New functionality to the webshop

Besides the 'Garage', we are also expanding the functionality of the webshop software!
You might already have noticed on the 'new products' page the 'Currently out of Stock' notification.
This identifier is part of new functionality. In the very near future we will expand the stock with cars that are expected, but not yet in stock. Say, the newest Kyosho Mini Car collection, or new Corgi releases.
Until now we never did this because we could not handle orders with cars not in stock.

The new functionality provides a 'Reservation' option for each new car that is 'Expected'.
When you 'Reserve' such a car, it will be added to your personal Reservation list. We take notice of this list and when the car actually is released and in stock, you will receive an email about this. Then you have one week to actually order the car via the normal way (creating an order).
After this week the Reservation is canceled automatically and the car is added to the normal stock level.
We think this is a great feature and will certainly help all collectors to make sure they don't miss any desired cars!

We expect to have this functionality available next week.

The renovation: Destruction final phase

Last Friday (15th of February) and Saturday the floors were removed from the building. For this, a small crane with a hydraulic chisel was used...

Such a small crane with such a big chisel...

Look at the damage it can do!

Saturday morning most of the concrete was removed...

And Saturday afternoon also the 'Stelcon' floor tiles were removed.


Today (Monday 18th of February) the sewerage system was removed...


Food for archeologists...
And there goes another load...

Tomorrow a new sewer system will be installed. When finished, the iron works for in the concrete floor will be installed. The new floor will be put in next week.

We keep you updated!

The renovation: Destruction phase 2

A short update to show that all inner walls have been removed. Supporting beams have been placed.
Outside it was really cloudy and gray, but look what a light place it is!!!
This space will be Tiny Toy Cars'. A little over 7 meters wide, and 15 meters deep... Next phase, starting tomorrow, is removing the floor.

There is still a lot of work to be done...

The renovation: Destruction phase 1

Finally, today the contractor has started working in the Turbinegebouw (Turbine building). They have first removed the wooden wall (see previous posting). Then they started to remove the inner walls that separate the large area from the 'corridor' at the back of the building.

As you can see, they need to support the roof in the middle and large I beams are put into place.

Temporary support, I beam is on the floor (dark red)

We have a breaktrough! (pictured from the corridor)

Ha, we need more tools here!