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Post by sueglenn on Nov 30, 2011 12:40:57 GMT -5
I have a Homelite toy chainsaw that I believe was first introduced in 1971. I am looking to see what it is worth. Would anyone know where i might find this information? I have searched the internet but to no avail. Thanks so much!  |
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Post by Brian VT on Nov 30, 2011 12:48:35 GMT -5
Does it look like this ?  |
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Post by MCS on Nov 30, 2011 13:12:08 GMT -5
There is no Blue Book value that you can assign. How do you plan to market this item?
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Post by sueglenn on Nov 30, 2011 20:31:57 GMT -5
To Brian, it doesn't look like that but I will post a picture tomorrow. It doesn't say 150, just Homelite on it and it has a fake bead chain that moves when you pull the cord. It's quite a cute toy and I have seen the box online at auction sites but no product to accompany it.
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Post by Brian VT on Nov 30, 2011 21:29:38 GMT -5
The pic I posted is of a real chainsaw but I have seen toy ones that look like that model. It's kind of an "Ugly Duckling" in the chainsaw world, but Homelite sold lots of them.
Throw up a pic. Hopefully you'd like the toy to go to one of these loyal USA-made Homelite fans here that have saved many of them from the scrap heap and now use and display them proudly.
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Post by lesorubcheek on Nov 30, 2011 21:51:22 GMT -5
Sounds like probably you have one of the XL-12 toys. Only toys I've seen are the 150 and the XL-12. I think Ertl made 'em, bit I could be wrong. I think they were painted different colors and sold not only as a Homelite. As far as value, that's tough. Depends on alot, mainly on how much somebody out there wants one.
Dan
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Post by sueglenn on Nov 30, 2011 22:17:19 GMT -5
I could tell your photo is a real chainsaw but Homelite did sell toy ones like that too. I saw a 1971 news article that ran about the introduction of the toy based on the new 150, but the paper didn't post any photos unfortunately.
I have seen a similar toy chainsaw on the internet with the label tru-scale but I don't know if that is a Homelite brand or not. thanks!
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Post by Brian VT on Dec 1, 2011 8:35:09 GMT -5
Sounds like probably you have one of the XL-12 toys. Dan  |
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Post by lesorubcheek on Dec 1, 2011 19:10:08 GMT -5
Yep, that'd be the XL-12 toy. Here's the 150 toy:  Dan |
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Post by Brian VT on Dec 1, 2011 20:10:34 GMT -5
Did the XL-12 come green or was that one painted ?
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Post by dewaynep on Dec 2, 2011 9:50:57 GMT -5
Not only are those cool but it shows that back in the early 70's our kids were men. Notice there's no chainbrake on either one!
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Post by lesorubcheek on Dec 2, 2011 11:07:20 GMT -5
Not only are those cool but it shows that back in the early 70's our kids were men. Notice there's no chainbrake on either one! ;D Good one Dewayne! Hey, even in 2011, our son is a little man. He has a real 150 and it still doesn't have a chain brake. Doens't use it much..... complains its too small. He likes the big heavy gear drive saws for some strange reason  . Dan |
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Post by dewaynep on Dec 2, 2011 11:55:08 GMT -5
Yep, My sons too. Just worried about all the other little ones out there. Back to the toy, anyone ever seen one sell? How much do they go for?
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Post by Brian VT on Dec 2, 2011 12:04:06 GMT -5
I think the 150 goes for @ $50 on Ebay.
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Post by lesorubcheek on Dec 2, 2011 13:10:54 GMT -5
Think that's about right Brian. I've had mine for a few years and think it was around $20. It didn't originally work and needed some minor electrical repair. Don't see either of these very often. There's many toy chainsaws out these days and new they are around $20. Sears sells 'em and Baileys has one also. Probably several others as well.
Dan
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Post by sueglenn on Dec 12, 2011 22:24:17 GMT -5
Looks like I've got the xl-12 model and di see one today on ebay starting bid of $49.99. Non working but with a box and looks like the original price was $3.95 from back when. Not sure how to post a picture on this forum but am ready to sell on ebay. Mine does work and it's definitely a cool item! thanks for the help.
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Post by Brian VT on Dec 13, 2011 7:40:32 GMT -5
I don't understand why they painted them green. If it was red I would have paid the $50 for that one on Ebay that you mentioned.
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Post by skyvalleysaw on Jan 5, 2012 20:13:23 GMT -5
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Post by Brian VT on Jan 5, 2012 21:51:41 GMT -5
Never seen that 33 before. Very cool !
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