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Monday, November 29, 2010

Sports Shorts

Sports Shorts Emily Lindsay and Laura Farah are All- State. Photos by Dan Nilsen DAVISON - Lady Cardinals golfers Emily Lindsay and Laura Farah have been named to the Div. 1 All-State First-Team, as selected by the Michigan Interscholastic Golf Coaches Association. Lindsay, a senior, and Farah, a junior, led Davison to a fifth-place finish at the state meet last month. Lindsay also received individual Academic All-State honors, and the entire Davison squad was Team Academic All-State, one of only 39 schools in Michigan to earn that distinction. - D.N. Memorabilia show coming to Davison VFW DAVISON - A Christmas sportscard and NASCAR collectibles show

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Contents Of Gran Turismo 5 Collector's Edition Revealed

The much awaited racing simulator Gran Turismo 5 offers gamers exclusives to pride over, according to the official PlayStation blog . For the ones on the lookout to purchase something momentous to add to their compilation of awesome collectibles, details regarding contents packaged within Gran Turismo 5's Collector's Edition have been publicized. The special version includes the Gran Turismo 5 on Blu-ray disc, a collectible Diecast Car, an exclusive 'Apex' Card Guide, five exclusive DLC cars and custom-etched Gran Turismo key chain along with a numbered certificate of authenticity. The collectible car is a limited edition 1:43 scale diecast 2009 Nissa

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Okuma Salina Gets Baitfeeder

Based on Okuma’s top selling Salina II saltwater spinning series, the Salina II Baitfeeder encompasses all of the features that made the Salina II so successful - now with a baitfeeder function. This reel features a screw-in aluminium handle with a machine cut alloy round handle knob for a non-slip grasp on the drive of the reel; DFD: Dual Force Drag system incorporating oiled felt washers; an oversized bail arm; elliptical oscillation for improved line lay; Okuma's Rotor Equalizing System; eight corrosion resistant stainless bearings; a quick set anti-reverse roller bearing and Okuma's "Hydro Bloc" seal which protects the drag system from moistu

Buying Dinky Toys

Dinky toys have been a favorite of children since 1934 when Meccano Ltd. of Liverpool, England began to manufacture Meccano Dinky toys. Buy, strangely enough, dinky toys have become a favorite of adults around the world as well. Many people love to collect these diecast miniature models, especially cars and trucks known as Dinky cars. If you're interested in collecting dinky toys follow along as we give you some background information to help you know what you're looking for. Meccano first began to create die cast models in 1931 by issuing a series of railway model cars along with other accessories like passengers, track workers and station workers amo

Monday, November 22, 2010

Littler Diecast Rebrands To Emphasize Innovation And Excellence

The cornerstone of the new campaign is a contemporary logo design, incorporating a stylized LD and the tagline, "Innovation. Experience. Excellence."The primary blue and gray colors help maintain a link to the branding previously used by Littler Diecast."Our new tagline succinctly captures the key attributes that we have provided to our customers for nearly 60 years," explained CEO John D. Littler."The modern logo design highlights the investments our company has made in new technology, automation and quality control, along with our commitment to top-level environmental and safety practices." Littler noted that today's customers demand innovative, envi

Collecting Diecast Vehicles Is A Fun Hobby For Folks Of All Ages

Almost everyone has played with diecast vehicles when they were a young child. When I went to grade school my friends and I collected ' Hot Wheels ' cars. We would make race tracks and construction zones in the dirt piles out back of our school and play with the vehicles at recess time. I remember having a holder that looked like a suitcase only smaller, it would open and inside I had probably 20 different vehicles, ranging from cars, to trucks and a few other things. We would play in the dirt with our diecast vehicles, racing them, or pretending we were construction crews, and we would dig tunnels in the dirt, and make hills and bridges to push are l

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Gran Turismo 5 Collector's Edition Details

Collector's Edition Content Contents: Gran Turismo 5 game Exclusive limited edition 1:43 scale diecast 2009 Nissan GT-R Spec V with custom Gran Turismo livery designed by Polyphony Digital, produced by well-known collectible car maker Kyosho In-depth 300-page car-lover's guide written by the experts at Polyphony Digital, covering everything from the history of the modern automobile to driving techniques and game reference material Custom etched Gran Turismo key chain Voucher for five (5) exclusive high-end cars with custom Gran Turismo livery and performance upgrades Numbered certificate of authenticity Custom collector's packaging Limited Edition Diec

Friday, November 19, 2010

Working For Frankenstein

IT WAS secretary Joyce Broughton who featured prominently in horror actor Peter Cushing 's This is Your Life TV tribute.It was Joyce who accompanied him to Buckingham Palace when he received his OBE in 1988.And it was Joyce who was sitting by his bedside when he died, aged 81, at the Pilgrims Hospice in Canterbury , in August 1994.On Friday she made a rare return visit to the town where he lived to give a talk to an enthralled audience at Whitstable Museum .Joyce has given just a handful of low-key "audiences" with loyal Cushing fans. In return, she treats them to tantalising glimpses of the man who starred in The Curse of Frankenstein and Dracula.So h

Model Cars For Car Model Collection

Collectingwhat a passion! People collect the most varied of items and the most collected are undoubtedly model cars. The reproduction of cars of any kind and era, ranging from the most desiderable Ferrari and Porsche to the means of transport used by police. However, this collection includes all the models put on the market over the years, with a particular interest in Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Citroen, Mercedes, BMW and Audi. Carmodel is a company dealing with model cars of new and obsolete production. It has a huge availability of products, covering different manufacturers, that can easily be observed on the home page. Model cars from Minichamps to S

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Fleece Blanket Giveaway Highlights Griffins' Two-Game Set Next Weekend

et Your Key to Clean" promotion on Oct. 16 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. In addition, fans can visit the Griffins' Ticket Central booth at the top of the main stair case to enter to win a Pennzoil race jacket, or a Kevin Harvick autographed diecast collectable car. Winners will be drawn at the conclusion of the second intermission and announced during the third period.College Night: Presented by Chemical Bank, college students can show their ID to purchase a lower bowl ticket for $12 (or $10 in advance at The Zone) and stop by the McFadden's concourse table to receive a free pass to the post-game party at McFadden's.Get in the D-ZONE: Every Friday n

Gran Turismo 5 PS3 Collector's SKU Pre-order Sales In Top 25

Pre-order sales for Gran Turismo 5 Collector's Edition for the Playstation 3 ranked in the top 25 this week at retailer Amazon.com Inc. due to strong demand for the sequel. This week, Gran Turismo 5 Collector's Edition ranked as the No. 22 best-selling product in Amazon's Video Games division.Amazon this week is offering a $10 Video Games Credit and an in-game Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Stealth Model car with the pre-order of the standard SKU.The Gran Turismo 5 standard SKU holds a pre-order price of $59.99 .The Gran Turismo 5 Collector's Edition will include a copy of Gran Turismo 5, exclusive limited edition 1:43 scale diecast 2009 Nissan GT-R Spec V with

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Bruder Toy Truck Accessories - Reviews Of The Best Bruder Accessories

Bruder Toys, one of the best-selling manufacturers in the toy industry, is synonymous with quality. This family-owned business produces 95% of its product line at its factory in Burgfarnbach, Germany . By using state of the art robotics and computer engineered design, the company provides an overwhelming selection of trucks and accessories at very reasonable prices. Bruder trucks provide hours of quality pretend play.Bruder Trucks are built similar to Tonka Toy Trucks with a tough plastic exterior and detailed design, and are among the some of the most realistic toy trucks produced. Bruder Toys has a well earned reputation for making reliable, safe, a

Chuggington Diecast Trains On Sale - Which Train Is Your Favorite?

Looking for Chuggington diecast trains on sale? You are in the right place to find the trains at the best price but first you have to decide which train is your favorite.A Closer Look at the Chuggington TrainsChuggington is an animated series that is internationally known. It is popular in the United States, Britain and Japan as well as several other countries as well. If you live in the United States you can find the show on the Disney channel in the morning during Disney Playhouse.There are three main trains or trainee trains on the show. They are Koko, Brewster, and Wilson. The show focuses on these three trains as well as their other train friends

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

USA - Diecaster Fort Recovery Industries To Open New Plant

The company, which specializes in zinc and aluminum diecasting, said in a press release it plans to spend approximately $4.5 million to purchase and equip an existing 50,000-sq.-ft. facility. The site will focus primarily on production and storage of diecast aluminum hardware for the automotive and office furniture industries. The company expects to begin hiring manufacturing and warehousing associates early next year, once upgrades at the facility are completed. "Through the efforts of the entire Fort Recovery Industries team, our business has grown," said Dean Jetter, the company's chief operating officer. "We are grateful for growth with our existin

Griffins To Play 16 Of 22 At Home Starting Friday

et Your Key to Clean" promotion on Oct. 16 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. In addition, fans can visit the Griffins' Ticket Central booth at the top of the arena's main staircase to enter to win a Pennzoil race jacket or a Kevin Harvick autographed diecast collectable car. Winners will be drawn at the conclusion of the second intermission and announced during the third period. Sat. vs. Lake Erie - The first 2,500 fans will receive a Griffins fleece blanket, courtesy of Comerica. Fans can stick around for the Huntington Bank post-game autograph session with Griffins players, and they can bring their skates for the post-game open skate.Good Timing: Afte

Monday, November 15, 2010

Memory Of Wife Spurs Sherrill Man's Diecast Car Collection

By Graham PhillipsDispatch InternSHERRILL " The loss of a loved one can sometimes inspire somebody, and in the case of Sherrill's Jack Bernet, it has led him into expanding his collection of Diecast cars.Bernet says his inspiration for beginning this collection was "my lovely wife, who bought me my first Diecast car 20 years ago."Bernet's wife, Delores, died a little over a year ago, so he said he focused on collecting to "continue the hobby my wife started."Now a little over a year later, his garage contains shelves of these cars alongside other collectibles, ranging from an old gas pump and a functioning antique soda machine to Nascar memorabilia and

The Day NASCAR Changed

As I grew older I attended less NASCAR races up close and in person, but still found myself watching the 'big' ones each year and keeping my favorite drivers close and of course booing my driving adversaries. That is the fun of it and any NASCAR fan knows this. Heck, I can't count the times I made fun of my young son for being a Gordon fan. Those rainbow colors sure are cute on your head son! And the jibes and teasing are all a part of this sport, and likely one of the best parts of all.When my son was about ten years old I was working for a NASCAR distributor who sold some of the nicest diecast cars you can imagine. I did love the job and although it

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Savvy Shopper: Local Merchants Offer Discounts For United Way Donations

The United Ways of High Point and Greensboro are currently offering a "caring club" card, which entitles you to discounts at 60 merchants throughout the area until Dec. 31.Here's the deal: If you donate at least $120, or about $2 a week, to the United Way of Greater Greensboro, you get the discount card.At the United Way of Greater High Point, donors can now pledge at least one hour's pay per month for a year. The donations would begin in January.Participating merchants include Domino's Pizza , which is offering cardholders a buy one pizza, get one pizza free deal.A second game of bowling is free with the card at Triad Lanes .You can get a manicure at

Top 10 Fun Father's Day Gift Ideas

Father's Day is coming around again, this year falling on Sunday the 20st of June. If you are still wondering what to get your dad, now is the time to start looking for that perfect Father's Day gift, and in order help make this process easier, here's a top 10 list of where to start looking.Get a free iPad to gift your father this father's day. Click Here to know more.1. By June we will hopefully be enjoying warmer and sunnier weather, which makes it the perfect time to take radio controlled toys out for a spin. Some of the most popular products at the moment are radio control helicopters, rc planes and remote control trucks. The Eflite Blade mCX2 Radi

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Sony's 'Gran Turismo 5' Ready To Hit Market On November 24

Sony's most-awaited game 'Gran Turismo 5' will be hitting the market on November 24, as declared by the Company on Friday.The game has been made to be played on the PlayStation 3. The orders for the game are being taken by Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart. TThe game's standard edition has been priced at $59.99. the collector's edition that includes a 1:43 scale collectible diecast car, a 300-page guide to cars and racing techniques, a GT-branded key chain, a voucher for five DLC cars, and a numbered certificate of authenticity is available at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart for $99.99.Kazunori Yamauchi, President of game studio Polyphony D

Make Your Kitchen Feel More At Home With Antique Coffee Grinders

Do you enjoy great tasting coffee and/or love collecting antique kitchen appliances of all sorts? If this is you, then you'll really enjoy the look and feel of antique coffee grinders and will love to have the opportunity of adding them to your collection.Antique coffee grinders come in a couple of different styles, 100% authentic, and manufactured to look like a real antique item. Of these different styles, you'll find that they are all generally either the counter top models or the wall hanging models.Collecting antiques can sometimes be challenging, but if you set up a strategy for doing so you can have a much more successful experience. One tip for

Friday, November 12, 2010

Manufacturer Plans To Hire 40 In Portland

Ohio-based Fort Recovery Industries Inc., an aluminum and zinc diecast hardware manufacturer, said it plans to locate a manufacturing facility in Portland, creating up to 40 jobs by 2013. The company announced late Monday that it plans to invest about $4.5 million to purchase and equip an existing 50,000-square-foot building in the northeastern Indiana city near the Ohio border, about 95 miles from Indianapolis. Fort Recovery’s plant will produce and store diecast aluminum hardware for the automotive and office furniture industries. The company expects to begin hiring manufacturing and warehousing employees early next year, once the building upg

Gran Turismo 5 PS3 Release Date Nov. 24 In US

Sony Corp. this week said Gran Turismo 5 for the Playstation 3 will be released Nov. 24 to U.S. retail. Developer Polyphony Digital in Oct. delayed the title citing additional time for development. Gran Turismo 5 is said to include more than 950 vehicles and an online multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.Amazon.com Inc. is offering a $10 Video Games Credit and an in-game Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Stealth Model car with the pre-order of the standard SKU.The Gran Turismo 5 standard SKU holds a pre-order price of $59.99 .The Gran Turismo 5 Collector's Edition will include a copy of Gran Turismo 5, exclusive limited edition 1:43 scale diecast 2009 Nissan GT-R

Thursday, November 11, 2010

The History Of Classic Toy Cars And Trucks

Nearly every child in America grows up surrounded by Hot Wheels, Big Wheels, and a variety of toy cars and trucks. There's something about cars that makes things that are transportation-related a natural choice for children. Kids can spend hours zooming little metal cars across the floor - which is probably the reason that there is such a wide range of miniature vehicles available for children of all ages.You may remember the Big Wheel from your own childhood. This plastic tricycle, with one large wheel and two smaller ones, was introduced by the Marx toy company in 1969, and was wildly popular throughout the 1970s. Known for its low cost and because i

Tri-Cities Museum's Renovated 'Maritime Gallery' To Be Unveiled To Museum ...

The Train Depot Museum is located at 1 N. Harbor,and the event is from 6:30-8:30 p.m.However,the public will have to wait until spring to see the renovated gallery, as the Train Depot Museum is now closed for the season. The Maritime Gallery is dedicated to Tri-Cities maritime heritage, including commercial shipping, passenger traffic, recreational boating, the U.S. Coast Guard, life saving services, shipwrecks and more. Steve Radtke, the Tri-Cities Historical Museum's curator of exhibits, said there have been three major construction renovation phases to the Train Depot. The first of these was to the Maritime Gallery's physical space, completed in the

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

1:18 Camaro SS Inferno Orange Metallic Diecast Replica

Petaluma, CA (PRWEB) November 10, 2010 Camaro enthusiasts can now own a replica of the new Camaro in their favorite color. Inferno Orange Metallic was one of the ten original exterior color options on the new 2010 Camaro and one of the most popular. This is the first in a series of exterior color Camaro diecast to be introduced by ChevyMall over the coming months."Our customers kept telling us that they wanted a diecast of the new Camaro in the exterior color of their car, not just the standard toy colors in which die cast replica's are usually produced," stated Mr. Jim Meyer, Managing Director of Mall Services Group. "We did a survey of the ChevyMall

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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Rane Group To Foray Into Aerospace, Defence

Auto component manufacturer Rane Group is planning to foray into defence and aerospace sectors and would look at acquisitions for technology.L Ganesh, vice chairman, Rane Holdings Ltd, said the group was actively looking at defence and aerospace segments, adding, "if it makes sense to go for a joint venture by roping in a new partner, we will certainly look at it".He also said the company was open to inorganic growth. "If we get good opportunities, we will look for acquistions for both technology and capacity. As our customers go global we will also follow them. For capacity instead of greenfield, we can look at acquisition model," said Ganesh.Describi

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Monday, November 8, 2010

ROY NOBLE'S LIFE IN TOYS

Nov 6 2010 by David Williamson, Western Mail Dinky toysRoy is amazed by the resilience of diecast cars. His son played with his collection and created "traffic jams" which would stretch from "one room to another".Brown paper kitesMaking kites out of brown paper and string was a regular hobby but there was minimal aviation success."I don't remember it flying more than five yards," he said.Running with a metal hoop and stick"Hoop-rolling" was a pastime in ancient Greece and was still popular Brynamman when Roy was growing up.Self-made go-kartThis device involved attaching four old pram wheels to a plank of wood."Health and safety was out the window," he

RC Toys - Giving Fun And Excitement To Your 7-Year Old Son

Are you in a quandary about what to give your son for his seventh birthday? Why not try giving him one of those RC toys that you saw on display at a store downtown? They continue to ride their skyrocketing popularity ever since they were commercially introduced a few decades ago. An RC toy will definitely give fun and excitement to your seven year old son as he performs some role playing with it.There are a lot of RC toys to choose from. There are cars, motorcycles, ambulances, buses, police cars, fire trucks, cranes, regular trucks, monster trucks, off-road vehicles, airplanes, helicopters, boats, and loads of other types of such toys. You just have t

Sunday, November 7, 2010

'The Walls Exploded'

They were told by police the car was traveling at more than 100 mph, Linda Douglas said. It was the second time the garage has been hit by a car, said Linda Douglas, who grew up in the house and has lived there 46 years.Young jumped from the car and fled on foot. A Michigan State Police dog unit tracked and found him several blocks away. Police said he admitted he was the driver.Douglas doesn't remember the car coming through the wall. He woke up to find the vehicle suspended above him, his wife said.It took about 30 minutes for Benton Township firefighters and Medic 1 paramedics to free Douglas from the wreckage. He was taken to Lakeland Regional Medi

CWBusiness:Comic Collectors Sanctuary

To Chris Randazzo, the thing that makes Galaxy Comics Games and More a strong small business is an emphasis on customers and customer service."My customers are my business," says Randazzo of his downtown Stevens Point shop, which caters mostly to comic book collectors and fans of role-playing and table top games.Randazzo, 40, opened the business three-and-a-half years ago after he saw an opportunity he couldn't pass up.A longtime employee of Galaxy Hobby in Plover, Randazzo and Galaxy Hobby's owner Scott Shurpit agreed to split the business, with Shurpit deciding to offer trains, video games, RC cars, paint ball guns and accessories and other hobby ite

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Petrol Remote Control Car Buyers Guide

Before purchasing a petrol remote control car, there are a few fundamental decisions to make in order to find the appropriate model for your needs. Unless you're well versed in all aspects of the RC hobbies, it's unlikely that you're aware of the fact that RC cars come in all kinds of makes and models.The first thing to think about is whether or not you will be using your car for on-road or off-road racing.It may not seem like a big deal at first but the vast majority of petrol remote control car manufacturers make them with one or other other in mind. Taking your on-road car off-road or vica versa can destroy it in a matter of moments if you have no i

Diecast Model Kits - Still Collector's Items!

What's truly unique about diecast model cars is the supreme resale value. Many, many people build these models and sell them to others as collector's editions. If you want to make money with your hobby, this is a great choice. And, it really isn't that hard.When you first start out with diecast model cars, start with something simple. Typically the scale 1/43 is the "collector's scale" but for your first model, try any size. You will likely treasure this first model anyway and will not want to sell it.As you search around for diecast model cars, constantly look for bargains. Don't buy the first thing that fancies you. Consider it but look for a better

Friday, November 5, 2010

Black Ops Update: Pirates, Maps, Zombies, Modes And More

We're only two weeks away from what looks to be one of the best video game launches ever , and so that means it's time for another Black Ops recap. A lot has been happening recently, including multiplayer leaks, possible pirated copies, zombies, new info on the single-player and more.Perhaps the biggest bit of Call of Duty: Black Ops news is the rumours that the game has already been pirated and is currently available on many torrents across the web. Considering Halo: Reach was pirated a full month before its release, and we've only got 2 weeks to go until Black Ops breaks cover, a major leak like this shouldn't be altogether surprising. Fortunately fo

Gran Turismo 5 PS3 Pre-order Sales Climb

Advanced sales for Sony Corp.'s Gran Turismo 5 for the Playstation 3 increased this week amid strong demand for the sequel.This week, the Gran Turismo 5 stand alone SKU held a 33 percent sales increase to rank at No. 109 in Amazon.com's Video Games division.Amazon is offering a $10 Video Games Credit and an in-game Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Stealth Model car with the pre-order of the standard SKU.The Gran Turismo 5 standard SKU holds a pre-order price of $59.99 .The Gran Turismo 5 Collector's Edition will include a copy of Gran Turismo 5, exclusive limited edition 1:43 scale diecast 2009 Nissan GT-R Spec V with custom Gran Turismo livery designed by Polyph

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Are Older Drivers The Issue?

by MARK ST.J. COUHIG Sequim Gazette Twice in recent weeks cars have crashed into commercial buildings in Sequim, prompting a discussion among city councilors regarding the need for new parking lot safety rules. The proposal was brought to council by Tim and Leslie Verdick, owners of R.C. Hobbies in Sequim. On Sunday, Sept. 26, their business was struck by a car. Leslie called the timing fortunate, noting the car plunged through her regular workspace. "If it hadn't been closed on Sunday, I would have been standing where it hit. That's where I usually spend all day." "When all is said and done," the repair tab is "probably $50,000," Tim Verdick said. T

Diecast Toy Cars And Childhood Memories

Some of my fondest memories of my childhood is when my brother and I would play in the world of our imaginations with our toy diecast cars. It was in this created world we would create race tracks play within the dirt and build hills and valleys that after completed we would pretend to be race car drivers and compete it the big race. Some times he was the champion sometimes I was the winner. There were even times we would break out in a pretend fight set on top of one another and making the other one cry uncle. This was a regular game of ours where we would tickle the other and say if you laugh I get to hit you in the arm, then we would giggle and have

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Toyworld's Top 20 Hot Toys For Christmas 2010

Media Release Monday November1Toyworld Rolls Out Its Annual Top 20Hot Toys for Christmas 2010Toyworld has todayreleased its annual list of the toys Kiwi kids will mostwant in their Christmas stockings this year. Toyworld isNew Zealand’s largest toy retailer and compiles the annuallist of favourite toys from sales trends from its 39 storesaround the country. This year’s top toys includeinteractive toys but also more traditional toys such astrampolines, Barbie and scooters. Toy Buyer for ToyworldRepeka Haurua says, “Today’s kids are gravitating toanything interactive - products like Leapfrog for 18+ monthsto the new Paper Jamz Guitar for kids 8+y

What Are The Best Gifts For Christmas

1. Ne Plus Ultra of Christmas GiftsElectronics are never out of date. They suit people at all ages, from seniors to a little child. Such devices are usually more expensive than traditional gifts, how can you save your bucks? Online stores like PickEgg always offer wholesale electronics/retail at very low prices. For such an important day, these stores have started searching for Christmas electronics and got ready for a fight. Plus, they offer a wide range of Christmas electronic gifts products, including:* Apple Accessories* Laptops & Networking* Video Games & Accessories* Audio / Video (MP3 & MP4)* Cell Phones & Accessories* Cameras &a

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Review: Tonka Ricochet RC Car

My son has it tough. He comes home from school now and asks if "Anything came from UPS" and most of the time he's disappointed – just some dumb phone or something. But a few days ago he was pleasantly surprised. Inside a big old box was a Tonka Ricochet RC Car, a remote control car with a few crazy tricks up its sleeve.The car runs on a rechargeable 9.6 volt battery and lasts about fifteen minutes on one charge – something easily flustered parents should consider. To remove or insert the battery you have to unscrew two small screws on the top of the car, a chore that could soon become onerous. However, all that power is necessary. This little car g

Collectible Sports Memorabilia

Collecting sports collectibles or sports memorabilia, antique or modern, is limited by two factors: the money available and the space to be filled. Having determined these basic essentials, it is then a personal matter. The taste of the collector may lead to Baseball Memorabilia, Basketball Memorabilia, Football Memorabilia, Golf Memorabilia, NASCAR memorabilia, Diecast Collectibles, Bobble Heads, Hero Posters, or innumerable other things. The lucky acquisition of an admired piece may lead to a determination to get more of the same, or at least to find out what the admiration is all about.An encyclopedia definition of Sports Collecting would go somethi

Monday, November 1, 2010

Review Of The Wild Safari Dinos Rhamphorhynchus Model

The Welcome Return of RhamphorhynchusWith the addition of a Rhamphorhynchus model to the Safari Wild Dinos series many grown ups have the chance to add this replica of a long-tailed Pterosaur to their model collection. I recall that not since the heyday of Aurora Prehistoric Scenes and the launch of the Jungle Swamp kit has a Rhamphorhynchus model been available. The Jungle Swamp kit was the third in the Prehistoric Scenes range that I acquired, as I remember it was a Christmas present. This was the kit that got me hooked on Aurora models. Amongst the many creatures featured in this set were two models of Rhamphorhynchus, the first could be attache

Electric Ducted Fan Powered RC Toys - How Does It Work?

Flying RC toy airplanes has become a rather popular and enjoyable hobby that transcends people of all ages. The ability to make a small scale model of an airplane always fascinates the hobbyists and the onlookers alike in such a way that a magical moment seems to envelop the crowd whenever the RC toy is aloft. Most of the flying RC toys you have seen might have been propeller driven but there is one type right now that is taking the RC world by storm. These are the newer jet powered flying RC toys that uses ducted fans or gas turbines instead of propellers.Perhaps the cheapest varieties in the market today are the electric fan types. These particular j