Welcome to A&R Miniatures. Below is our selection of Caldrons, Candles, Christmas Trees, Jukeboxes, Log Sets, Thunder and Lightning Units, Wizards Tables, and TVs organized by scale and then alphabetically by product.
Terms: Please call us at (805) 490-0515 to order. Updated 1 June 2023.
NEW ITEMS:
PINBALL MACHINE
Welcome to A&R Miniatures pinball. We can make customized pinball machines. They have sound and lighting. The sound can be turned on and off and has a volume control. Unfortunately you cannot play pinball on these machines. Price is based on your requirements.
TINY TV
We are proud to present the A&R Miniatures Tiny TV. It stands 1 7/8 in (47.6mm) tall, is about 1 7/16 in (36.6mm) wide, and is about 1 in (25.9mm) deep. It has a rechargeable battery that will last about 2 hours and comes with a USB charging cable. The TV can display about 10 hours of video. The video format requires a special converter (which we can send to you if you want to use your own videos). The TV comes with six full length TV shows. On the top of the set is the On/Off button. The right side dial in front changes the channel and the left side dial changes the volume. These controls can also be accessed using the supplied remote control. Note: This TV does NOT receive over-the-air broadcasts, and it can NOT wirelessly livestream. We are currently out of stock on these TVs – Call if you need one.
TINY TV MINI
We are proud to present the A&R Miniatures Tiny TV Mini. It stands 1in (26.3mm) tall, is about 15/16 in (23.8mm) wide, and is about 7/8 in (21.9mm) deep. It has a rechargeable battery that will last about 2 hours and comes with a USB charging cable. The TV can display about 10 hours of video. The video format requires a special converter (which we can send to you if you want to use your own videos). The TV comes with six full length TV shows. On the top of the set are three buttons. The middle button turns the set On/Off, the left side button changes the volume, and the right side button changes the channel. These controls can also be accessed using the supplied remote control. Note: This TV does NOT receive over-the-air broadcasts, and it can NOT wirelessly livestream. We are currently out of stock on these TVs – Call if you need one.
1/12th SCALE PRODUCTS
VIDEO DISPLAY
The display is a perfect fit behind a 1/12th scale window. You (or we) can record a video from outside your home and play it on the display. You get a familiar look from inside your doll house or room box. And it is as easy taking a video on your phone.
You can turn the display on its side and make a picture window in one of the walls of your dollhouse or room box. We have a number of outside scenes to pick from or you can use one from your home.
You can embed it in a wall, place the picture frame around it and it becomes a living picture on the wall. We have a number of videos available including gypsies that tell your fortune, butlers that welcome you to the home, and many others. Or you can record your own videos of family members using your phone.
What’s included: The display (4 5/8” tall x 2 5/8” wide x ¾” thick), A template for cutting out gator board, and a picture frame. The display works on a rechargeable battery or 12 volts DC only. One last item, whatever sound that comes with your video is played on the included speaker. Cost is $100 plus whatever videos you wish to add.
FIRE PITS
The fire pits are 5” long by 2 ½” wide by 2 1/2” high. They can be powered by 12 volts (either D/C or A/C) or a 9 volt battery (not included). We have a limited number of samples to sell in different configurations and we can custom build to your requirements. Currently out of stock – call if you need one.
NEW CANDLE BASE with short candles
The candle bases come in three sizes and two colors (similar to our original candles). With the new candles bases we are able to offer shorter candles. The price on the new candles will be the same as the original candles, that is $20 for battery candles and $18 for 12 volt candles and if you buy three or more we will offer an additional discount.
FLICKERING CANDLES
The flickering candles are 1/4″ diameter and sit on gold (polished brass) or silver (pewter colored) bases that come in three different heights. While pictured together, the candles are sold individually. The candles come in 12 volt versions and battery powered versions. For the 12 volt version, Price: $18 each ($16.70 each when you buy 3 or more).
The battery powered version (shown above) with a switch uses a CR2032 coin cell (included) that is readily available. For the battery powered version. While pictured together, the candles are sold individually. Price: $20 each ($18.60 each when you buy 3 or more).
Candles in other colors (red, orange, etc.) are available on request. Candles can be made with or without the base. Custom Candle arrangements are available on request. Please send your requirements through our contact page and we will send you a quote (usually within 24 hours).
CALDRONS
The Large Caldron is about 3” tall and about 3” in diameter at the top. It features flickering flames around the base and green pulsating soup. It requires 12 volts or a 9 volt battery (not included) to run. Price:$40
The Large Caldron with Sound look almost identical to the picture above, except it has a button on the back to turn on the sound and a volume control to adjust the sound level. The sound can be customized to fit your needs. To hear the sounds click here. Price: $100
The Medium Caldron is about 1 ½” tall and about 1 ½” in diameter at the top. It features flickering flames around the base and green pulsating soup. It requires 12 volts or a 9 volt battery (not included) to run. Price: $40. We are currently out of stock.
We also make a Small Caldron that is about 1 ” tall and about 3/4″ in diameter at the top. It features flickering flames around the base and green pulsating soup. It requires 12 volts or a 9 volt battery (not included) to run. Price: $25.
Custom Caldrons are available on request. Please send your requirements through our contact page and we will send you a quote (usually within 24 hours).
FLICKERING LOG SETS
The Charred Oak flickering log set is 1 3/4” wide by ¾” deep by approximately 1” high from base to top of the flames. It has three flickering flames and red glowing embers. These versions may be powered by a 12 volt transformer or a CR2032 battery (included). Price: $60
The Whiskey River Log Set measures 1 3/4” wide by 3/4“ deep and approximately 1“ high from base to top of the flames. It has three flickering flames and red glowing embers. Price: $50.
Custom Log Sets are available on request. Please send your requirements through our contact page and we will send you a quote (usually within 24 hours).
THUNDER AND LIGHTNING UNIT
The Thunder and Lightning unit comes with two LEDs for the lightning. This is expandable to 5 LEDs. There is also an option for a AA battery pack. A set of three AA batteries will last for about 20 hours.The LEDs come connected to the unit. The LED connector has a screw on top to loosen/tighten the wire connection. Just insert the stripped wire and tighten the screw. Reverse the process to remove the wire.
The top of the unit has a white wire for connection to 12 volts (either A/C or D/C). There is also a connector for a battery pack on the side. The side of the unit also has two switches, a manual on/off switch, and a volume control. The 12 VOLT/BATTery switch (on the left) allows you to turn power on or off to the unit. The middle switch allows you to turn the thunder sounds from AUTOmatic (it starts when the lightning starts) to MANual (you can use the push button switch below the middle switch to manually turn the thunder on or off). Lastly, the VOLUME control makes the sound go from distant thunder to freaking big storm. Price $175 for the unit. Extra LEDs are $10 each. Battery Pack is $20.
TV Unit
First, it is hard to get a good picture of a TV set. The picture on the TV is much sharper than the one shown above. The TV is 2 ¾” wide by 1 ¾ in tall by ½” thick. It is battery operated with a rechargeable battery (the battery charging cable is included). The battery lasts about 2 hours and takes about ½ an hour to recharge. This unit comes loaded with about 5 hours of video and room for about 3 more hours. It uses the common mpeg4 format. While we are glad to reconfigure and load shows, you can download the ones you want from https://archive.org/details/classic_tv for free. Most of the shows are from the 1950’s and 60’s. For a fee, you or A&R Miniatures, can download more recent shows, such as the latest episode of Game of Thrones. Your home movies can also be loaded. We can do this for you for a fee based on the amount of work it will take. On the base of the TV are the On/OFF, Volume decrease and increase buttons as well as buttons for selecting the NEXT or PREVIOUS programs. Currently out of stock – call if you need one.
Limited Edition Console TV with Remote Control
Mini Southern Millworks in cooperation with A&R Miniatures is proud to announce a limited edition of 14 Console TVs and Stereo. The Stereo has 100 pre-programmed songs from the 1960’s and like our juke boxes, you can add more songs to the micro SD card. The TV requires 12 volts (either D/C or A/C) to operate. Like the wall mounted TV versions it comes with about 5 hours of video programs and you can add your own videos. It uses the common mpeg4 format. While we are glad to reconfigure and load shows, you can download the ones you want from https://archive.org/details/classic_tv for free. Most of the shows are from the 1950’s and 60’s. For a fee, you or A&R Miniatures, can download more recent shows, such as the latest episode of Game of Thrones. Your home movies can also be loaded. We can do this for you for a fee based on the amount of work it will take. We provide a Remote Control for the Music and for the Video that will turn the unit On/Off, switch to the next program, and lowers or raises the volume.
Initial offering price is $450.
WIZARD’S TABLE
The Wizard’s Table is about 6” long and 2 ½” wide and 2 ½” tall. It comes with three flickering candles permanently mounted on the table. Power is supplied by your choice of 12 volts or CR2032 battery (included). Wizard and frog shown above are not included. Price: $90
CUSTOM BUILT ROOM BOXES
Call with your requirements.
HALF SCALE
FLICKERING LOG SET
The half scale logs feature flickering flames and glowing red embers. We have battery (CR2032 coin cell) or 12 volts versions. The wires are color coded so they are easy to disconnect and reattach. Price $45.
QUARTER SCALE
CALDRON
The Quarter Scale Caldron is about 3/8” tall and 3/8” diameter across the top. The caldron features green flickering soup and is powered by a CR2032 battery. Currently unavailable.
FLICKERING LOG SET
The Quarter Scale log sets feature flickering flames and glowing red embers. We have versions that require 12 volts and battery powered versions. The battery powered versions us a CR2032 coin cell, but the battery life is about 5 hrs. Depending on the installation, you may have to cut and reattach the two wires near the log set. The wires are color coded so they are easy to reattach. Price: $25.