Why love thrift stores...

Melissa · 08-01-2012, 06:58 PM

There is a huge "antique" store near me called The Brass Armadillo. I've thought about going but I generally find antique stores to be useless, lol. Well today I was reading somewhere that it's really more of a giant flea market and I was like "Okay maybe I can give it a try then!"

I was hoping that, as big as this place is, there would at least be a few booths with MLP stuff. Sadly, I did not find much but I did find Valenshy for $2.50! She has a bit of rubbing on her cutie mark and heart hoof, but she's in good condition otherwise. (Her hair needs brushing but I love that part lol)

The same vendor had a Ponyville Fancy Fashions Boutique, but no pony with it. Another vendor had what she called a My Pretty Pony, but I think it was a fakie. I may take another look as my boyfriend wants to go back there tonight (haha!)

Angel_Foil · 08-01-2012, 08:05 PM

My Pretty Pony is the predecessor to MLP! Image search My Pretty Pony and if that's what that lady had then it's a vintage 80s My Pretty Pony. They were released in brown and also pink and white. But I believe there are fakies that go by my pretty pony as well; look at some pics; if she's the real deal buy it her if you can! And congrats on Valenshy too!

Melissa · 08-01-2012, 08:18 PM

Yeah, everything I've seen of My Pretty Pony looks nothing like this woman's pony. It said Hasbro on the stomach, but it was like "manufactured by Hasbro" for another company. Like I said, I am going back tonight, so I might try to sneak a picture to reference.

Hunniebun · 08-01-2012, 08:44 PM

Very nice! Never seen that one before.

cannibalcow · 08-02-2012, 11:58 AM

she's really cute

congrats!

Melissa · 08-02-2012, 04:35 PM

So, there is one local thrift store where I have gotten most of my ponies. I am pretty sure they have a horde of ponies in the back and just put out a few at a time because EVERY TIME I GO THERE ARE DIFFERENT PONIES!!! Last time I was sad because both ponies I found were G3.5.

Today, I found a G1 Stardancer in GREAT condition!! She has the slightest of wear on her cutie mark and her hair is a tiny bit frizzed at the ends but otherwise she is perfect. None of the G3's I've found there have been this good.