Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Learn How To Maintain Your Old Lionel Trains

By Nathan Griffin
Has your Lionel train seen better days? Wouldn't it be nice to see it chugging more or less on it's path over again, shining the identical beauty as the day it was seen that Christmas dawn so long ago?
Fixing and reconstructing your old Lionel train can be very fulfilling. You can bask in the warm shine of memories of past times, and then make fresh memories to go on with them!
The nice thing is, you can do this yourself with just a little patience and know-how! Once you've fixed it, conserving your old train's glory is for the most part a topic of a pat of oil nowadays and so in the exact positions to keep it running smoothly.
How do you repair Lionel Trains?
The beginning step in mending an old Lionel train is to get it all cleaned up.
Rub it all off with a soft fabric to take out junk and stain.
You can take out rust with rust remover or sand paper. If you see green or irritable white spots, that is oxidation, and you can remove it with oxidization remover.
The final part in your cleaning is to wipe down the tracks, the wheels of the cars, and any moving parts with a light oil spray. Use Q-Tips soaked with the oil to get into smaller areas, like the wheels, and use a soft cloth soaked with the oil for the tracks. Buff it all up with a clean part of the cloth.
Put a dab of the oil on several moving regions, and function it in so that they run smoothly and easily. You can apply a toothpick to pick up tiny bits of oil for the average sections.
Immediately that it is clean and beaming, you can start your fixtures.
Make sure all the pieces of the path blended together tightly. If they don't, and then bend the connectors back into position with moderate pairs of pliers. It might take a few attempts to get them merely right, merely you should be capable to get a hard fit.
Take the bodies off of your cars, and inspect the insides. Clean them as earlier, and feel for broken areas. It's in truth simple to substitute these sections yourself. You can purchase them at a Lionel trains specialty storehouse, numerous hobby stores, or order them from Lionel trains areas catalogues. Simply unscrew them and screw in the replacement part.
In Conclusion, does your train run? Check it after you've cleaned it all, because built up stain and grime could make the connector 'tween the train and the track to be so terrible that it prevents it from moving. If its clean and still doesn't run, check to see if the plug is performing. If the plug appears Fine, it may be that the transformer requires fixing or replacing.
You can find detailed statements about how to fix the transformer, and every last of the different regions of Lionel trains at LionelManuals.com. They have a 2 CD set of full guides, blueprints, and diagrams for all Lionel train invented from 1906 through 1986. The set also takes on a divisions and add-on catalog for your convenience.
Use the repair manuals to complete any other necessary repairs for your train.
At The Ready to preserve your Lionel train, merely keep it clean and furbished, oil the running parts all so often, and it should present you many more yr of enjoyment!

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Lionel HO Model Trains - How To Buy Old Lionel Trains

By Mike Jenkins
Getting in the HO model train hobby will leave you with some questions. Eg: The right way to price and purchase Lionel HO model trains. Even so, you need to question, recognize and understand some basic facts.
Your line of questioning will have reconcile with the purpose of your HO model train set. Say you are planning on becoming a collector, or are you merely make a elementary layout for something to do, but are not going to get excessively involved, or is a present for a youngster?
Say you are planning on becoming a collector, and then your introductory query would be where can you gather numerous particular data as to the history of the Lionel trains. It would be speculative to pay top dollar for a train piece that was not genuine. Some vintage bits can be very expensive.
To set out with only a first set and go from there, it might be well to go a reputable hobby shop ,rather one that merely handles with train sets. Most of the people that have these cases of storehouses have a passion of trains and they have spent years learning about them. The one bit of knowledge that you do have is you acknowledge that Lionel train sets have been on the market for many years, and are recognise to be worth the money you are about to invest. So probably your basic doubt should be, which models should you start off with. You will probably want to start with a accomplished elementary set and add to it. Dont make the decision that it doesnt matter if there are add ons or not. It has been said that the train hobby is extremely addictive. Which means theres a easy chance you may get more involved then you plotted.
Programme for the future. Enquire the experienced hobbyist selling to you if whatever of the ho model train sets get DCC ready. This is new to model railroading, and what it means it that it applies digital computer technology. Say the reply is no, and then enquire are there sets that can be advanced and if so how much would it cost. You as well desire to recognise what is a moderate budget to have to start with the train series. They may have several package deals already outlined.
If you are buying a set for a child. Your demands will depend on the childs age. Say they are quite small and so you will need a Lionel train set that is going to fit in with his capabilities to run it. Once More ask the sales rep what they would recommend for that age group. He will be confident to show you train sets that would be ideal for what you are reckoning for. And Then you can select the theme that your child would like better.

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Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Stay Fit with Fisher Price Smart Cycle

By Ross Taylor

The holiday season is here and the excitement for children is noticed by everyone. Not surprisingly, the hottest toys are already flying off the shelf as if they were being pulled by Santa's reindeer, but there is already one toy that far surpasses all the others. This year that Top of the List, hot toy is the Fisher Price Smart Cycle.

Many parents are already familiar with the quality and safety of Fisher Price products and they are thrilled with this latest addition to this famous toy line. Children are anticipating receiving this cycle as a gift this year and parents will be more than happy to indulge them.

This incredibly imaginative toy is a child-sized version of the car that is seen in those racing games found in arcade rooms. Now thanks to Fisher Price development and design, this innovative toy brings the arcade excitement to your younger children at home. This toy is much more than just an amusing plaything, it combines some of the best educational video games with physical fitness, and children love it.

Video games are often faulted for many problems by the media. Some of these games do lead to increased inactivity as hours are spent by children just sitting on the sofa or the floor. The only things they move are their fingers, and some parents have begun to stop buying video games for this reason. This toy relieves parents of this worry because while it does supply children with arcade style, video adventures, they also have to exercise in order to play.

This cycle not only gives them a fantastic arcade game and a stationary exercise bike; it basically plugs into your home television system to create an entire new world of adventure and fun. A Learning Adventure game cartridge is included which gives children access to a variety of cute characters that then introduce them to games, races and other exciting arcade style fun.

There are actually three different ways to play the Fisher Price Smart Cycle, so there are no worries about your little one's legs wearing out. The most exciting method is to pedal the bike and explore different worlds with various game cartridges designed just for children in the 3 to 6 age group (up to 200 pounds). From Dora and Thomas, Elmo, Scooby Doo, or dinosaurs, there is something that will appeal to your child and get them moving.

Fisher Price toys are known for their resilience but in the event that you need to replace a small pedal or other part, you can always deal directly with the company. Their service record is amazing, and they will usually send you the part you need at no cost.

This Christmas there are a lot of new games that will also be available as accessories and children are sure to be won over by their favourite characters. You can choose from Fisher Price Smart Cycle software adventures like Scooby Doo, Elmo, and Planet Hero. Your children will want to add every game they can for a wider assortment of gaming fun. Parents can't go wrong when they choose this toy for their kids this year. This cycle will be giving kids a way to keep busy inside when the weather is cold, exercise, learn, and have fun.all at the same time.

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Sunday, December 28, 2008

Toys R Us Singapore

What more do I need to say. Can't have a toy shop blog and not talk a little about Toys R Us.
Their website link for Singapore is here (just as you would have a hard time finding it!).

http://www.toysrus.com.sg/

What can I say about them, they have just about every single imaginable and un-thought of (for the average fellow) toys that there probably is.
Anyway for organizations like these I have nothing but respect. I could only imagine the supply chain, logistics, HR and, wait a minute, I am suppose to talk about toys. Not review the organization!
For all you guys out of Singapore, they are located in Singapore at
  • Jurong Point
  • United Square
  • Forum The Shopping Mall
  • Vivo City
  • The Paragon
  • Tampines Mall
  • Suntec City

They are generally open from 10 am to 10 pm. Follow this link for more details - (http://www.toysrus.com.sg/inside/location.htm)

Bakugan Battle Pack Fun

By Ross Taylor
Every family is looking for new games to try for family game night. The challenge comes in balancing what kids like with something that parents will enjoy, too. Fortunately, this year's new hot game is the answer! Bakugan, based on the popular kids anime show "Bakugan Battle Brawlers," is the game that kids want for Christmas this year, and is a great game for the whole family.
If you want to get started in playing Bakugan, your best bet is to purchase the Bakugan Battle Pack, which contains everything you need to play. The battle packs are available in red, green, gray, blue, black, and purple. Each of them comes with a number of Bakugan, which heightens the chance your child will get the warrior he or she wants to play. The common Bakugan are Apollonir, Clayf, Frosch, Dragonoid, Excedra, Oberus, and Lars Lion.
This strategic game has players use various Bakugan warriors to battle each other for points. These warriors include Juggernoids, Robatallians, and Fear Rippers. Players can pretend to be their favorite character from the show, and as they play, they gain a better understanding of the character, as well as the cards.
The object of the game is to capture three opponents' gate cards or defeat all their Bakugan. You do this by rolling or launching it, and then it bursts open to reveal the warrior inside. The walls of the arena prevent the warriors from rolling away, making the game more enjoyable and fast-paced. The game is recommended for ages four and up, and can be up to four players at a time.
The game contains its own set of detailed instructions so that your children can follow it if they are playing this game for the first time. However, if they are not familiar with other types of car games before playing the Bakugan Battle pack they might need your help in understanding the rules and tricks of the game completely, in the beginning. However, once they are hooked onto it, they can spend hours playing with this incredible product.
The game contains six Bakugans and eight magnetic cards in each of its kits. The best part about owning the Bakugan Battle pack is that once your child has it, it becomes very easy to develop his collection of Bakugans. The kit also contains some small parts of the game that need to be taken care of so that they do not get lost.
All you need to do to win a game of Bakugan Battle against your opponent is make sure that you manage to place your Bakugan on a card and then fight the opponent until he is defeated. The game has achieved considerable consumer appreciation. Therefore, it is a perfect gift for your child this year in as a Christmas present.

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Saturday, December 27, 2008

Dog Christmas outfits are ideal gift for your dog.

By Todd Martin

Well it is that time of year once again and everyone wants to get into the holiday spirit. why should your dog be any different? When it comes to making sure your dog's holiday spirit is at its finest, which is when you need to look at getting him or her dog Christmas outfits. There are many great choices out there to choose from and almost all of them are the cutest outfits that you have ever seen.

Once you have made up your mind to get these dogs Christmas outfit like dog sweaters for your dog the biggest challenge is to find the entire outfit under one roof. Your neighborhood pet shop may carry hats or one at the other end of the town may carry a Santa t-shirt, but that is only if you're lucky enough. You could also try making some yourself, if you are idle enough to give time to a project like this. Your best bet though is to purchase online thereby saving your time as well as your money. These online shopping sites are cheap as they cater to large customer base also they save on warehousing cost; these benefits are passed on to customers. You will also save money by not having to use gas to travel around to different stores searching for that perfect outfit.

Choosing the perfect dog Christmas outfit for your dog can be daunting task. You could go for a complete Santa paws suit but this may not be perfect for your pet dog. You can go for Santa paws dog costume or other Christmas outfits like the Happy Holiday Hoodie which comes with a free toy or if this is too much, you can settle for a traditional Christmas hat which you could buy.

In the end it is up to you to make the choice, but this Christmas season it does make sense to let your dog be part of the festive season. Since all along you have treated it like a member of your family and loves attention from you. So make sure that your dog is in perfect festive spirit by making it sure that you have some dog holiday outfits on hand that fit perfectly and make your dog adorable, well groomed and of course the cutest dog in the neighborhood.

So, if you have made up your mind to buy your dog a new Christmas outfit like marabou glamour sweater is the best way to buy online thereby saving your precious time and your hard earned money. You can find one at right price right now! Also view a wide selection of dog holiday sweaters and other variety of dog accessories that come with a 30-day money back guarantee.

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Thursday, December 25, 2008

Elmo Live

Moe's Toys Shop

The magic of Sesame Street’s Elmo character is back. Easily one of the best toys of 2008. With just the slightest stimulation from your child, Elmo will tell stories, sing songs, play games and much more. Fisher-Price Elmo Live is one of the top toys of 2008 and a play friend that your young child will cherish for years and years to come.
It wasn’t that long ago that Elmo was simply the hottest children’s toy in history. Millions of adorable Elmo toys were sold and now the next generation of Elmo is here. It measures at 11 inches tall and weighs just under four pounds. When bedtime comes, Elmo remains a cherished friend that your child will love to cuddle and sleep with.
Elmo Live is easily one of the top toys of 2008!

My New Toy Shop

Moe's Toys Shop
I always wanted to open a toys shop. It has always been the type of shop of my dreams, even to this day.
When I was younger dreamed that I would stock with toys of my own personal preference. A gay bright place bustling with life and squeals of joys coming from corners.

And now I get to do the next best thing. My own toy shop blog, to check reviews and opinions on toys all over the world. On these little items that play an enormous influence on our lives. And perhaps shape the future for some of us.

I believe that no-one can deny the effect a toy has on a child, the profund pure joy, and the fond memory of a favorite toy is one of our most cherished memories of childhood.