We are proud to present Brothers 2019 Signature Product Line. This special collection features items adorned with images of Elvis and Marilyn Monroe across a full line of fireworks. Get 500-gram cakes, fountains, multishot, roman candles, novelties and more!
Our Special Order customers may purchase any items in this collection through January 31st . We will not carry most of these products, so this is a limited opportunity to get these amazing fireworks and set your retail location apart from your competitors.
Want to know about the best fireworks to buy for 2018? Sam from Spirit of ‘76 breaks down the top 10 fireworks in each firework category. She goes into depth about what each firework looks like, how it shoots and what makes each item awesome.
Top 10 Artillery Shells countdown:
10. American Chief 9. Gone Ballistic 8. Bomb Diggity 7. Smoke N Mirrors 6. Title Bout 5. Absolute Power w/ Giant Silver Tail 4. Echo In The Ear 3. Supernova Cans 2. Quest 1. Wildcat Cartridges
The best top N.O.A.B. (Nine on the Board) tube racks: This video includes products from all the top manufacturers in the business like Brothers, Winda, Sky Bacon and others:
Top 10 N.O.A.B.s of 2018 countdown:
10. Knockout Brocade 9. Monstrous Brocade Ring 8. Stoked 7. Ghost Shell 6. Red Riff 5. Immortal 4. Monstrous Palm 3. Yin Yang 2. Whacky Tobacky 1. Mother of all Bombs
The second list of the year was the top 10 daytime fireworks. The top daytime items include anything from parachutes to smoke grenades to confetti cannons. This video also includes products from all the top manufacturers in the business like Brothers, Winda, Sky Bacon and others. Check out where Sam ranked all of the top daytime fireworks this season on our YouTube Channel, Spirit of ‘76 Fireworks:
10. Pretty in Pink 9. Chain Smoker 8. 12s Finale Box: Color Stars (5sec) 7. Wildcard 6. Fanblastic 5. Bling Bling 4. Great Expectation 3. Mobile Menace 2. Gold Rush 1. Angry Cowboy
Top 10 500 Gram countdown:
10. Pigzilla 9. King Of The Line 8. Cerdo Loco 7. Nuclear Fallout 6. Thunderbird Flyby 5. Backyard King 4. Super Stunt 3. Bacon Blaster 2. One Bad Piggy 1. Nishiki Kamuro
Bacon Blaster | GM107
9s Nishiki Kamuro (40sec) | GM691
Need more inspiration?
Check out our YouTube Channel to watch videos of every product on our website. It’s the perfect place to go if you’re trying to plan a firework display and want to visualize the show.
Many of our products include fireworks effects in the description, but what do they mean?
Spirit of ‘76 offers a variety of fireworks with a variety of effects. Whether you are just buying fireworks for personal use or you’re a retailer, you should know the difference between the different effects that fireworks have. Here’s a list of the different effects with descriptions:
Crackle: An audio effect featuring little snaps and bangs of beautiful color explosions.
Wave: A loud wave of powerful explosions that light up the sky.
Humming Snakes: High pitched screeching sounds highlighted by snake like trails covering the sky.
Crossette: This is an effect that spawns several other effects. One being an exploding colored star which releases several other colored stars.
Peony: An expanding sphere of stars with soft explosions.
Ring: Expanding ring generated using numerous stars.
Comet: Shooting stars up close and personal.
Falling Leaves: A peaceful impression of falling leaves, drifting downwards in a calm, pleasing manner.
Photo Flash: Aerial flash bangs with an exciting finale.
Fish: Relaxing swimming effects in many different colors.
Glitter/Strobe: Load bangs with glittering strobes.
Mine: Spurts of scattered explosions that light up the sky.
Brocade: An expanding sphere of stars with loud bangs.
Go-Getters: Colorful chasers that burst across the sky.
Willow: Slow, loud explosions that stretch across the skyline.
Dahlia: Loud bursts of several different colors.
Tourbillion: Volcano like eruptions with small flutters.
We have complied video for some of the most widely used effects in consumer fireworks. Check out our playlist below to learn about different fireworks effects.
One of the biggest questions people have when they want to start a fireworks business is ‘Where should I sell fireworks?’ or ‘How do I find a location to sell fireworks?’. This step may be easier than you think! Follow our guide below to help you choose and secure a location to sell fireworks.
Location is a very import consideration when determining where to sell fireworks – especially for seasonal retailers. If you don’t have any land or your land is remote – don’t worry. Most fireworks retailers don’t own the land where they sell. For seasonal sales it is usually better to rent a spot than to purchase land with the sole purpose of selling fireworks.
So how do you determine the best location? There are four very important attributes to take into consideration when choosing where to set your retail location:
1) Traffic
2) Visibility
3) Ease of access
4) Cost
Traffic is something that you may be able to estimate if you are familiar with an area. You probably know which intersections in your town are the most difficult during rush hour, or where popular attractions pull a lot of cars. These are good places to start. Another option is to find a traffic count for roads in your area.
A traffic count is the average number of cars that pass a point in a 24-hour period. Most states record this information for planning and maitenance. For example the links below show maps of Texas and Missouri. For Texas, just zoom in on an area of interest to find out how many cars pass a spot each day. For Missouri, choose the region your are interested in and zoom in on the corresponding map.
For other states, just Google “traffic count (state)” and you should find the right information on the first page. Other places to look are ArcGIS and Kalibrate.
Visibility should be your next consideration. Now that you have an area picked out take a look on Google Earth, or better yet, drive around to get a feel of traffic flow. This exercise will allow you to SEE what sticks out and were people will be able to see a tent or stand. Locations at an intersection typically have the most visibilty. However this can hinder ease of access.
Ease of access is simply how easy it is for customers to get to your location. A location may have great visibility, but if cars have to drive a mile past and come back, it will reduce the number of potential customers willing to make the trip. It may also mean that cars who see you first end up driving past to a competitor’s location.
Parking is rolled into ease of access. If you can only park 10 cars, then you are unlikely to ever have more than 10 customers at a time. If there is a large field or shared parking lot for your customers, it will entice them to pull in.
Cost can be a make or break decision for a location. If you have sold fireworks before, you may have a good idea of what a location costs. For new retailers, this is a big question. ‘How much should I pay for a location?’ is a very frequent question and one that is not easily answered. Here are a few things to consider:
– $500 – $1,000 is a good starting place. This is what many of our customers pay for the busiest intersection in a very small town.
– $5,000 – $10,000 is not uncommon for high-traffic areas with a history of solid fireworks sales.
– Liability is the largest concern for the owner. Ask your sales rep how we can extend insurance coverage to you and the land owner.
Many new fireworks retailers want to know what fireworks to buy, or how they should place their fireworks order. We have worked with hundereds of fireworks stores, tents, and stands around the country on placing orders for their business. Below are general guidelines on how you can make the best purchasing decision for your business.
1) Plan your product and pricing strategy
Look at our website or catalog and you will see there are many fireworks categories. Most companies will try to offer multiple options per category. Variety is great, but should be done with a plan. Make sure you have multiple price points within each category you offer, and that you only offer products that are legal at your location.
People ask us how much they should mark up thier fireworks. While pricing has a lot of variables such as cost and competition, generally 2.5-3x is a good rule of thumb with smaller items demanding a higher markup, and more expensive items taking a smaller markup. Requesting a Suggested Retail Price List from your Account Rep is also a good way to start. Once you have a pricing strategy in place, you can determine what you would sell items for in your location, to make sure that you have low-cost, middle, and premium options in each category.
You also want to make sure you are only selling items that are legal in your area. You can start by looking here to see laws for your state. You should also contact your local governing body to see if there are further restrictions in your area.
Finally, make sure you have enough variety within each category. Once you have low, middle, and high price points covered you can expand the depth of your product line within those categories and price points. Our research has shown that value 500-gram cakes / 350-gram cakes are hot sellers for most retailers. So are artillery shells and 200-gram cakes. Make sure you have enough options in these segments to compete with other local fireworks companies.
2) Plan your specials
As part of your marketing plan, you should have some special deals to encourage potential customers to come to your location. Whether it is buy one get one free, 50% off, free with purchase, or something else, you need to have the product on hand to supply your promotion.
How much stock you will need depends on your special and your location, but we commonly see retailers purchase 5x-8x the normal case count for a special. For example, a company that typically purchase 5 cases of Premium Festival Balls may buy 25-40 cases for a special, depending on how compelling the offer is and how much they are promoting the offer.
3) Order to fill your shelves and backstock
One of the hardest things to determine your first year is how many products you can display. There are many ways to do this, so choose what works best for you. Some companies buy everything they want and find spaces later – adding shelves or peg and hook displays to maximize space. Others estimate the number of items they can place on a table and the number of tables they can place in their location.
Besides having a case out for display, you will need another case (or cases) of backstock for when your tables or shelfs start to run low. If you live close to our warehouse, this isn’t much of a concern as we run extended hours through the fireworks season. If you live further away, you may want to stock up on your first order to avoid a second shipping charge.
Our 2018 New Product Catalog is now available! This full-color catalog features over 90 new fireworks. See what is new from Sky Bacon, Brothers, Winda, ’76 Pro Line, Shogun, Firehawk – and Realtree fireworks.
Click on the image below to check out our new items for 2018. Click on items to view the video! To receive the FULL product catalog in May, log in and make sure your account information is up-to-date.
The shoot site at I-95 speedway in Lake Havasu, AZ is deal for 1.4g fireworks displays. Dry air combined with a nice desert breeze means we can shoot a LOT of fireworks without fear of being smoked out.
This year’s display featured our “76 Style – Salute to America.” The display was shot using 85 18m Cobra modules spread across 60 unique positions within the track. Shooting displays for fellow pyro’s is a labor love. It’s easy to impress the general public – but it takes a LOT of late nights, top quality products, and countless man hours to setup displays which will impress fellow Pyros.
Thank-you to all the AWESOME volunteers that helped make the show possible! You guys rock!
Want to know how to sell fireworks in Iowa ? You have come to the right place! Spirit of ’76 has the information and the product you need to get started. Here are the things you need to start your fireworks business in Iowa.
How to Sell Fireworks in Iowa
Now is a great time to start planning for your Iowa fireworks business. For the first time since the 1930s, the state of Iowa is allowing the sale of fireworks to the public. Here at Spirit of ’76, we share your excitement and we are ready with the information and great fireworks to help you get started!
The Fireworks
Spirit of ’76 is the go-to place when you’re looking for a wide range of unique fireworks that are truly the best in the biz. While other wholesale companies are planning on opening retail fireworks stores in Iowa, Spirit of ’76 will not be doing so. Instead, we’re offering you the chance to sell products from some of the best lines available:
Each of our products include a description, packing, weight and most include a video preview. Choose a category to the left to start learning more about our products, call us at 573-447-1776 to discuss your fireworks needs.
Let Us Help You Sell Fireworks
The professionals at Spirit of ’76 have some of the best marketing tools available to help ensure your success selling fireworks in Iowa. We want to help you help your customers pick the perfect products for their needs.
A few of the things we offer are:
• Price Tags – We have price tags that include a picture and description of each item.
• Barcodes – We offer barcodes for your order to help program your cash registers and/or POS devices.
• Advertising and Promotional Materials – Banners, table bunting, giant inflatables and even LED scrolling signs are just a sampling of what we have available to get your fireworks business noticed.
To find out more about these tools and the other ways in which we can help you sell fireworks, contact one of our friendly Spirit ’76 representatives .
Location, Location, Location
Finding just the right spot to set up your business is a crucial element of selling fireworks. In order to pull in customers, high visibility and easy access are two of the keys to success. Busy intersections, high traffic areas, and locations with highway frontage are prime spots to get noticed and sell your fireworks.
Start looking for a location as soon as possible. If you can find a business owner with extra space or land that can accommodate you during the selling season, they will usually rent it to you – if it doesn’t interfere with their own business and traffic. Don’t be discouraged if your first choice says no, your second pick just might say yes.
Fireworks Insurance
When starting a business selling fireworks it is important to protect yourself, your family, and your business from liability issues. Spirit of ’76 has the ability to extend our premises and product liability coverage to include your business and if necessary, the owner of the property where you’re selling fireworks. One of our account executives will be happy to tell you more about this feature.
Licenses Needed to Sell Fireworks in Iowa
In order to sell fireworks in Iowa, you will need to get at least two licenses:
• Business License – Selling anything to the public requires you to get a business license and to collect sales tax. You can find the forms you need to start your Iowa fireworks business at this site: https://tax.iowa.gov/starting-business .
• Retail Fireworks License – You must get a retail license to sell fireworks in Iowa from the Iowa State Fire Marshal’s Office. More information is available here: http://www.dps.state.ia.us/fm/
It’s a good idea to check with your local city or county government as well. Make sure they don’t have any other regulations or required fireworks permits you need to have before setting up your fireworks stand.
Take the Next Step
With a staff who has over 50 years of combined experience in the fireworks business, Spirit of ’76 can help get you started. Want to learn more? Call us today at 573-447-1776 or email us now at [email protected]with any comments, questions or product needs. We look forward to hearing from you!
2017 was an awesome year for ‘76 Pro Line! We traveled the country shooting demos, displaying product, and had a whole lot of fun along the way. Check out the shows we shot and have a look at over 30 NEW ‘76 Pro Line products we have planned for 2018!
Visit 76ProLine.com for full product lists, display resources, and all things ’76 Pro Line.
We want to send out a big THANK YOU to all of the fellow pyros, friends, clubs, and most importantly, customers who helped us out along the way. We could not have done it without you!
We have been working hard and are extremely excited to release over 30 NEW items for ‘76 Pro Line. Some of these items have been on our drawing board for over 3 years, but it has taken countless samples, factory visits, and product iterations before they were ready to make it onto the product line. Production and delivery outlook is looking good for 2018. We have more products coming in stock earlier than ever and new product production is ahead of schedule on most items.
Here is the complete list of 2018 NEW 76 Pro Line items:
Fountains
FN500 – Lava Drop Fountain Assortment (45sec) – 3/5
FN501 – Red Lava Drop Fountain – 15/1
FN502 – Blue Lava Drop Fountain – 15/1
FN503 – Green Lava Drop Fountain – 15/1
FN504 – Yellow Lava Drop Fountain – 15/1
FN505 – Purple Lava Drop Fountain – 15/1
Multishot Cakes – 200g
GM495 – Finale Box: Timerain Crackle (5sec) – 8/1
MS580 – 12s Silver Flying Fish (20sec) – 8/1
MS581 – 12s Red Flying Fish (20sec) – 8/1
MS582 – 12s Gold Flying Fish (20sec) – 8/1
MS520 – 20s Crossette Assortment (20sec) – 2/5
MS521 – 20s Red Crossette (20sec) – 10/1
MS522 – 20s Green Crossette (20sec) – 10/1
MS523 – 20s Purple Crossette (20sec) – 10/1
MS524 – 20s Yellow Crossette (20sec) – 10/1
MS525 – 20s Orange Crossette (20sec) – 10/1
Multishot Cakes – 500g
GM492 – 49s Colorful World of Crossettes (25sec) – 4/1
GM694 – 9s Nishiki Ring w/ Red Strobe Pstl (40sec) – 4/1
FanSweep (13s x 25mm) – Pro Use Only
SE226 – Rainbow Comet w/ Rainbow Mine – 6/1
SE227 – RWB Assortment – 2/3
SE227A – Red Star Comet w/ Red Mine – 6/1
SE227B – White Star Comet w/ White Mine – 6/1
SE227C – Blue Star Comet w/ Blue Mine – 6/1
SuperSlice (15s x 25mm) – Pro Use Only ( extra wide angle)
SE180 – Brocade Mine – 3/1
SE181 – White Strobe Mine – 3/1
SE182 – RWB 3 Layer Mine – 3/1
SE183 – Crackling Mine – 3/1
GhostSweep (15s x 40mm) – Pro Use Only
SE170 – Green to Blue to Red 3/1
Single Shot Shells (60mm Pre-Loaded) – Pro Use Only
TB401 – White Photo Flash – 18/1
TB402 – Red Photo Flash – 18/1
TB403 – Green Photo Flash – 18/1
TB420 – Nishiki Kamurro – 18/1
TB421 – Nishiki Ring w/ Red Strobe Pstl – 18/1
Other Updates and Product Notes:
All Crackle effects are now defined as “Timerain” or “Quick Crackle” based on the type of crackle used.
Updated VDL Simulations for Finale Fireworks software will be available by the end of January.
‘76 Pro Line is expected to be included in the initial release of Finale 3D.
500g cakes: We’ve started moving e-ports to the FIRST shot instead of the last shot.
GM656A: The 2018 version has an improved performance and a larger shot size from the 2017 version.
GM436: We added an orientation label indicating which rows are Red, White, and Blue.
Comets & Mines (Single Shot 40mm & 50mm): We’re introducing a new Pro Use Only “A” version with…
No cardboard base (easier to set up)
No visco (less chance of cross fire)
Same stock code with “A” added at the end
Flames & Color Gerbs: We’re introducing a new Pro Use Only version with…
2 meter e-match built in
Same stock code with “A” or “E” at the end of the stock code
Lollipops have been discontinued and replaced by SuperSlices
Updated Slice Sweep configurations are shown below:
