[Closed] Franklin Mint 2013 Christmas Studebaker Truck

Franklin Mint 2013 Christmas is scheduled is to be mailed out this week

PICs - I understand that this model was made FOR TFM by Crown Premium.....

I may be wrong about the source but it definitely is not FM... I paid $30 + shipping for this NAPA Woody and it looks and displays well but it is not up to old FM ad DM standards. It is very nice for 30 bucks, but I would definitely not pay the FM price...... JMO

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I ordered 2 and they should be here Wednesday...

...as a TFM fan I had to have the last "semi FM developed" product. Yes its not their tooling.

Its a Unique Replicas model rather than Crown Premiums. Though they do look the same. I bet they are all the same tool.

Just curious as a collector i can understand WHY you might buy ONE but two????

If its for a potential investment don't count on it. I would have bought the ONE now and then within 3-6 months I will bet EBay is flooded with them and you can "find" one for $55-$75! Just my thoughts and opinion. It DOES look nice though and TFM always included cure little accessories with their annual Christmas trucks. ENJOY

Two just because of the "Last FM Product"

status...not to sell. I hope it comes with the display type box with clear front that that company uses on other versions of this truck.

If I ever needed the room and sold one I would prob recoup my investment...not due to it being a detail rich model..which it isn't..but because its the last from the great FM.

If history repeats itself...

After Christmas they will highly discount the model, probably as much or more than 50%. I am usually a pretty positive person, but this one has loser written all over it

The blow outs are partly what killed FM...

Before the late 90's you NEVER saw this from TFM.

With that said, I feel only a the min run of these trucks was made..not 1000. We shall see.

I happen to collect Christmas trucks

I put them out in December they look very nice on Display . I think 1937 Studebaker will be very nice addition to my collection. Certainly not a loser

Looks nice...

found a real pic on Ebay. I will post pics of mine Friday. TFM went as far as they could with pad printing, nice packaging etc. from the looks of the pic. Another auction with real pics shows the details and the chassis has TFM stamped into it rather than Crown Premiums...just like on the real FM cars...plus an etched numbered plate.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-Christmas-Car-1937-Studebaker-Pick-Up-Truck-Xmas-gift-Colectibles-item-/281215156945?_trksid=p2054897.l4276

Crazy, Evilbay has it for $146 (free ship) and TFM asking $200 + ship... ?????

ANd wait a few months! You will see BIN/FREE SHIPPING for $65-$90 !!! Just my thoughts

Don't get me wrong guys and I dont want to spoil your excitement!

First and foremost it DOES look like a nice model and I love the accessories! I have several FM Christmas trucks, and also own the DM Christmas truck. The one that lights up and has lighted garlind around the Stakes. Nice piece! My only point is that I don't like to pay MORE then I have to for anything. That said I will probably add this "FM" Christmas truck because A) It looks cool. and B) Its their first and only studebaker truck offering. BUT I wont buy one until I get a "deal" Time will tell, no deals then I'll PASS! Not that important, but would be a cool addition at the right price!

The main thing is...its the last of TFM...

I was expecting decals..looks like nice tamp and metallic gold to boot.

I like it direct from FM because if at all possible I consider the direct from TFM aspect part of the importance to me.

Send me an email at mwelbornjr@aol.com and I will share another tidbit with you.