John Deere Toys in Cars, RC, Drones & Trains(496)

Is there a difference between a toy hobby set and a collector set?

A toy hobby set has items packaged together that are typically sold separately. Hobby sets are to be played with as they most often don't increase in value. A toy collector set can increase in value, and some collectors never open the package, so the toy doesn't lose value.

How can I clean the small plastic parts of a toy?

Some toys have hard-to-reach areas. If the toy doesn't snap apart for cleaning, a cotton swab with a small amount of rubbing alcohol can remove dust and dirt, but be sure the cotton fibers don't come off. If a cotton swab is too big, dip the end of a flat toothpick in rubbing alcohol and scrape the soiled area gently.

What does it mean if a toy is to scale?

When a toy is to scale it means the replica is expressed as a fraction or ratio to an actual vehicle, person, or animal. For example, if a toy tractor is 1/20 of a real tractor, every inch on the toy is equal to 20 inches on a real tractor.