Scored a Barbie Star Traveler Motorhome aka RV Dirt Cheap

 I first saw the Barbie RV in one of our local indoor large Antique and Handcraft Warehouse that has booths.  I original saw it 2 months ago when I bought a Star Trek Shuttle and a Bird of Brey which I got for dirt cheap.  The RV was in the same booth as the Star Trek Ships but it was listed for $65.I passed at the time cause I was still in trying to get my workshop set up in the shed which took a long time due to my various health issues.   

So this last week after taking my father to his Doctors appointment we decided to stop so we could get one of our weekly exercise in.   I often joke with my sister and tell her instead of mall walking we were antique walking.  Needless to say the RV was still there and I tempted my self by looking at the price, it had been cut to $29.95.

Yeah I did a double take and picked up and quickly deposited into the cart my dad was pushing. My dad chuckled and reminded me I said no the last time, but I was like Dad this is like almost 75%  off from what eBay be charging...lol

I was shocked since the Star Traveler was spotless like just outside of the freaking box clean.  It also was close to be complete just missing some small items.  There is sticker damage and staining on the joints of the shower.   Other than that it was perfect!!!!!

Update on Star Traveler Renovation

I have several projects going on at the same time, this is my Star Traveler Remodel:

 Added storage underneath the roof piece, perfect place to slide all those surf boards. 

Adding overhead storage, that can be opened and closed.  The white piece is actual a corner piece used in drywall.  I originally purchased it as a possible architectural improvement to my A frame Surf House. 

Adding console in the front to hold 8 track and radio.

Still playing around with the exterior, my plan is to keep the body color Yellow, I will be spraying it a gloss yellow later. My vision is a Woody style exterior from the Golden Age of surfing. 

 I used balsa wood from a dollar tree place mat, and wood grain contact paper.  (NO Glue involved).  By doing this way I can easily change the look later if I choose to.