G4s in thrift stores!

[stopxmotion]

I'm sure it's a combination of many things, not just one theory. It would be nice if they are all cherished ponies that were lost, but personally, I think it's kids with way too many toys.

[Summer-blade]

I found a Rarity with her carriage still in the box at goodwill some kid must ahve really not wanted her seems kinda sad

[HavACrumpet452]

Yep, I've got a Pinkie Pie, Twilight Sparkle, and Applejack single ponies from thrift stores.

[SuniMoon]

Fashion style Pinkie Pie sitting at my value village right now... well, it was yesterday..... So, I'm seeing moooore of 'em.

Post Merge: January 24, 2012, 11:30:55 AM

Could be lost and found donations too, especially given the area I live in. I also suspect the post-Christmas unwanted gifts is part of it. A few of the ones people have found have been out for at least a year, though, too, right? I mean, my family certainly didn't get rid of toys that quickly, but it doesn't seem too surprising, I guess... Of course, I also found in the same thrift store a tea set that turned out to likely have been a gift from South Korea to a diplomat (it still had the card inside), so I guess some people in my area really do value things differently.

Awhile ago, I was at a thrift store where there was this superman figure, brand new in its box... Written on the front of the box was "To Mr. (cant remember the name)..." And it when on to say how they think he's just a super hero, and how he's inspired them... Well, my first thought was teacher, counselor, or something like that..... And I sure hope this man was older, and passed away or something, and it was his family members that gave it away... Because, otherwise, all I could think was "What a jerk..." when I saw that sitting there. Cause whether you like superman or not, you should respect a gift from someone who seemed to look up to you. :/

Thrift stores can be weeeeiiird places sometimes, people certainly do give away things that they just.... shouldn't... O.o

[okiegurl1981]

Yes, I found Rainbow Dash and Twilight Sparkle at Goodwill.  They where in their boxes, but the boxes where smashed all to heck.  For $2 each, I got them for customs.   I also found Rarity's carriage, but the back end was broken off so I left it.

[EmberBright]

I ALSO found a talking Princess Celestia last week. Maybe kids are just sick of "My barrettes are SO pretty!"

I wish I could find some singles for bait! Or FS would be even better!

[Elisto]

I ALSO found a talking Princess Celestia last week. Maybe kids are just sick of "My barrettes are SO pretty!"

Or maybe parents are sick of it!

[Summer-blade]

I ALSO found a talking Princess Celestia last week. Maybe kids are just sick of "My barrettes are SO pretty!"

Or maybe parents are sick of it!

oh I know I would be

[Sarahlacewing]

My area has seen a few mcdonalds and I've snagged 2 of the smaller styling ponies, one apple jack and one fluttershy in my local stores.

[cesprins]

Same thing happened to me. I wasn't going to get talking Celestia initially but when I saw her at goodwill for a dollar I couldn't say no. Her hair was still curled and in basically mint condition.

[Ginger]

I ALSO found a talking Princess Celestia last week. Maybe kids are just sick of "My barrettes are SO pretty!"

Or maybe parents are sick of it!

Hahaha, I had a singing unicorn when I was 3-4 years old and my mom got SO angry with it and she got rid of it. It was sad.

[Oneleo1]

I am starting to find the McDonalds ponies in the thrift stores....I am sure the regular release G4's are soon to follow!

[Ianthe99]

I've found talking Celestia, Shine Bright Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Twilight Sparkle's balloon, Pinkie Pie bubble bower, Applejack.. tons of the McD's toys and styling Luna and Celestia. I think I'll just not buy any new at all :-P I' just get 'em as they pop into the thrift stores!

[LadyMoondancer]

I think the big toys are the first to get "cleaned out" of the house.  I have found soooo many G3 crawling Pinkie Pies, Good Morning Sunshines, the G3 singing Pinkie Pie, G3 Fashion Styling ponies . . .

If you don't care about accessories, I highly recommend not purchasing toys like Talking Celestia brand new and just waiting for them to show up at the thrift store.

[TheBeatlesPkmnFan42]

I've seen a lot of G4 McD and a few normal ones. Not much though.