The TOY NERD thread!

[AlwaysOnAuto]

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I set up a 'studio' out in the garage and shot some pictures of the stations and water tower we have for the train set.

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The back drop is a very old one I've had for ever, rolled up in the garage. This is actually the first time I've used it.

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[DM Larson]

Santa Rat knows where you live.

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[AlwaysOnAuto]

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[Kevin]

Okay, here are a few shots of the model trains I promised a couple weeks back...

Are they all brass or copper? I don't think I've seen any before made entirely like that.

 

[DeeJayK]

Are they all brass or copper? I don't think I've seen any before made entirely like that.

Yeah, I assume they're primarily constructed, or at least skinned, with brass sheet. Unfortunately, I don't know a lot about these; they're part of my father-in-law's estate. They appear to be hand-crafted...I can't imagine how many hours went into constructing these. Also, I believe that they're steam-powered.

I need to dive into some train forums and see what I can learn about them and what the market might be. Any tips on useful resources for researching these anyone cares to share would be appreciated.

- K

 

[AlwaysOnAuto]

You might find some help in that regard over at G Scale Model Train Forum, Keith. They have a live steam forum I believe.

 

[AlwaysOnAuto]

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My son found a model of his latest 'big boy toy' to try different paint schemes on.

 

[John King]

Okay, here are a few shots of the model trains I promised a couple weeks back...

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- K

So, 1/12th scale. Beautifully made, Keith.

They would not be worthless ...

 

[MiguelATF]

If you have a convertible car, sometimes you need to just put the top down and motor on down the road, even on a bracingly cold morning.

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[AlwaysOnAuto]

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[DM Larson]

Santa Rat does NOT like children.

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[DeeJayK]

Did you have the "Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle" ?
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Double EK Stunt Cycle sighting at the Vermont Toy Museum today:

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They also had a bunch of Knievelana I've never seen before...

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- K

 

[DeeJayK]

Here are a couple more from the VT Toy Museum...

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- K

 

[donlaw]

I was surprised and thought of @MiguelATF when I found this PeeWee at a small coffee shop in Columbus Ohio today.

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[MiguelATF]

Here in southern Oregon, a sunny Spring day... even out in the mailbox!

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[Kevin]

Here in southern Oregon, a sunny Spring day... even out in the mailbox!

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As soon as the image loaded I heard the laugh. 😄

 

[donlaw]

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[MiguelATF]

My Monkey finger puppet is normally very shy, but he doesn't mind camera close-ups.

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[MiguelATF]

Not sure if a bobblehead counts as a toy, but this is my vintage bobblehead of Miguel Tejada, the Dominican baseball player who has the same last name as I do 😎

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