Monday 16 July 2012

Magpie Monday; Fisher Price

I popped into town on Saturday to get my hair done (sans child) and afterwards, as I was on my own, decided on a quick snoop around a few charity shops.  I'm glad I did.  Can you ever come away empty handed?  Well, I know for a fact sometimes you can, but more often than not, you come away with something (many things).

I only went into three shops as I didn't have much time to spare.  I didn't find anything I wanted in the first two (well, the first one had a massive mirror that I thought would look amazing in the garden, but it was £25 and we're a bit broke) but the third shop came up trumps.

Firstly, I spotted an old Fisher Price "Pull-a-Tune" xylophone.  It didn't come with a mallet with which to bash out a tune, but that didn't concern me, we have copious things at home that can be used.  It's not in fantastic condition, but good enough and it still works brilliantly.  I'm a real sucker for old Fisher Price toys, and I like them looking used anyway, shows they've been enjoyed!  I knew Ethan would love it.  As soon as I brought it home, he was running around with it making a racket.  For £4.50 I think it was worth it.  I believe it dates from 1964 having had a google.



As well as the xylophone I grabbed "Balderdash" - an amusing board game.  My parents have it.  We're trying to increase our board game selection, so for £3 this came home with me.

Have you got any second hand bargains recently?  Do you like charity shopping?

Linking up with Missie Lizzie for Magpie Monday :)

10 comments:

  1. I love it when pre-loved toys get a new home, especially when it's something I remember from my childhood :)

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    1. I completely agree. As soon as I spotted this I knew it was coming home with me. I love to think about all the children who must have played with it over the years and how much happiness it's brought :)

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  2. *sighs* they don't make them like that anymore do they?

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    1. They really don't.. I'm so lucky, my parents kept all of my toys, so Ethan gets to play with loads of old stuff!

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  3. I love Fisher Price, our camper van is 30 years old and still going strong!

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    1. Oh fab, I covert the fisher price camper van! My hubby's parents have one with Ethan plays with round there!

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  4. I love vintage Fisher Price! That looks fab! I seem to remember playing with a similar one when i was at pre-school! x

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    1. It's gorgeous, it really is. I love how used it looks! I can't remember if I played with one of these myself, but I played with loads of other fisher price stuff..

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  5. I love xylophones - all those bright colours lined up! But this retro one just takes the cake!

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  6. Oh that's cute, much nicer than all the plastic toys now a days. Our town is full of charity shops but they're all a bit rubbish! Just stumbled across your blog and read back for months, it's so nicely written and Ethan is super cute, I love the way you dress him.I look forward to reading more posts x

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