Model Kits unltd: Toy Scale Models & Model Kits
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Showcasing Model Kits of All Types - Wood, Balsa Wood, Plastic, Resin, Antique, and New - and All Forms - Ships, Boats, Planes, Cars, Trucks, Rockets and Spacecraft, Trains, and Even Monsters. Model Kits are Toys To Be Taken Seriously and Fine Craftsmanship is Involved!
Find Model Kits and related Resources. Connect and Interact with those who share your interest in Collecting Model Kits and Building Models.
Below you'll find Merchants and Products which speak to the topic of this site and which, in keeping with our mission as The Web's Concierge, have been carefully chosen and individually screened for your shopping ease and pleasure. They are not paid ads, but rather companies with whom we have selectively chosen to partner. We do earn a referral fee if you find something you like or need and purchase it. We have striven to bring you the "best in breed" companies ... those that: we like, our friends like, have great sites and service, have good online reviews, positive consumer reports, and are family friendly. Keep us posted with regards to your own personal experiences with them.
You may be surprised at companies that have not been included. The "noisiest" in the marketplace are not always the best. We have chosen 1) newer innovative companies that are performing well and garnering respect in their respective niches as well as 2) "Main Street" companies that have been reliably getting the job done for decades ... in some cases centuries. Our oldest partner, thus far, has been in business since 1819! That's staying power.
Rest assured, if we've included a certain vendor in a site's line-up, there's a very specific reason for it. You may have to hunt and poke a bit, but it'll be well worth the effort. Enjoy the adventure!
Merchants
The Leader of the Pack
Antique Trader Magazine: A fabulous resource if you're into antiques ... you'll find comprehensive and right up to the moment articles, columns, and features about antiques and collectibles; a collector Q & A column; a national directory for "live" antique shopping as well as an Internet directory; antique show and auction calendars; book reviews; coverage of industry news and events; dealer and collector profiles; and so much more. Additionally, you'll have access to a forum for thousands of buy and sell ads in 75 categories where collectors and dealers can buy, sell, or trade their collectibles. A real industry favorite and the issues are "keepers".
Customer Favorites:
Amazon: One of the planet's most mind-boggling arrays of goods. First came the books. Now they've added every other product on the planet. The ultimate in selection and convenience across multiple categories.
Brookstone: A specialty retailer offering an assortment of consumer products that are functional in purpose, distinctive in quality and design, and not widely available from other retailers ... just the coolest place to find the neat, the unusual, the pragmatic, and most importantly, the innovative! (They have long been "the" leader in the "travel comfort and preparedness" column ... it sure helped sell their wares in all those airport stores.) Always a satisfying shopping experience.
Finescale Modeler: A publication bringing you the how-to information you need to take your modeling skills to the next level, whether you want to build aircraft, armor, ships, cars, or figures. You'll find clear, how-to features on model assembly and finishing written by experts; reviews of the hottest model kits and products; and even inspiring photos of readers' models.
HistoricAviation.com: A wonderful resource for those who love anything to do with the history of American aviation. You'll find everything from bomber jackets to model kits.
HistoricRail: A wonderful resource for those who celebrate the role of trains and the railroad in the making of America. You'll find everything from conductors' hats and model trains to books and prints.
Military Issue: For those who admire the American military tradition and the history of its distinct forces and the conflicts in which they engaged throughout American History. You'll find everything from books and movies to model kits and toy soldiers ... and everything in between. Very cool.
Model Airplane News: Take to the skies with Model Airplane News ... enthusiasts and hobbyists have been doing just that since 1929! Written for those who truly enjoy the sport and hobby of making and flying model airplanes. You'll find features on construction and design, how-to techniques, comprehensive evaluations, contests, tips on building and flying, articles on electronics, and full-scale aviation coverage.
Scale Auto: A magazine for model car builders and collectors providing you with 1) expert "how to" tips to help you easily build and/or customize muscle car, street rod, and stock car (etc.) models and 2) objective and accurate reviews to help you find die-cast and plastic models worth your time and money.
Target.com: This favorite shopping destination has become one of the Web's 5 top favorite places to shop ... the company has worked its way into the Fortune 50. They've really covered all the bases when it comes to customers' "wants and likes".
The New York Times Online Store: Great Gifts born from a legendary newspaper's archives. You'll be amazed at the possibilities here! Plan to spend the afternoon. The archives are just the beginning ... there's signed sports memorabilia, fine paintings, antiquarian books,, etc. The breadth and quality of inventory is stupefying!!
Warner Bros Online Shop: The Official Store of Warner Bros Studios ... Just Too Cool. You'll Find, Not Only the Movies, But Collectibles, Clothing, Accessories, Costumes, Home Decor, and Toys & Games that Tie In with All Your Favorite Movies. Be Prepared to Spend Some Time Here.
