Video of 3000toys Gift Ideas by Darin Stratton

Darin, the President and Founder of 3000toys, recently made a video about some great gift ideas.

Featured items (click images to go directly there).

MATTEL - L2090 - 1/18 Batmobile - 1966 George Barris TV Batmobile

NORSCOT - 55147 - 1/50 772 Off-Highway Haul Truck

BRUDER - 02654 - 1/16 Cement Mixer - Mercedes Benz Cement Mixer in High-Impact plastic with movable features to ensure great play value. Watch Darin discuss the water tank, chute, mixer barrel, etc.

TWH - 081-01168 - 1/50 Kern County #64 - Pierce Quantum Fire Pumper - Museum-quality collectible for adults only. See past blogs for full details and reviews as well as additional images.

The Perfect Gift for Kids or Collectors!

The versatility of Siku can't easily be challenged. It offers something for the farm enthusiast, construction collector, car lover, or the just plain hard to please. From now through Monday all Siku (as well as Norscot) is 10% off through the website.

Here are some of the best:

1628 - 1/64
Tractor with Baler

3731 - 1/55
School Bus


0811 - 1/64
Garbage Truck


1611 - 1/87
Scania Semi with Lowboy Hauling an Excavator


1431 - 1/64
Toyota RAV4


1849 - 1/87
Heavy Haulage Transporter with Yacht (Arriving any day now!)


1042 - 1/50
Smart Convertible - color may vary (Arriving any day now!)


1312 - 1/32
Riding Lawn Mower


3258 - 1/32
Fendt 936 Tractor


4870 - 1/32
Jeep Wrangler

Article by Larry Lorance

FireEngines.net is hosted and run by Larry Lorance. Larry did a very detailed review of TWH's new Kern Co fire truck. He includes a bunch of detailed pictures and information about the model, Pierce, and the REAL Kern County fire trucks. http://collectiblereviews.net/reviews/pierce/kerncounty/

The thing that I appreciated was how well he reveals exactly who TWH Collectibles as a company really is. I have personally been to TWH's office in Manitowoc a couple of times and have spent time with several members of their team. This company really is different from any I've experienced before. Larry quotes in his article, "TWH Collectibles values are based on 'Servant Leadership, Passion, Integrity...words not chosen in a brief discussion over an appetizer or because they sound good in a mission statement. Certainly not selected because 'everyone is doing it.'" TWH’s website states, "We believe in servant leadership because it is the best way to lead, and we’ve learned that from following. We value passion, and we recognize it as a gift. One that we never refuse, but always put to good use. Doing the right thing when we don’t have to or when no one is looking -- that is integrity."

A fun section is where Larry has information and pictures of TWH's other business, Manitowoc Coffee - a business they put together as a team in just 30 days! It is incredible (yes, I've personally tasted it! Yum!!).

Larry also includes pictures from TWH's gallery in Manitowoc. It's like an art gallery for their models. These are museum-quality replicas, and this setting is perfect to really show them off.

Larry is awesome! When I emailed to him the first time yesterday to ask if I could reference his great article, he made us our own link with the article and the 3000toys logo at the bottom! WOW! Check it out: http://www.collectiblereviews.net/reviews/pierce/kerncounty/kc3000toys.htm

At FireEngines.net, Larry hosts a forum.

Here is the link where they discuss the Kern Co by TWH: http://www.modelfiretrucks.net/smf/index.php?PHPSESSID=05f55b970f496d89f5d7651b45073fb1&topic=8774.0

Here's a fun picture from his article - but I have to point out once again: these are museum-quality replicas and not cat toys. : )

It's BLACK FRIDAY

It's BLACK FRIDAY!

The earliest uses of "Black Friday" were in Philidephia and referred to the heavy traffic on that day, a direct comparison to the stressful and chaotic experience of Black Tuesday in 1929 when the stock-market crashed. In more recent history, it is the day named for when most retailers go from being in the 'red' all year to finally being in the 'black'.


But, for the Christmas shopper, it's the day to get GREAT DEALS!

Today through Monday, at http://www.3000toys.com save on entire lines:



ALL Norscot & SIKU Save 10%


ALL Armour & Franklin Mint Save 25-50%

(orders must be placed ONLINE for pricing to apply)

These specials are in ADDITION to the huge Holiday Warm Up sale going on right now that includes over 500 items at huge discounts,

Jerr-Dan Rollback Trucks by TWH Collectibles Arrive

Jerr-Dan® Steel Shark 5 Ton Carrier on Peterbilt® 335 Chassis in Blue, Black, White and Red have just arrived.

These 1/50 scale intricately-detailed replicas have several fully-functioning features.

FEATURES / FUNCTIONS OF JERR-DAN STEEL SHARK ROLLBACK CARRIER:
Pivoting and sliding carrier deck
Functional wheel lift
Opening hood revealing detailed diesel engine
Detailed hydraulic controlsSteerable front wheels
Opening cab doors
Functional winch
Realistic light bar mast with emergency safety lighting
Opening toolbox
Photoetch catwalk
Frame mounted hydraulic fluid tank
Accurate graphics package

FEATURES / FUNCTIONS OF PETERBILT 335 CHASSIS:
Frame battery box with step under passenger door
Realistic exhaust, gas and air tanks
Multi-material door mirrors
Chrome grill, muffler stack, front bumper and wheels
Rubber mud flaps and tires
Realistic Air, hydraulic and electrical hose and wireplacement
Accurate original equipment graphics package

Model Dimensions
Length: 7.75" Width: 2.5" Height: 2.5" Weight: 0.65 lbs
Box Dimensions
Length: 10.125" Width: 5.56" Height: 5"


Steven Downes at Miniature Construction World has done a complete review of this highly-detailed model at http://www.twh-reviews.co.uk/jerrdan-steelshark.php