In June last year I discovered a new shop - like a $2 shop (British pound shop), but with a far greater selection of interesting things than most of those I have seen.
I could not resist, and picked up several goodies for future modelling projects. It is certainly a shop I will be returning to whenever I get the chance.
First up, two pairs of carded reptiles, mostly lizards, but including an alligator. Completely hollow, the plastic is only slightly soft. Length about 6 inches.
From a box full of assorted dragons, this fine standing fellow. Light green, with red and metallic blue detailing, just over 3 inches tall.
From a collection of glow-in-the-dark prehistoric skeletons in plastic eggs, a Humanoid Skeleton. Just over 6 inches tall when assembled. Unfortunately, he is moulded in a rather soft plastic, and bits keep dropping off, so this limits what can be done with him.
Finally, a clear pink plastic shot glass. I have plans for this, and they do not involve any alcoholic beverages.
A good haul, all for $15 NZ (about £7.50).
Anything you like?
Paul Adams
New Zealand
The skeletons egg looks really useful! I used to love gumball eggs when I was a kid, the containers were always more fun than the contents! Its interesting to see discount stores like this have reached NZ, we have had them for years now and they can be very handy for all sorts of stuff, especially diy. Bill
ReplyDeleteAlas, this shop closed down just last month. Shops of this type have been around in NZ for years, but this was probably the best one I have seen, so it will be missed.
ReplyDeleteA nice haul of misc stuff for future projects! I wonder if they went out of business because you bought all of the cool stuff? SFZ
ReplyDeleteThey were down a drive, at the end, and hidden behind a wall. I doubt many people knew they were there. Opposite a branch of The Warehouse chain, but tucked away at the bottom of the car park.
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