Mike R Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I noticed some new farm buildings on Brushwood toys they look pretty amazing what do you think of them. I am not sure this is posted in the right area sorry if its not would you buy them you can see them on Farmmodels website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordantaylor Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 personally i would not buy them. they are great barns but i preffer to build my own buildings. they are just a tad overpriced aswell i think and its nice to see a house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Gough Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 http://www.brushwoodtoys.co.uk/whatsnew.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Wow If i had those when I was a carpet farmer I would have been more than happy I think the younger generationare lucky to have these!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordantaylor Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Wow If i had those when I was a carpet farmer I would have been more than happy I think the younger generationare lucky to have these!! the younger generation have the oppertunity to get them but can they or their parents afford them. dont forget the additional price of tractors to go in the shed, not cheap by a long strech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Well no but wjlhen you take into account that they would have some already it would be ok. Plus you don't need to buy UH models to play with. What I mean is that the level of happiness these would bring would be vast. Also when you think of a hobby these are relatively cheap and better value than a Wii or a Playstation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike R Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 Well I actually like the newer models especailly the new 4 bay euro shed.the photos make it look good probably better than I could make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I have to say, I don't rate them. If I was a kid who still played hours on end at carpet farming then I'm sure I'd want one. I'm not though and these don't fit the bill for me so I make buildings myself. Although maybe not as readily available, Grahams are similar in being flat pack and of wooden construction but are far better all round I reckon and by a long way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike R Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 I agree with you about Grahams they are good and have loads of detail to I just think Brushwood 2010 buildings are looking much nicer than the earlier buildings, and I like making my own too I always find it hard to put the finishing detail to the building.thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Ah yes in comparison the laterbuildings do look better Mike, you're quite right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 i know there over priced and what not put a few hours in the workshop cutting the stupid bits of thats used to join the walls together would soon change them also you could add some finer detail! but in the long run probably cheaper to make your own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrol Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Who's Graham and where would I find his sheds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claaspower Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Who's Graham and where would I find his sheds? I was about to ask the same question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Graham has been a member on here for five or more years. His username is 'graham' and he has wowed us all with his layouts - three or four he has made now and all on show at Toytrac over the years. County999 also owns some of Grahams buildings and will be found at Toytrac, Malvern and Penrith shows with his layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 i like the brushwood house , but at over £100 , it's no toy , which does make you wonder just who it's aimed at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Exactly Beefsteaks. It's not detailed enough to be a model either but sits in that kind of price range. I think Jez summed it up, carpet farming appeal would be great but like Jordan said, they arn't priced very fair for the parents budgets possibly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Ferguson Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I think Brushwood filled a real gap in the market for well-made (child-proof) 1:32 scale farm models. Before they came along there was only really the Britains playbase and buildings, which didn't last 5 minutes with a child. They are what they - an excellent toy. I shoud think it'd be virtually impossible to make a model that meets EU safety standards and yet could have enough detail for the diorama market, and (as I keep saying ) the children's toy market is far more lucrative - especially if parents are prepared to pay £100 plus for a shed Having said all that, Manor Farm has loaned me a Brushwood Workshop to modify, which I still think can be done... so watch this space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I think you're right Mandy, with each point. I accept they are toys, are for children, are detailed simply for safety and playability but all the above to me, commands a cheaper price. A parent can't be expected to be prepared to pay high prices through companies exploiting the power a child can have in a run up to Christmas or a birthday. Toys are for kids and should be priced respectfully as the end user isn't picking up the bill. I know we're getting beyond the initial discussion now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I think you're right Mandy, with each point. I accept they are toys, are for children, are detailed simply for safety and playability but all the above to me, commands a cheaper price. A parent can't be expected to be prepared to pay high prices through companies exploiting the power a child can have in a run up to Christmas or a birthday. Toys are for kids and should be priced respectfully as the end user isn't picking up the bill. I know we're getting beyond the initial discussion now what he said i remember using big old cut about grocery boxes for my sheds pair of scissors & loads of sellotape brilliant shed , huge storage capacity as well , as when you finished playing just turn them upsidown & put yer toys in it ! to me that was half the fun , building your own sheds i like the brushwood stuff but i wouldn't pay their prices , for what is like tris said at the collectors end of the scale for toys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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