Whether you live on a farm or in a town, John Deere affects our life in many ways with the machinery they make from huge agricultural machines down to your ride on mower.

There are even a range of toys  for John Deere kids which starts the  boys wanting the "boys toys" quite early in life!

So why not go the whole hog and make your man's (big or small) next birthday theme a John Deere birthday. Of ocurse you will need plenty of John Deere party supplies to get in the spirit of the theme and we have lots of great John Deere party ideas in our John Deere party shop ranging from John Deere party favors through to John Deere cake tins so that if you don't have a local baker who can make the cake, then everyone can admire your homemade John Deere cake.

John Deere is of course associated with the great outdoors so it is a great idea to have a BBQ  with lots of throw away John Deere party items such as paper plates and napkins. For presents of course for the older (OK not so young) John Deere admirer there are some great collectables that they will treasure but for there is also plenty of John Deere stuff for the youngsters such as a John Deere ride on tractor.

But whatever you do, make sure you have a great John Deere party and that everyone goes home happy with their John Deere party favors.

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A Guide to Diecast Toy Collecting

If you are looking to hold a John Deere themed bithday party, you might also want to buy some John Deere toys. Diecast toy collecting has been a great favourite of boys young and old and the addition of some mint condition John Deere tractors will be  much appreciated. At the birthday party of course, don't forget the John Deere Party Supplies to amke it a great party. We have some great ideas in our party shop.

Collecting diecast toys has been a favourite hobby for both children and adults for many years. These mini replicas of full size vehicles have fascinated many generations. Many diecast toys in perfect condition, complete with the original box, special markings and price tags have increased in value enormously. Some of these models were specially made for store openings, launches of new products or special events. They were offered for sale in stores, given as prizes in competitions or sold through catalogs where they could be purchased as sets.

Originally only a few models were produced but over the years they have been manufactured for major racing events, releases of new car lines and to promote cereals, popular drinks and cartoons. All the common vehicles can be found as diecast models including police cars, farm vehicles, ambulances and army tanks. Some popular models include John Deere toy tractors, diecast toy trucks and diecast toy cranes.

The box that the diecast model came with was usually made from thin cardboard or plastic and those models with their original case in good condition are particularly prized. As the boxes were made of flimsy material they can easily be damaged by moisture, sunlight or dirt. Keeping the box in perfect condition is often more of a challenge than preserving the diecast vehicle itself!

Diecast models are often displayed in plastic showcases but some collectors store their prized models in plastic bags or storage boxes. This will keep the cars and boxes dry and away from damaging sunlight. If displayed in showcases the models need to be dusted often with a dry cloth. A damp cloth should not be used on boxes as this can fade the ink or wrinkle the box.

Diecast toys kept over from childhood may be worth collecting if they are examples of rarer models. These include models made for a particular product that is obsolete, or a model made to represent a sports personality. Information on rarity values can be found from speciality magazines, collectors catalogs or your local library. Clubs and conventions are good places to find enthusiasts with the information you need, and to trade, sell or buy diecast toys.

The condition of John Deere diecast vehicles may be described as below. Mint generally means that there are no defects or wear marks.

Mint condition - There are no broken, missing or misaligned parts. The paint is perfect and there are no glue marks or other assembly marks.

Mint in Box - These are mint condition models in their original box and packaging.

Mint on Card - These are models still enclosed in the original blister packaging.

Some examples of Diecast Toys that are much sought after by collectors and therefore more valuable include the following.

Limited Editions - These diecast toys were produced in a restricted number and the cast was then destroyed. Limited editions are highly collectible and the number of models produced in the run should be included in the information supplied with the model.

Limited Production Cars - Examples include Matchbox Challenge cars, Treasure Hunt Hunt Wheels, Racing Champion's Chase cars and Johnny Lightening White Lightening cars.

Retired Toy Cars - Toy vehicles that the manufacturer has stopped making. They may decide to reissue the vehicle later with color or detail changes.

Toy Vehicles with Certificates - Vehicles produced by Franklin Mint or Danbury Mint may include Certificates of Title or Certificates of Authenticity.

Diecast toys with their original paperwork and packaging will be more valuable than the same model without the packaging. If you plan to sell a toy vehicle keep the original packaging in as good condition as possible.

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Author: Janet Ashby

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It was only two nights before the annual big lifting off from the North Pole; all was in panic, as Rudolph red nose and all was under the weather. I'm a telliin you the infamous had phoned in sick, but also had left a tiding of good cheer.

Seems like Rudolph had spoken to his nephew in the Louisiana swamps' 'Bubba, I am truly to sick to guide the sleigh this yea you know; brow you know haw disappointed the children will be if Santa cant deliver the presents 'bro.''; Bubba' had agreed to come. In fact even as Rudolph was delivering his messages of gloom and joy, 'Bubba' had put on his John Deer cap; he and his red pickup were heading for the North Pole.
"Bubba" got to the North Pole with little time to spare; even though all reindeer snickered and laughed. They having not seen a deer in overalls and a John Deere Tractor hat and driving a pickup truck.

But Santa stepped in saying : "Just calm down cause we've all got a job to do; like it or not, "Bubbas" in charge as he's gonna be leading you."
So, at the usual time on Christmas Eve the sleigh departed the North Pole to deliver the toys and goodies to all the good little boys and girls; if 'Bubba' had his way to victims of Katrina even if they might not been quite so good. What a sight. Every thing was the same except... well, imagine instead of Rudolph with is nose so red, there was 'Bubba', John Deer cap in a red pickup truck out in front leading the way. Of course instead of Santa hollering, 'on Vixen and comet,' there was 'Bubba' hollering the rebel yell at the top of his lungs; as he departed each roof top, exclaiming, Peace on earth good will toward men; Merry Christmas You all, and to all a good night!

So don't forget the John Deere stuff at Christmas, all will be appreciated by your man especially the John Deere Hat !

Author: Ed Shettlemore

The closer it gets to Christmas, the more it seems crazy ideas pop into my head to write about; well! if it concerns children I just can't resist.

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