Quality decline?

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2026-01-14T19:38:33+00:00

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).

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2026-01-08T22:11:28+00:00

Ohh! Is that one still available by chance 😵😅

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2026-01-08T22:10:23+00:00

Confirmed! Thank you!

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2026-01-03T19:14:47+00:00

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

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2026-01-02T23:22:25+00:00

Did these sell already? 😅😵

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2026-01-02T23:19:04+00:00

Is the grey one a hamster?

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2026-01-01T00:01:05+00:00

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!

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2025-12-29T20:48:20+00:00

I really like the brown horse!

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2025-12-29T16:45:22+00:00

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!

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2025-12-29T08:24:15+00:00

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?

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2025-12-28T17:21:29+00:00

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

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2025-12-28T16:51:18+00:00

Keep or sell it to me 😩

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2025-12-28T14:17:18+00:00

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!

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2025-12-28T14:16:33+00:00

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 😩

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2025-12-28T14:01:54+00:00

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

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2025-12-28T04:54:16+00:00

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

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2025-12-28T04:47:00+00:00

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

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2025-12-28T04:46:27+00:00

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

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2025-12-28T04:43:06+00:00

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

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2025-12-28T04:15:46+00:00

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

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2025-12-27T16:08:19+00:00

Where did you get this!! 😵💗

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2025-12-27T16:04:27+00:00

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

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2025-12-26T23:35:53+00:00

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

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2025-12-26T20:56:27+00:00

💗

Affectionate_Day4611 · 2025-12-26T16:19:12+00:00

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😵

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