1974 Fisher Price Little People Castle
So here's the story.
Last week, I was at the 'antique' store where I have my booth, and I saw a castle (similar to just like the one above) on the counter. As I checked it out, I couldn't help but gasp. It was like a part of my childhood came rushing back. I had this exact same castle when I was a kid!! And I had no memory of it until I saw it again.
The woman was selling it on consignment and she had all the Little People and accessories. Royalty, thrones, knights, horses, the DRAGON! We totally had all those pieces.
My son would LOVE this. So I asked and found out she was asking $100 for the whole thing. It didn't surprise me...if I were selling it, I'd pop it online and try to get double. The dragon alone can sell for $25.
But, $100 for a toy for my son? With pieces he may lose? Parts on the castle he could break? Go ahead, call me cheap. I prefer the word 'thrifty'.
Fast forward a week.
Enter a Goodwill you haven't been to in awhile. Accompany your son to the bathroom, then to the toy section. Almost fall over when you turn around and see YOUR 1974 Fisher Price Little People Castle sitting on the shelf!
The price?
Get this. ...$2.99.
A sales clerk said she had just put it out. Talk about serendipity.
There were no dragons or Little People to go with it.
But if you're 4, Lego guys and Jean-Luc Picard will do nicely.
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Oh that is so awesome! I played with a Sesame Street Little People house from Fisher Price as a child too and my nieces play with it all the time. We still have most of the characters but Bert got lost somewhere along the way.
ReplyDeleteSo happy for your find! Glad you were patient and waited for the deal. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find!!! You must have been so pleased - serendipity indeed! Jean Luc Picard !!! Bwaahhaha - isn't he worth something too?
ReplyDeleteGood find. Great story. A little imagination can go a long way with a four year old.
ReplyDeleteSWEET! totally fated for you haha
ReplyDeleteLove it!! Those are the BEST finds :) We have a few Winnie the Pooh buildings we've thrifted and use them for Littlest Pets. My daughters think they have one up on their friends who "have to" buy them new lol
ReplyDeleteAm impressed, that was a good story!
ReplyDeleteI love your Blog! I have been reading it for month's and have never posted, but I have to share that your writing is getting better and better. I can't wait to hear about what you find this week! Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGreat story & a good find! :)
ReplyDeleteI love those kinds of finds! Also, love vintage fisher price. My uncle had that one when we were little. I want the houseboat...that was my favorite. I had one once and gave it to a friend...what was I thinking?? :)
ReplyDeleteI am laughing so hard. We have the same castle, also thrifted and much beloved from my childhood. Why am I laughing? You will often see my Wesley Crusher action figure hanging out in it with Catra from She-ra. :)
ReplyDeleteAlicia, that's hilarious!!
ReplyDeleteOH - great tale! And love the castle - same memory - we had this growing up (it's still in the family - 3 legged horses and all!!)
ReplyDeleteAwww, I love it when that happens! I totally remember that castle...I think my best friend had it in her rec room (?). :) Jean-Luc looks right at home!
ReplyDeleteSweet deal! I wouldn't have spent the $100. either. We all know the toys they like best aren't the expensive ones.
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Perfect example of when patience is a virtue. I saw a similar one at a garage sale the other day, they were asking $25. Not the same one, but either way you got a great deal!
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