Wal-Mart Finds

Due to my light sensitivity I am usually up at night and do my shopping at our local Wally-World.   The one closest to our house normally doesn't have the new stuff most times the are far behind but have good clearances items due to overstock.

Although last night for the first time in forever they had some new items from one of the Barbie movies Dolphin Magic.  

Still disappointed in the Ken's line, I bought the green striped shirt with jeans, debating on whether to purchase a couple of more to be used as Naval uniforms.

I also came across the new DC Comic Wonder Woman dolls......

  The top is painted on this figure which I don't care for.......

Here is Diana Prince out of the box, the other doll wonder woman in her outfit is from the barbie line the horses are from the Cali Girl Line........

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Bratz Green Safari Jeep

Finally got the ultimate surf  vehicle I have wanted for a while the green Bratz Jeep.  It was only missing the wind shield which by luck someone was selling one of those on ebay!!!!!

This is my 3rd Bratz vehicle I have 2 of the FM Caddies blue and purple, the detail that MGM put in the vehicles is outstanding.  The jeep has seat belts, brake that moves along with the gear shift.   I wish there was more detail under the hood, I plan on painting the engine to make it more realistic.   I will also be adding some items that will allow for towing, have to get the vehicle ready for Aussie Outback.  I have the roof as well ran out of time yesterday when I was taking the shots in the woods.

Making Ken some RollerSkates

                               

                             How to make Roller Skates

Items Needed:  Finger Boards the cheap kind from the Dollar Tree
                         Small Screwdrivers
                         Hot Glue Gun or Gorilla Grip something that will bond plastic
                         Ken High Top Shoes

I found that the Dollar Tree Skateboards work the best becasue the wheels and truck are one piece.  What is a truck it is

Unscrew wheels and base

Once removed use glue (craft, super glue or glue gun) to attach to bottom of shoes as seen below:

Real World Jewelry Box = 1/6th Scale Desk and travel chest

Some of my latest finds from yard sales, the first item is a jewelry box that can double as a dresser or a boardroom/lawyer desk.  The bottom two drawers are connected, it didn't take long for me to see it as a traveling wardrobe chest.

Toys r Us Finds

I popped into Toys r US a few days ago just to browse the aisle and see if anything jumps out to me that can be used for 1/6th/Playscale Diorama's.  The first thing that popped out to me was all the mini figures being produced.  That is when I spotted the animal carriers and figures.

 These two items would be perfect for mini doll houses or used as ginger bread houses in a Christmas diorama.

On another aisle I came across generic Kelly doll's...........

You cannot tell from this picture but the doll has jointed knee's, I was not able to tell if the arms are as well....

Power Team Finds, SIS Dolls and generic clothing/dolls

We needed new rakes so we set out to the local Rose's where our Aunt and Uncle had gotten their old skool metal rake for a mete $5 which fits in our budget. 

The guys out of their Mercenary Uniforms and into some Civi's......

 I also found these items that peaked my interest as future purchases..........

Kids/Children Consignment Sales

The one thing I missed about living one of the biggest cities and capital of my state was the huge Children's Consignment Sale at the State Fair Grounds.  Basically is a big yard sale from everything you need for a 0 to 12ish clothes, furniture, books, toys etc.   I scored allot of my furniture and some dolls at this meet, along with finding items at the flea market that meet my limited budget.

Now I am back to my hometown and noticed just recently that there is Consignment Sales actually several issue is this town is 20 years behind times.  There is alot of activities and festivals that are promoted like the telegraph was just invited.   Tiny little signs used for yard/garage signs,  hmmmm u heard of facebook, Instagram, hell even TV.

The 1st sale was the city one it was small, went on the 2nd day of the event and surprising made some good finds, 2 unopened sets of clothes, horse, jet ski and justin doll with drum, guitar, stand, and keyboard.  My haul cost me $18 which was half my allotted entertainment/escape fund, from a world of Cancer and Sjogrens since Dec 2007 (for cancer) and June 2010 for Sjogren's.  Working in 6th scale/playscale/Barbie allows me to combine my love of architecture, model building, story writing basically being able to use my imagination/

Growing up my sister and I were able to see uses for everyday items in the world of whatever scale we were playing with at the time.  I hope to use this skill in finding items for to sale in my online store that will provide money for my entertainment fund.  Hopefully I can expanded it and make enough money to help pay down my ever mounting medical bills.

The next sale is suppose to be the weekend of Oct 6-8th.