Fisher Price Friday - Copter Rig

Today I have the #344 Copter Rig, one of the three Little Truck Rig sets to show you.  The other two are the #347 Indy Racer and the #345 Boat Rig.  The #344 Copter Rig was made between 1981-1984 so although I did not have this set as a child I could have!

The Copter Rig came with a total of six pieces, three being truck pieces.  They included a green truck and trailer that connect with a hitch, and a grey snap on helicopter landing pad.  These pieces were all exclusively made for the Copter Rig set.

The grey helicopter landing pad is arguably the most difficult piece of this set to find.  I have come across quite a few green trailers and trucks but I had to hunt for the landing pad.  

The pad snaps onto the top of the green trailer and creates a space for the helicopter to fit into securely.

The yellow helicopter was another set exclusive.  It has a black propeller that spins around and space for a little person to ride.  The fins on the back of the copter are fixed and often broken off as a result of years of play.

The Copter Rig came with two little people figures, only one was exclusive to the set.  The tall blue pilot is also found in #2500 Main Street and #2502 Airport.  He usually has a painted chin under his mouth, mine is most likely a variation (or maybe a whoops?).

The tan construction work (or heavy machine driver/mechanic) was only found with this set.  He has a tan body, orange scarf (not triangle shaped) and a shiny silver hard hat.  My man has a mustache but there was another variation without.

To see the other Little People Truck Rigs check out:

Boat Rig #345

Indy Racer #347

Target Dollar Spot Sunshine Goodies!

Like many moms out there I regularly spend time at Target.  Between the vast assortment of things I didn't even know I needed, a in-store Starbucks with free refills and the cutest little girls clothes I basically think it's my happy place.

Yesterday my BFF and I stopped by and I had to get these super cute and oh-so-cheep (hello $1 each!!) kid's sunnies.  My youngest grabbed them first but they fit both of my kids (4 year old and 8 yr old) just fine.  A little big on the little one and just right on the bigger one.

Around here you can never have enough sunnies since you know, it is basically sunny 365 days a year. :)

If you look close you might notice the reflection of my super cute new hat!

Yes, yes, I found this hat in the Dollar Spot too for only $5!

Go snatch them up before they're sold out.

Fisher Price Friday - Henry the Hippo

Bath time is one of my girl's favorite places to play, so we've accumulated quite a collection of vintage FP bath and tub toys.  So when I heard about the Henry Hippo #625 I had to get one!  This bright and adorable little hippo is a cute addition to their tub-time.  The Henry Hippo was made between 1978-1981 and is one of a few different tub/pool animal toys made during that time.  Other animals (that we don't have yet) include the #621 Sunny Sunfish, #622 Cecil Sea Horse, #623 Sandy Starfish, #624 Sam the Clam and #620 Gus the Walrus.  Oh so many more to look for!  

Henry the Hippo is made of hard plastic and has a pink body and yellow feet/wheels.  His face is molded into the plastic and if you look close the back view has a little tail.  He has a hole on the top for water or small objects to fit into.

Later a version of Henry the Hippo was advertised as a pencil holder for a desktop.  I tried putting pencils in our hippo and a few did fit in there just fine.  An interesting twist!

His face includes holes for the water to come out, at which time the water looks like whiskers.  How cute is that?

It was a challenge to photograph the "whiskers" so you'll just have to take my word for it, or perhaps get your own Hippo and try it for yourself. :)

Henry has yellow plastic wheels on the bottom and he's balanced well so when in the water he stays upright just like a real hippo.

For other bath and pool toys check out:

Tub Tug and Barge #120

Floating Family #411

Splash & Stack Bluebird #167

LP Floating Marina #2582

Play Family Houseboat #985

LP Cruise Boat #2524   

Squeak and Peek Sailor #415                     

Italian Greyhound buddies

These two are just the sweetest little buddies to me.  Bella age 3.5 and Dante age 11.5 are constantly by my side when I'm home.  Especially Dante (the b&w one) who follows my voice to find me (he's blind) and sticks close.

I am currently dealing with a chronic illness that leaves me tired and in pain most days.  So I spend my afternoons and evenings on the couch, with these two to keep my company.

I am so thankful for our fur-babies, they are the best!

Other Italian Greyhound Posts:

A Year in the Life of our IGs (2015)

First Days with an IG Puppy

Italian Greyhounds (wordless wednesday)

Make your own IG puppy sweater (out of a sock!)

Puppy Growing (wordless wednesday)

Puppy Days (wordless wednesday)

New Puppy

Italian Greyhound Birthday Party

Christmas Sweater Cuteness

Fisher Price Friday - Little People Playing Cards

How cute are these playing cards with vintage Fisher Price toys on them?  They just arrived last week and I am thrilled with them.

I made these little cards with photos I've taken of our toy collection over the years.  A few favorites including the Merry Go Round #111, Play Family School #923 (alphabet set), Mini Bus #141, Chatter Telephone #747,  Circus Train #991 and a couple other goodies.

The playing cards are from Shutterfly and normally they cost $19.99 plus shipping but I was able to get them for "free" recently and only had to pay $8.25 (for shipping and tax).  Still a little steep but worth it I think. :)

They're a nice high quality card and they come in a plastic case.  And honestly I think they make playing cards much more fun!

My oldest thought so too!  Now I need to teach her some more card games.

Other goodies I've made myself:

Fisher Price ABCs Book

Vintage Little People Winter/Holiday Cards