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Hobbies


Hobbies

Hobbies

Hobby Categories
Soap Box Derby
Scale Model Cars
Pinewood Derby
Radio Control & Slot Car
Board & Card Games
Video Games
Toys
Collecting
Technically, just about any activity involving an automobile can be a "hobby," but for the purposes of organizing The Crittenden Automotive Library the "Hobbies" subject includes almost anything done for competition or enjoyment that does not involve real cars.  This includes building plastic scale models, collecting die cast models, playing video games, racing radio control cars or slot cars, racing Soap Box Derby or Pinewood Derby cars, and all types of collecting of automobilia.

Few, if any, practical technologies have inspired as many hobbies as the automobile.  Including information relating to car hobbies is an important aspect of the goal of preserving the culture surrounding the automobile and other road vehicles and racing sports.


Soap Box Derby

Soap Box Derby includes all types of gravity-powered racing where a human driver pilots the vehicle. For gravity-powered model car racing, see the Pinewood Derby page.

All-American Soap Box Derby

Multimedia

DateMedia or Collection Name & DetailsFiles
1914Kid Auto Races in Venice
Charlie Chaplin

Topic Page - 6:22


Article Index

DateArticleSource
5 December 1909MILE A MINUTE DOWN HILL.The New York Times


Scale Model Cars

Model cars, for the purposes of organizing the Library, includes non-remote-controlled scale models whether they be made of plastic or die cast metal.

Clubs

The following are clubs with Topic Pages in The Crittenden Automotive Library.

IPMS/GTR Auto Modelers of Crystal Lake, Illinois
IPMS/C.A.R.S. in Miniature of Crystal Lake, Illinois
Southern Lakes Auto Modelers (SLAM) of Delavan, Wisconsin

Box Art Gallery

The following model kits' box art has been scanned or photographed into the Library.  Some include instruction sheets.  Any photographs of build-ups can be found on the car's Topic Page.

1963 Buick Electra: '63 customizing kit: Buick 225 Electra Convertible (AMT Model Kit)
1964 Buick Wildcat: 1964 Convertible Customizing Kit: Buick Wildcat (AMT Model Kit)
1964 Chevrolet Chevelle: '64 Chevelle Malibu Super Sport (AMT Model Kit)
1971 Chevrolet Corvette: 1971 Corvette Stingray Convertible (Palmer Model Kit)
1969 Chevrolet Impala: 1969 Chevy SS 427 (MPC Model Kit)
1972 Chevrolet Impala: '72 Chevy 454 (MPC Model Kit)
1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: The Bobby Allison NASCAR Monte Carlo (MPC Model Kit)
1965 Ford Mustang: Mustang: 1965 AMT Model Kit (AMT Model Kit)
1956/57 Lincoln Continental: The Continental Mark II Scale Model (Ideal Model Kit)
1964 Lincoln Continental: 1964 Lincoln Continental 3 in 1 Convertible Customizing Kit (AMT Model Kit)
1962 Oldsmobile F-85: '62 Oldsmobile F-85 Hardtop Cutlass (Jo-Han Model Kit)
1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight: Oldsmobile 'Starfire' (Premier Model Kit)
1962 Plymouth Fury: '62 Plymouth Fury Hardtop (Jo-Han Model Kit)
1972 Pontiac Grand Prix: '72 Grand Prix (MPC Model Kit)

Model Kit & Die Cast Brands

This is a partial list of scale model car brands.  On each page you'll find a partial list (works in progress) of model kits or die cast cars that they make.


Academy Minicraft
Action
American Muscle
AMT
Anson Classic
Aoshima
Arii
Aurora
AutoART
Bburago
Bigtime Muscle
Carousel 1
Classic Automotive Reproductions
Corgi
Ertl
ExactDetail
Fresh Cherries
Fujimi
Fuman
Gate
GMP
Gunze Sangyo
Hasegawa
Hawk
Heller

Highway 61
Hot Wheels
Hubley
Ideal
IMC
Jimmy Flintstone
JLE
Johan
Johnny Lightning
kidconnection
Lindberg
Maisto
Majorette
Malibu International
Matchbox
Model King
Moebius
Monogram
Motor Max
Motorsports Authentics
MotorWorks
MPC
Muscle Machines
Peach State Collectibles

Pocher
Pole Position Collectibles
Premier Products Co.
Pyro
Racing Champions
RC2
Renwal
Revell
Revell-Monogram
Road Legends
Road Signature
Schuco
Shelby Collectibles
Signature Models
Sinclair's Auto Miniatures
Speed Wheels
Supercar Collectibles
Tamiya
Testors
Tomy
TootsieToy
Trik-Trak
Trumpeter
Welly
Winner's Circle


Multimedia

DateMedia or Collection Name & DetailsFiles
1947Live and Let Live
Aetna Casualty & Surety Company
(film using model cars in stop-motion animation to illustrate safe and unsafe driving)

Topic Page
- 10:15
~1960'sAurora Speedline Commercial
Aurora

Topic Page
- 1:00
~1960'sThe Toy Truck
Topic Page
- 223MB - 9:52
~1960'sTrik-Trak Commercial
Trik-Trak

Topic Page
- 1:00
14 January 2006C.A.R.S. in Miniature Christmas Banquet
IPMS/C.A.R.S. in Miniature
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
14 October 2006Mata-Dorks Video Collection
Ron Koeller, Steve Lohr, Joe Salzburg
Bill Crittenden for IPMS/C.A.R.S. in Miniature

Photo Collection Page
- Koeller 1:38 - Lohr 1:21 - Salzburg 1:54
13 January 2007C.A.R.S. in Miniature Christmas Banquet
IPMS/C.A.R.S. in Miniature
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
10 February 2007Mata-Dorks Video
Frank Oelhafen
Bill Crittenden for IPMS/C.A.R.S. in Miniature

Topic Page
- 1:48
9 February 2008C.A.R.S. in Miniature Meeting
IPMS/C.A.R.S. in Miniature
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Media Collection Page - 5 Clips - Total 10:43
3 August 20082008 GTR Summer NNL
GTR Auto Modelers
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
25 January 20092009 Classic Plastic
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
8 March 20092009 Cedarville Model Car Contest and Swap Meet
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
CMCC&SM Topic Page - 0:32
18 April 2009NNL 17 (Milwaukee NNL)
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

NNL Topic Page
5 July 2009Attack of the Plastic
The Butchers Model Car Club
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
2 August 20092009 GTR Summer NNL
GTR Auto Modelers
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
12 December 2009C.A.R.S. in Miniature Meeting
IPMS/C.A.R.S. in Miniature
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
9 January 2010C.A.R.S. in Miniature Christmas Banquet
IPMS/C.A.R.S. in Miniature
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
13 March 2010C.A.R.S. in Miniature Meeting
IPMS/C.A.R.S. in Miniature
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
14 March 20102010 Cedarville Model Car Contest and Swap Meet
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
10 April 2010C.A.R.S. in Miniature Meeting
IPMS/C.A.R.S. in Miniature
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
10 July 2010C.A.R.S. in Miniature Meeting
IPMS/C.A.R.S. in Miniature
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
11 July 2010Attack of the Plastic
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
17 July 2010Northern Illinois Model Contest (NIMCON)
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
31 July-1 August 20102010 Indian Uprising Model Car Show
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Set Pages
14 August 2010C.A.R.S. in Miniature Meeting
IPMS/C.A.R.S. in Miniature
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
11 September 2010C.A.R.S. in Miniature Meeting
IPMS/C.A.R.S. in Miniature
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
9 October 2010C.A.R.S. in Miniature Meeting
IPMS/C.A.R.S. in Miniature
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
21 November 20102010 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals Model Car Show
IPMS/C.A.R.S. in Miniature
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
11 December 2010C.A.R.S. in Miniature Meeting
IPMS/C.A.R.S. in Miniature
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
8 January 2011C.A.R.S. in Miniature After Christmas Banquet
IPMS/C.A.R.S. in Miniature
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
11 February 2011C.A.R.S. in Miniature Meeting
IPMS/C.A.R.S. in Miniature
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
12 March 2011C.A.R.S. in Miniature Meeting
IPMS/C.A.R.S. in Miniature
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
9 April 2011C.A.R.S. in Miniature Meeting
IPMS/C.A.R.S. in Miniature
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
9 July 2011C.A.R.S. in Miniature Meeting
IPMS/C.A.R.S. in Miniature
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
10 July 2011Attack of the Plastic
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
13 August 2011C.A.R.S. in Miniature Meeting
IPMS/C.A.R.S. in Miniature
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
29 January 20122012 Classic Plastic
Rockford Wheels in Scale
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

CP Topic Page - 3 clips - 1:53 total
Photo Collection Page
14 July 2013Attack of the Plastic
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
11 March 20122012 Cedarville Model Car Contest and Swap Meet
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
8 July 2012Attack of the Plastic
The Butchers Model Car Club
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
3 August 20122012 GTR Summer NNL
GTR Auto Modelers
Bill Crittenden for The Crittenden Automotive Library

Photo Collection Page
6 February 201513-55484 DC Comics v. Mark Towle
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Topic Page
- 418MB - 40:01


Publications

DateDocument Name & DetailsDocuments
January 2004
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 299KB - 8 pages
February 2004
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 722KB - 8 pages
March 2004
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 795KB - 8 pages
April 2004
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 719KB - 8 pages
May 2004
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 802KB - 8 pages
June 2004
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 652KB - 6 pages
July 2004
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 423KB - 6 pages
August 2004
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 323KB - 8 pages
September 2004
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 500KB - 8 pages
October 2004
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 395KB - 8 pages
November 2004
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 447KB - 9 pages
December 2004
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 530KB - 8 pages
January 2005
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 1,258KB - 6 pages
February 2005
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 682KB - 8 pages
March 2005
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 677KB - 8 pages
April 2005
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 675KB - 8 pages
May 2005
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 670KB - 8 pages
June 2005
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 647KB - 8 pages
July 2005
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 677KB - 8 pages
August 2005
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 1,045KB - 8 pages
September 2005
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 768KB - 8 pages
October 2005
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 449KB - 6 pages
November 2005
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 338KB - 6 pages
December 2005
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 341KB - 6 pages
January 2006
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 535KB - 6 pages
February 2006
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1,031KB - 10 pages
March 2006
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 606KB - 8 pages
April 2006
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 955KB - 10 pages
May 2006
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 950KB - 8 pages
June 2006
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 1,086KB - 8 pages
July 2006
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 1,193KB - 8 pages
August 2006
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 1,293KB - 8 pages
September 2006
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 801KB - 8 pages
October 2006
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 886KB - 8 pages
November 2006
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 874KB - 8 pages
December 2006
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 654KB - 8 pages
February 2007
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 867KB - 8 pages
March 2007
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1,044KB - 10 pages
April 2007
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1,151KB - 8 pages
May 2007
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 973KB - 8 pages
June 2007
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 322KB - 5 pages
July 2007
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 1,446KB - 10 pages
September 2007
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 1,833KB - 12 pages
October 2007
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 1,165KB - 8 pages
November 2007
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 868KB - 8 pages
December 2007
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 774KB - 8 pages
January 2008
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 402KB - 8 pages
February 2008
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 544KB - 10 pages
April 2008
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 437KB - 10 pages
June 2008
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 607KB - 12 pages
August 2008
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 518KB - 10 pages
3 August 2008
event date
2008 GTR Summer NNL Announcement
GTR Auto Modelers
Microsoft Word - 28KB
3 August 2008
event date
2008 GTR Summer NNL Rules & Classes
GTR Auto Modelers
Microsoft Excel - 20KB
3 August 2008
event date
2008 GTR Summer NNL Table/Trophy Form
GTR Auto Modelers
Microsoft Word - 27KB
September 2008
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 678KB - 12 pages
October 2008
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 685KB - 6 pages
November 2008
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1,175KB - 10 pages
December 2008
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1,275KB - 10 pages
January 2009
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 887KB - 7 pages
February 2009
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 1,617KB - 10 pages
March 2009
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 1,391KB - 10 pages
April 2009
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 1,302KB - 10 pages
May 2009
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 1,575KB - 10 pages
June 2009
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 770KB - 10 pages
July 2009
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

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- 1,564KB - 10 pages
August 2009
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 2,950KB - 8 pages
August 2009
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GTR Newsletter (Special NNL Edition)
PDF
- 6,006KB - 10 pages
September 2009
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 4,493KB - 10 pages
October 2009
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 3,581KB - 9 pages
November 2009
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 3,730KB - 10 pages
December 2009
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 3,999KB - 7 pages
December 2009
issue date
The Parts Tree (Preview Edition)
C.A.R.S. in Miniature

PDF
- 1,521KB - 5 pages
January 2010
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1,848KB - 8 pages
January 2010
issue date
The Parts Tree (Preview Edition)
C.A.R.S. in Miniature
C.A.R.S. in Miniature

PDF
- 812KB - 6 pages
February 2010
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1,474KB - 10 pages
March 2010
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 879KB - 8 pages
April 2010
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1,090KB - 10 pages
April 2010
issue date
The Parts Tree (Preview Edition)
C.A.R.S. in Miniature

PDF
- 1,009KB - 10 pages
May 2010
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1,701KB - 10 pages
June 2010
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 853KB - 8 pages
July 2010
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1,400KB - 9 pages
August 2010
event date
2010 GTR Summer NNL Announcement
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 653KB
August 2010
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 917KB - 8 pages
August 2010
issue date
The Parts Tree (Preview Edition)
C.A.R.S. in Miniature

PDF
- 957KB - 5 pages
September 2010
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1,657KB - 8 pages
September 2010
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers (Special Edition: 3rd Annual GTR Summer NNL)

PDF
- 880KB - 6 pages
October 2010
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1,661KB - 10 pages
November 2010
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1,013KB - 12 pages
December 2010
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 755KB - 10 pages
January 2011
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 909KB - 10 pages
February 2011
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1,062KB - 12 pages
March 2011
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 805KB - 12 pages
April 2011
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1,349KB - 11 pages
May 2011
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1,659KB - 14 pages
June 2011
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 955KB - 12 pages
July 2011
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1,069KB - 10 pages
August 2011
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 772KB - 7 pages
August 2011
issue date
GTR Newsletter
Special Edition: 4th Annual GTR Summer NNL

PDF
- 1,318KB - 7 pages
August 2011
event date
2011 GTR Summer NNL Announcement
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 653KB
September 2011
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1,939KB - 10 pages
October 2011
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1,252KB - 10 pages
November 2011
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 3,125KB - 13 pages
December 2011
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1,774KB - 9 pages
January 2012
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 967KB - 12 pages
February 2012
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1.1MB - 14 pages
March 2012
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1.1MB - 12 pages
10 March 2012
event date
Greenfield News & Hobby Plastic Car Contest Flyer
Greenfield News & Hobby

PDF
- 2.1MB - 1 page
April 2012
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1.3MB - 14 pages
May 2012
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1.8MB - 15 pages
June 2012
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1.3MB - 11 pages
July 2012
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1.7MB - 12 pages
August 2012
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1.3MB - 11 pages
3 August 2012
event date
2012 GTR Summer NNL Announcement
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 982KB
3 August 2012
event date
2012 GTR Summer NNL Entry Form
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 18KB
September 2012
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1.8MB - 14 pages
October 2012
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 945KB - 10 pages
November 2012
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 911KB - 10 pages
December 2012
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 867KB - 8 pages
January 2013
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1.1MB - 12 pages
February 2013
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1.0MB - 11 pages
March 2013
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1.2MB - 10 pages
April 2013
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1.5MB - 13 pages
May 2013
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1.9MB - 14 pages
June 2013
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 2.1MB - 16 pages
July 2013
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1.8MB - 14 pages
August 2013
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1.1MB - 10 pages
4 August 2013
event date
2013 GTR Summer NNL Announcement
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- .99MB
4 August 2013
event date
2013 GTR Summer NNL Entrant Form (Builder)
GTR Auto Modelers
Microsoft Excel - 237KB
4 August 2013
event date
2013 GTR Summer NNL Entry Form (Model)
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 18KB
September 2013
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 2.1MB - 14 pages
October 2013
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 4.0MB - 10 pages
November 2013
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 4.4MB - 12 pages
December 2013
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 2.9MB - 9 pages
January 2014
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 3.2MB - 11 pages
February 2014
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 2.3MB - 9 pages
March 2014
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 3.4MB - 13 pages
April 2014
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 4.6MB - 11 pages
May 2014
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 4.2MB - 12 pages
June 2014
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 3.4MB - 11 pages
July 2014
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 2.9MB - 10 pages
August 2014
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 6.4MB - 15 pages
3 August 2014
event date
2014 GTR Summer NNL
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 1.1MB - 1 page
September 2014
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 4.9MB - 13 pages
October 2014
issue date
GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 3.6MB - 13 pages
November 2014
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 2.9MB - 10 pages
December 2014
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GTR Newsletter
GTR Auto Modelers

PDF
- 4.0MB - 10 pages
January 2015
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Article Index

News, commentary, and press releases.

DateArticleSource
July 1993The Model Citizen: ExtremesTom Geiger
August 1993The Model Citizen: Air ModelsTom Geiger
October 1993The Model Citizen: Appeasing the Model GodsTom Geiger
October 1993The Model Citizen: Model Cars Are Better Than Real Cars Because...Tom Geiger
April 1994The Model Citizen: You Know Modeling Was Going Too Well When...Tom Geiger
June 1994The Model Citizen: A Chance EncounterTom Geiger
August 1994The Model Citizen: Primer is FinerTom Geiger
September 1994The Model Citizen: You Know You're Really A Modeler When...Tom Geiger
December 1996The Model Citizen: Joe, A Personal MemoryTom Geiger
April 1998The Model Citizen: A Model FriendTom Geiger
June 1998The Model Citizen: Words Worth RepeatingTom Geiger
July 1998The Model Citizen: You Know You're Done Modeling For The Evening When…Tom Geiger
August 1998The Model Citizen: The Birth of a ModelTom Geiger
September 1998The Model Citizen: Cleaning The Model RoomTom Geiger
January 1999The Model Citizen: The Procrastinating ModelerTom Geiger
March 1999The Model Citizen: Just Walk AwayTom Geiger
13 January 2001For Your Eyes Only: The Definitive Bond CollectionCorgi Classics, Inc.
23 July 2003TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR DIE-CAST MODEL COLLECTIONSo Rare! Collectibles
8 October 2003DIE-CAST MODEL ORGANIZER FOR THAT NEW CHRISTMAS COLLECTIONArgonaut Systems
7 October 2004Military Models Fight for Collector AttentionLegacy Motors Military & Aviation Scale Models
28 October 2004Danbury Mint Offers Replica of Chip Miller's '57 Corvette - Proceeds Will Fund Research of AmyloidosisCarlisle Events
23 November 2004This Holiday Corgi Classics Celebrates Six Decades of the BatmobileCorgi-USA
23 January 2005Who Else Would Like to Own a 1931 Model A Roadster?Tvdeals911.com
20 March 2006Kit Review: A Beginner's Perspective on the Acura IntegraBill Crittenden
25 April 2006Diecast Model Cars - A HistoryColin Healy
1 June 2006Milwaukee NNLJohn Walczak
21 September 2006NASCAR Set to Make a Comeback...EventuallyBill Crittenden
March 2007Lindberg ’64 Dodge 330 Nick Gregory
4 March 2007Are You a Model NASCAR Fan?Bill Crittenden
24 March 2008Die Cast Truck HistoryEdward Fisher
18 August 2008Automobile Models For Toy CollectorsSivakorn Siricharoensataporn
19 December 2009When Only Plastic Will Do Bill Crittenden
26 January 20102010: A Year of Pontiac for C.A.R.S. in MiniatureBill Crittenden
22 February 2010How To Find Your Youth In Plastic Model CarsRichard Shepard
7 March 2010How To Start Collecting Hot Wheels Diecast ModelsRichard Shepard
23 March 2010Cedarville Model Car Show Images Now Online at The Crittenden Automotive LibraryBill Crittenden
5 July 2010First Look: Revell’s 1962 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop John Walczak
8 August 2010Last 18 days in the life of our club, TheJim Brooks
27 June 2011Model Cars Collectors: Their Love For The HobbyAdriana Noton
30 June 2011All About Collecting Model CarsAdriana Noton
19 July 2011Many Of The Advantages Of Collecting Die Cast CarsAdriana Noton
22 July 2011Collecting Scale Model Cars Is A Growing Passion For AdultsAdriana Noton
25 July 2011Many Of The Advantages Of Collecting Scale Model CarsAdriana Noton
14 August 2011Collecting Model Cars And Its HistoryAdriana Noton
22 August 2011Complete Selection Of Scale Model Car Is Determined By Several Factors, TheAdriana Noton
30 August 2011Get Started On Your Complete Selection Of Scale Model CarAdriana Noton
28 January 2013The End of a ClassicBill Crittenden
7 March 2013Citroën make a thing and stick it to a DS3 Matt Hubbard, Speedmonkey
4 August 2013An Open Letter to GTR Auto ModelersBill Crittenden
26 November 2014Reference Desk: Models of the 1968 Chevrolet Impala and the 1973 Dodge ChallengerBill Crittenden
29 January 2015Kit Review: Academy Hyundai AzeraBill Crittenden
7 December 2015Manny’s New Book “Junkyard Models” is a Delightful Collection of Memories from a Childhood Spent Exploring the Secrets of Junkyards and the Joy of Youthful ImaginationPage Publishing
16 April 2016InventHelp Inventors Design More Dynamic Racing Toy (FRO-277)InventHelp


Subject Images

As scale model cars are by far the largest subsection of the Hobbies subject, the Subject Image has always been a scale model car.

Crittenden Automotive Library Scale Model Cars & Trucks Banner Scale Model Cars & Trucks Banner
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Dodge Challenger April 2011 to May 2012
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T built by Kim Gableson
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Mack Dump Truck May 2012 to June 2017
Plymouth GTX
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Dodge Challenger June 2017 to Current
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T built by Kim Gableson
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Events

NameTypeLocation
Attack of the Plastic Model Car Show Delavan, Wisconsin
Cedarville Model Car Contest and Swap Meet Model Car Show Cedarville, Illinois
Classic Plastic Model Car Show Rockford, Illinois
Greenfield News & Hobby Plastic Car Contest Model car contest Greenfield, Wisconsin, USA
iHobby Expo Hobby manufacturers' show
Indian Uprising Model Car Show Model car show St. Charles, Illinois, USA
Milwaukee NNL Model car show Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Northern Illinois Model Contest (NIMCON) Model Show Crystal Lake, Illinois, USA
Summer NNL Model car show Crystal Lake, Illinois, USA
Summer Plastic Meltdown Model car show Crystal Lake, Illinois, USA


Radio Control & Slot Car

Miscellaneous Images:  Radio Control Cars

R/C Car & Slot Car Brands & Products

Airtronics
Ameri-Trac Superspeedway
Aurora
Futaba
Gilbert
Hitec/RCD
Horizon Hobby
HPI Racing
JR
KO Propo
Team Associated RC10GT
Team Associated RC10T2
Traxxas
Trinity
Ultra-GT


Multimedia

DateMedia or Collection Name & DetailsFiles
unknownGilbert Auto-Rama Commercial
Gilbert

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Events

NameTypeLocation
iHobby Expo Hobby manufacturers' show
NORRCA Off-Road NationalsR/C car race
Texas BiggieRadio control car race Texas, USA


Article Index

DateArticleSource
19 January 2003Move over NHRA® and Nascar® here comes Nitro Radio Control Drag Racing, the new SPORT of choiceT&M Raceway
2 November 2003RC Racing USA's new site strives to be the ultimate resource for remote control and R/C car drivers, racers and enthusiasts.RC Racing USA
22 February 2004Mega RC race comes to Swansea. U.S. Open Carpet Oval Championships at Radical Rick's.Radical Rick's
8 October 2004RC Cars - Not All of Them Are Innocent ToysImaginequest Information Products, Inc.
22 November 2004Parents Magazine Animal Hospital and Remote Control Racer Win Top Toy AwardsChild's Play Communications
30 January 2006Nitro Powered RC Cars - Tips For Choosing Your First Gas RC CaKeith Londrie
~2007Electric RC Cars for Fun and ExcitementCal Golden
6 January 2011With VVTec Racing Entering its Second Year,the Company's Remote Control Vehicle Lineup Sees Constant Improvement and UpgradesVVTec Racing
14 September 2011Why Remote Controlled Cars Are So PopularSteven Barnhart
15 September 2011RC Cars - Fun for the Whole FamilySteven Barnhart
30 September 2011In the Matter of Certain Radio Control Hobby Transmitters and Receivers and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Issuance of Limited Exclusion Order Against Infringing Products of Respondents Found In Default; Termination of InvestigationJames R. Holbein
27 November 2015New at Summit Raciing Equipment: Traxxas Radio Control VehiclesSummit Racing Equipment
5 June 2023Revolutionary RC Bearing Kits Unveiled: Taking Performance to New Heights
Featuring cutting-edge technology and precision craftsmanship, the Boca Bearings RC Kits offer numerous advantages over conventional bearings.
Press Release ( PDF)
Publisher: Boca Bearings via PRWeb
Byline: JR
Dateline: Boynton, Florida


Board & Card Games

NamePublisherYear
Automobile: Wheels to Wealth Treefrog Games2009
Kanban: Automotive Revolution Stronghold Games2014


DateArticleAuthor/Source
24 June 2004ITSOKAY COMPANY and Race for the Checkered Join Garry Ankrom Motorsports for the 2004 Racing SeasonITSOKAY COMPANY
13 January 2016New LACORSA board game captures the essence of vintage grand prix racing.LACORSA Games LLC
10 March 2016Race Your Friends in Style with the LACORSA Grand Prix Racing Board GameLACORSA Games LLC


Toys

DateArticleAuthor/Source
10 October 2003Right Off The "Hot Toys" List For The 2003 Holiday SeasonPuzzle Vehicle Toys
20 November 2003Mana-Tee Concepts, LLC Creates a New toy Vehicle Category with Mad WheelzMana-Tee Concepts, LLC
6 November 2004www.pedalmobiles.com - Pedal Airplane, Pedal Car, Antique Pedal Car and Pedal Plane.pedalmobiles.com
17 November 2004Plasmacar Named to Canadian Toy Association 'Hot' List!PlaSmart, Inc.
30 November 2004www.pedalmobiles.com — The Ideal Pedal Mobiles and Pedal Car Store for Children Aged 2-8pedalmobiles.com
26 January 2005Shockwave.com and Mattel, Inc. Debut Integrated Entertainment Initiatives to Launch Hot Wheels® Battle XAtomShockwave Corp.
3 January 2014InventHelp Inventor Designs an Alternative Way to Play with Toy Vehicles (SDB-590)InventHelp
26 November 2015The Latest Automotive Toys and Collectibles Now Available at Summit Racing Equipment's Genuine Hotrod HardwareSummit Racing Equipment
22 June 2016InventHelp® Client Patents “Crawlers” – A Customizable Toy Truck For ChildrenInventHelp
5 August 2016Blip Toys Launches Street Shots Racers: The Ultimate Toy Vehicle Launcher for KidsBlip Toys
13 August 2016InventHelp Inventors Develop Toy Car Carrier (SNK-319)InventHelp
27 October 2017Inventor Develops Exciting Racing Game (SDB-1062)InventHelp
30 November 2017Inventhelp Inventor Develops Vehicle PlaysetInventHelp
16 April 2020LEGO Engineer Shows How Stertil-Koni Lifts Rise to the OccasionStertil-Koni


Collecting

This section includes collecting trading cards, memorabilia, literature, and other automobile paraphenalia.

Card Set List

The following card sets have been entered into the Library and entries made on each topic's Merchandise lists.

1991 All World Racing (100 cards - PPG IndyCar World Series)
1992 Maxx (300 cards - NASCAR)
1996 Upper Deck Road to the Cup (150 cards - NASCAR Winston Cup)
Cadillac Collection (mid 1990's)

Article Index

DateArticleSource
undatedHighways and Bridges Commemorated on U. S. Postage Stamps A Philatelic Transportation Venture George Austin Hay
19 August 2003NASCAR collectiblesSpotteddogdiecasts.biz, LLC
2 December 2004American Biker Cards Launches New Limited Edition Trading CardsAmerican Biker Cards
26 January 2005Racing Fans Have New Opportunities to Brush With Fame - New Book Explains How to Get Autographs Without Leaving HomeBrian Ludlow
26 December 2005Value of the Odd, The
When collecting or building model kits the choice of what to buy is usually determined by personal taste and sentimental value. When purchasing for investment, choices are determined based on future monetary value. There is, I believe, a third and seldom considered way of collecting, one that I often consider when at the shows.
Commentary (text)
Publisher: CarsAndRacingStuff.com
Byline: Bill Crittenden
27 December 2005Times Change
Your card collection can be an interesting source of pictures depicting times gone past. Not only do cars change, which is obvious, but cards show cars with some interesting sponsorship considering the changes of the past decades.
Commentary (text)
Publisher: CarsAndRacingStuff.com
Byline: Bill Crittenden
6 January 2006Organization and Storage
As a collection grows, organization and storage become key to enjoying that collection. A disorganized collection makes finding an item time consuming and frustrating. A collection not stored properly can be damaged more easily. Here are some tips to organizing and storing different types of collectibles.
Commentary (text)
Publisher: CarsAndRacingStuff.com
Byline: Bill Crittenden
7 January 2006introduction to collecting car brochures., AnAnnette Brown
16 January 2006introduction to collecting car brochures, An - Part 2: Your themeAnnette Brown
24 January 2006introduction to collecting car brochures, An - Part 3 - What to look for when buying.Annette Brown
21 August 2007What Do NASCAR Collectibles Mean to You?Brian Connors
1 November 2007How To Go About Collecting NASCAR MemorabiliaCassaundra Flores
5 June 2012Former Gunnison County Man Charged in Scheme to Defraud Investors in NASCAR BusinessU.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Colorado
20 May 2019Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Car EnthusiastsLucy Wyndham




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