Whenever I shop at thrift stores, I am always drawn to the games, puzzles, crafty bits, fabric, lamps, linens & old books. Oh yeah, & forks. I usually don't look at much else. Yesterday I totally scored at the thrift store. If I ever purchase games or puzzles, they're usually taped up & sealed shut. So, I never know what I'm bringing home. For an inexpensive price, I don't mind. If lots of parts are missing, I figure I can always use the leftovers for something creative & crafty-like. It's always a win-win ya know? It's never a waste.
I LOVE this "Original" Memory game from the 80's. My girls & I played it right away. All 72 cards were there! YAY! My favorite cards are the owlies, the yellow birdie & the strawberry.
Another 80's find was this Bugs Bunny & Taz puzzle. Yep. All 100+ pieces accounted for.
This next game HAS to be one of the most odd pieces I've ever scored. It's an adult drinking game from the 60's!! (It's for sale in the shop!) ((UPDATE: SOLD!)) Players travel around the gameboard taking drinks as instructed.
The object of the game is to recite & collect 10 'Pink Elephant' cards. What's on those 'Pink Elephant' cards? Why, tongue twisters of course! Try saying "I stood on the steps of Burgesses Fish Sauce Shop, mimicking him hiccuping & welcoming him in." Or: "A cup of proper coffee in a copper coffee cup." If you mess up, you gotta take a drink & try again. The little game pieces are tiny whistles--that really work! 
I think all our favorite games & puzzles are the good & old ones that we've collected along our thrifting travels. So, what things get your attention while browsing thrifty goodies?
Great finds! I remember all those games. I'd love to find a memory game like that...my girls love to play board games.
ReplyDeleteI look at glass when I go to thrift shops. I love to find new uses for ordinary glass objects.
I go for the doilies and tablecloths .Oh and old glass and crockery and big old suitcases . In the last few weeks I have scored 3 yes 3 chenille quilts in perfect condition .
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What great find! I used to have both the memory game and Pass-Out. I never played Pass-Out, but enjoyed blowing all of the whistles when I was kid.
ReplyDeleteI've played Pass Out!!! We did that when I was 17, and we found it in the basement of my friends' house. I guess it was her parents- but we played it and were so drunk and sick the next day I haven't drank since!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is the memory game I used to play growing up~how funny.
ReplyDeleteFor some reason, I love to look at the old photos and postcards. Last time we went to the flea market I brought home a photo of a dad and daughter because I thought they looked sad there in the pile. 25 cents and I still have them on my inspiration board :)
ReplyDeleteMy hubby is one of the crabby dudes (when it comes to thrifting), in that he "assumes" it's all junk. HA!
ReplyDeleteI tend to forget how great it is, until I read a post like this.
As for my dear hubby, he can kiss it!
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Great finds!
Sylvia C.
What great finds! I love the pics on the memory cards.
ReplyDeleteI always look at tablecloths and bedspreads because they can be great fabric (in large amounts) to make clothes out of.
I love, LOVE thrifting. I go for old toys, funky decor and vintage table linens.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that Memory Game, it's the one I had growing up. Brings back such memories! You know for a second I thought you going to show us a cool way to use the cards or the plastic container for some craftiness!
ReplyDeleteI love vintage, and I love games. And I swear I saw "Pass Out" at a Spencers back in the day!
ReplyDeleteOMG! I had that memory game and love, love, loved it. My daughter is a memory wiz, we use the deck of Mexican bingo/memory cards but I'd love to find her this one, great find. You're keepin' me a fan girl!
ReplyDeleteOooooh thanks for the GREAT memories!! such fun times!! Memory!! I LOVED the roses and strawberries!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog!! I'll be visiting often!!
XOXO Jenny
Oh my, I want that memory game! I will have to keep my eyes open for it at g-sales and thrift shops. I just threw out our Bob the builder game. I am not sure whose idea it was to have Bob in a million different poses. It makes it hard for a kid to actually remember... The original was one of my favorie games as a kid.
ReplyDeleteAww, I totally had and still have that memory game. Sigh...thanks for the trip down memory lane (yes, pun intended).
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