Deb Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I'm so glad that Bruce has become accustomed to me suddenly yelling, "OMG!!! Mine! Mine! All mine!!" in the middle of walmart. <cackle> In this case, there was quite a bit of happy dancing going on too as well as giving the evil eye to a woman who just happened to be wandering thru that aisle. hehehehee Wanna see what I found? Micro minis!! Dollhouses for the dollhouse! And, <drum roll for the best part> they're Thomas Kinkade! Woooooooooohooooooooooo!! I found them in the Christmas section back by the gardening center. They're in the part where they keep the mini decorations. In fact, they have several Thomas Kinkade pieces including some really pretty life size tins for gift cards. But all that fades in comparison with finding TK micro minis. They come 7 to a package for $7.50. (I'm keeping some and sending some to a friend who really likes TK) Hang on and let me take a picture of them. <playing Jeopardy music> I'm back. I already threw away the clamshell packaging but here they are. I stuck them on a table in the Pierce I'm building so you can see the size. They're a little smaller than 1:144 (I'm guessing more like 1:166) but they're perfect for knick-knacks or holiday decorations in the dollhouse. Or you could make a holiday village in your dollhouse. Oooooooh, now that's a cool idea! I may have to go back for more! I'll use a pair of pliers to take off the rings and touch up with the paint. I haven't been keeping up with the forum as much as I should lately <hanging head and scuffing toe in the dirt> so forgive me if someone has already mentioned these and they're old news. I was just so excited I had to make sure that none of us missed these little treasures. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniwendy Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Holey moley are those tiny, and CUTE!!!! pitter patter pitter patter, SLAM! Screeech.....vroom! (that's the sound of me bolting out of the house and screeching out of the drive to the Wally World!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynette Smith Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 So I wasn't the only one to spot those. I collect Christmas village houses, so I thought they were perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Great find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Uh, oh! Now I have to go to Wally World, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Congrats! I got 3 of those teenie tinies at my Wally last year! They are so sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Mini Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Wow those are super cute! I might have to make my way to Walmart this week Great find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 I collect Christmas village houses, so I thought they were perfect! <nodding in agreement> I'm a "villager" too and love to set up my little Christmas world every year. Unfortunately it takes two days to set up and even longer to take down. I'm just not up to it this year but I reached a happy compromise with myself and picked out six of my favorite houses and some of my favorite villagers and features and just set it up on a blanket of snow on the fireplace mantel instead. It's not the entire town all spread out, but it satisfies my need. LOL Anyway, I think these would make an adorable village in a dollhouse. I can get some accessories and villagers at the local hobby train store and make a teeny village that I can permanently set up on a table and then just place the table into a dollhouse whenever I want. How easy is that! Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyD Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 hey thanks for the info, I'm heading to Wally World in a couple of hours and will check it out. thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Thanks I am on my way to Wally mart this morning to grocery shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyD Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 there were no little Thomas Kinkade mini houses in my Walmart. In fact the christmas section was pretty much picked over. Oh well maybe next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Well, was about to go jump in the car, but decided to shop by phone first. Checked 4 Wallys in our area and no one has them. Boo-hoo!! I can't even find them on Walmart.com! Oh, well -- something to look for next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 I had to hunt for them, but found them. They're a lot cuter "in person"! Now to find/ make some really weensy bottle-brush trees to go with them! I wonder if Hobbytoown USA has any N-scale carolers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa R. Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 They are a must (I hope I can find them) - thanks! Lisa R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Those look very sweet - I'll have to see if our Walmart carries them. Good eye, Deb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 I had to hunt for them, but found them. They're a lot cuter "in person"! Now to find/ make some really weensy bottle-brush trees to go with them! I wonder if Hobbytoown USA has any N-scale carolers? I'm pretty sure that Colpar Hobby has N-scale people in winter apparel and I think I remember seeing someone with a sled. Or maybe that's just wishful thinking. I'm sure going to look next time I go. Hobby Lobby might have the right scale people and trees in their model train section too. They do carry the teeny scales there. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 Now to find/ make some really weensy bottle-brush trees to go with them! Oooh, I just thought of this while I was on the way to bed. Mascara brushes would be just right for trees for these wee houses. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 I'm going to check my stash of Proxa-brushes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynette Smith Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I got mine today! The aisle was pretty picked over and I was starting to get nervous. Then lo and behold! Two left. I got one set and resolved to look in the day after Christmas at one of the larger stores for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyD Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I was at walmart just yesterday, and took another look around. No good. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alamom Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I saw these at my Walmart. Very cute, but , my Christmas shopping has taken all my extra funds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Amy, they're in with the small Christmas ornaments, hanging on a peg-reack. They come on a card and they're amongst several others; I had to hunt a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Oh my goodness!! I love tk. I should go there and see if they have it but I hate battling the lines. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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