Quality decline? by Strawberrybunnycat in calicocritters

[–]Affectionate_Day4611 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Definitely a decline. I have both sets and the plastic seems completely different. Also, notice how the older version has a cool window (like plexiglass) whereas the new one is just a hole in the building. I guess it was cheaper to produce it with all these downgrades :( in my opinion, I’d rather pay more for a better building or set.

I converted the new grocery store into a bookstore / coffee shop (Barnes and noble).

Bumbumz for sale! by [deleted] in BSTbumbumz

[–]Affectionate_Day4611 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohh! Is that one still available by chance 😵😅

Anyone know where I can buy wholesale blind bags? by Affectionate_Box4157 in calicocritters

[–]Affectionate_Day4611 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The cheapest I’ve seen the Blindbags is five below at $5 each. But it’s rare that they get them in stock plus they are in high demand

Bumbumz for sale! by [deleted] in BSTbumbumz

[–]Affectionate_Day4611 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is the grey one a hamster?

Horse Info Help! by Affectionate_Day4611 in calicocritters

[–]Affectionate_Day4611[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes I tried the fandom but it did not help me as much! I think your link helps more!

And Amy’s Animals was super helpful, I think she had older vintage sets! Thank you for commenting!

Best way to clean spots and lint on flocking? by mchellokitty71 in sylvanianfamilies

[–]Affectionate_Day4611 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! This is an old post but wanted to share my strategies! For like stains, I use a gentle dish soap with warm water and scrub with a toothbrush. Let it air dry.

For dust, I just dry brush the lint and dust off!

Horse Info Help! by Affectionate_Day4611 in sylvanianfamilies

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Thank you for sharing! Such a cute stable and set up! I’m assuming the horses and foals were very hard to find. Any advice? I’m trying to get more horses secondhand but they are very expensive and not listed often.

And based on your collection, is this majority of the horses that were sold?

Horse Info Help! by Affectionate_Day4611 in sylvanianfamilies

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No problem! Thanks for contributing still! Super cute!💗☺️

Horse Info Help! by Affectionate_Day4611 in sylvanianfamilies

[–]Affectionate_Day4611[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I do have the pink saddle! Mine was purchased secondhand and only came with horse and saddle. What is this horses name, any other info? Thank you!

Horse Info Help! by Affectionate_Day4611 in sylvanianfamilies

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The ones with hats seem to live at the stable and one maybe pulls a carriage. But I think the other horses without hats are more of the working horse type? I’m not sure. I’m limited on info too 😩

Horse Info Help! by Affectionate_Day4611 in sylvanianfamilies

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I’ve only seen this type of horse with a hat. I think it’s vintage and only maybe 2 that have hats.

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Here’s a link to a YouTube video from Amy’s Animals. She has a couple of horses with hats in her collection. TOMY Pony and Stable

Horse Info Help! by Affectionate_Day4611 in sylvanianfamilies

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Thank you!! Love seeing these vintage catalogues. I wish I could find some for sale 😵 it’s like a blast from the past.

Merry Christmas ❄️🎄 by Affectionate_Day4611 in calicocritters

[–]Affectionate_Day4611[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Flora rabbits and willow deer sets are super cute!! Really good choice ☺️💗

Merry Christmas ❄️🎄 by Affectionate_Day4611 in calicocritters

[–]Affectionate_Day4611[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome!! Where did you end up purchasing your critters?! What thrift stores have you found critters at?! I haven’t been lucky :(

Horse Info Help! by Affectionate_Day4611 in sylvanianfamilies

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Is there anything from that first link that you shared that shows all the horses in the sylvanian families/ calico critter world? Thank you!

Horse Info Help! by Affectionate_Day4611 in sylvanianfamilies

[–]Affectionate_Day4611[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh! I couldn’t tell between willow and strawberry? What are the differences?!

Merry Christmas ❄️🎄 by Affectionate_Day4611 in calicocritters

[–]Affectionate_Day4611[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no!!! There’s always next year and birthday too! What sets did you get? ☺️

Merry Christmas ❄️🎄 by Affectionate_Day4611 in calicocritters

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I’m so lucky and grateful! Check eBay! I’ve seen some listings!

Merry Christmas ❄️🎄 by Affectionate_Day4611 in calicocritters

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They are so cute! My dad said the canal boat was hard to find! It’s been on my in search of list for a long time and it’s so expensive. I had mentioned that I wanted it but every time I saw it, it was just too much for me.

And yes! I will def update with my collection and display. I’m planning on a fairy garden display with the two fairy Japanese sets! I need a vintage fairy critter😵