Vintage Fisher Price Play Family
#938 Sesame St. House
100% Complete with Box, Eraser, and Chalk
NEAR MINT (R)
Here is a CLASSIC Fisher Price Little People #938 Sesame Street House for your inspection! Manufactured between 1975-76, this play set is getting harder and harder to find, especially in this condition (NEAR MINT). Moreover, this set includes its original box, chalk, and eraser!
The plastic handle, locking mechanism, and the rest of the plastic roof and base are completely intact. They are devoid of any chips, "dings," breaks, cracks, or fading.Upon close scrutiny, I can spy only two, minor "imperfections" on this plastic base. They include:
1. The absence of some dark brown coloring on the roof of the green half of the Sesame St. House. This may have been caused by a stress fracture but I'm dubious about this as being the cause of the 1" long loss of color. Usually, if there is a true stress fracture on these sets they are seen near the handle or locking mechanism. In any event, there is no danger of this evolving into a full fledged crack or chip; and
2. Some darkening of the screws on the plastic roof. I may be able to brighten this somewhat during the cleaning process by applying Naval Jelly on the screws and buffing them.
All of the EXTERIOR lithos are in NEAR MINT condition. The only "flaw" I can detect is three, tiny bubbles on the main Fisher Price litho. That's it!
The INTERIOR lithos are in similar condition (NEAR MINT). All of the INTERIOR wall lithos are blemish free (MINT) and the floor lithos, with the exception of Mr. Hooper's store, are likewise flawless. I've downgraded the INTERIOR lithos from MINT to NEAR MINT because of three tiny bubbles on Mr. Hooper's floor litho. Unlike other Sesame St. House bases, this base is free of any cracking or paint loss on both sides of the wooden walls that meet in the middle.
The painted edges of this Sesame St. House are free of any paint loss or cracking on both sides of the wooden walls that meet in the middle. The chalkboard, once cleaned, will warrant a NEAR MINT rating. I can only discern a couple of faint scratches on the chalkboard. To find these, I had to hold the chalkboard up within 3" of my eyes and rotate it in the light. These scratches aren't readily seen and certainly don't detract from the overall appearance of this base.
I'm being super "nit-picky" in my description of these "imperfections." I do not want to disappoint any of my customers. Many sellers would not even note some of these "flaws." This is definitely an "heirloom" set, one to treasure for many more years. It's hard to believe that this set is 44 years young!
This adorable play set comes with all of its original pieces. All of them, with the exception of the lunch counter litho and news stand litho, are in NEAR MINT--MINT condition. The lithos on the news stand and lunch counter display a few hair-line creases along with one or two, tiny bubbles. You will be receiving all of the following original accessories:
1 RARE brown Bert bed with original foam (Although it is common that these foam mattresses disintegrate or exhibit dry rot over time, this bed does not appear to be evidencing either; since collectors desire that the original foam remain in place, I will not be removing it during the cleaning process; however, if this set is going to a child, I would highly recommend that the foam be replaced; I am enclosing two, firm, tan mattresses if you would like to remove the original foam; these are already cut to fit the beds; if you would like me to replace the original foam during the cleaning process, just let me know and I'll take care of it. I will not be gluing the replacement foam mattresses in place in case you might decide to change them over time);
1 RARE brown Ernie bed with foam (same as Bert's bed above);
1 HTF lunch counter;
1 HTF news stand;
1 VHTF Sesame St. lamp post and sign;
1 HTF gold table with pork chop litho;
1 VHTF gold Grover TV;
1 VHTF brown nest for Big Bird;
1 RARE gold coffee table;
1 HTF gold couch;
2 HTF gold stuffed chairs (NOTE: this set originally only came with one stuffed chair; I've added a second chair to expand the number of open-ended play possibilities;
1 VHTF red fire hydrant on gray base;
2 HTF gold captain's chairs with triangles on the back of the chairs;
1 HTF green and white Sesame St. Sanitation Truck with Fisher Price written on wheels;
1 VHTF blue mailbox with litho;
1 RARE Sesame St. ladder;
1 RARE box of original, unused FP chalk (all 3 pieces of chalk are in UNUSED CONDITION and UNBROKEN; I will swathe this box of chalk in bubble wrap and encapsulate it in a cardboard container; hopefully, by taking these precautions the chalk will arrive unbroken); and
1 RARE Fisher Price eraser with its original foam.
This set also contains all of the beloved Sesame Street Little People characters featured in this set:
1 HTF Gordon;
1 HTF Susan;
1 HTF Mr. Hooper;
1 HTF Cookie Monster;
1 HTF Bert;
1 HTF Big Bird;
1 HTF Ernie; and
1 VHTF Oscar in trash can with handle.
The original box for this set does show considerable wear (e.g. extraneous masking and wrapping and tape, tears, family name written with a marker or permanent marker, litho loss, and creases). All of the flaps are present and the box does provide a reference regarding what comes with the set. On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being perfect, I'd gauge this box as being a 5.0/10.0.
Sesame St. characters of this quality (e.g. Ernie, Bert, Susan, Gordon, Big Bird, Mr. Hooper, Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch) can easily command up to $60-80.00 on the internet. I've done all the work for you. I've also paired these figures with the best accessories I could find.
You'll see many sets out there but they are NOT configured according to the original Fisher Price specifications. Please see www.thisoldtoy.com for additional information. For example, two of the living areas (e.g. Ernie & Bert's bedroom, the kitchen, Big Bird's bedroom) are supposed to be the same color (e.g. all gold or all brown) with the other room being the alternate color. Many sets being offered on other e-commerce sites ignore these conventions and use all kinds of color combinations or furniture that did not originally come with this set-- thereby camouflaging the original pieces that are missing.
I've tried to be as comprehensive in my description as possible. I've also included numerous photos for this FANTASTIC play set---one avid Fisher Price COLLECTOR WOULD COVET AND/OR FOR SOME LUCKY CHILD.
I will be thoroughly Q-tip cleaning this set using a variety of cleaning products (e.g. Dawn, Goo Gone, Soft Scrub, Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser, Naval Jelly, Crayon Away, Armor All wipes etc.) along with a child's toothbrush, toothpicks, and Q-tips. I spend anywhere between 1 1/2 - 6 hrs. cleaning EACH AND EVERY VINTAGE Fisher Price Little People play set that I sell except those that are clearly marked as being in My Rough Room. My sets are IMMACULATE! All you need to do is unpack the set and set it up for display or play.
Remember, this Vintage Fisher Price Little People play set is NOT included in the recent Fisher Price recall of toys manufactured in China. This play set was manufactured in the good ole' U.S.A. in 1975-76!!!! This set exemplifies Fisher Price's reputation for imaginative, durable toys. Why take a chance on buying a new toy that may contain unacceptable levels of lead or cadium in them when you can purchase a CLASSIC toy like this that was produced with pride and integrity in the U.S.A.?
Purchasers should refrain from allowing children under 3 years of age to play with these toys without adult supervision or to offer these toys to children who may be still mouthing their toys.
This particular base is HEAVY (approximately 6 1/2 lbs. UNWRAPPED). My zip code is 47905 (INDIANA).
I've been finding that Fed Ex Home Delivery is running up to 33% cheaper than the USPS for larger, heavier packages or those traveling longer distances. To ship Fed Ex, I need a residential, not a P.O. Box, plus a contact phone number (e.g. home, cell, or work place).
I'M MORE THAN WILLING TO COMBINE MULTIPLE PURCHASES INTO ONE SHIPMENT WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO COMBINE MULTIPLE PURCHASES INTO ONE SHIPMENT. PLEASE COMBINE YOUR ITEMS ONTO ONE INVOICE WHEN YOU GO TO CHECK OUT. OTHERWISE, I MAY BE CHARGED MULTIPLE PAYPAL TRANSACTION FEES. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR COOPERATION IN THIS MATTER.
The plastic handle, locking mechanism, and the rest of the plastic roof and base are completely intact. They are devoid of any chips, "dings," breaks, cracks, or fading.Upon close scrutiny, I can spy only two, minor "imperfections" on this plastic base. They include:
1. The absence of some dark brown coloring on the roof of the green half of the Sesame St. House. This may have been caused by a stress fracture but I'm dubious about this as being the cause of the 1" long loss of color. Usually, if there is a true stress fracture on these sets they are seen near the handle or locking mechanism. In any event, there is no danger of this evolving into a full fledged crack or chip; and
2. Some darkening of the screws on the plastic roof. I may be able to brighten this somewhat during the cleaning process by applying Naval Jelly on the screws and buffing them.
All of the EXTERIOR lithos are in NEAR MINT condition. The only "flaw" I can detect is three, tiny bubbles on the main Fisher Price litho. That's it!
The INTERIOR lithos are in similar condition (NEAR MINT). All of the INTERIOR wall lithos are blemish free (MINT) and the floor lithos, with the exception of Mr. Hooper's store, are likewise flawless. I've downgraded the INTERIOR lithos from MINT to NEAR MINT because of three tiny bubbles on Mr. Hooper's floor litho. Unlike other Sesame St. House bases, this base is free of any cracking or paint loss on both sides of the wooden walls that meet in the middle.
The painted edges of this Sesame St. House are free of any paint loss or cracking on both sides of the wooden walls that meet in the middle. The chalkboard, once cleaned, will warrant a NEAR MINT rating. I can only discern a couple of faint scratches on the chalkboard. To find these, I had to hold the chalkboard up within 3" of my eyes and rotate it in the light. These scratches aren't readily seen and certainly don't detract from the overall appearance of this base.
I'm being super "nit-picky" in my description of these "imperfections." I do not want to disappoint any of my customers. Many sellers would not even note some of these "flaws." This is definitely an "heirloom" set, one to treasure for many more years. It's hard to believe that this set is 44 years young!
This adorable play set comes with all of its original pieces. All of them, with the exception of the lunch counter litho and news stand litho, are in NEAR MINT--MINT condition. The lithos on the news stand and lunch counter display a few hair-line creases along with one or two, tiny bubbles. You will be receiving all of the following original accessories:
1 RARE brown Bert bed with original foam (Although it is common that these foam mattresses disintegrate or exhibit dry rot over time, this bed does not appear to be evidencing either; since collectors desire that the original foam remain in place, I will not be removing it during the cleaning process; however, if this set is going to a child, I would highly recommend that the foam be replaced; I am enclosing two, firm, tan mattresses if you would like to remove the original foam; these are already cut to fit the beds; if you would like me to replace the original foam during the cleaning process, just let me know and I'll take care of it. I will not be gluing the replacement foam mattresses in place in case you might decide to change them over time);
1 RARE brown Ernie bed with foam (same as Bert's bed above);
1 HTF lunch counter;
1 HTF news stand;
1 VHTF Sesame St. lamp post and sign;
1 HTF gold table with pork chop litho;
1 VHTF gold Grover TV;
1 VHTF brown nest for Big Bird;
1 RARE gold coffee table;
1 HTF gold couch;
2 HTF gold stuffed chairs (NOTE: this set originally only came with one stuffed chair; I've added a second chair to expand the number of open-ended play possibilities;
1 VHTF red fire hydrant on gray base;
2 HTF gold captain's chairs with triangles on the back of the chairs;
1 HTF green and white Sesame St. Sanitation Truck with Fisher Price written on wheels;
1 VHTF blue mailbox with litho;
1 RARE Sesame St. ladder;
1 RARE box of original, unused FP chalk (all 3 pieces of chalk are in UNUSED CONDITION and UNBROKEN; I will swathe this box of chalk in bubble wrap and encapsulate it in a cardboard container; hopefully, by taking these precautions the chalk will arrive unbroken); and
1 RARE Fisher Price eraser with its original foam.
This set also contains all of the beloved Sesame Street Little People characters featured in this set:
1 HTF Gordon;
1 HTF Susan;
1 HTF Mr. Hooper;
1 HTF Cookie Monster;
1 HTF Bert;
1 HTF Big Bird;
1 HTF Ernie; and
1 VHTF Oscar in trash can with handle.
The original box for this set does show considerable wear (e.g. extraneous masking and wrapping and tape, tears, family name written with a marker or permanent marker, litho loss, and creases). All of the flaps are present and the box does provide a reference regarding what comes with the set. On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being perfect, I'd gauge this box as being a 5.0/10.0.
Sesame St. characters of this quality (e.g. Ernie, Bert, Susan, Gordon, Big Bird, Mr. Hooper, Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch) can easily command up to $60-80.00 on the internet. I've done all the work for you. I've also paired these figures with the best accessories I could find.
You'll see many sets out there but they are NOT configured according to the original Fisher Price specifications. Please see www.thisoldtoy.com for additional information. For example, two of the living areas (e.g. Ernie & Bert's bedroom, the kitchen, Big Bird's bedroom) are supposed to be the same color (e.g. all gold or all brown) with the other room being the alternate color. Many sets being offered on other e-commerce sites ignore these conventions and use all kinds of color combinations or furniture that did not originally come with this set-- thereby camouflaging the original pieces that are missing.
I've tried to be as comprehensive in my description as possible. I've also included numerous photos for this FANTASTIC play set---one avid Fisher Price COLLECTOR WOULD COVET AND/OR FOR SOME LUCKY CHILD.
I will be thoroughly Q-tip cleaning this set using a variety of cleaning products (e.g. Dawn, Goo Gone, Soft Scrub, Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser, Naval Jelly, Crayon Away, Armor All wipes etc.) along with a child's toothbrush, toothpicks, and Q-tips. I spend anywhere between 1 1/2 - 6 hrs. cleaning EACH AND EVERY VINTAGE Fisher Price Little People play set that I sell except those that are clearly marked as being in My Rough Room. My sets are IMMACULATE! All you need to do is unpack the set and set it up for display or play.
Remember, this Vintage Fisher Price Little People play set is NOT included in the recent Fisher Price recall of toys manufactured in China. This play set was manufactured in the good ole' U.S.A. in 1975-76!!!! This set exemplifies Fisher Price's reputation for imaginative, durable toys. Why take a chance on buying a new toy that may contain unacceptable levels of lead or cadium in them when you can purchase a CLASSIC toy like this that was produced with pride and integrity in the U.S.A.?
Purchasers should refrain from allowing children under 3 years of age to play with these toys without adult supervision or to offer these toys to children who may be still mouthing their toys.
This particular base is HEAVY (approximately 6 1/2 lbs. UNWRAPPED). My zip code is 47905 (INDIANA).
I've been finding that Fed Ex Home Delivery is running up to 33% cheaper than the USPS for larger, heavier packages or those traveling longer distances. To ship Fed Ex, I need a residential, not a P.O. Box, plus a contact phone number (e.g. home, cell, or work place).
I'M MORE THAN WILLING TO COMBINE MULTIPLE PURCHASES INTO ONE SHIPMENT WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO COMBINE MULTIPLE PURCHASES INTO ONE SHIPMENT. PLEASE COMBINE YOUR ITEMS ONTO ONE INVOICE WHEN YOU GO TO CHECK OUT. OTHERWISE, I MAY BE CHARGED MULTIPLE PAYPAL TRANSACTION FEES. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR COOPERATION IN THIS MATTER.
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