A Guide to ERTL Farm Toys

Some of the most fun collectibles are ERTL farm toys. These are typically of good quality. They are worth adding to a collection and of course are wonderful for kids to play with. Adults can get loads of fun out of them as well, but we can keep that secret between us. If you ever enjoyed playing with farm toys as a child then there is little reason to not do so when you are grown up. It is great to keep your childhood in your heart as the years pile up. This will keep you feeling optimistic about the months ahead. Whether you intend to play with them yourself or just put them on display, there are a few great tips to keep fresh on your mind before making a purchase. This may effect their worth in the future, so make sure to avoid the common mistakes. I will give you some of those tips and mistakes so that you do not waste your time or money.

When actively looking to get specific brands, ERTL farm toys should be the first types you look for. This way you know for certain that you are getting a high level of quality. You also know that they will retain or increase in price over the years. This is especially true if you manage to get your hands on the rare editions. Oddly enough, many of the most valued pieces are those that were mistakes. Some batches of farm toys were put together incorrectly and later changed, thus leaving a very small number of pieces on the market. These can fetch thousands apiece. You could even have a few packed away in a box if you ever were given such toys as a kid. It would be wise for you to go give your old things a good rifling through. Pretty much everyone has at least a couple of tractor toys floating around and hiding behind things. I lucky to get most of mine set up in a display in a room I have set aside for my collectibles. This is a good tip for those of you who are looking to get organized. It is smart to have space dedicated to your collections.

These ERTL farm toys can be played with too, obviously. This may seem atypical, but little kids do like playing with toys. You may benefit greatly from having your kids or some relatives get involved with various tractor toys or other farm related replicas. It helps them appreciate the hobby and who knows, you may garner yourself a partner in the process. It is great to pass down a hobby as well. It keeps it alive and well which is a great thing. Little kids usually like playing with these pieces, so you may consider getting copies so they can have a set to get rough with. You can pack away the other set or put them on display. This is something I ended up learning the painful way when a young cousin of mine decided to have some fun with an Ertl farm toys tractor of mine. He broke it in a few places and fixing it was next to impossible. I was not too furious because it was partly my fault for having it within reach, but it does teach a valuable lesson that all collectors need to know.