subject: Custom Farm Toys Are Worth Collecting [print this page] Did you know that you can have unique farm toys contrsucted exclusively for you? This is one of the rewarding elements of farm toy toys and collection in general. Of course, you can go to the local mega store and get cheap toys that look like everything else. But, they most likely will not have that extra special touch or excellent detail that a local craftsman can produce. The quality and availability of such toys hinges on your budget and location. If you desire a fantastic collectible from a well known artist then you may have to fork out quite a bit. But, you could also discover a local wood worker that does these types of projects on the weekend. They typically sell great items for fairly cheap. The nice thing about this is that they are one of a kind. Each piece tends to be a bit different. I will fill you in on the basics concerning these items.
Custom farm toys should be part of any set. Yes, get the major brands and toss those in with your other pieces, but also put together a separate set for custom pieces. This might become your most prized set in short order. The best thing is that you are the only one who owns it. That makes it very rare and valuable to you. Although, the extra profit you may receive from reselling it is kind of trickier to figure out. The workmanship must be great. Also, there must be some general interest surrounding the maker. That typically comes with the passage of time. I would suggest stocking up on whatever you can get your hands on and maintaining them in great condition. If you do not especially love any of the pieces, then just save them for awhile and resell. You will typically flip a profit.
Tractor toys and pedal tractors are popular in this genre. To be honest, they are the backbone of any toy collection that involves farm type items. If you can find a custom farm toys maker that also knows how to fashion moving parts then you have hit gold. Fixed parts toys are OK, but moving parts are generally top notch. If the maker is skilled then you could have a wonderful piece on your hands. Usually, if you are obtaining a tractor toy, you will need the wheels and steering wheel to be movable. Big bonus points if she can create a movable top or other engine parts. That easily raises the price up by twice or triple as much. It also vastly increases the resell price. Do your research and check your local publications for such crafstmen.
