zigzagpipixcan 4 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 This just showed up on my Craigslist search. I don't have the knowledge to know anything about it. If it is something someone wants it is a very good price. https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/for/d/renton-doll-house/7295740274.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zigzagpipixcan 4 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Another interesting find in the Seattle area - Only $50 https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/bab/d/seattle-custom-built-wood-dollhouse/7298335835.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fov 1,985 Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 23 minutes ago, zigzagpipixcan said: Another interesting find in the Seattle area - Only $50 https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/bab/d/seattle-custom-built-wood-dollhouse/7298335835.html All I can see is that upside down bay window! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
havanaholly 11,128 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 1 hour ago, fov said: All I can see is that upside down bay window! *snort* I'm so glad I wasn't trying to drink anything when I read this; I've already shorted out one keyboard in my lifetime. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elsbeth 1,502 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 On 3/29/2021 at 1:30 PM, fov said: All I can see is that upside down bay window! Same here...I was thinking that was one trippy house! lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elsbeth 1,502 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 When I was young (insert theme song) - I wanted the "Sounds like Home" dollhouse - mostly because it said it had a "frying bacon" sound in the kitchen, and "running water" sounds. I so wanted it - but alas, it was too much back in the day, And now here is on craigslist for $800 and it a whole lot more "too much" lol. Did anyone ever have this? I think it is best that it remains off limits for me - I think I might have been disappointed, I loved how realistic the furniture looked. Back then. https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/tag/d/yamhill-sounds-like-home-dollhouse-nib/7284399446.html 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fov 1,985 Posted March 31 Author Share Posted March 31 I remember the frying bacon sound! Probably from the 80s? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zigzagpipixcan 4 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 There are two listings where the houses look very similar. Just out of curiousity, are they just different versions of the same kit? https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/atq/d/tacoma-vintage-victorian-style/7295993989.html https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/tag/d/seattle-large-wood-victorian-style/7297149404.html Thanks for being patient with me and my inexperience. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qubanqtee 685 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 11 hours ago, zigzagpipixcan said: There are two listings where the houses look very similar. Just out of curiousity, are they just different versions of the same kit? https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/atq/d/tacoma-vintage-victorian-style/7295993989.html https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/tag/d/seattle-large-wood-victorian-style/7297149404.html Thanks for being patient with me and my inexperience. Yes. The top one is a Duracraft San Franciscan model 555 and the bottom one is the Model 550 - there’s also a 557 which is of MDF wood Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elsbeth 1,502 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 This doorway piece seems lovely for $15: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-12-Scale-Dollhouse-Wood-Arch-Kit/254930162676 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fov 1,985 Posted April 7 Author Share Posted April 7 Two crazy houses: https://www.ebay.com/itm/CUSTOM-ONE-OF-A-KIND-VICTORIAN-DOLL-HOUSE-1920s-Style-47-ROOMS-1-12-SCALE/313481810889 https://www.ebay.com/itm/30-Room-Handmade-Artisan-Hallways-Dollhouse-Winchester-Mansion-Huge-7-X-6-1-12/324552211465 Also this facade is interesting: https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-12-WINDOW-ORIG-WOODEN-CARVED-DOLL-HOUSE-FACADE-EXPERTLY-DETAILED/294101202334 I have something similar that I got at Goodwill for a few dollars. Mine started out as a picture frame and I think this is the same (you're supposed to put photos in each of the windows). I've thought about hinging it or attaching with magnets to a display box so you can see furniture through the windows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
havanaholly 11,128 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 $50K for that first monstrosity is over $1K/room! Even if that conversation sofa is by June Clinkscales no way I'd pay that; those HOM dining chairs were really poorly put together and show why I stain my furniture parts before gluing,and use as little glue as will hold bits together. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elsbeth 1,502 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 I love that they flat out called that one house a Winchester. I love it. It's huge and looks to have 70s/80s interior. It's amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mid-life madness 2,316 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Wow! People are amazing.....Someone spent a lot of time in his basement. I loved seeing the exposed beams in the first house. It was definitely a labor of love. 2 hours ago, Elsbeth said: I love that they flat out called that one house a Winchester. I love it. It's huge and looks to have 70s/80s interior. It's amazing. That cracked me up! The interior is better than the exterior for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elsbeth 1,502 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Did anyone else notice the indoor pool on the 50k house? Wow! Those were fun links! Winchester-mania! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Medieval 284 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 8 hours ago, Elsbeth said: I love that they flat out called that one house a Winchester. I love it. It's huge and looks to have 70s/80s interior. It's amazing. Because the real Winchester mansion was continually worked on until the owner died. There were stairs leading to a blank wall, etc. I was laughing at one of his balconies because there was no door to it and the 2 windows looking out were small and high up. The owner of the Winchester thought all the dead ends would confuse the ghosts. She was also heir to the gun manufacturer company. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mid-life madness 2,316 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 1 hour ago, Elsbeth said: Did anyone else notice the indoor pool on the 50k house? Wow! Those were fun links! Winchester-mania! Yes! Is it suppose to be a hotel...do you think.....? They describe it as 1920's Victorian style (that cracks me up), but the clientele looks a little shady. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qubanqtee 685 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 33 minutes ago, Mid-life madness said: Yes! Is it suppose to be a hotel...do you think.....? They describe it as 1920's Victorian style (that cracks me up), but the clientele looks a little shady. thats the best part of the description. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fov 1,985 Posted April 7 Author Share Posted April 7 The indoor pool reminded me of one in the Hearst Castle. 1920s art deco seems more appropriate? Although the house itself does have some Victorian flavor (like the windows and the gables). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mid-life madness 2,316 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 1 hour ago, fov said: The indoor pool reminded me of one in the Hearst Castle. 1920s art deco seems more appropriate? Although the house itself does have some Victorian flavor (like the windows and the gables). I wish we could read the article from the newspaper picture.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fov 1,985 Posted April 8 Author Share Posted April 8 Carrie good catch, I didn't realize that was a newspaper picture. I could just make out "South Bend Tribune" in the corner, Googled, and found this! https://www.southbendtribune.com/news/maxing-out-a-mini/article_d23d3e1d-2ac8-5470-9793-90426c3d582b.html 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mid-life madness 2,316 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Good job @fov What a great article. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
justincayce12 20 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 That 50K house literally made me reel back when the link opened 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Muriel 204 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 On 4/8/2021 at 2:24 AM, fov said: Carrie good catch, I didn't realize that was a newspaper picture. I could just make out "South Bend Tribune" in the corner, Googled, and found this! https://www.southbendtribune.com/news/maxing-out-a-mini/article_d23d3e1d-2ac8-5470-9793-90426c3d582b.html Sadly unavailable in the UK. My Granny lived in South Bend and there was a house at the end of her street that had loads of dollhouses, which on occasion the owner must have opened up to visitors. I was very little so only remember that much rather than any details. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KathieB 5,844 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 1 hour ago, Muriel said: I was very little so only remember that much rather than any details. Where is a time machine when you need one? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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