May is the time for the first cutting of hay.  There is a new 1/87 Claas and 1/32 CaseIH self propelled forage harvester out this month just in time for the haying season.  There are a few more haying pieces in the works for 2005.  Look for addtional 1/32 and 1/64 hay tools later this year.

John Deere will release its summer surprises from Ertl on May 30th.  The ToyTractorShow.com has a sneek preview for our readers of one of the surprises in this issue.  Ertl has an all new 9520 remote control highly detailed 4wd on the way.

CaseIH's new Precision Key Series #1 Farmall 1206 is on the way for release this summer and the #2 IH 3588 will be released in 2005 as well.  The new Chrome Rick Larsen Edition IH 1086 will also be released this month.  New Holland has a new 1/32 TN75 from Ertl in the works.

We hope you have enjoyed the new ToyTractorShow.com over the past month.  Many sections are still in developement.  Addtional history pages will be added this summer.

The Toy Tractor Times has added a new section to Toy Talk called Ask Ertl.  This is a new place to ask questions and post ideas for Ertl's Farm Toy Product Manager Bill Walters to read.  Join in today a www.toytractortimes.com Toy Talk.

If you have articles or ideas for the Farm Toy Report or the ToyTractorTimes.com e-mail Jason Hasert at webmaster@toytractorshow.com.

Jason Hasert