theme song stuck in my head once in awhile. I also had a few of the books including "Morgan Morning" and "Leo the Lop". This find was pretty exciting for me! I had no idea how many sheets were inside, but for $1.49 I didn't really care. After waiting in an absurdly long checkout line, I went to my car and ripped the baggy open. I found these beautiful picture transfer sheets dated 1981. Not bad for a Sunday.

Rescue Ponies

Today was my second time visiting the thrift stores for vintage toys. My first stop was the local salvation army, which turned out to have nothing. I was a bit discouraged, but in the words of another thrift store hunter I thought that no toy was looking to be found here. So I left and decided to stop at one other thrift store on my way to run errands. I was happy to see the Pikachu tooth brush holder I saw last week had found a home. When I got to the toy section I noticed that nothing had really changed. Everything I remember from last week was still there. This place bags all their small toys, so you pay a dollar or two and get a nice grab bag full of goodies. So I was browsing through the bags, preparing some kind of excuse in case someone asked why I am sifting through children's toys. And then I saw it, buried in a bag of Mcdonalds toys I saw the yellow face of a pony. I tried not to squeak with delight! I was able to move the contents in the bag around and see the face clearer. Yup, it must be from the 80's, I thought. So I grabbed my bag and checked out! 

Once in the car I ripped open the bag and set aside the plastic hello kitty, Strawberry Shortcake from 2011, the other toys, and found my pony. The hoof said 1987 so I was overjoyed. Her hair needed a good wash, and she had some markings on her back, but otherwise she looked good. Whoever had bagged these threw in a new pony too. I wasn't thrilled to own a G4 pony, but after a hair wash, she's growing on me too. After visiting Ghost of the Doll I found out she is a Year 6 Peek a  Boo Baby Pony called "Baby Snippy". Once I got back home I gave her a good bath, and a new hair 'do. I think her tail needs to be re-curled, but I am so happy with how she turned out. Her friend pony "Fluttershy" looks pretty nice too.

Baby Snippy

Baby Snippy and her friend Fluttershy

First Thrift Store Find!

So today after visiting the post office, and picking up a lovely cup of Starbucks blonde roast coffee, I decided to visit the local Salvation army. It seems like the last time I've visited any thrift store all the toys are in clean plastic bags. I remember as a kid getting to dig through bins of vintage toys at our Goodwill. This salvation army had shelves upon shelves on Beanie Babies, which I collected as a kid but I will never feel the need to buy any more of those (I'm sure we have at least 100). There were a few Care Bear Plush animals, but after inspecting the tags they were from 2004.

And then I noticed a little green haired doll sitting all alone among the stuffed toys. I didn't think twice before picking her up. She had $.49 written on her foot, and I figured fifty cents isn't bad for any toy! And once she was purchased and slipped into my purse I checked Ghost of the Doll and sure enough she is a 1981 Strawberry Shortcake doll named Lime Chiffon. She may be missing her parrot, socks (poor girl) and shoes, but her hat is still held on her head with a tag and overall I am so happy I rescued her! Not bad for my first thrift store trip!