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Be aware that Herpa is a German company that is a half-century old and is located in Dietenhofen.
See that Herpa models are high-quality and truly affordable - costing less than $20.
Understand that Herpa models are replicas of current production models and thus prime candidates for building a collection that builds value over the years.
Remember that Herpa car and truck models are plastic, which allows for excellent detailing and a superior silk-screen-painted finish.
Check out Herpa die-cast, zinc-alloy aircraft replicas. Note that airplanes such as the Concorde, Airbus and Boeing 757-200 are finished in exact airline liveries.
Purchase the miniature models through the shopping list below; eHobbies.com and other hobby shops in the United States and around the world (listed on Herpa's Web site) also carry the popular replicas.
Check Internet auction sites such as ebay.com and Amazon.com for sales and trades of classic, out-of-production Herpa models.
Buy accessories and merchandise bearing the Herpa name directly through its Web site. Much of the site is in English, but an elementary knowledge of German is helpful.
Join Herpa's Collectors Club for about $90 a year. The price includes a special, limited-edition "Wings" airplane model.
Use Herpa models for dioramas, model train and electric racing-car course scenes, business promotions, and desk and shelf displays.