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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Advice For Trademark Modern Toy Train Collectors

Toy trains have long been a favorite option for gifts among kids. For centuries, these tiny locomotives have brought smiles to several faces of children on birthdays and vacations. Nevertheless, that little of pleasure faded as the years went by, and have been replaced by video games, computers, cell phones, and various toys of nowadays. But toy trains have continued to maintain a location on toy shop shelves, even though they are not the same old fashioned ones from generations ago.There are several well-known trademarks in current things. American Flyer are however a favorite display item at modern toy train conventions and shows, and can normally be

Monday, May 30, 2011

Ferrari's Little Baby

Diecast models, keyrings, sunglasses, timepieces, jackets, caps and undies ... well, they're just the start. You can buy Ferrari bookmarks, Ferrari teddy bears, Ferrari phones, Ferrari games, Ferrari golf tees, Ferrari sweets, bits of old Ferrari racing cars (actually, that's cool), Ferrari baby bibs to Ferrari business shirts ... it's the stuff that satisfies the desires of the millions-strong fanbase and helps fuel the brand's vehicle development programme.But now the Fiat-owned Formula One and supercar hero has moved up a gear ... finally lending its name to a 'tribute car' One with a twist. This vehicle celebrates Ferrari to the point of wearing Pr

Toys To Digital Model Train Sets

Originally a toy company that specialized in doll house accessories, Marklin found its name and fame spreading with the branching and developing the model railways. The first ones were the wind-up trains with cars that ran on tracks. These tracks could be expanded and extended. Marklin realized that the initial purchase of the model trains would keep the consumer coming back for the accessories and also more train sets. Marklin is also known to have developed model railroad gauges or scales other than N scale and Wide gauge. The range of scales available are Gauge 1, HO scale and Z scale. Trix, acquired by Marklin, provides Holdings of N-scale and DC o

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Hornby 'hopes For Olympic Push'

Model railways group Hornby and chemicals company Johnson Matthey's are expected to reveal contrasting fortunes next week.Bad weather made things difficult for Hornby last year, but the model railways group should be more upbeat looking forward.The current year will get the full benefit of Hornby's Olympics products, which it has now started to roll out and includes a range of different coloured London taxis with all of the various events – such as rhythmic gymnastics and archery – represented on the side.Racing model arm Scalextric also has a new a range of products based on the forthcoming Disney/Pixar movie Cars 2, which is due for relea

Saturday, May 28, 2011

How To Buy Diecast Cars?

Cars are to men, what diamonds are to women! Those who are truly passionate about them don't just stop at ogling at or buying (if they can) the latest mean machines, they collect their miniature versions too! If you are new collector or wish to buy one for a friend who is passionate about diecast cars, here are few tips which will help you buy the best models-"God lies in details", this statement holds absolutely true for diecast cars! From the interiors of the car, to the engine, wheel and lights, the more real they look, the better the model is considered to be.Diecast cars come in several scales. The choice of the scale should depend on the kind of

Friday, May 27, 2011

Track Walk, Ride-Alongs, Special Events To Honor The Troops Await Fans During ...

Fans Can Enjoy a Track Walk, Wave the Flag for Qualifying, Take a Ride-Along And Honor Servicemen and Women During Coca-Cola 600 WeekCONCORD, N.C. (May 24, 2011) – Only five days remain until the 52nd running of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Here are several Coca-Cola 600 news items that will help race fans coming to the event this Sunday, May 29, get the most out of their race experience.Patriotic More than 5,600 Tickets Purchased for Troops Through Let the Troops Race Program For the second consecutive year, fans and companies responded with strong support for Charlotte Motor Speedway's invitation to honor American troops by do

Thursday, May 26, 2011

METCASE Offers Bespoke Width UNIDESK Aluminum Enclosures

Bridgeville, PA (PRWEB) May 24, 2011 METCASE " the metal enclosures division of OKW " is building on the success of its UNIDESK aluminum enclosures by offering made-to-measure widths on demand.The bespoke widths option is making the highly versatile sloping front desktop enclosures more popular than ever with electronics designers.METCASE has now also made black (RAL 9005) a standard color in the UNIDESK range due to high demand.Black is proving to be a very popular color choice for enclosures in communications, machine control and heavy duty industrial applications, complementing the existing range of light gray cases.UNIDESK ergonomic sloping front

Disney-Pixar's Cars 2 - Toys"R"Us Launches Cars 2 Toys On June 1

As Disney-Pixar's Cars 2 prepares to speed into theaters on Friday, June 24, Toys"R"Us stores are helping kids join the "Race Around the World" by creating the ultimate Cars 2 -inspired "racetrack" boutiques in nearly 1,300 toy stores across the globe. Beginning June 1, United States fans can jump behind the wheel in-store and online at Toysrus.com/Cars2 to find these "racetracks" which offer the largest assortment of Cars 2 toys, including wood and diecast replicas of Cars characters, R/C vehicles, construction sets, playsets, musical instruments and electronic devices, including special Cars 2 product lines that are available exclusively at Toys"R"Us

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Race Fans Get Outfitted Today

One of the largest sports fan bases in America belongs to racing, especially NASCAR, which boasts about 75 million fans. Football is the only professional sport in America ranking above NASCAR in fans and television viewers. The acronym, NASCAR, represents National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. NASCAR began back in the late 1940s, as a family owned and operated business venture of the France family. The primary headquarters are in famous Daytona Beach, Florida, where drivers originally raced directly on the beach itself!NASCARRacing SeriesNASCAR operates as a national sanctioning body for stock car racing, overseeing three main divisions or se

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

The Cars 2 Deluxe Diecast Playset Is Gonna Knock Your Socks Off!

Every once in a while you look at a toy that is just so detailed and looks so darn cool that you hate to take it out of its packaging. And the Cars 2 Deluxe Diecast Playset, once you lay your eyes on it, falls into that category. You have to give a tip of your hat to some of the most attractive merchandising that this writer has seen in quite some time. But enough of that, let's delve in to see what this Cars 2 play set is all about and why it is slated to be one of the many hot selling toy sets that Disney is releasing before the movie Cars 2 hits the big screens come June 24th.In fact, as this is written, many of the 300 plus products that Disney is

Monday, May 23, 2011

Business In Modelling And Fashion World

Fashion modelling is the one of the fastest growing sectors in the world today. Beauty and attraction will not be the main constraint in the fashion world but true value of fashion and various accessories which combine together will create new trend and comfort. Some of the fashion houses had become a sort of institutes that shape up the fashion consciousness among the people. Most of the people are not aware of the fact that a person with average beauty and glamour can achieve the top position with in the fashion modelling business through their behavioral patterns, psychology and innovative thinking styles. Many of those entered in this fashion model

Earnhardt Jr Bringing Music To Schools, NASCAR All-Star Weekend

The partnership between The Dale Jr. Foundation and the VH1 Save The Music Foundation will be celebrated on Earnhardt Jr.'s No. 88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet during the NASCAR Sprint All-Star race weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, as primary sponsors AMP Energy and National Guard have donated the paint scheme of the No. 88 car to TDJF for the third consecutive year. With the donation, Earnhardt Jr.'s Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet will feature bright red, orange and yellow coloring with music notes accentuating the side panels. (Image available at www.HendrickMotorsports.com.)Barring an Earnhardt Jr. victory in one of the next three Sprint

Find Out More About American Prototype Marklin Model Trains

American prototype Marklin model trains are often only used by a small and tight knit group of enthusiasts. This is because Marklin is a German based company and usually creates trains for the European market. In general they manufacture models on a three rail track, which is something very uncommon in North America.They have now created some model trains for the American market. They have released American themed items in the scales of HO, Z and 1. They have also released models in the N scales under the Trix brand name. Generally, you will find most HO scaled trains in North America.In 1972, Marklin revolutionized the model railroad world with the in

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Shopping-How It's Fun

Shopping is all but a neccessity in life. And it's something I love doing. I've always been a fan of shopping, especially for something I want. Whether it's toys, games, books, tvs, clothes, food, or whatever, shopping is something I really enjoy. It's the reason, obviously, why malls are a big deal and shopping centers are packed all the time. I love going to these different places and checking out what's available, what I may want, and then buying someting. Even online shopping is something that's a joy to me! I love buying something, usually a video game, and waiting on it to come in through the mail. I'm anxious about the mailman every day, and on

Modeling For Social And Economic Creation

Modeling Introduction Business model is the framework for economic and social creation. The term business model is thus is used in both the formal and informal descriptions to represent the core factor of the business that include the purpose of the business, the strategies the business is offering, the infrastructure, the organization structures, trading practices as well as operational processes and policies (Ryan et al, 2009).On the other hand, the business process modeling (BPM) is systems engineering and software engineering is regarded as an activity of representing a process of an enterprise or a business so as the current used process can be

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Wizard Custom Electric Guitar - Best Choice For Great Players

Due to the numerous guitars available in the market, finding a good one is just like looking for a needle in a haystack. However, there are certain guitars that exceed the expectation of music-lovers all across Australia, one of which is the Wizard Custom Electric Guitar.Everything about Wizard Custom is truly magnificent. A rich tune is produced with every strum, perfectly complementing the entire arrangement of the song that you would like to play. In fact, this baby has been included in Australian Music Association's (AMAC) Top 15 products you must look out for in 2010, as featured in Guitarist Australia.The AMAC reviewed the Wizard Custom Electric

How's Business? Depends Who You Ask / After Great Disaster, Manufacturers Make ...

Hideo Kamata and Yoichiro Kagawa / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers As businesses in disaster-hit areas continue fighting to get back on their feet more than two months after the Great East Japan Earthquake, the progress made by different industries contrasts sharply. Fishery operators have struggled to recover from the devastation inflicted on their businesses, but manufacturers, such as auto parts firms, have been able to gradually restore their operations. Ogatsu Musen processes and inspects auto and electronics parts in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture. The firm's factory was swept away by the tsunami. "For a while, I didn't know what we'd do," Managing

Friday, May 20, 2011

Old Cars, Planes Highlight Owls Head Event

Owls Head " Classic cars and antique airplanes highlight the action at the Owls Head Transportation Museum's Ford Chevy Car Meet Antique Aeroplane Show on May 28-29. Owners of pre-1991 cars, trucks and motorcycles " of any make or model " are welcome to exhibit their vehicles on the museum's Runway 17. Ford and Chevrolet are the featured marques. Exhibitors and a guest get in free."What better weekend than Memorial Day to salute these iconic American brands," said Assistant Director Steve Hatch in a news release. "If you own an antique, classic or special interest vehicle " or you simply enjoy seeing them up close " this show is for you. We are expe

Passion For Aviation Collectibles

Airplane Models are the unique models of different new and old airplanes. Obviously these models are the imaginary and non-flying models of different airplanes. Mostly depicts and resemble the famous airlines in the world. These airplane models are made of different interesting materials like polystyrene, wood, fiberglass and foam. These designs can be of any size, from very small miniature to large airplane models.Airplane models are ideal for collectors, who love to add these models in their outstanding airplane collections. These models can be purchased from toy shops or online. One can buy these models which are already built and painted, or snap t

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Historic Model Ship: From Stone Age To Information Age

Behind every historic model ship that you see is a fascinating history. Building these ship models is arguably the oldest hobby known to mankind. The Egyptians were the first to build such ship models. They even placed it near the grave, when they buried sailors and merchants who spent their lives engaged in maritime activity. However, what seems like a hobby today was not so then. It was serious business. What remains today is a shadow of this fine art, which once enabled man to discover other civilizations and connect with them. It is difficult to imagine how human history would have been without the advent of model ships. What a Historic Model Ship

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Ray Harryhausen Film Model Collection Shown In Bradford

Some of the most famous models from the history of fantasy cinema are to go on display at the National Media Museum in Bradford.The models are made by Ray Harryhausen, considered by many film fans to be the master of stop-motion animation.The objects include a skeleton from the 1963 film Jason and the Argonauts, and Medusa from 1981's Clash of the Titans.The models will be shown alongside examples of artwork for the films and go on display on Thursday.The exhibition follows the announcement in June 2010 that the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation had agreed to deposit the animator's complete collection with the National Media Museum.Mr Harryhausen, 9

How's Business In Japan ? Depends Who You Ask

TOKYO " As businesses in disaster-hit areas continue fighting to get back on their feet more than two months after the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, the progress made by different industries contrasts sharply.Fishery operators have struggled to recover from the devastation inflicted on their businesses, but manufacturers, such as auto parts firms, have been able to gradually restore their operations.Ogatsu Musen processes and inspects auto and electronics parts in Ishinomaki, Japan. The firm's factory was swept away by the tsunami. "For a while, I didn't know what we'd do," Managing Director Kenichi Yamashita said.At the end of March, the company wa

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin Changing Car Numbers For NASCAR All-Star Race? No ...

Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin will have different car numbers for Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race - Johnson will drive the No. 5 and Martin will be in the No. 25 - because of sponsor promotions.Lowe's, to promote a five percent discount for its credit card holders, is switching Johnson's car number from 48 to 5 just for the All-Star event. Martin, meanwhile, found sponsorship from Farmers Insurance, which wants to run a throwback No. 25 paint scheme."Five percent" also happens to be the amount I like the concept of changing numbers for sponsor promotions. Switching car numbers goes far beyond just having different paint schemes from week-

Building Your Own Model Car

There are lots of individuals who find it pleasing to build their own model cars and trucks from model car kits where they can make use of their talents and creativity. These kits include accessories and parts specific for the type of car you want to build. If you wish to construct your fantasy car using one of these kits, you must understand that not all kits are identical. The higher quality the kit the simpler it will be to put together, as well as the parts are likely to fit much better.A great quality kit will help you by providing you with thorough and easy to follow directions. Even though these cars have got all of the items that you will need

Monday, May 16, 2011

Diecast Model Vehicles - Starting A Collection

Collecting is a hobby that is fun and can be a great way to escape everyday pressures for a little while. Every collector has his or own specialisation.When it comes to model vehicles some people will collect a marque - Cadillac, Jaguar, VW - or they might collect cars they have owned or Formula 1 race winners or 1/43 scale British cars of the 1950s or tractors or - well, anything. Often the theme of a collection is hard to define though the collector will know just what is to be included and what is not. I collect classic toy cars of the 1950s and 1960s but also modern models of a similar scale of cars of the same era. I also have some smaller models

May Claims Fifth Gong

ALLORA all-rounder Adam May has won his fifth consecutive Player of the Year award for the Allora Cricket Club. The medium pacer and hard-hitting, right-hand batsman, who also skipper's the Warwick Cricket Association Mitchell Shield team, scored 255 runs for Allora in the 2010/11 season. His top score was 79, his runs coming at an average of 39.5, and his 10 wickets from seven games at 17.9. Newcomer Aaron Vietheer was named Best New Talent after an impressive tail-end to his season, with 155 runs off his last six innings and a top score of 52. Vietheer, a familiar face as a butcher at the Allora Butchery, is originally from the Lockyer Valley ar

Everything About Brass Emblems

For a commercial concern, establishing its identity is quite a challenging task. In today's competitive world, companies are born every day and if you don't take serious measures to get your brand known then you can easily be left by the wayside. That's why companies the world over invest millions to promote themselves. A logo is perhaps the easiest way of forming a bond with customers. It needs to be catchy and investing in brass emblems is a very good idea. Starting from there your company could be recognized all over the world from its logo.Finding the right company to design the brass emblem for your business is a very important decision. Take your

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Celebrating Invention

I've never been artistic, but constructing somethingsuccessfully is a joy many humans (and probably animals) share.When I build something, I'm usually copying something fromanother piece of work, like a movie or game I liked. (I know I'vemade my share of Star Wars ships out of Lego.) I've yet to come upwith that $1 million invention (or a $2 one.)The U.S. has no shortage of inventors and during the country'searly days, a lot of things were created and then made better.A new exhibit at the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art atthe Midland Center for the Arts celebrates this ingenuity alongwith craftsmanship. "The Curious World of Patent Models" is no

Saturday, May 14, 2011

SATURDAY'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Exhibit Opening "Arctic Adventure," takes visitors to the fascinating (and cold!) world of the Arctic through interactive and artifact-based exhibit components and audiovisual experiences. This exhibit explores the unique nature of our planet's polar regions and the life that they support, through Sept. 4. $12; seniors, college students and children ages 3-18, $8; children 2 and younger, free. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. (508) 929-2700 or www.ecotarium.org . Worcester Jazz Jam 2 p.m. Saturdays. Nu Caf, 335 Chandler St., Worcester. (508) 926-8800. Safe Boating Class Meets all sta

JAMESBURG: Annual Car Show Benefits Volunteer Organizations

At the next fundraiser Oct. 1, the proceeds of the car show will go to the American Legion Star Post 127 of Jamesburg.Participants also had a chance to donate to the Jamesburg Food Bank through the car show."Basically, besides the car show, we really want to get out the word about the free maintenance inspection," Mr. Platt said.The classic rock band, Round Trip, from Old Bridge played at the car show April 30 and also will play at the next show.Kaye Septak’s Custom Painting and Decorating Center, across the street from Platt’s Performance Plus, opened its parking lot for the car show participants, Dot Designing, of Monroe, designed the fli

Friday, May 13, 2011

Yard Sale Zealot Leaves Trove Behind

One word emerges to describe the trove of items: Overwhelming.The list includes hundreds of collectibles: pewter, silver sets, crystal, vaccuums, tools, garden statues, books - even a blue Pontiac."Robert was just a yard sale collector," said Dr. Scott Y. Pharr, who employed his college friend Robert Hinson for more than 30 years. He died last October. In an interview Monday, auctioneer Alan Brown of Hurbrows Action Auction said he had 11 people spend six days getting ready for the auction. It will take two more days to sort and catalogue everything.Pharr said transportation was a passion of Hinson’s. He collected diecast cars, many still in the

Erie Natives Put Company's National Push Into High Gear

RainEater wiper blades already have enjoyed a fast start to success.But a potential charge to the front of the industry begins next month in Brooklyn, Mich.RainEater LLC, a company founded by Erie natives Steve Bahm, Lance Thornton and Tom Tillman little more than a year ago, will have its name all over Michigan International Speedway for an entire weekend.The company will sponsor an ARCA Racing Series event, the RainEater Wiper Blades 200, at the 2-mile oval track June 17. Two days later, NASCAR Sprint Cup veteran Bobby Labonte will drive the No. 47 RainEater Wiper Blades Toyota in the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 at MIS."The most important thing

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Why Does Everybody Have The Dale Earnhardt Diecast?

You still see a lot of Dale Earnhardt diecast models these days. It's 2010, a decade after the tragic loss of the legend himself, and people haven't forgotten what he gave to the sport, and they likely never will forget.Earnhardt was one of those rare masters of his form who was taken from us too early. Like Elvis Presley or James Dean, he revolutionized the game, and the loss still hits NASCAR junkies simply because it seems like he wasn't finished with his mission. He most definitely had a few more tricks up his sleeve, and the tragic accident lent a premature end to a legendary career, and a legendary life.To this day, you still see racers holding o

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Nascar Diecast Cars Are A Collector's Favorite

What are Nascar Diecast Model CarsNascar diecast model cars are collectible toys that are produced using a die casting method. The cars are made of a metal alloy of aluminum and zinc, with the remaining parts of the car being plastic. Along with the growing popularity of Nascar racing in the 1990s, came the die cast cars and trucks of Nascar painted in the colors of the different racing teams. There were several different manufacturers of these products in the beginning with many of these manufacturers either dropping or selling their Nascar line as time has gone by.The History of Die Cast CarsDiecast (or die cast, or die-cast) toys were first produced

Thomas And Friends Merchandise - GPS Navigator With ISDB-T Player Manufacturer - Mobile Internet Dev

Models of Thomas the Tank Engine and the other characters have been around for as long as The Railway Series of books. Indeed, the Rev. W. Awdry created the original model of Thomas the Tank Engine, which inspired the character, soon after the first book of stories was complete. In 1927, while still at school, he built Annie, and in 1948, he built Clarabel.The first ever commercially-produced character was Percy the Small Engine, released by Meccano in 1967 as part of a set. However, as this predated the TV Series by at least 20 years, it really counts as 'Railway Series' merchandise.Several companies have made models of Thomas the Tank Engine and Frie

Collecting Kids Diecast Collectibles

Toy Collectors will find that all good sales action die-cast cars and collectibles are available in almost every style and price range, and this fact makes action diecast cars and collectibles perfect for the collector who is just starting out. No matter what your interest or style, you are sure to find action die-cast cars and collectibles that appeal to you and fall in your price range!Corgi started making Diecast Models in the mid 1950s and were the first to introduce plastics in their models in the form of interior detail and windows. During the 1960s Diecast Models started to appear with Company Logos such as McDonalds, Kodak and Texaco, as it was

Monday, May 9, 2011

Summary Of "Collecting Diecast Toys - A Hobby For All Ages"

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Sunday, May 8, 2011

How To Collect Diecast Vehicles

As boys, a lot of us would have played with diecast vehicles in our childhood time, and some of us would have kept them for display in our home. Others would probably had thrown them away like junk. For the collectors who held on to their toys, they will, to their amazement, find that their old toys has become valuable assets, capable of attracting others collectors to buy them and drawing bids well over hundreds of dollars!"Surprise" would be the right word, to describe the "unexpected" appreciation in value of our has-been toys we never lay a hand on since the passage of childhood. Diecast vehicles now draw a lot of attention from traders all around

Fans Can Gear Up At Kahl's Sports

ROTHSCHILD -- At Kahl's Sports Shoppe, popular professional athletes' replica jerseys line the walls, with T-shirts, hats and dozens of other items in between. The new store, catering to shoppers looking for gear from their favorite professional and college sports teams, opened May 1 in the Cedar Creek Mall in Rothschild. Manager Duane Kahl, who opened the store with his sons, said the Everest area needs a store like Kahl's on the south side. "Everything that's like this is downtown in the mall," he said. "That's one of the reasons we picked this location." The store stocks apparel and gear primarily of college and professional teams from Wisconsin

My Ride: Memphian John Smith 'certifably Car Crazy'

Memphian John Smith describes himself as "certifiably car crazy." He's obsessed with them.An entire wall in his home is devoted to 1/18 scale collectable diecast models -- Chevys, Corvettes, Ferraris, and more. It's a hobby that began when he was a kid. "It's the kinds of cars kids would play with. But not with me, I collect them," Smith explains. One of his most precious (plastic) collectable models is a 1955 Thunderbird that his dad give him when he was young.As for his real-life obsession -- it's his daily rider, a 2007 Monte Carlo Super Sport car (the last year for the Monte Carlo) with a small block V8 engine, black on black interior, automatic --

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Find Quality Boots That Fit Like A Glove

Finding just the right fit for your boots is important if you want comfort and healthy feet. Whether buying motorcycle boots, logger boots, lacer boots, cowboy boots, or steel toe boots, you'll want the best fit possible so you can enjoy your activities without aches and blisters. Here are some "fitting" tips to remember when shopping for boots.Choose Quality over PriceInvest only in boots of high quality. Price should only be a factor once you've carefully examined the quality of the boots. To put them to the test, check for solid bottoms. Try pressing your thumb into the bottom of the sole. If the sole can be pressed in with your thumb, the boots are

The History Of Diecast Model Cars

The production of diecast model cars and other vehicles started in the year 1934.At that time, diecast cars and trucks were merely an addition to model railways, to make them more realistic, therefore not really regarded as collectibles by people.The early diecast models were not as coveted as they are today, due mainly to the fact that they were made with a alloy with high lead content. As we know, lead breaks easily, thus it was not possible to build the models to a good level of detail. Besides, they were not meant to be made after real vehicles.Soon, manufacturers realize that there is a great market for such models. They began to build diecast mod

Friday, May 6, 2011

Friday, April 15th, 2011 [Morning Shift]

Ray Wert - This is the Morning Shift , our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important - all in one place at 9:00 AM. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important? 1st Gear: OK, so, along with learning that a little prick of a kid will save the human race when he's older, the other thing we learned from watching Terminator 2: Judgement Day way back in 1991 was that you need very hot furnaces to melt killer robots. Thanks to the March 11th Japanese earthquake, Iwaki Diecast, a Toyota supplier, is a place I won't be going to destroy the T-1000. Th

Buying Nascar Diecast Collectibles From EBay

A lot of die-hard NASCAR fans these days are collecting their favorite drivers' cars in the form of diecast miniatures. Just about every NASCAR driver has been represented in the various collections, with more coming out every season. One great way to get your collections started is to purchase your NASCAR collectibles through eBay.All of the most popular drivers are represented on eBay, including the late "Intimidator" Dale Earnhardt Sr., Dale Earnhardt Jr., the ever-popular Jeff Gordon, Jeff Burton, Bobby Labonte, Tony Stewart, and Mark Martin. You can find a wide variety of diecast collectibles for each of these drivers and more on eBay.If you are n

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Collecting Dinky Toys

When I was growing up in the south-east of England, the most desirable toy for most boys and some girls was a Dinky Toy - 1/43rd scale diecast model cars. I started to collect them in the late 1950s. At that time most Dinky Toy cars were 2/6d (Two shillings and six pence - about 25 cents in US money) and they came in a distinctive yellow box. They had actually been around since the early 1930s originally called "Modelled Miniatures" and intended mainly for use around train sets, the BIG boys' toy of the time, but they took on a life of their own and were manufactured in both England and France for many years.For me their heyday was the fifties and sixt

Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity Featured On Indiana Guitars

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – -( Ammoland.com )- Indiana Guitar Company is proud to introduce the new Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity acoustic guitar.It features a spruce top with the Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity pattern and a matching pattern on the headstock.The Mossy Oak model from Indiana Guitar Company combines the great outdoors with an even greater playing acoustic.Featuring the all-over camo design, it's great for campers, hikers, hunters or anyone looking for a unique guitar. The guitar features a slim taper neck, deluxe sealed die-cast keys, black binding and matte satin finish.This great playing guitar has easy-tune, diecast tuners and a rosewood fin

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Obituaries For May 4, 2011

By Calvin HallThe Gresham Outlook, May 4, 2011 Marcia "Meg" Kay BenedecJan. 13, 1950-April 27, 2011 Gresham resident Marcia "Meg" Kay Benedec, 61, died Wednesday, April 27. No services will be held.Meg was born Jan. 13, 1950, in Paxton, Ill., to Harold and Viola (Carlson) Swenson. Meg grew up on a farm and went to school in Cissna Park, Ill. She moved to Des Moines, Iowa, in 1962 and graduated from Johnston High School in 1968. She then attended Drake University.Meg was married to Dodson Benedec for 26 years. He preceded her in death.Meg moved to Oregon 15 years ago and resided in Gresham for the last three years. She loved animals, owning dogs, cats

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Vintage Redline Hot Wheels Values - Rising Or Declining?

As a vintage Hot Wheels collector for over 16 years, I've seen a lot of different phases in this hobby and it's clear that we've been in a period of Redline Hot Wheels values declining over the last several years.Part of this can be attributed to the economy, but I believe there is an overall larger trend that is affecting the values of collectible Redlines.This larger trend has to do with the demographics of collectors.You see, most vintage Redline collectors are between the ages of 40 and 50 due to the fact that Hot Wheels were first produced in 1968 and the brand is actually 42 years old. This means most of today's collectors where first introduced

A Unique Tacori Engagement

For well over 30 years the House of Tacori releases the most beautiful engagement and wedding rings collections. All of their models are hand crafted, with special attention dedicated for the intricate details.If you have the chance to browse through the collections, you will see that each piece of designer's jewelry is unique in its own way, using only the finest diamonds and brilliant and a special crescent design you will not find anywhere else. Tacori Rings truly deserve a place on your list when choosing among the finest engagement rings.Within the engagement rings collections you are going to find several sub-collections that you can choose from:

A Passion For Collecting Diecast Model Cars

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Sunday, May 1, 2011

Why We Collect The Nascar Diecast 1 24 Models

Why do we collect Nascar diecast 1 24 scale model cars? Well, there's just something about them...It's not just having cool little pieces of memorabilia to show off, it's more like... You know when you were a kid, there was probably some other kid in your class who always bragged about having Babe Ruth's rookie card.He didn't really have Babe Ruth's rookie card, but it's the same idea. If you bought yourself a Dale Earnhardt diecast back BEFORE he was the Elvis Presley of stock car racing, you've got a conversation starter right there, and serious bragging rights to boot.We basically use NASCAR diecast 1 24 scale models to show our stripe. We use them

Nerds Finally Get The Chance To Get Laid

SILICON VALLEY - USA - Computer geeks across America were raving yesterday at the unveiling of a new machine from China that will finally allow them to have sex, albeit with a machine. "This is a breakthough, I'm 48 and have never had sex in my life. Now I can finally procreate thanks to this amazing machine," Garry Weinstink, who works for some faceless tech company in Silicon Valley, Northern California, revealed. Brave New World Major tech companies are now all buying these machines in droves says the U.S. department of commerce. "The geeks and nerds these companies employ need to pass on the geek and nerd genes somehow. Obviously women steer cle