- 1). Be aware that Herpa is a German company that is a half-century old and is located in Dietenhofen.
- 2). See that Herpa models are high-quality and truly affordable - costing less than $20.
- 3). Understand that Herpa models are replicas of current production models and thus prime candidates for building a collection that builds value over the years.
- 4). Remember that Herpa car and truck models are plastic, which allows for excellent detailing and a superior silk-screen-painted finish.
- 5). Check out Herpa die-cast, zinc-alloy aircraft replicas. Note that airplanes such as the Concorde, Airbus and Boeing 757-200 are finished in exact airline liveries.
- 6). Purchase the miniature models through the shopping list below; eHobbies.com and other hobby shops in the United States and around the world (listed on Herpa's Web site) also carry the popular replicas.
- 7). Check Internet auction sites such as ebay.com and Amazon.com for sales and trades of classic, out-of-production Herpa models.
- 8). Buy accessories and merchandise bearing the Herpa name directly through its Web site. Much of the site is in English, but an elementary knowledge of German is helpful.
- 9). Join Herpa's Collectors Club for about $90 a year. The price includes a special, limited-edition "Wings" airplane model.
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Use Herpa models for dioramas, model train and electric racing-car course scenes, business promotions, and desk and shelf displays.
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