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 Posted - December 17 2011 : 9:06:32 PM
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I have done something I never thought I would do but I've given three pieces of my Tyco collection as a Christmas gift to my nephew who loves model trains.
He will receive two Tyco covered hoppers in very nice condition. One is the Old Dutch Cleaner which isn't real exciting. The other is the Maxwell House hopper which is my favorite of them all. He also will get a boxed Union Pacific semi & trailer as I have 11 of these.
So, is Tyco a worthy Christmas gift?? 
Walt
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Posted - December 17 2011 : 9:23:45 PM
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As someone who believe's in frugality I think it's a great gift AND it teaches some sense as well.
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Posted - December 17 2011 : 9:38:29 PM
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Yes! And it will lead him to the Forum Eventualy!
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Posted - December 17 2011 : 10:23:07 PM
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Well, number one, it's a great gift overall. Nothing wrong with giving trains!  However, temper your gauzy image of his happiness , and by that I mean that receiving a Dutch cleanser and Maxwell house coffee car may do absolutely NOTHING for him. While trains in general are great, giving him YOUR favorites may end up in a let-down for you if he is not overjoyed by their appeal, or lack of it to him. I certainly had my own tastes in what I wanted for train cars as a child, getting something that had nothing to do with my interests wasn't exactly thrilling. Simply saying, you may love them, he may not. he may be grateful to get anything at all trainwise, but kids have their own opinions. Unless he expressed interest in those cars personally, I would advise not to get offended if he isn't overjoyed with those billboards. Just saying. What kid even knows what they are? The coffee probably. Anyway, I think it's a great idea to give trains, just don't expect him to fall all over with excitement for something you really like. His tastes could be way different.
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quote:I have done something I never thought I would do but I've given three pieces of my Tyco collection as a Christmas gift to my nephew who loves model trains.
He will receive two Tyco covered hoppers ... One is the Old Dutch Cleaner... The other is the Maxwell House hopper which is my favorite of them all.
So, is Tyco a worthy Christmas gift??
Originally posted by walt - December 17 2011 : 9:06:32 PM
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Posted - December 17 2011 : 10:26:22 PM
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Give him colorful cars that are as common as you can get. Attractive and Cheap!
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Posted - December 17 2011 : 10:27:06 PM
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Actually, Jerry. The kid getting these is 27 years old! 
Gareth- "Shuffling off this mortal coil" OMG!!
Walt
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Edited by - walt on December 17 2011 11:38:28 PM
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Posted - December 17 2011 : 11:39:01 PM
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Ah, well, then that's different. LOL. He may well appreciate the offering, compared to a younger lad. Hope he enjoys receiving them as much as you seem to enjoy gifting them!
Jerry
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Posted - December 21 2011 : 9:08:10 PM
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Tyco as a Christmas gift to the Train Enthusiast: Priceless!
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Posted - December 24 2011 : 11:36:22 PM
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Well, the Tyco hoppers & truck went over very well tonight when given to Jared! His mother (my sister) had also found him one Tyco & one AHM engine, in their boxes. He had bought himself an "army" train set on ebay & it showed up yesterday... So Jared's Christmas was rollin' on the rails this year!!
I again, mentioned the forum to him and asked him to check it out...
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Posted - December 25 2011 : 10:37:11 AM
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quote:Well, the Tyco hoppers & truck went over very well tonight when given to Jared! .. So Jared's Christmas was rollin' on the rails this year!!
Originally posted by walt - December 24 2011 : 11:36:22 PM
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Good news! Glad they were well-received. Hope he checks out the Tyco Forum as well. Good tidings indeed...
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