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AGCO
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| Thank
you to everyone who ordered the AC
7030 2003 Toy Tractor Times 20th Anniversary Edition. This
tractor should prove to be a collectible model in years to
come. A total of 1,092 tractors were sold. Ertl will
be producing the tractors very soon and we look for an early
March shipping date. We are already working on the 2004
model and second in the 1970's series. We will
announce the 19th TTT tractor in August. |
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| Spec-Cast
has produced a limited run of 1,000 Hart-Parr No. 3
tractor. The Hart-Parr No. 03 was built in 1903 and turned
100 years old just last year. Hart-Parr is an Agco Heritage
tractor through the Oliver/White line. The Hart-Parr is
one of the oldest tractors in North America and is part of the
Smithsonian Institute. The 1/16 scale No. 03 is retailing for
around $140. |
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| The
Oliver
Super 77 Narrow Front from Spec-Cast offers a new high detail casting
from Spec-Cast. Released in January 2004 the new Oliver
Super 77 is the first AGCO Heritage tractor to come from
Spec-Cast in high detail. It offers the same level of
precise tooling that the Spec-Cast IH Farmalls. The real
Oliver Super 77 was offered from 1954-58 and delivered 40 belt
horse power. |
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| The
Minneapolis-Moline
U narrow front is the second high detail AGCO Heritage 1/16
scale tractor from Spec-Cast. The U like the Super 77 was
released in January 2004. Minneapolis-Moline produced the
U from 1939-1955. At the end of its production the U toped
out at 39 draw bar hp and 44 belt hp. |
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Big
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Farmer in conjunction with Die-Cast Promotions is rounding
out its Big Bud 16V-747 series with two 1/16 models in
2004. These massive 1/16 scale versions of the Factory and
Modern 16V-747 are most likely the worlds largest 1/16 scale
farm toy models. Order
directly by calling the Toy
Farmer office
toll-free at 1-800-533-8293. |
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CaseIH
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| CaseIH has
reintroduced the Farmall name in its tractor line with the DX
series. CaseIH and Ertl are marking the Farmall name with
two historical sets in 2004. Look for a 1/64 four piece CaseIH Farmall 100, 200,
300, 400 Collector Set in April 2004. The Hundred Series
were released by IH in 1955 and replaced the landmark letter
series Farmalls that were launched in 1939 with the M and
H. 1/64 collectors looking for a lawn mower for their
displays will be glad to have the 20 hp Farmall 100. |
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| CaseIH
released its first 1/16 boxed Farmall Collectors set in 2003
with the Farmall 806 and 706. A second Farmall set
is planned for 2004. The set will include the Farmall A, B
and C. These Farmalls replaced many horses on 40 ace farms
and introduced mechanized row crop cultivating to the small
farmer with Culti-Vision steering. |
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| The
large single European style tire trend continues in 2004 from
Ertl. Next up is the CaseIH MX-255 Magnum with MFD and
Floatation Tires. The new MX will be released in February 2004.
The new MX 255 shares the same casting as the MX 285 released in
December with new rounded fenders and hood casting. |
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| Ertl
released the IH
1486 Red Power Edition in December. This new
model completes the 86 series offerings from Ertl that started
in 1977 with the 886, 1086 and 1586. In February 2003 Ertl
introduced a 1981 Tri-Stripe 986 with a loader. The
missing link 1486 offers another IH twist with 1980 Red Power
decals. This model has the classic steaming IH Branding
Iron decal on the hood and Red Power demonstrator decal.
The 1486 also has proper IH row crop duals with an inside red
spindle wheel with silver trim and an all red dished outside
dual. |
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| The
next 1/16 MX Magnum from Ertl with be a CaseIH MX 255 with
European tires and round fenders. This big red tractor is
due out in February. |
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| In
January 2003 CaseIH introduced its largest tractor ever with the
release of the STX 500. Ertl will release a special
STX 500 collectors set in May 2004. The set will include a 1/16
STX 500 with large duals, cab mirrors and a rear hazard light
bar. The second tractor in the set is a chrome 1/64 STX
500. The STX 500's have a new muffler and hood sheet metal
alterations over the STX 375-450. 1/64 STX 500 tire and
Quad-Trac models are also due out in 2004. |
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| In
December CaseIH and Ertl introduced two 1/32 CaseIH AFX 8010
combines. The collectors edition has duals, hand rails, a
moving cross auger on the 2412 corn head and rear tail
lights. The shelf edition is built for play. It does
not have all the extra detail but the ladder swings around and
it has the 12 row corn head and 30ft grain head. |
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| In
2000 Scale Models introduced a 1/16 scale version of the original
1958 Steiger nicknamed Barney #1. All new for 2004
Scale Models will introduce a 1/16 Barney #2 Steiger
2200. |
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| In
December 2003 Ertl released the long awaited 1/16 100,000th MX
285 Magnum. This Collectors Edition Magnum has the 100K
Magnum rivet decal and demonstrator decal on the cab door
window. This model celebrates 100,000 Magnums built since
their introduction in 1987. Ertl offered a special 1/16
7250 Magnum on singles in 1994 when 50,000th Magnum was
produced. |
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| Farmers
searching for versatility will find the features they need to
meet their needs in the new Case IH MXU Series tractor. The new
Case IH MXU Series Maxxum® tractor line offers
producers the perfect blend of features and options for
row-crop, loader and general-purpose applications. Three models
range from 80 to 105 PTO horsepower. In December Ertl released a
Collectors Edition of the 105 hp MXU125 Maxxum. This model
features an opening hood, 3pt hitch and windowed cab. |
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C&D
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| C&D
is proud to announce that it will produce a 1/64 4100 series
dozer blade for Grouser Products. The 4100 blade is built
tough for use on the industries largest 4wds. This blade can be
mounted on everything from the new CaseIH STX 500 and John Deere
9620T. The blade will also fit classic models like the
C&D Versatiles and Steiger kits. Grouser blades are
known for their strength in big pushing jobs for silage and
dirt. To see pictures of 4100 blades in action click
here. |
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| In
March 2003 C&D Models introduced a large double folding packer
to hook on the 72ft field cultivator. Now C&D is
brining out a licensed Brillion X-wing packer for the 43ft
C&D field cultivator. This model is perfect for
display farms looking for a packer to hook onto the 43ft
cultivator or tow separately with a tractor. |
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John
Deere
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| In 1959 John Deere
introduced its first 4wd. The original 8010 put out 200
hp. Both the 8010 and transmission experienced some reliability
problems, resulting in the recall of the 4wds and upgrade
changes to the 8020. The 8020 was an impressive tractor in
its day when John Deere largest 2wd the 5010 offered only 121
hp. From 1960-1966 101 8020's were sold. Big hp
tractors would not come into their own until the 1970's.
Today the first John Deere 8020 is a highly revered collectible
due to its rarity. Later this year Ertl will release a
1/64 8020 4wd. |
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| To help mark the
200th Birth of John Deere the black smith who built the plow
that broke the plains in 1837, Ertl will release a 10 piece 1/64
historical set of historic John Deere. The set includes a
Waterloo Boy, Unstyled B, B, 730, 4020, 4430, 4450 w/duals, 8400
and 9520 w/triples. These tractor represent each decade of
tractor production at the John Deere Waterloo Works.
Collectors have long awaited a 1/64 version of the 450 hp
9520. This spring Ertl will also release 1/64 versions of
the 500 hp 9620 and 9620T. |
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| Looking for a DOT
tractor to mow the roadsides of your model farm? John Deere and
Ertl will offer a new 1/64 DOT orange 6220 and mower later this
year. |
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| Here is a nice
surprise. A 1/64 John Deere 9320 on singles. In 2001
Ertl released a 9220 on singles in a semi hauling set. With the addition
of the 9320 you can now purchase a 9220 with a JD semi, 9320 w/triples
kit, 9320T in a tillage set, 9420 w/triples, 9420T, 9520 w/triples
in the 200 Birthday set, 9620, 9620T. |
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| Here
is the first Sound-Gard variation in 1/64: a John
Deere 4240 Cab Tractor with 535 Baler. This set offers a
great variation for collectors and displayers. Look for
more Sound-Gards to follow the 4240. |
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| John Deere is set
to kick off its 500 hp 9620 with a collectors Edition 1/16 9620
and a gold plated 1/64 9620 set. The real 9620 will be
introduced in June 2004. |
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| February 7th marks
the 200th Birth of John Deere, the founder of Deere and
Company. Ertl will offer 4 tractors to mark Mr. Deere's
birthday. First up in the John Deere 200th Anniversary
Series is the BW on Steel with Umbrella set for release in
February. The #2 4520 with Hiniker cab and duals
will be released in May. #3 the John Deere 4020 w/cab will
follow in July and #4 the John Deere 830 will round out
the set in August. |
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| In December Ertl
released a 1/32 John Deere 9860 STS Collectors Edition.
This model was a huge hit at dealers and toy shows. This
model has plenty of detail with moving cross auger on the corn
head, fingers on the grain head real, hand rails and dual
tires. A shelf edition 9760 STS with out the hand rails
and dual tires will follow in February. |
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| In December John
Deere and Ertl released a collectors edition of the all new
7920. This special model offered impressive detail with
hand and grab rails, fender hazard light bars, gps, mud guards,
cab windows, can flood lights and a working 3pt hitch. The
box is also very nice using pictures of the real pictures of the
7920 and the marketing slogan "the 24/7's." A
7820 on fat singles will follow in 2004. |
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New
Holland
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| New
Holland released a 1/16 collectors edition TS-135A in
December. Now a shelf edition TS-115A
Tractor w/loader is available. This model has a decaled
56BL loader which is a great extra over past generic Ertl
loaders. |
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| Ertl had a big
month in December with three new 1/32 combines including a
highly detailed New Holland CR970. In January New Holland
and Ertl released a shelf edition CR960 pictured here.
This model lacks duals and hand rails but still has a swinging
ladder and 30ft grain head and 12 row corn head. |
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