Monday, June 24, 2013

Follow The Fortune Cookie


Usually you only get one fortune cookie but when I got two in my order I was all, "sweet!" Then I read them and knew what must be done. "You will find a real bargain," obviously meant I had to go to the thrift store. I was being a good Muff and I haven't gone in over a month! But hey, the fortune was clearly telling me something awesome was waiting for me at the thrift store and no one should deny the cookie.

The second fortune, "Elegant surroundings will soon be yours," meant I should buy a lotto ticket. Well, I did and I didn't win crap. Perhaps I interpreted that one wrong or I'm not giving it enough time and should just buy another ticket.  I'll let you know how that one turns out.

Meanwhile the first fortune was 100% accurate! Behold The Awesomeness!


Another My Scene Vespa for my collection. The kick stand is missing and it's a little scuffed on the sides but it does have the side mirrors in place.


Each of these had previously been opened and I can tell stuff is missing from the Spice Girls boxes but the dolls themselves are in good condition. The "leather" skirt on the Gabrielle doll is kinda molting, but I still wanted it.


I had found a darker skinned version of the guy in the middle before, but I wanted this lighter version as well. I like their little natural afros.


The guy's head color does not match his body, but I can fix that with some pastels maybe. I also want to see if I can articulate his wrists. I can always use an articulated Fashionista body even if she's the poppin' heads version.


There were several versions of this articulated dude with the metal joints. I got a few to experiment on. He also has an articulated neck whereas the guy above just has a twist and turn neck. An image search tells me the black girl is Taylor from High School Musical.


I have never seen Tangled but I know those girls are supposed to be Rapunzel and image search says his name is Flynn, also from Tangled. I got this set for him because his outfit is in mint condition. His wrist and neck are not articulated but his legs and elbows are.


I have been snapping up the old male dolls because their rubber hands are excellent donors for Power Team guys - once you drill a hole in them of course. So, if I find one with a cute outfit on I grab him.


I wanted the princess doll because I think she looks like an Olsen twin. I don't think she is though because when I searched for "Olsen twin doll," she didn't show up. This doll sings when you press the gem in her neck and in some Mattel foolishness, only one arm is articulated.


This Mulan has the best waist articulation I have ever seen. I wish her arms were articulated and I think it might be worth it to try and pop her stationary arms out and put some better ones in. I'll probably damage her, but seems worth the risk.


Man, I couldn't believe it. This is the first time I've seen a Monster High at the thrift store - ever. Both she and Ken are in excellent condition. I think some kid must have had them taken away as punishment because they are like literally fresh from the store.


That Moxie's outfit is so freakin' cute and this Sharpay is in much better condition than the other one I found.


The prince's outfit is beyond stained, but he has the articulated body with an articulated neck. The High School Musical Troy doll has an orange chin, but eh, I figure he can hang out with my equally short Chad doll anyway.


I already picked up this guy on previous thrift run but another one couldn't hurt and I'll give that shirt to one of my ladies. The model muse lady was the draw here. Her face is in perfect condition and I love her bangs.

This was actually a 2 day haul. I didn't have enough cash on me when I went on Friday, so I strategically hid a whole bunch of stuff hoping it would be there when I went back on Saturday and most of it was, lol!

You know, I think I'd like to meet the worker who pairs these dolls together.  She does seem to put some thought into it.

29 comments:

  1. Nice stuff. Aren't you glad you followed the fortune cookie?

    I cracked up about your hidden treasures. Glad they were there when you returned.

    I hope you discover what the second fortune means.

    dbg

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    1. Debbie, I felt a fool trying to sneakily hide bags of dolls but ya gotta do what you gotta do, lol.

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  2. I have the posh spice doll on the left, the guy in the thid photo, that sharpay and troy. So cool we have the same stuffs!

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    1. Hey, Sergio, that is cool! It's like we can have a play date from different countries.

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  3. The fortune cookie was right, as we can see! So many dolls, what a great find! Especially interesting is Gabrielle from Xena, I have one, but I'm guessing it's diffrent type, since your looks like a normal woman, and mine is super scary XD
    Model Muse doll is very pretty, I think you can make a good use of her.
    I think the same about situation with Monster High doll, it's pretty sad, made me feel symphaty for this kid.

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    1. Jewel Snake, I used to have the Xena version from that line and sold her on ebay eons ago. Since I was too shortsighted to keep her I was ecstatic at finding the Gabrielle one. But yeah, you are seeing her from a distance in this photo. Up close she is quite unfortunate looking.

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  4. I was just saying to myself last week, "I wonder if Muff has been to the thrift store lately?" Great haul again. I have a set of the Olsen twin dolls. That one doesn't look like an Olsen doll to me. I love the Troy doll. I had heard about him, but never seen him until now. Lots of articulated dolls. That's always nice.

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    1. Yeah, Vanessa when I looked up Olsen doll photos I saw the versions that were made - many of them which look like the girls when they were teens. I don't know who my lady is, but if I get skilled maybe I can turn her into an Olsen anyway.

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  5. Hello from Spain: awesome My Scene Vespa. It looks real. I love that bike model. I see your fortune cookie was right. What luck to all those findings. I have some of those dolls. I keep Sharpay and Troy. I have to visit your thrift store. Great shopping ... Keep in touch

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    1. Thanks, Marta! I now have quite a collection of the High School Musical kids. I'm not sure how many there were because I never followed the show, but I think I'm missing some blonde guy and Troy's girlfriend.

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  6. That is great! I can't belive that you have there such an amazing thrift store.. it is impossible here in Poland to find those kind of dolls.. or any dolls in thrift stores at all.
    maybe it will change, and now i will enjoy your bargain:)

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    1. Hi, Pola! It took me a year of thrifting to find this place, so it is not the norm to the usual thrift stores in my area. I feel super lucky to have found it and to come across such awesome bargains.

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  7. Oh man, I'm sooooo jealous of your thrift store! I adore that Mulan, too!

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    1. Thanks, Presto. That Mulan is really very nice. Her hair is a little rough but I think I can fix it.

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  8. Great haul!! I have been following your blog for a year now, I love ur post. I have been looking for boxed/clothed spice girls for a low price with no luck. Any recommendation ?

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    1. Thanks, Tyren! Ebay is probably the only place that you can find a steady assortment of Spice Girls. Amazon sells them too but for quite a bit.

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  9. DAAAANG!!!! I need to start going to Panda Express for their prophetic fortunes. The last fortune cookie I opened literally said, "You like things"

    Really? 0_0

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    1. LOL, Heather! As many fortune cookies as I have eaten over the years, never have I gotten one like that. The writer must have been having a bad day.

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  10. The princess doll is Luciana, made after the Barbie as the Island Princess movie (Gods, why do I know this?..) Mattel did a singing and a regular version of her. There are also two "island maiden" dolls, who are by far prettier than her.

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    1. Yay, Kat! Thanks so much for that info. I was able to check out a bunch more images of her online and I see she came with a kitty cat.

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  11. WOW! You really scored! You will have to show me how you do the Ken/PowerTeam wrist thing! It sounds interesting. The vespa just need to belong to a bad driver. That explains away all it problems. I am glad too that is was all there when you went back. That was lucky too. The last time I got a big haul, I took them out in stages to make the fun last.
    Congrats!

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    1. Thanks, Ms. Leo. I've already done a post on modifying Power Team hands. You can find it here.

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  12. Congratulations on your neat finds.

    I like the use of the older Ken hands for the PT guys - oops, Kens are flying away. Scattering like a loose bag of M&Ms ....

    :) Thanks for sharing!

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    1. LOL, Dana! You know, sometimes I feel really bad about my "experiments." I mean, that doll was just minding it's own business and here I come Frankensteining it up. But in the end, sacrifices must be made.

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    2. Hear, hear. I wonder if I could make such an experiment for a Ryan Whitaker action figure I have. He has boot feet - can you hear my growl of disapproval? - that I wonder now ... where can I find a suitable replacement ankle-feet ...

      Now my black Kens and Stevens are dodging. Hey, guys, wait ....

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  13. Well lookey lookey at Mulan that dress she is wearing is very stylish! You find good stuff at that store! Anything you willing to part with? (wink wink)

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    1. Hiya, Jay and thanks! I know that I'm not keeping everything I got because a lot of it I'll be using for spare parts, testing, etc. At this point though it might be months before I get around to it sorting through it.

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  14. great luck! that was great!that was so good you found monster high doll n the thrift store,well wish you best luck!you remember me right?

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    1. Hi, Jassica! I know, that was the best of luck finding the Monster High doll and in such great condition.

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