KARL FEY PUTZ ARTISAN

Post by **maria** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 6:52 pm

Has re-vamped and will be back in MAY

Click http://www.dimestoredwellings.com/Dimes ... _Info.html

Post by **paulrace** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 1:58 pm

Keep us posted. Karl's stuff is great; I especially love the lackies (shiny houses)!

Post by **maria** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 6:40 pm

I wasn't crazy about the lakies initially...but they grew on me.

Post by **paulrace** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:27 am

The original lackies were made by the Japanese to imitate the stamped-sheet-steel buildings that Lionel made to go with their trains in the 20s and 30s. Most of them were painted in solid colors and heavily shellacked to give them a shiny finish that resembled the Lionel originals. They provided an affordable alternative to the relatively expensive metal structures. Karl's new line of lackies should sell well to Lionel collectors, as they are quite appropriate for pre-war railroads.

Great work, Karl!

Post by **Howard** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 4:54 pm

good afternoon...

the blue, red and gray "lackie" pictured has got to be one of my "all-time favorites"...i'm looking forward to seeing what he creates next!....i know we won't be disappointed...

my very best regards...

howard...