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What Peanuts goodies did I find during my weekend of flea market hopping? Join me as we look at my five, hard-to-pick favorites: a 1971 Snoopy Playmate Plush, a mystery Charlie Brown PVC figure, a 1980s Snoopy Wallet from Butterfly Originals, a 1970s Aviva Snoopy sun catcher and a rare Butternut Brands advertisement featuring Snoopy and Charlie Brown. Plus, a quick look at the other Peanuts goodies I also found along the way. Find out which flea markets I went to.
Nothing beats the excitement of a good flea market weekend, especially when there are Peanuts collectibles waiting to be discovered. After visiting two different flea markets on back-to-back days, I came home with several unique finds that made the early mornings worthwhile. One of my favorites was a Determined Productions Snoopy Velvetine doll still sealed in its original package, something I rarely come across. While the package includes a 1958 and 1970 copyright, that does not mean the doll was made in 1958. Multiple copyright dates on older Peanuts collectibles usually refer to the characters rather than the manufacturing date, making the original packaging even more valuable for researching vintage items.
Another highlight was an unusual Charlie Brown PVC figurine that I had never seen before. The only marking is a UFS copyright on the back of his head, suggesting it was produced sometime after 1994 but before the United Feature Syndicate branding changed. I also found a vintage Butterfly Originals Snoopy vinyl wallet featuring Snoopy on the front and Woodstock on the back. Despite its age, the wallet is in great shape, although older vinyl collectibles always need to be handled carefully to avoid cracking. Rounding out the group was a charming Snoopy suncatcher that caught my eye immediately, even though I still have a little research to do on its history.
The most unusual find may have been a vintage Butternut Bread Labor Day advertising sign featuring the Peanuts characters. Promotional pieces like this are much harder to find than many standard collectibles, especially when they still survive in displayable condition. The sign appears to date to around 1967 and originally included removable open and closed panels that are often missing today. Along with a few other treasures, including an unused Peanuts scrapbook, these finds are a great reminder that flea markets continue to be one of the best places to uncover unexpected pieces of Peanuts history. Every trip offers the chance to discover something new, even after decades of collecting.
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