1986 Takara Licca car:  $2.99 @ Value Village

Boy was I surprised to see this!  I love Licca, so I just had to pick this up (my two above were thrifted too, of course!).  Otherwise...I wouldn't have given it a second thought.  It is pretty crappy quality.

All of the parts are molded plastic...and all one mold.  It's not realistic at all!  There aren't even any seats...it's just flat inside.  I'm surprised they bothered to include a steering wheel.  Of course, nothing opens either.

Even the tires suck!  Most cheap cars at least have decent looking tires.  These ones are just half tires, they're hollow on the other side!

This company charges more than mattel, so I'm sure this was around $30...but the quality just doesn't even compare.  Even Barbie's worst cars are better than this!

I couldn't find any info on it in english, but I saw it on this Japanese site.  Turns out it's from "Licca's Mcdonalds shop drive through playset":

Strange how they have a boy doll driving Licca's car.  That's just a sticker by the way.  Told you it was crappy quality!  It doesn't even have a windshield..

Besides it being Licca, I really only bought it for the novelty of having a car with the steering wheel on that side.  That's probably not going to happen again!

Also, the scale.  She is smaller than Barbie, and I don't really see cars this size.  I don't think it's really in scale to her though, which is bizarre.  The windshield should be head level!  

The overall length seems ok though.  Cute for her size. 

Well, despite all of its flaws, it still seemed like a decent deal for three bucks.  Even just for the novelty of it!

That's why I love thrifting...you just never know what you're going to find.

Ursula of Switzerland - Beaded shoulder pink chiffon dress:  $5 @ Value Village (RSP:  ~$300)

I've never really cared that much for beading before, but lately I've had a change of heart.  Which is probably why I've been finding so many beautiful pieces!

I think I might shorten this to modernize it.  I already have a really similar pink chiffon dress, except that other one isn't beaded.

The company is actually still around.  Good for them!  I think my dress might be from the 70's or 80's.

Alyce Designs - Beaded silk bustier top:  $4 @ Value Village (RSP:  ~$400+)

This is the biggest one near me, so I was surprised I walked away with just this!  I almost went away completely empty handed, but I went to this section on a whim.

At first I was just attracted to the pretty beaded details.  The fact that it turned out to be silk was an added bonus!

I've seen their beaded top/skirt sets go for $800+, so I'm assuming this would be worth half that.  In any case, it's beautiful quality and I'm happy to have it.

Hooray for free comic book day!  My mom went and gave me her bag.  This year my store included fun toys, which was a really nice surprise.  That space invaders "stress invader" retailed for around $10!  

My brother got a plastic ring, which wasn't very exciting.  I wonder what the other bags contained?

Pinkie Cooper basic doll:  $7.99 @ Winners (RSP:  $14.99+)

I passed up this doll last time, but when I saw there was only one left...I couldn't resist!  There were three last time.  I was hoping to buy this when it was marked down, but that wasn't going to happen at that store.

Now I only need Ginger Jones to complete my set!  I doubt that my location will get any more in, so hopefully I'll be able to find her at another Winners.

Actually, I guess there's a slim chance I could find her at my local one!  When I went today, I saw a Pinkie Cooper pet.  It wasn't there last time, so maybe they do get some of the same stock more than once.

That one was $5...totally not worth it.  I'd rather pay $3 more and have a doll instead!  The set that comes with a pet was only $10, so half that for just a pet seems overpriced.

Pink and beige sweater dresses:  3 for $5 @ Sirens (RSP:  $19 each)

I gave the third one to my mom (it was also beige).  Their buy 1 get 2 free sale was going on, but these were the only items in this price range.  I don't know why I didn't see them before!

What a steal!  Who doesn't need sweaters?  And these are my favourite length.  I just wish they had more colours!

I also wish I sized down.  These are a lot bigger than they look! 

Batman swimsuit:  $5.99 off Aliexpress (RSP:  $10+)

This is actually a knockoff of the blackmilk version, which retails for about $100!  That one comes with a snazzy cape though:

 

I actually thought this one came with a cape too (that's what the title suggested!), but for the price I paid, I'm ok with it.

It honestly doesn't look that great on the rack...the colours are a bit faded.  But once you put it on, it looks amazing!  Just as good as the original.

Except this one doesn't have the blackmilk logo on the back.  It actually looks better that way!  I've already ordered the superman and wonder woman ones for the same price.  They're all about $10+ on eBay, so they're almost half price at aliexpress!