Finally, o scale elves are almost here!
Like other o gaugers, I have searched long and hard for o scale elves for my Christmas layout. After not seeing what I wanted and not wanting to buy a pack of 5 items containing just 1 elf, I decided to have a custom mold of an elf made. I wanted at least 100 for my layout and got a couple of hundred extra made. Not knowing what the demand for these may be, I may be able to get extra if there is interest.
The mold that is being made is based off the attached image. Elves with brown hair, black hair, and yellow hair were made (so not every elf has the same hair color). There might be some slight variations as I am doing some last minute changes (having the belt be all brown, no yellow buckle). The height will be approximately 1.125" - 1.25".
I expect them to arrive at the end of October and can begin shipping them domestically the first week of November.
Introductury prices
three for $10.80 +$2 shipping ($3.60 each not factoring shipping)
six for $19.20 INCLUDING free USPS 1st class shipping ($3.20 each)
nine for $25.20 INCLUDING free USPS 1st class shipping ($2.80 each)
twelve for $28.80 INCLUDING free USPS 1st class shipping ($2.40 each)
(the prices above are 20% off list price and will be limited in duration)
I am offering this discount to o gauge forum members before I put the remainder on ebay. Introductory prices will be for bagged elves, that is they are sealed in a bag from the manufacturer but contain no fancy packaging or "gift" type box. I tried to keep production costs as low as possible. One extra benefit of the introductory price (besides the lower price!) is that I will have the ability to give a custom number of elves to buyers in the first few weeks. So if you want 6 elves with brown hair and 3 with black and no elves with yellow hair that is completely possible. The elves will be bagged 3 per bag (1 of each hair color) but I am happy to break bags if someone has a need for a particular hair color.
If anyone is interested please let me know. I understand that people aren't likely to commit to a purchase until a picture of the final product is available but if there is anyone out there like me who want 100 of these things, I need to know that by Thursday before the elves in China finalize production. This isn't a "preorder" announcement or solictation of funds yet, I expect to have plenty available in quantities of three to a dozen - but again I need to know if anyone is interested in 50+. Once they arrive, I will be able to accept payment via check/money order (sorry, no paypal).
Stay tuned.
Thanks Tom
West Chester, PA
