So, naturally I felt like that time would be best spent at one of my regular charity shops doing what I do best, thrifting. Man... I found some pretty awesome stuff...
![Vintage game](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8172/8053868413_068dda0c43.jpg)
As I was browsing through the isles, (I have a specific way I go through it) I noticed this box. I've mentioned before what a history nerd I am, and probably that the first topic of my fascination when I was a kid was ancient Egypt. I have since them studied several other periods in history and even though ancient Egypt is no longer on the forefront of my historical passions, I will always and forever have a soft spot for it. (I even have a tattoo relating to the time period (no, it's not an Ankh or the eye of Horus))
So imagine my delight as I see this box that says "Ancient Egypt" on in. It looks like a board game and it was in a huge pile with a ton of other board games, so it's a pretty safe assumption that it is, in fact, a board game. Now, imagine the little squeel of happiness I involuntarily let out when I saw the rest of the box; "adventure stamps" it says. I have absolutely no idea what that means, but it sounds pretty friggin' awesome.
![Vintage game pieces](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8176/8053871994_94cb9cfd02.jpg)
I open the box and it is exactly what it says it is, but better. It's a ton of clear stamps depicting various things relating to ancient Egyptian culture.
This *exists*? Like, for realz? *mind blown*
![Vintage game pieces](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8311/8053871904_f1be5e74b2.jpg)
Just look at these! There's a Sphinx and a doorway to a temple. There are also things like columns and pylons, so you could put together large buildings with the pieces. Oh, and some people and plants and whatnot.
![Vintage game pieces](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8457/8053871812_820172fe6c.jpg)
My favourite is this one with the gods and goddess.
This set has 17 stamps, so I'm missing 4 from the original. I know I'm missing a few pieces from a pyramid and I didn't see the obelisk. All in all a pretty awesome find...
So, what do you think? Have you found anything awesome recently?
P.S. Did you see the price in the first photo? $1.50! Seriously!
P.P.S. I did find a few other things as well. Like more vintage wallpaper and a plastic hippopotamus. I promise I have a use for them. No, really, I do. I'll show you guys later.
Oh! _Vähänkö_ magee löytö! Mä en oo aikoihin ollut missään kirppareilla tai mitään :(
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