Mood:
brightNow Playing: a silent Beetle fleet
Yes, it is. I was completely innocent of ulterior motives when I left the house for a quick yard-sale run. I knew that Dearest Son wanted another Barbie VW New Beetle - the one my DMIL got him from a yard sale was quite literally played with to death. Which kind of ranked, it was silver, and I sort of wanted to play with it, too. But he loved it, and played with it. Not overly rough, it was the mileage Son put on it that killed it, not accidents and abuse. He loved the doors off first. Then the rest just came undone. Sometimes too much love can be fatal, especially for toys.
Looked 'em up on eBay. While they're pretty cheap, shipping isn't. So, when I found a sweet green one at a yard sale, I snapped it up. Only one problem. I love green. How were we gonna be able to share it ? I packed it and the $2. in 25c kid's books I got him in Lightning Molly's trunk and drove to the next sale. And GoodWill.
Alleluia ! Another Beetle ! How wonderful - we could each have one ! But...there's another one ! A yellow one and a blue one ! In decent used shape, too. Not as cheap as the yard sale one, but not expensive, especially considering these were around $20. new. Which one do I get him ?
Well, we all know how it turned out. Yes. I bought both. And it's all Dearest Son and my DMIL's fault that I have three Barbie VW New Beetles beside me in Easter-egg colors. I had no intention of buying a fleet of the darn things ! I'll let Son pick out which one he likes, but they all need cleaning and sticker (and sticker goo) removal. Green one's mine, though.
I also had no intention of bringing home any new dolls. I have plenty, thanks. But...there was a Dream Date Ken, still in his complete outfit, even shoes. His neck and waist were a bit loose, and his chest had some yellow to it...whaddya expect for $2. ? I asked myself.
But truly not playing fair was the nude Baby Ariel doll. Her little arms reached up from the 'donations to the sales floor' cart, asking for someone to pick her up, play with her, maybe get her some clothes. She's also by Playmates, a line extention of their 'Before Once Upon A Time' todder versions of Disney Princesses. I just couldn't leave her there ! Hair still in the factory set, not a mark on her, but some smearing of her butt markings. This makes the sixth Ariel doll I own - and I'm not a big Little Mermaid fan ! If I were buying off the shelf, I'd probably get Belle, but I didn't really like her infant version.
Hmm. A quick tour of eBay shows numerous Baby Ariels. From stuffed to porcelain to miniature. Here's a good photo of the one I got - http://www.amazon.com/PlayMates-72503-Baby-Princess-Ariel/dp/B000HFQRV4 . While she didn't come with any of that stuff, she's one cute baby ! I'll probably get her measured for Doll Shop Deluxe tonight, unless Beloved Hubby's hunting Napster for more music. Now that she's home, I've noticed she kind of smells like baby powder. I couldn't tell that at the GWill.
I also scored a brand-new ring binder (I have a use for it already !), a wicker loveseat that'll fit Elphie and Fiyero, a starburst trophy (good doll backdrop), a local calendar (more scenery), some storage boxes, and a kids' meal Shrek The Third baby girl ogre. I wanted that one for some 'Elphie Baby-Sits' photos, but I'd already embarassed myself getting the Madame Alexander Wizard of Oz Witch of the West when those were out. So when we didn't get 'em in Son's once-a-week treat, I figured they'd turn up at yard sales. And they have ! I have two of the three, so I'm happy.
Man, I just wanted to go out for a bit. Instead, I come home with Ariel, Ken, and a baby Ogre, and a fleet of Beetles. At least I didn't spend much, it was all less than $20. total. And it's all Dearest Son's fault ! Those darn Beetles - and all those new dolls ! Wheeee !
It's my fault...but I'm too busy having fun to regret a thing ! :)
