John Deere Collectibles Message Board Discuss, Buy and Trade John Deere Collectibles with other collectors  John Deere is a brand of Deere & Company and is the leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery in the world. John Deere products are known for their distinctive green and yellow color scheme, as well as the companies logo of a deer. From very early on the company added their logo to merchandise and ephemera which today provides collectors with a massive range of historical material to collect, covering a period of over 170 years.Pictured right: ERTL® diecast replicas showcase period-accurate John Deere graphics and logos. Includes the "John Deere Delivery with Horse and Wagon," and the imaginative "1913 Ford Model "T" Delivery Van". There is also a huge array and variation of modern collectibles ranging from die-cast models and toys to Disney tie-ins and from Beer Steins to whole model displays.  Pictured left: a limited-edition collectible John Deere Model "B" stein crafted of quality glazed porcelain and decorated with signature green and yellow John Deere colors and shiny 22K-gold accents. The tractor's memorable features and years of production are showcased on the reverse side.Collectors also vary in their approach and range from those intrested in early agricultural machinery and the history of farming in the US, to those interested in collecting all the various die-cost model tractors ever produced, to those collecting actual company memorabilia and ephemera etc.  Pictured right:
Farm Magic Mickey Mouse and John Deere Tractor Figurine - Mickey Mouse sits atop a spiffy Model B John Deere tractor featuring authentic engine detailing, trademark yellow wheels and intricate detailing from top to bottom.For any serious collector, a visit to the John Deere Collectors Center is a must.  "The John Deere Collectors Center is the premier association for enthusiasts interested in the history and heritage of John Deere, and the collecting of early John Deere tractors, equipment and memorabilia. Visitors can watch restorations in progress, view displays of vintage John Deere tractors and equipment or visit the Center's customer service counter for information about parts, repairs and restorations, and reference materials. The Collectors Center store offers a variety of John Deere gifts and merchandise." The Collectors Center features a number of displays including the Oldest Known John Deere Tractor (an All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) tractor and the only complete one known to still exist of approximately one hundred tractors built by John Deere in 1918) and hosts a number of events including Memorabilia Conferences.Pictured left: 620 LP Standard John Deere Collectors Center has begun to take orders for the latest in their Precision Series. The #5 replica will be a 620 LP Standard. Sold for only three model years, 1956-1958, there were 22,532 total 620 models manufactured. Of these, 988 were standard models and 37 of these were LP-gas. The model, designed exclusively for the John Deere Collectors Center, is made by Ertl® of Dyersville, Iowa.  Visitors are also able to purchase exclusive editions only available at the Collectors Center. These include an exclusive Limited Edition model by ERTL of the 620 LP Standard and a John Deere B2. As well as the limited editions there is a range of other memorabilia including prints, books, badges, medallions and sometimes limited time offerings such as 2007 Tractor Show Belt Buckle and Paul Frank Handbag. The John Deere Collectors Center has its own ebay store and some of the items available can be purchased there as well as the center. Pictured right: In 1997, a designer named Paul Frank created vinyl wallets with a monkey named Julius® to give to all of his friends. Today, Paul Frank Industries is an unconventional worldwide success. The one thing that hasn’t changed, is the fact that Paul Frank still hand designs the whimsical images that symbolize the company’s unique look. This exclusive pairing between Paul Frank and John Deere brings a unique product to all of their fans. Julius® sits atop a vintage John Deere tractor while his friends enjoy the day in the country. This collectible vinyl handbag measures 13”x13”x7” These purses were created for, and sold exclusively through, the John Deere Collectors Center. These are a limited edition of only 500. The Plowshare is required reading for any John Deere collector. It is published four times a year by the John Deere Collectors Center to help collectors and enthusiasts stay up to date on Collectors Center events, see what equipment is currently on display or being restored, and learn about the history of John Deere and its products. It's all in each issue of The Plowshare and it's all free. Collectors Center Address NOTICE - This site is not affiliated with John Deere. The purpose of these pages is to provide information to collectors of John Deere Collectibles. site by lincs-on-line | hosted by ukhosts.com |
