New Concord Mousetrap Home Page
Issue 729
June 28, 2009
New Pieces and New Web Page
Hi Folks it's me Bill,
We are currently redesigning and updating the Concord Mousetrap web site so please bear with us as we try
to improve its appearance and functionality. The new WFF pieces released in June 2009 can now be viewed
from the new home page. We are also moving the Weekly Squeak to the new home page so this will be the final
update here at the old Concord Mousetrap site. But don't worry, the information flow will continue on the
new site and there is a link on the new site to the old site so previously released products can still be
viewed and ordered. You can use the link below to access the new site and I would recommend bookmarking the
new page since you can always access the old page from the new one but you cannot get to the new one from the old
one except through this link on the Squeak.
As always your comments and suggestions are welcome. Feel free to tell us what you like and what you don't like
about the new home page and if we can, we will make adjustments to fit your needs. Email us at bill@montaguegallery.com.
So come on over and visit us now and take a look at the new WFF Folk pieces.
New Concord Mousetrap Home Page
Thanks for listening, Cheers! Bill Montague
Issue 728
June 13, 2009
WFF Factory Visit?
Hi Folks it's me Bill,
Say - if you are planing to come to Concord for a WFF Factory tour this summer, let me know. I will send you a free copy of my Concord Guidebook. This way you can learn about our town before you get here, then visit the places that interest you. You can see my guidebook by clicking on the link above - Montague Gallery Publications. Remember it's free!
Drop by the Gallery while you are in town. I will look forward to meeting you.
Thanks for listening, Cheers! Bill Montague
Issue 727
June 6, 2009
Montague Gallery Publications
Hi Folks it's me Bill,
I have been writing and publishing my own books for years -
starting with - (as many of you will remember) "Montague's Wee Forest
Folk Collectors Album" back in 1988.
Since that time I have done (5) other books, not related to
WFF so you may not be interested?
We have a link at the top of the Weekly Squeak page - Montague Gallery
Publications. Click on that and you will see the (5) current books.
"Little Mouse" has sold 10,000 copies. The Concord Guidebook is the
only one that has been published in the last 100 years. It was an education to write this. I learned so much of Concord's history. You will notice the
books are all related to Concord, Massachusetts with the exception
of "Ain't Life Great." I have a lot more poems that I will publish
soon as my next book.
Just last week - I finished "User Friendly Emerson" which paraphrases Emerson's essay on "Self-Reliance." I found this essay over 30 years ago and have been encouraged by it ever since! Perhaps you are familiar with it yourself? However it is very difficult to read, so I translated it into simple words that almost any
one will understand, and broke it down into 29 sections - with
headings for easier reading! I am going to introduce it to the
Concord Schools.
That's all the news fit to print for now. Nothing new from
Wee Forest Folk yet. No word on Willy's Clock either.
Thanks for listening, Cheers! Bill Montague
Issue 725
May 9, 2009 (Updated July 20,2009)
New 4th of July pieces and new accessories
Hi Folks it's me Bill,
The new 4th of July pieces are in. Notice that two of the pieces are limited editions until July 15 of this year. There are also some new accessories available that come under new A series part numbers. Both the 4th of July pieces and the accessories can be viewed from the New Concord Mousetrap home page. Use the link at the top of this page to get there.
No word on Willy's Clock yet, he is still working on it he tells me.
And lastly an item that is not related to WFF! For those who are interested, we now have the Obama Inaugural Medal in stock done by Daniel Altshuler, a Gloucester fine art sculptor whom I have been associated with for many years now. Any way - if you are interested and have a minute take a look at www.montaguegallery.com.
Thanks for listening, Cheers! Bill Montague
Issue 722
March 15, 2009
2009 Easter Wee Forest Folk
Hi Folks it's me Bill,
Here is the info on the (6) new Easter pieces. With every (3) of the new Easter pieces that you buy you will get a free Chick A-1. So if you buy all (6) you get (2) free chicks.
With every one of the new Easter pieces you also get a free Chocolate.
In some of the chocolates there will be a number. If you get one with a number contact me with the number - then the Factory will send you a free Chick with a Kerchief. I don't have a photo of that piece yet - but as soon as I can get one we will post it here with all the others.
So click here to take a look the new pieces.
Thanks for listening, Cheers! Bill Montague
Issue 721
March 11, 2009
2009 Discontinued Wee Forest Folk
Hi Folks it's me Bill,
Well as most of you know there were 7 pieces discontinued
last Sunday night at 10:00 p.m. eastern time.
They are:
| M-215 Something's Brewing |
$ 116.00 |
| M-250 Pudding Anyone? |
$ 76.00 *** |
| M-284 Two Scared Spooks |
$ 112.00 *** |
| M-308 Little Mermouse |
$ 59.00 |
| M-333 A Sneaky Treat |
$ 150.00 |
| M-336 Rough Rider |
$ 104.00 |
| M-348 To Market |
$ 79.00 |
*** I have a few left of these at present.
I have ordered a few more of M-336 Rough Rider, M-333
Sneaky Treat and M-348 To Market. I expect to have them in by
Friday of this week. However I have orders for most of them.
Use the link at the top of this page to visit our new web site to see the 2009 discontinued page.
That's if for now! Thanks for listening, Cheers! Bill Montague
Issue 717
February 23, 2009
Willy's Clock Pictures
Hi Folks it's me Bill,
Here are the photos of Willy's new clock for you to take a look at.
Click here to see them.
The clock will come in two colors - the brown as shown on the cover of the factory
catalog and the green shown here. When I get a brown one we will take
photos of that one. As you can see it is designed to sit down and not to be hung on a wall.
(Yes ... the mice come with the clock as shown.)
Please keep in mind this is his first model so there may be
some slight changes when it gets into production.
The clock operates on a single 1.5 v. battery that will be
supplied with the clock. You can change the time by opening the small
door in the back and turning the small knob with one finger.
The small light that lights up the lower chamber - (runs on a
6v. power supply) that will also come with the clock.
Note the back photo shows a switch on the back to turn the
light on and off in case you do not want to leave it on all the time.
If you have any further questions please send me an email
(Bill@concordmousetrap.com.)
If the answer is information we left out will add it here.
Thanks for listening, Cheers! Bill Montague
February 2, 2009
New Pieces are in!
Hi Folks it's me Bill,
We have all the (5) new pieces in stock and have started
shipping them out to those who have already ordered them.
Here is a link to the new photos - Take a look!
Thanks for listening, Cheers! Bill Montague
January 31, 2009
Ornament Hangar
Hi Folks it's me Bill,
Willy has designed a hanger for all the Ornaments except for
the Owl Tree Topper.
Take a look at the photos.
The piece stands 3.5" tall the base is 2.18" in diameter.
You will notice he has provided a swivel so you can face the
ornament in any direction you like. There is also a small wire
extender that will come with each holder. Some of the ornaments will
need this extender. So you can decide to use it or not. It really
is needed on CO-4 Heavenly Harmony as the ring is way down between
the wings and is hard to get to. Also CO-2 Aerial Elf looks better
with it hanging a little lower, at least to me.
Some folks asked if it will work with CO-1 Christmas Angel
Ornament from last year and the answer is yes. You can see it in one
of the photos.
The price is $ 24.00 each however if you buy 5 or more I will
discount them 10% and ship them free. To buy one - to 4 they will
be $ 24.00 each plus I would need to charge $6.00 shipping.
So I am encouraging folks to purchase at least 5 or more to
get the discount and free shipping.
I only have a few in stock at the moment and I only have one
extender that I made myself for the photos. Willy will have them
ready with the extender soon. I have not been able to speak to him
yet as to when he will have them available. So if you can hold off
for a few weeks - I will get back to you with an answer.
Thanks for listening, Cheers! Bill Montague
January 14, 2009
Latest News
Hi Folks it's me Bill,
This is not related to Wee Forest Folk but I thought you might find it interesting?
Daniel Altshuler a local sculptor that I have been working with for several years has created an "Obama Inaugural Medal."
Take a look: www.montaguegallery.com
Daniel Altshuler is one of the nation's finest sculptors. I have been carrying his work for many years now in my Gallery.
Wee Forest Folk News:
There will be 4 new pieces for Valentine's Day this year. As soon as they are ready I will take photos and post them here.
We will then take orders ahead of time because it's coming closer, as you know, so production will be close it looks like.
The "Clock" has been pushed to the "back burner" because of the Valentine's rush. However as soon as I can get one I'll take photos.
At that time the design will be final so we will have a price for it by then also.
Thanks for listening, Cheers! Bill Montague
December 30, 2008
Our email has changed
Hi Folks it's me Bill,
I have been having some Email problems so here is what we did:
We have changed my Email to: Bill@concordmousetrap.com. We
removed the link on our pages also. So the blue letters at the bottom of the pages are not links
but just the text of our Email address.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused!
Happy New Year to you all! Thank you for all your orders
this year and for your friendship! It means a lot to us here at
Montague Gallery and on-Line at Concord Mousetrap.
I will keep you posted for any new pieces that may be coming
out in January. Also I should be getting some more information
on Willy's Clock. I have many of you on my waiting list for the Clock.
Thanks for listening, Cheers! Bill Montague
December 22, 2008
Year End Thanks!
Hi Folks it's me Bill,
Thank you all for your business this year and years past!
Many of us have been friends and doing business together for over 30
years.
I know we are all having hard times these days! I do not
usually get into politics as I know you are mainly interested the Wee
Forest Folk. I will make an exception this one time - and hope it
will not trouble you.
These past 8 years have been most depressing to say the very
least! It takes a lot to get me depressed! Now with the new
election - I have suddenly become optimistic once more!
Obama has captured the imagination of the World by getting elected!
In my opinion - next year will be a lot better than this one!
I don't know if you have heard - that "Time Magazine" has
named Obama the "Person of the Year"?
That says a lot! The person of the year according to Time:
"Having the confidence to sketch an ambitious future in a gloomy
hour."
I am optimistic for the new year as well! I hope you are
also. For without optimism nothing great ever happens! (Emerson)
You must have liked all the new pieces of Wee Forest Folk they
came out with this year for they sold remarkable well! I am looking
forward to the new pieces for Valentine's Day next year.
Willy has designed a holder for the Ornaments and I have a
few in my Gallery, but he asked me to wait a while until he gets them
into production as he may want to make a change. As soon as I get
his OK we will put photos of them on with the ornaments hanging from
them. There is a small swivel on each so you can orient it the way
you like.
I will speak to him early next year when they get back into production.
Happy New year to you all! Thank you again from The Concord
MouseTrap on line!
Remember to remain optimistic!
Cheers! Bill Montague
Click to see our 2007/2008 Christmas Ornaments
December 15, 2008
It's a Cinch is a limited Piece!
Hi Folks it's me Bill,
I made a my last error for the year 2008! (Ya right!)
M-380s "It's a Cinch!" is a Limited Piece to December 31. Sorry about that!
I have them in stock and can fill your orders if you want it!
Thanks for listening, Cheers! Bill Montague
December 6, 2008
Doll Party
Hi Folks it's me Bill,
I was at the factory yesterday and they told me they are not
planning any more new pieces this year. That's a relief for some!
Next new ones will be for Valentine's Day.
Willy is creating a stand for the ornaments. It will be a
small base with holly around it with a stiff wire rising from the
back to bend around in a arc to form a loop with a swivel hook to
hold the ornament. You will be able to turn it in the direction you
like best. This way you will be able to place them in your cabinets. We do not have
a price yet, but it will be a reasonable.
I have shipped out all my orders for Doll Party. So be on
the look out for the big brown truck!
Thank you all for all your business this year!
Thanks for listening, Cheers! Bill Montague
October 23, 2008
Willy's Clock
Hi Folks it's me Bill,
I was speaking to Willy yesterday and he is going to make the
"Clock" - the one on the front of the 2008 - 2009 brochure. Many of
you have been asking for it - so now it's about to become a reality!
I know earlier I said it was not available. Evidently he's
had so many requests that he has changed his mind - and is now
working diligently as Willy does on all his creations.
I do not have a date for its availability but early next
year seems likely!
I have started a "Clock List" if you are interested - let me
know and I will put you on my list. We do not have a price yet or
any of the finer details so bear with us for a few months until
we have more information. I will keep you posted here with news and some
photos, etc.
Thanks for listening, Cheers! Bill Montague
September 27, 2008
New Pieces Are In!
Hi Folks it's me Bill,
We have the four new pieces in time for Halloween, take a look!
Also, check our Retired WFF page for a few new discontinued Wee Forest Folks I have just acquired.
Thanks for listening, Cheers! Bill Montague
September 10, 2008
New Pieces!
M-373 For a Good Mouse Only
©2008 by Annette Petersen
height 1.25 in.
Price: $148
August 30, 2008
Collectors Want To Know
Hi Folks, it's me Bill,
Well there are some 8 new colors that just came out - so here they are below, we posted them last night.
There is one missing BB-14 in a soft yellow that is not available, but I expect it next week.
Two colors were discontinued:
MS-16 Camping Out in tan (I still have some in stock if you want one)
MS-22 Drifting Along... in old "soft" green.
Also, the cover of the new WFF 2008-2009 catalog brochure shows a clock with new figures on it.
Collectors are asking - are they available?
I called the factory. This is a clock Willy made as a present for his wife Jenny (you can read about it on the back of the catalog).
The answer is NO - they are not for sale. Willy made them just for this clock.
I don't think Willy wants to make clocks - so I did not ask the question if the clock is available.
Just wanted you to let you know!
Thanks for listening! Cheers! Bill Montague
August 29, 2008
7 New Colors In Stock!
August 23, 2008
New Pieces
April 17, 2008
Minute Mice MM-12 & MM-13
Hi Folks, it's me Bill,
We are now selling the latest Minute Mice - MM-12 Minute Mouse II and MM-13 Red Coat II (see pictures below). Just in time for our Concord Celebration of the start of the American Revolution that began here in Concord at the North Bridge on April 19, 1775!
Click to enlarge:
"Let's take a break and have a little lunch together - before we start shooting at each other.
No point dying on an empty stomach."
A Little History:
This is where the first forcible resistance to British rule came about with the British Army being fired apon by the Colonials, from not only Concord but from many of the nearby towns.
From here the British army fled back to Boston - greatly outnumbered by the built up angry Colonials along the rout - cause by many months of disagreement with the British rule as most of you know from our history. Thus stared the American Revolution!
This is the second set of Minute Mouse and Red Coat designed by Willy Petersen to be produced. The first set he produced in 1979 and was retired in 2001 when he created this greatly improve version in the same year.
This April 19th, 2008 will mark 233 years since that historic day that later Emerson coined the phrase "The Shot Heard Round the World."
A year and three months after the fight at the bridge, the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776 liberating the colonies from British rule. However, the British did not recognize this! The war lasted for eight years, until the Treaty of Paris was signed on September 3, 1783. Only then was The United States recognized as an independent nation.
Thanks for listening, Bill Montague
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MM-12 Minute Mouse II
Exclusive to The Old Manse, Orchard House, Concord MouseTrap
©2001 by William Petersen
(height 2.11 in.)
Price: $85
More Photos:
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• back
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MM-13 Red Coat II
Exclusive to The Old Manse, Orchard House, Concord MouseTrap
©2001 by William Petersen
(height 2.03 in.)
Price: $85
More Photos:
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• back
• bottom
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March 26, 2008
Custom Lettering for Jolly Tar Sailors
Hi Folks, it's me Bill,
The factory said they would do special lettering on Jolly Tar Sailors if a customer wanted.
Contact us and we will check with the factory if they can do it.
The price will be same as for other sailors with lettering ($90 each), but you would have to order a whole set.
Please keep the lettering short so it can fit on the piece.
Thanks for listening, Cheers! Bill Montague
March 19, 2008
Jolly Tar Sailors Are Here!
Hi Folks, it's me Bill,
We received our order of the new "Jolly Tar Sailors" by Willy - take a look below!
We have in three versions:
- Just plain with no lettering priced at $85.00 each.
- Then we have them lettered with "CONCORD" at $90.00 each.
- We also lettered with "BOSTON" at $90.00 each.
Let me know what you think of them. I always wished
Willy would have painted his original Wee Sea Folk, but he wanted
them to look like Scrimshaw, which he did. "They look and feel just
like Ivory"! that's what an Ivory collector said to me - when they
first came out.
Happy Spring - Tomorrow!
Thanks for listening, Cheers! Bill Montague
Personalized "CONCORD":
Click on a picture to enlarge
M-360c Jack
Price: $90
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M-361c Jacob
Price: $90
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M-362c Jethro
Price: $90
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M-363c Jim
Price: $90
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M-364c Jonas
Price: $90
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M-365c Johnny
Price: $90
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Personalized "BOSTON":
Click on a picture to enlarge
M-360b Jack
Price: $90
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M-361b Jacob
Price: $90
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M-362b Jethro
Price: $90
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M-363b Jim
Price: $90
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M-364b Jonas
Price: $90
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M-365b Johnny
Price: $90
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Without Lettering:
February 10, 2008
2008 Retirement List
"The following 21 sculptures are discontinued from the Wee Forest Folk collection:"
FB-2 Hedgehog - photo - (sorry, we are sold out)
FB-3 Skunk - photo - (sorry, we are sold out)
M-80a Be Mine - photo
M-80b I'm Yours - photo
M-236 Alone at Last - photo
M-242 Pumpkinmobile - photo
M-262 Lighting the Way - photo - (sorry, we are sold out)
M-270b Mouse Patrol - photo
M-275 Crystal - photo
M-280 "Best in Show" - photo
M-320 Puzzled - photo
M-325 Scared Crow - photo - (sorry, we are sold out)
M-335 Tumbling Tots - photo - (sorry, we are sold out)
M-340a Tippy Top with Beach Ball - photo
MMO-1 Stand by Your Mole - photo
MMO-2 Do-si-do - photo
MS-23 What a Kicker! - photo
MS-24 Gym Pals - photo
MU-4 The Postman à la van Gogh - photo - (sorry, we are sold out)
MU-7 Cats with Poppies à la Monet - photo - (sorry, we are sold out)
PM-6 Forget-Me-Knot - photo
