Hobbies And Interests
Instructions
Select Diecast Farm Toys
Buy toys made in America when buying die-cast farm toys. Iowa is the home of the Ertl family, owners of several die-cast toy companies.
Understand the differences between die-cast metal, cast iron and stamped metal when selecting farm toys. A mold under pressure shapes a composition of molten metals to make die-cast metal.
Check the working parts of the die-cast farm toy if possible. Select the toy that operates like a large-scale working version would. Children tend to love real, moving parts.
Expect the die-cast farm toy to contain some plastic parts, although some vintage and rare die-cast farm toys probably will not.
Select any major farm equipment manufacturer to buy one of its line of die-cast farm toys. John Deere, Allis-Chalmers, Case-International and many equipment manufacturers all produce die-cast toys.
Order the miniature farm toy catalog of a chosen farm equipment manufacturer through the specific company's Web site. Pour through pages and pages of die-cast and other types of farm toys.
Shop at a tractor-supply or country store to choose from a selection of high-quality die-cast farm toys. These stores generally offer many kinds of farm toys.
Find vintage and rare die-cast farm toys through auctions. Watch the paper and attend farm auctions, estate sales or bid on eBay.
Buy die-cast pieces a la carte or as full farm sets. Farm equipment such as tractors, harrows, balers and manure spreaders are available in most manufacturer models.
Choose a miniature die-cast farm toy to buy if interested in collecting. The incredible detail and intricate metalwork are artistic and impressive.
Select a special die-cast farm toy for your favorite farmer and match his tractor with a miniature of the same make, model and color. Most farm equipment manufacturers will have one available.
Pick the larger and simpler models of die-cast farm toys for use in the sandbox or driveway. Smaller models have more intricate moving parts, which can seize up due to grit.