SECOND HAND SATURDAY

Today was the first Saturday since last December the Missus and me have been able to go out charity shopping. 

Boris opened all shops earlier in the week and like many people in England we couldn't wait to get out again. We spent a happy Saturday rummaging among people's donated tat and toys and we managed a pannini and a coffee sat outside as well. Result! It was great to get out into the world again.

So in the spirit of Paul A's fab blogged haul last weekend here's some of the stuff we got today and some of the stuff we didn't.

The Missus surprised me with two small action figs she found. The zombie is from Scooby Doo. Unsure of the alien. Do you know?

My own biggest investment today was £4 for this boxed Harry Potter board game, Mystery at Hogwarts's Game. All complete, its hard to believe its already 21 years old. I've been searching for a first edition hardback Philosopher's Stone for years, so I could retire early, but for now I'll enjoy this game instead but I won't be retiring early!

On top of the box are three die-cast cars I picked up from one of the many baskets of mostly modern Hot Wheels. I've yet to fully ID these three but they looked older than the rest and three I'd not seen before in those colours.

For Moonbase Junior and Miss Junior this bundle of fun will help. Some modern Thunderbirds Are Go vehicles and a bell along with some other bits.

Some of the lovelies we didn't get include this beautiful wooden 'Quality Shop', which I think was home made. It reminded me of a Dinky garage at forst glance. Alongside was a large plastic train set reminiscent of my beloved Big Big Train. At £6 it went as I was stood there.

A treat for me was seeing A spirograph set in its home address almost. The toy was invented by one Denys Fisher and his famous toy firm was based in the area we were visiting. This particular set was a Chad Valley version rather than his own Denys Fisher brand.

Fisher price was out in force too. This gorgeous old plastic tug was new to me. We also tested an old FP record player. Sadly the mechanism was slow so we put it back. Old Fisher Price toys are classic designs now.

As mentioned there were tons of modern Hot Wheels in all the Charity shops. Here's one basketful all at 49p each. I found my 3 old cars in here.

We also visited two proper toy shops with proper toy shop prices. Here's a Playmobil and Lego stack.

and a pleasant surprise, the re-issued Masters of the Universe Battle Cat. I've found quite a few llose originals of this toy over the years but they are harder and harder to find at boot sales. This modern window boxed remake is priced £24.99! Would you buy one?

No idea what Eternia Minis are underneath but they looked like little Mighty Max sets.

Tomorrow will bring more second hand goodness into our claustrophobic lives we hope when we visit our first car boot sale since last September!

To be continued.