Retail Recommendation

Hey Everybody,

With fireworks season now in full swing, here are some items we recommend picking up at your local retailer:

1) RL225 Supernova Canister Shells
2) MS306 Great Expectation - 9 Shot
3) FN251 Pure Fantasy
4) SL100 Sky Lanterns
5) MS384 Rip Rap Rush - 88 Shot
6) MS202 Bling Bling - 36 Shot
7) RL218 Smart Bomb Ball Shells
8) GM468 Southern Comfort - 30 Shot
9) TB215 Khaotic Kaboom - 9 Shot
10) SM145 Green Glitter Saturn Missile Battery - 200 Shot

Price Cut

We just cut prices on 21 items! Login at www.76wholesale.com. The prices that show up in red are the reduced price.

Working

Just a quick post - everyone is working hard. '76 Pyro Issue #15 is almost done. The 2011 Gold Price List has just been released, along with our Early Order Sale. We have updated the prices on the website and are working to put the full 2011 product line on the web. We are also working on the February NFA Newsletter.

The big project is the catalog. We started with a photoshoot in January, and are now in the thick of things. Product descriptions are done, now our genius graphic artist Michael Richards is working his magic on about 600 items.

2011 Catalog

We have officially started on our 2011 catalog. There is a long way to go, and a lot of products to fit in. We have over 150 new items this year, including lots of 500 gram cakes, multi shots, artillery shells, and '76 Pro Line items.

We already have 3 new items in stock now! GM463 Blue Boom - 10 Shots is a LOUD 500 gram cake from Cannon. GM459 Let There B Zoom - 25 Shots is a great single-effect 500 gram from Winda. TB228 Single Shot Collection is a great set of pre-loaded tubes from Firehawk that have some serious bang, but at a lower cost than some other tubes.

Video at www.76wholesale.com (Beta)

Last week I embedded a bunch of youtube videos on our website. Most of the items shooters would be interested in (500 gram cakes, multi-shot cakes, artillery sells, 9-shot racks, etc) are available. Unfortunately, we do not have much video from 2010, so a lot of '76 Pro Line items do not have video on our website or youtube. However, video of most of these items is available at the Pyro U gallery.

To see the video now on our website, visit www.76wholesale.com and choose a category on the left. Pick an item from the list and the video should appear at the bottom (you may need to scroll down) of the description pop-up.

I know the presentation is not ideal, but this is a temporary solution as we are planning on using a new website for 2011, and I don't trust my php skills enough to make major changes to our current website.

Shogun and Brothers Video

We added about 7 videos of samples we shot from Brothers and Shogun. The video isn't great, but the fireworks were amazing. We should have some great new products for the 2011 season.

Spirit of '76 YouTube channel

2011 Brothers Sneak Peek

Last week we shot off samples of Brothers' new products for 2011. It was great! I have been having trouble uploading the files, but here is one that I was able to post:

Sahara Twilight - 16 Shots Spirit of '76 wholesale fireworks

Happy Fourth of July!

Happy Independence Day - U.S.A! We hope that you all have an amazing stash of fireworks to celebrate with today. Remember to obey all laws and to put fireworks safety into practice.

National Council on Fireworks Safety

Low Stock Warning

Just a reminder to all of you fireworks fans, the time to order and receive your fireworks by the Fourth is running low, as is our stock on many popular items. Place your order today!

'76 Pyro - Issue #12 Available

The latest issue of '76 Pyro fireworks magazine has shipped out. Subscribers should be receiving their copies over the next couple weeks. If you want to buy this issue or subscribe, visit 76 Pyro Fireworks Magazine.

This issue includes part 4 of "How to Make Money Selling Fireworks" in addition to photos and stories from South Africa, Macau, Alaska and more. This issue also includes an interview with pyro legend Vincinte Caballer.

Georgetown, SC Demo - April 24, 2010

We are getting ready for this weekend's demo. Fireworks are shipped out, and a couple of our guys will be shipping out soon as well. Here is the shootlist:

Spirit of '76 Fireworks Demo - Georgetown, SC April 24, 2010

Demo Top 10

Hey gang,

Here is a list of our top 10 items as rated by those attending the demo. This is from last weekend, Saturday, March 13th, 2010.

10) GM375 War Stopper
9) RL151 Smoke N Mirrors
8) GM384 Feud
7) MS115 Attack
6) MS202 Bling Bling
5) GM264 Spicy Hot
4) MS116 Home on the Range
3) GM401 Star Chamber
2) RL225 Supernova Cans
1) TB215 Khaotic Kaboom

For those of you looking to put shows together, here are the top 5 items from '76 Pro Line.

5) GM429A Blue Peony – 8 sec fan
4) GM428A Silver Peony – 8 sec fan
3) GM427A Red Peony – 8 sec fan
2) GM434 Quick Crackle – 8 sec fan
1) RL225 Supernova Cans

We hope to see you at a future demo.

Georgetown, South Carolina - Saturday, April 24th
Columbia, Missouri - Friday, May 7th
Columbia, Missouri - Saturday, May 8th

Click here to register for an upcoming demo

Download our Fireworks Catalog

Spirit of '76's 2010 Wholesale Fireworks Catalog is at the press. If you are a customer, or have filled out a catalog request form, you should receive your copy in 2-3 weeks. If you can't wait that long, download your copy here:

Spirit of '76 2010 Wholesale Fireworks Catalog.pdf - 22.9MB

Spirit of '76 2010 Wholesale Fireworks Catalog ZIP file - 16.8MB

Issue #11 of '76 Pyro has gone to the press! Please visit www.76pyro.com - THE Fireworks Magazine to subscribe. In this issue, we were fortunate to have some amazing contributors come through for us. Jackie Whedbee and Mark Stadsklev gave us some great photos and info on fireworks in Alaska. Cindy Chueng of Shogun provided a great interview with the founder of Kimbolton Fireworks, and Phil Grucci recounts his amazing experience shooting fireworks for China's 60th Anniversary.

Articles Include:
Let Your Life Burn - Fire Dusk - The French Performance Troupe
Alaska: Fireworks in the Land of the Midnight Sun
The (Air)Plane Truth - by Dr. Worsey
China's 60th Anniversary - interview with Phil Grucci
Finale Fireworks Scripting Software
How to Make a Lot of Money Selling Fireworks (Part 3 of 4)
Excelsior Fireworks
Upcoming Pyro Events
The Martyniak Memorial Shoot - John Sagaria and the Crackerjacks pay their last respects
PROFile: Reverend Ron Lancaster - interview by Cindy Cheung of Shogun
Mid Atlantic Fireworks Festival

2010 Fireworks Catalog

Spirit of '76 is just a couple of weeks away from releasing their 2010 catalog. This year's catalog features the entire product line for this Spring, including products from Brothers, Winda, Firehawk, Mighty Max, Shogun, Cannon, and '76 Pro Line. To get your copy, go to Spirit of '76 Wholesale Fireworks and fill out a catalog request, or log in to ensure that your address is up-to-date.

Early Order 2010

Get the lowest prices on your Spring or Fourth of July fireworks NOW! Have your fireworks ordered, paid, and shipped by March 15th to save 12%! With our volume discounts, you can save up to 22%! This is the lowest prices we will have until after July 4th, so don't miss this sale! Buy wholesale fireworks from Spirit of '76

January Demo

Sorry for the late post:

Fireworks Demo - Saturday, January 16th, 2010

Come on out to the Spirit of '76 Fireworks Demo, this Saturday at 5 PM. We will have chili, cornbread, and hot new items for 2010! Be the first to see new items for this year, and some of our best sellers from 2009. You must RSVP to attend, so call us today at 573-447-1776.

New Year's Early Order Ends Tomorrow

Our Early Order Sale for New Year's 2010 ends tomorrow (12/10). This means that you need to have your order in tomorrow at the latest (today is better) to save 5% on the product price (save even MORE with our volume discounts) and save 20% on the cost of shipping.

Our fireworks demo in South Carolina this past weekend was amazing. We here at Spirit of '76 would like to give a big thanks to Bernie and Marge Rissell for their help and hospitality. The fireworks were a big hit, and the new 2010 product looked amazing! Sorry to all of those who could not make it. You missed out!

For those closer to the midwest, we will be having a snowmelt demo on Saturday, January 16. Come enjoy a nice hot bowl of Chili before being one of the first to see the hot new items for 2010. It will be a great time, and those who come get bragging rights on seeing the items first! Khaotic Kaboom, Pyrobot, Star Chamber, Stimulus Package, and others will shot. Visit www.76wholesale.com/fireworks-demo.php for more information

Early Order Sale Almost Over

Hurry up and get your order in for New Year's! Our Early Order Sale ends December 10th. Get 5% off (up to 15% with volume discounts) product cost, and 20% off shipping. Place your order now at: Spirit of '76 Wholesale Fireworks. Buy fireworks online!

Social Media

Spirit of '76 and '76 Pyro are reaching out across the internet. Here is a list of ways you can keep in touch with our products and specials:

www.76wholesale.com
www.76pyro.com
twitter.com/SO76
76fireworks.blogspot.com
www.youtube.com/spiritof76fireworks

You can also search for Spirit of '76 Fireworks and '76 Pyro pages on facebook.