Vtg. Fisher Price Play Family #915 Farm Set (1973 version) COMPLETE with Hex Animals, Wooden LP (H)

Vintage Fisher Price Play Family #915 Farm Complete with Hex Animals and Wooden Little People/NEAR MINT! (H) (More photos below)

Here for your consideration is a CLASSIC, Vintage Fisher Price Little People #915 Play Family Farm in NEAR MINT condition. This was the first "play and carry" Little People set. All the accessories and farm animals could be stored inside the barn or the accompanying silo. This is an AMAZING find. Not only is this set COMPLETE but it is also features all hex farm animals (FYI--Hex animals contained a small screw in their belly. These were the first farm animals Fisher Price ever manufactured!) This particular offering corresponds to the 1973 Fisher Price specifications (e.g. www.thisoldtoy.com).

This play set is an ABSOLUTE TREASURE! More precisely, I would state it's an HEIRLOOM QUALITY set. After repeatedly scrutinizing this base, the only "imperfections" I can find on the EXTERIOR barn lithos are:

1. Four bubbles on the main Fisher Price logo; two of these bubbles are near the center peak of the roof (e.g. in or near the red box), another one extends from the farmer's hand upwards (e.g. 1 1/4" L x 5/8" W), and the last one is to the right (e.g. 3/4" L x 1/4" W) of the red box; the rest of the litho is firmly adhered to the underlying plastic surface; the litho is devoid of any stains, marks, punctures, rubs, or edge wear;

2. Two minor rubs on the upper litho on the left end of the barn;

3. Two pin-head size indentations on the left barn door; these are barely discernible; I doubt if anyone would have noticed these if I hadn't brought them to your attention; and

4. One 1/4" L x 1/16" W scratch on the window along with a handful of minor bubbles and one, pin-head size puncture on the upper litho on the right end of the barn; I just now noticed these; with the possible exception of the scratch, you really don't see these other "imperfections"until you hold the base up within 3" of your eyes and rotate it in the light.

That's it! I'm being super "nit-picky" here as I don't want any one to be disappointed by their purchase from me. Many of my former buyers have expressed that my sets far exceed my descriptions and their expectations. Other than the "flaws" noted above, the remaining EXTERIOR barn lithos (e.g. lower litho on left end of the barn, right barn door, rear barn litho, and the grassy litho on the perimeter of the barn and on top of the Masonite base etc.) are GORGEOUS (MINTY MINT). They are free of any stains, marks, rubs, punctures, tears, abrasions, edge wear, or fading.

The INTERIOR barn lithos are in similar condition (MINTY MINT). Other than some light dust which will be removed during the cleaning process, these lithos are to "die for." They are glossy and bright with whimsical and detailed graphics.

The silo litho has also lived a "charmed life." After repeated inspections, the only "imperfections" I can detect are:

1. One, 1/4" L x 1/8" W rub on the seam of the litho (e.g. to the left of the ladder) along with two, pin-head size rubs in the same general area;

2. Some minor edge wear (e.g. less than the width of a human hair) around the top of the silo adjacent to the plastic roof;

3. Several dents on in the interior metal surface at the bottom of the silo; and

4. Some minor separation of the interior cardboard surface from the rest of the piece; I will be gluing this back in place with Rubber Cement so that it doesn't pose any future problems.

What are some of the strengths of this base and silo?

1. The plastic surfaces on the barn and the silo's lid are free of any scratches, discolorations, cracks, breaks, chips, and repairs; there appears to be two miniscule "indentations"--one on the front and the other on the back roof; these appear to have occurred during the manufacturing process and are not readily visible; they certainly do not detract from the overall appearance or functioning of the piece;

2. The barn doors, when opened, still emits a loud "Moo;"

3. All of the lithos have retained their original coloration and crisp graphics;

4. The underneath portion of the masonite base of the barn is FLAWLESS---no stains, crushed, smashed, layered, cracked, repaired or bent corners; and

5. The metal base of the silo is still shiny and free of any rust;

Accompanying this MARVELOUS base and silo are:

1 VHTF yellow tractor with large red wheels and with Fisher Price being written on the smaller, black wheels (VG+--this tractor is missing both of its original side lithos; on a positive note, there is absolutely no tread wear on any of the wheels and the hitch is free of any "nibbles" or "chews");

NOTE: I will be offering two, free, high-quality replacement lithos for the buyer to put into place; these reproduction lithos are the best that are out there and are printed on heavy duty, water resistant, sticky back paper. I obtain these reproduction lithos from a Canadian seller who has been doing this for almost 10 years. She has secured a complete set of unused, original vintage Fisher Price play set lithos from a former FP employee. These lithos are stored in plastic sleeves and kept away from any sunlight. Utilizing a professional grade printer, she has calibrated her printer to reproduce the original lithos for people to "spruce up" their vintage Fisher Price sets and accessories; I personally do not apply any of the replacement lithos as I do not want people to think I am "doctoring" my sets. In my opinion, though, this tractor will garner a NEAR MINT rating once the reproduction lithos are in place.

1 VHTF red wagon with Fisher Price written on the wheels (NEAR MINT-MINT);

1 VHTF white water trough (EXC++-NEAR MINT--some slight bowing of the sides);

1 VHTF white harness (EXC++-NEAR MINT--two tiny indentations on the right front prong of the harness; I only found these via touch);

4 HTF whittled white fence pieces (MINTY MINT);

1 VHTF brown and white spotted cow with hex screw in belly (NEAR MINT--NOTE: the earliest farm animals manufactured by Fisher Price had a hex screw in their bellies; later editions of these animals had the hex screw accompanied by the words, "Made in Hong Kong;" subsequent editions of these animals did NOT have the hex screw but had an oval on their bellies; finally, FP transitioned to animals with smooth bellies; this cow appeared to be produced by Fisher Price during the second production period; this cow has some minor darkening on her upper flanks; this may or may not come off during the cleaning process);

1 RARE brown horse with hex screw in belly and circle on its belly (EXC++-NEAR MINT- upper flanks and body of horse are slightly dull; stray black mark on upper flank of right front leg; I'm hoping this mark will come off during the cleaning process; tail is free of any chews; no stress fractures around ears; facial features perfect);

1 EXTREMELY RARE black pig with gray ears and hex screw and round circle on its belly (MINTY MINT);

1 VHTF white ribbed sheep with black ears, muzzle, and legs and a hex screw and round circle on belly (NEAR MINT--one possible tooth mark on front of left ear; this is extremely hard to see; you literally have to hold the piece up to within 3" of your eyes and rotate it in the light before you can spot it);

1 EXTREMELY RARE brown dog with white spots, dark brown ears and erect tail; dog has one dark brown, left front leg; all of the others are tan; dog also has hex screw with round circle on belly (MINTY MINT---my apologies if I've misidentified the color of this dog's ears and tail; they may be black instead of dark brown; I have glaucoma and I can't really distinguish between dark brown and black);

1 HTF red rooster (NEAR MINT); and

1 RARE white hen with red markings and "Made in Hong Kong" on its belly (NEAR MINT--MINT).

This set also features the following RARE, WOOD/plastic Little People:

1 RARE, WOOD/plastic, tall, blue-bodied farmer with a red cowboy hat and yellow triangle scarf (MINTY MINT);

1 RARE, WOOD/plastic, tall, yellow-bodied Mom w/white bun (MINTY MINT);

1 RARE, WOOD/plastic, short, green-bodied girl with freckles, smile, and blonde hair in pigtails (MINTY MINT); and

1 RARE, WOOD/plastic, short, blue bodied boy with red cowboy hat (MINTY MINT).

I can't stress enough the high quality of this set and all its accessories. Unless indicated otherwise, there are no marks, stains, chews, nibbles, scratches etc. on any of these pieces. All of the animals have intact ears and tails and flawless facial features. Their joints are firm.

I will be thoroughly Q-tip cleaning this set and all of its accessories prior to sending it on to its new owners.  I spend a minimum of 1 1/2 - 5 hours cleaning each and every vintage play set I sell (except those marked as being in my "Rough Room").  My sets are IMMACULATE!

This would make an incredible set for an avid Fisher Price Collector or some lucky child.

This barn and silo were made in the good ole' USA 42 years ago. The animals, by and large, were produced in Hong Kong. I am uncertain as to where the equipment, fencing, and water trough originated. Nonetheless, it's an amazing testimonial to the durability and overall play value embodied in these CLASSIC, Vintage Fisher Price toys. Can you imagine any of the toys manufactured today lasting over 40 years?

Due to the presence of some small parts, it is suggested that this set not be given to children under 3 years of age or those still mouthing their toys. Adult supervision is recommended.

This set weighs @ 4-4 1/2 lbs. UNWRAPPED. My location is Lafayette, IN (47905).

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I primarily utilize Fed Ex Home Delivery for items exceeding 5 lbs. in weight, measuring greater than 12 inches in any dimension, or traveling longer distances. I’ve been finding Fed Ex has been running @33% cheaper than the USPS (including Parcel Post) and UPS Ground. FYI, another benefit of using either Fed Ex or UPS is that their quote includes up to $100 worth of FREE insurance. Additional amounts of insurance may be purchased for a nominal fee (that is much less than the USPS). Fed Ex also provides automated tracking updates re: your parcel’s whereabouts directly to your personal e-mail account.

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I’m more than willing to combine multiple purchases into one box whenever it is safe to do so to decrease your shipping costs. All I ask is that you please combine all your purchases on ONE INVOICE.  If you pay for these items separately, I get charged multiple PayPal and Bonanza transaction fees plus you get over-charged on your shipping. Of course, I will refund you any amount over $1.00 that you've overpaid on shipping.

I’m more than happy to ship selected play sets to Canada. Remember that shipping to Canada can be quite expensive so please contact me for a shipping quote before you purchase an item. I will attempt to find the cheapest shipping rate possible. Canadian customers will be responsible for any brokerage fees, Custom’s duties, or VAT’s imposed by your government. I am not responsible for these charges. Insurance is required for all international shipments.

Last, but not least, I offer a 10% discount for orders totaling $125.00 or more.

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