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December 14, 2007
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DIECAST Collectible Model Cars And More

Item#	Description	Stock Status
33542OR	ERTL - "2 Fast 2 Furious" Mazda RX7 (1993, 1:18 scale diecast model, Orange) 33542OR	Restock
33261	ERTL - "Speed Racer" Shooting Star (1:18 scale diecast model, Yellow) 33261	Restock
39251R	ERTL - Chevy Camaro Z/28 Hard Top (1969, 1:18 scale diecast model, Red) 39251R	New
33149R	ERTL - Chevy Corvette Coupe (2003, 1:18 scale diecast model, Red) 33149R	Restock
33172BK	ERTL - Chevy Corvette (2003, 1:18 scale diecast model, Black) 33172BK	Restock
32503BK	ERTL - Chrysler 300C Hard Top (1957, 1:18 scale diecast model, Black) 32503BK	Restock
36673JU	ERTL - Pontiac Trans Am T-Top (1977, 1:18 scale diecast model, Blue) 36673JU	Restock
36673JW	ERTL - Pontiac Trans Am T-Top (1977, 1:18 scale diecast model, White) 36673JW	Restock
39466BU	ERTL Authentics - Dodge Charger Super Bee Hard Top (1971, 1:18 scale diecast model, Blue) 39466BU	New
39498R	ERTL Authentics - Dodge Charger Super Bee Hard Top (1971, 1:18 scale diecast model, Red) 39498R	New
39496PR	ERTL Authentics - Dodge Charger R/T w/ Sunroof (1971, 1:18 scale diecast model, Plum Crazy) 39496PR	New
39276R	ERTL Elite - Chevy Bel Air Hard Top (1955, 1:18 scale diecast model, Red) 39276R	Restock
39061BK	ERTL Elite - Chevy El Camino SS 454 Pickup (1970, 1:18 scale diecast model, Black) 39061BK	New
32485OR	ERTL JoyRide - Dukes Hazard General Lee Dodge Charger (1969, 1:18 scale diecast model, Orange) 32485OR	Restock
91786	Jada Toys - Chevy Camaro Concept Hard Top (2006, 1:18 scale diecast model, Yellow) 91786	New
91080SV	Jada Toys Bigtime Muscle - Chevy Camaro Concept Hard Top (2006, 1:18 scale diecast model, Silver) 91080SV	New
91460	Jada Toys Scarface - Buick Regal Hard Top (1987, 1:18 scale diecast model, Black) 91460	New
15572/01A	Global Products Real Wheels - Lexus IS 350 Hard Top w/ Lights (1:24, Asstd.) 15572/01A	New
15572/01B	Global Products Real Wheels - Mazda MX-05 Convertible w/ Lights (1:24, Asstd.) 15572/01B	New
15572/01D	Global Products Real Wheels - Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII Hard Top w/ Lights (1:24, Asstd.) 15572/01D	New
15662/01A	Global Products Real Wheels - Nissan Fairlady 350Z Hard Top w/ Lights (1:24, Asstd.) 15662/01A	New
15662/01C	Global Products Real Wheels - Nissan Silvia S-15 Hard Top w/ Lights (1:24, Asstd.) 15662/01C	New
15662/01D	Global Products Real Wheels - Nissan Skyline GTR Hard Top w/ Lights (1:24, Asstd.) 15662/01D	New
15572/01C	Global Products Real Wheels - Subaru Impreza WRX STI Hard Top w/ Lights (1:24, Asstd.) 15572/01C	New
15662/01B	Global Products Real Wheels - Toyota Celica Hard Top w/ Lights (1:24, Asstd.) 15662/01B	New
90540KN	Jada Toys Dub City Bigtime Muscle - Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Convertible (1965, 1:24, Asstd.) 90540KN	Restock
91842LO	Jada Toys For Sale - Chevy Bel Air Hard Top (1957, 1:24) 91842LO	New
91718	Jada Toys For Sale - Chevy Bel Air Hard Top (1957, 1:24) 91718	New
50351/2	Jada Toys Street Low - Chevy El Camino Pickup (1959, 1:24, Asstd.) 50351/2	Restock
91782	Jada Toys - Chevy Camaro Concept Hard Top (2006, 1:24, Yellow) 91782	New
91783	Jada Toys - Chevy Camaro Concept Hard Top (2006, 1:32, Yellow) 91783	New
994CH	Thunder Unit Chicago Police Car w/ Sounds & Lights (5", White) 994CH	New
50193A	RC2 Johnny Lightning JL Thirteen 13 Customs R1 (1:64, Asstd. A) 50193A	New
50999J	RC2 Johnny Lightning JL - The Dukes of Hazzard Release No. 3 (1:64, Asstd. J) 50999J	New

TIN SIGNS

Item#	Description	Stock Status
CA290	Art print sign: Tony Stewart print CA290	Restock
T10	Tin Sign: Ford Mustang Parts & Service sign T10	Restock
TD699	Tin Sign: Ford Tractor TD699	Restock
TD704	Tin Sign: 1951 Chevy Pickup Truck sign TD704	Restock
TD827	Tin Sign: Hatful of Pep sign TD827	Restock
TD1084	Tin Sign: Indian Roadmaster "Eighty" Motorcycle TD1084	Restock
TD1202	Tin Sign: 2005 Ford Mustang GT sign TD1202	Restock
TD1218	Tin Sign: Triumph TR3 Sports TD1218	Restock
TD1274	Tin Sign: Crankshaft Motor Sign TD1274	Restock
TD1275	Tin Sign: Deke's Oasis TD1275	Restock
TD1293	Tin Sign: POW - MIA American Chopper TD1293	Restock
TD1436	Tin Sign: Ford Duece 75th Anniversary sign TD1436	New
TD1441	Tin Sign: Live to Ride Eagle sign TD1441	New
TG414	Tin Sign: 1953 Ford Pickup Truck Sign TG414	Restock
TG499	Tin Sign: Chevy Truck Collage sign TD499	Restock
TG657	Tin Sign: Cadillac Fins sign TG657	Restock
CD1319	Tin Sign: Tool' In Hand CD1319	Restock
O07	Tin Sign: All American Outfitters Fire Fighter Sign O07	Restock
PD1219	Tin Sign: Spiderman Sign PD1219	Restock
PD1337	Tin Sign: Superman - Man of Steel PD1337	Restock
PD1346	Tin Sign: Harry Potter PD1346	Restock
PD1356	Tin Sign: Batman Dark Knight Sign PD1356	Restock
PG537	Tin Sign: James Dean Dream PG537	Restock
PG723	Tin Sign: Elvis Graceland PG723	Restock

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God and the Art of Toy and Diecast Model Car Marketing
Tis The Season
By Lu Su

This past Wednesday, I had the opportunity to attend my two older son’s “Holiday Musical Extravaganza”. In my opinion, “extravaganza” is a word that is a bit too flashy in describing the occasion. In my opinion the elementary school should just rename it to the “Annual Holiday Musical Event”. Once a year, the local public elementary school hosts this event. Each year the school’s gym is decorated with holiday colors for this festive season. Folding chairs are placed row upon row facing the stage with an aisle going down the center. The school’s small parking lot quickly fills to capacity. It is always interesting to see the ingenuity of mothers in finding new parking spaces, where none existed just seconds ago. Who said women are not as aggressive as men? I concluded that the mother’s cubs must be near, after watching a young mother pop the curb and parked partially on the grass and partially on the drive way.

As I entered the school’s doors, four young 2nd or 3rd graders in beautiful dresses greeted me. Each had a stack of programs and handed them out to the attendees. While waiting in the foyer for my lovely wife (I came directly from work), I noticed a man near the entrance to the gymnasium. Inside the gymnasium is where this “extravaganza” is to take place. He stood straight, pace about a bit, made some hand gestures, and when I saw his lips moving I realize he was speaking. Because there wasn’t anyone near him, I initially thought that he was going to take part in the performance and was simply rehearsing his lines. After a closer examination, I noticed a blue light in his ear. He was engaged in a conversation with someone through his cell phone. I can only imagine that older people who are not hip on the new “fancy” blue tooth technology are wondering. They probably think that more and more Americans are losing their minds. Why are some many people talking out loud to themselves these days? Either that or Americans have becoming more cultured and are now delivering of Shakespearean-like soliloquies in public (but somehow I doubt the later is occurring).

The gym filled up quickly. Anxious parents and grandparents sat with cameras and video cameras in hand. The music teacher Mr. Corn was on stage tapping a piano key and tuning children’s instruments. The performance started right on schedule. The principal introduced the music teacher and he gave his annual plug for encouraging parents to sign their kids up for the summer music program. I have been attending these musical events for 5 years now and each time he tells the parents that we are not going to believe how good these kids are -many of which have only been playing a musical instrument since September (less than four months). Only now do I realize that he must be saying that in order to save face. I hope I am not being overly critical, because I do know that the violin is one of the most difficult instruments to become skilled at. Unfortunately, the string portion of the program is painful to listen to; Moreover, the first song out of the chute for at least the last five years without any aberration has been Jingle Bells.

The young troop of performers came on stage. The complement was composed of mostly violins, a few violas, two cellos and three kettledrums. When Mr. Corn gave them their queue bows where steadied onto strings, and with a wave of the wand, the performance officially commenced. The Jingle Bells tune, barely recognizable, screeched out from the stage. I love the smiles that crack on almost everyone’s faces when these young musicians go into action; a whole bunch of lip biting goes on too. A handful of attendees, probably novices, actually laughed out loud. Every musician was either flat or sharp and all together produced an ear grating effect. I believe the first string violinist was actually on key, but this little Asian boy in a suit and tie was no match for the tsunami of discordant music flooding over him.

Fortunately for most of us just one refrain of Jingle Bells was offered. When the young troop of string players and three kettle drummers finished their piece, the audience immediately erupted into a thunderous applause. This applause was loud, prolonged, and went far beyond just a polite applause recognizing accomplishment. I know for a fact that adults would NOT have clapped this loud or long for talented adult players. We all seemed to have clapped and applauded with extra enthusiasm -not because the music was good, but because it was over. It was as if the sound of fingernails running down the chalk board suddenly ceased. The joy came when the torture ceased.

The singing portion came next. This is always a welcomed portion of the concert. Most of the boys were wearing sweaters and a few were even wearing suits. Most of the girls were dolled up with ribbons in their hair and in beautiful dresses. However, one of my son’s friends Tommy was in a football jersey. Upon overhearing part of the conversation that my wife was having with his mother, Tommy’s mom had suggested to her son that he should wear something nice today. “Well is it at least a clean football jersey?” she screamed up her stairs to him while packing his lunch. Mothers with kids seem to become drill sergeant in the morning in order to get their kids to school on time. “Tommy had a bath last night, his hair combed, he is wearing a clean shirt, and he is standing in line.” remarked Tom’s mom, “Most people don’t realize how big of an accomplishment this is.”

Christmas and Hanukah tunes were selected, along with some other non-religious tunes like Jingle Bells and Frosty the Snowman. I’ve been told that over the years the song selection has not become a delicate balancing act –each year resulting in some irate parents. One tune caught my attention. I’m sure that if you live in American and work or walk in a public space, you hear this tune every day, multiple times a day, and for two straight weeks. The kids sang “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”. I’m sure you are familiar with this tune. One of the refrains to this song goes like this:

There'll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for toasting
And caroling out in the snow
There'll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories of
Christmases long, long ago

I grew up in this culture. When did scary ghost stories enter into the Christmas tradition? Have I missed out? Was I deprived all these years? Maybe this year, I need to gather my kids “Come, let’s all sit by the fire and I’ve got a scary Christmas ghost story to share.” Might be tough, for I don’t know any.

I know I jest a bit. But this is the month that our culture tends to over advertise this concept that we are all to be of “good cheer.” The reality of it all is that many people are in pain. For all of us that know loneliness, you know exactly what I am talking about. This is the season that can drive the hurt in just a little deeper. Simple family gatherings that are design to promote cheer often have the opposite effect with people in pain. Family gatherings instantly show who has and who has not. If you have experience loneliness, you understand that man has a deep longing to belong and to be loved. It is apparent to me that we were designed for relationship. This holiday season, I want to encourage you to be attentive to family members and friends who may not be in good cheer –and actually spread some.