One place to get some great character pans are at Goodwill, Salvation Army, Garage Sales or Flea Markets.  Most people buy the pans for a special birthday party and then never use them again so they are given to thrift shops or put in the garage sale for pennies on the dollar.  I have found some great vintage pans, Charlie Brown, full size Mickey Mouse, Hello Pony and this Big Bird pan to name a few.  If you are starting out doing cakes and cupcake this is a great place to start picking up pans for cupcake, holiday cakes and don’t forget cake carriers.