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TTS
Farm Toy Report: June
2003 Issue #14
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TTS-Times
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The days are growing
longer and warmer. June is one of my favorite months as we change from spring to
summer. The fields are alive with new crops and equipment. Depending
on where you live you could see combines harvesting wheat, hay mowers cutting or
air drills just hitting the land to sow spring wheat.
The hay
crop here in KY is almost all baled and the wheat fields are turning
golden. We should see combines in the field with in the next two
weeks. BigTractorPower.com
will bring you pictures of the Kentucky wheat harvest on Garrent Farms 5,500
acres of wheat as several big combines harvest and 4wd tractors shuttle grain
carts and double crop in soybeans with air drills.
There are many new toys on dealers shelves this month that have been previewed
here on TTS and The Toy Tractor Times. AGCO and New Holland have had a
good showing so far in 2003. John Deere released some of its 2003
surprises at the end of May. There are still more green items on the way in
2003. With the introduction of the 77720, 7820 and 7920 tractors this summer
more news on toy versions should be out soon. The new John Deere 60 series
combines should yield some new harvesting toys as well. CaseIH normally
releases a few surprises in late summer so stay tuned. There are still a
few surprises on the way from New Holland too.
This month after two years of interactive chat and monthly question and answer
features with RC/Ertl Farm Toy Manager Bill Walters you will have a chance to
answer Ertl's questions. In an effort to have more collector involvement
in the new toy development process, Bill will ask you the collector questions
Ertl is interested in getting your view on.
The second annual TTS auction will begin Sunday June 8, 2003.
In this issue you can review the items that will be available in the
auction. The highlight custom piece is a scraper set built in 1/64 by
Gordy Schultz and first featured in the May Toy Tractor Times. There are several
other great custom pieces and collectors items.
The Toy Tractor Times theme this moth is the county fair. The June issue
will feature several tractor pulling articles, fair memories of new tractors and
a new feature that will begin a series on display building. The series
will be called "Down on the Model Farm." The first part will
focus on helping collectors build the mega grain farm covering thousands of
acres. This size farm is a popular topic on Toy Talk and hopefully The Toy
Tractor Times can help you focus on building a realistic and fun display. This
first set of articles will be called "The Mighty Acres Farm" will
review choosing the right 4wds for your display, then the matching the proper
combine, best sized tractors, implements and buildings. These articles
will run from June through the end of the year. Future series will look at the
vintage farm stead and dairy displays. If you are interested in this type
of article visit www.toytractortimes.com
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In July the TTS Farm Toy Report and The Toy Tractor Times will feature the
wheat harvest. If you have articles or project pictures for the
Farm Toy Report or all new ToyTractorTimes.com
e-mail Jason Hasert at Webmaster@toytractorshow.com.
Jason Hasert
The
#1 Planter of 2003
Thank you to Ertl and CaseIH
for a job well done from the 1/64 collectors on Toy Tractor Show.com
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New Toy News
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Looking to purchase many of the new toys listed in the Farm Toy
Report? Visit the TTS Links page at http://www.toytractorshow.com/links.htm
and look on the toy dealers listing. |
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AGCO
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Scale Models will
release the toy model of the AGCO Challenger MT765 at the Dyersville,
Iowa Summer Toy Show held on 6,7, and 8. The first version of the
MT765 will be a collectors model. The 1/16 model will feature hand
rails, steps and a nicely detailed cab. A 1/64 model is also being
introduced along with the 1/16 models. The MT765 is one of the nicest
tractors to come from Scale Models since the New Holland TJ 375, 450 and
425 4wds. |
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Toy Tractor Times first reported in March that Ertl would release AGCO
Challenger wheeled tractors. In May the first Challenger
was released in a set including an MT tractor, SC12 mower and tandem
disk. This set looks like another great AGCO offering and can be found a
Challenger dealers. The set includes an MT665 tractor with fwa and
duals although it was first reported to include an MT655 tractor with fwa and
singles. This first set may be a mistake. TTS will report on the set
again in July to clear up this story. |
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You can now purchase a Challenger MT665
at Challenger dealers. This model is another great offering from
AGCO's toy line. |
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latest large tire 1/64 big tire tractor is out. The new MF 8270
features large European style tires perfect for good flotation in
plowing and forage harvesting operations. This new 8270 is the
third MF 8200 series tractor by Ertl in 1/64 following the 8280
collectors model with rear triples and shelf model with duals.
This month The Toy Tractor Times Magazine will review the history of
1/64 tires on models from the 1972 MF 1155 through models like the new
Euro tire MF 8270. |
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Oliver 1950-T
with fwa is at AGCO dealers now. This
popular model has been a hot topic on Toy Talk. You can check
your local AGCO dealer or an on-line toy vendor on the TTS
Links page. To
read more about the 1950-T click
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Big
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The biggest 1/64 tractor
ever will be released to collectors at
the North Dakota Farm Toy Show hosted by Toy Farmer on June 14 and
15th. The 760 hp Factory Version Big Bud 16V-747 This new 16V-747
towers over other 1/64 tractors. It will make a nice addition to any
collection or display. |
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CaseIH
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There is another STX Steiger toy in the
works. In February BigTractorPower.com first previewed the new CaseIH
STX 500 Steiger 4wd. This new CaseIH will offer 500 hp to pull the biggest
implements. CaseIH dealers already have literature showing the tire
version of the STX 500. Full production of these new STX leaders will
begin in August. Look for new 1/16 and 1/64 STX 500 toys latter this
fall. Maybe for the Fall Farm Shows. The STX 500 will
differ from the STX 450 with 50 more hp, a new muffler, new battery box and
the Quad-Trac version has slightly modified tracks like the real STX 500
Quad-Trac pictured here. |
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C&D
MODELS
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C&D Models
has released a double fold
packer to hook onto the the 72.5 ft C&D Field Cultivators. The
packers are spun cast, have 5 sections with the outside 4 sections
double folding and the center section features rear transport
wheels. The 72.5 ft 1/64 model packers are available in red or
blue. The are packaged in a bubble pack. These new models
are a perfect match for big iron 4wds and field cultivators from
C&D. You can order these new packers and other C&D
products from Dale
Ackerman at ackfrmtoys@aol.com
and Steve Webber at sweber@bektel.com. |
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John
Deere
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John Deere
first introduced the 7020 series in August
2002. These tractor replaced the popular 7010 tractors in the John
Deere range from 95 hp to 125 hp. The new models included the 7220,
7320, 7420 and 7520. Latter this summer John Deere will introduce
the top of the 7020 range with the new 7720, 7820 and all new top hp model
7920. John Deere replaced the 7610 and 7510 tractors with the 125 hp
7520.. The 7020 tractors replace one of the most popular tractor lines on
the market today. The new Twenty Series model feature new body styling, a
more efficient engine, new and improved hydraulic suspension systems and a
new optional state-of-the-art John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission
(IVT) A toy announcement of 7020 tractors will hit John Deere
dealers soon. |
2003 John
Deere 7220 |
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The John Deere 4430/4440 and 4450 set in
1/64 was listed for a June release in the 2003 John Deere catalog. The
set has been delayed in production and will not be available until fall
2003. This will be a great set and we should see some spin off models
from like we saw from the 4 piece 4000 set in 2001 with fwa, dual and Hinker
cab models. The new 44x0 tractors are made from new 1/64 tooling and
hopefully TTS can bring you further details on these models such as tire
options and if the cab will feature windows in a future issue. |
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newest item from Ertl and John Deere is a
1/64 Self-Propelled Forage Harvester. The John Deere 7500 debuted in
summer 2002 field trials at many farm shows. The 7500 is the 4th largest
chopper in the new 7000 series forge line. The line is comprised of models
7200, 7300, 7400, 7500, 7700 and 7800. The 7500 is powered by a John Deere
PowerTech 12.5 L engine rated at 570 hp. The new 1/64 7500 toy
comes with a 10 row Kemper head and two John Deere Forage wagon. The 1/64
7500 is to due arrive at John Deere dealers this June. |
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The 2700 Mulch Ripper is an
ideal primary tillage tool for low, medium, and high-level residue crops.
The 2700 Mulch Ripper meets
the needs of those customers who want to cut and size residue, till and mix
the soil, break up compaction, and leave a level or a ridged soil profile.
Ertl |
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Moore's
Farm Toys
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newest detail kit is the 9986 COTTON PICKER DETAILING KIT Includes: mirrors, cab handles, platform and ladder railings, platform ladder, basket ladder, fire extinguishers, steering kit, flasher lights, toolbox and detailed instructions. |
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| Moore's
has revised their TP5000 pulling tractor kit. It now includes: New shaped 3 Post ROPS, weight, pair of stainless steel (chrome) side shields, fire extinguisher, 2 exhaust stacks, straight front axle, front weight bracket with tank , 1 pair straight and curved wheelie bars and instructions. |
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1/64 J & M Model USA-15 Gravity Wagon Auger Kit by Moore's is now
available. Manufactured with permission of J & M MANUFACTURING CO. INC. of FT. RECOVERY, OH. They will attach to most 1/64th gravity wagons. And fit easily on the Brent & Unverferth wagons.
The augers are made of cast zinc, unpainted and are packaged with instructions. |
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1/64 Finger Wheel V-Rake's. They are available in Pull-Type or 3 PT. Hitch, 8 Wheel model, with cast zinc frames, folding wings, powder painted, with plastic rake wheels. Pull type model also has rubber tires. |
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There
are two new TG tractor sets out. The first new set is a self-edition TG
285 with row crop rear duals and single fwa tires teamed up with a New
Holland Blue grain cart. This set is in the new Ertl packaging and can
be found at New Holland dealers. |
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second new New Holland set is a TG tractor haying set. The new
set includes a TG 210 tractor, NH 489 haybine, hayliner baler, hay
rake, bale wagon and new bale tone square bales. The only way to
purchase the TG 210 is in this set, now available at New Holland dealers. |
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Below is a listing of several items that will be in the TTS auction.
These items have been donted by several TTS members. The auction will begin
Sunday June 08, 2003 and will be run on e-bay
in a six day auction format Your support helps the site grow and remain free for all collectors to
use. There are several nice custom pieces and collectors
pieces you may enjoy bidding on.
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Scale Ertl made John Deere 8310T |
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2 1/16 Scale Ertl made International
Harvester Industrial 660 |
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3 1/16 Case 1175 Toy Tractor Times 1997 Anniversary
Tractor |
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4 1/16 John Deere 4040 Toy Tractor Times
2001 Anniversary Tractor |
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5 Assortment of back issues of The Toy
Tractor Times Magazine |
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6 Precision Farmall 460 Narrow Front made
by Ertl |
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7 Precision John Deere 4440 made by Ertl |
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8 Precision John Deere Barge Wagon made by
Ertl |
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9 Six Piece set of 1/64 John Deere
Collector Card Furrow Magazine tractors made by Ertl |
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10 1/64 John Deere 630 Picker set made by
Ertl |
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1/64 Oliver 88/New Idea Picker set made by Ertl |
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1/64 IH McCormick Picker set made by Ertl |
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13 1/64 custom detailed John Deere 462-
with Standi rear duals, Toy Farmin plastic resin cb antenna, front auxiliary
fuel tank and saddle tanks customized by Gordy Schultz |
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14 scratch built scrapper and custom
detailed and painted STX Steiger set. This set was created by Gordy
Schultz and includes two detailed scraper pans and an STX Steiger painted
with Case construction yellow and detailed with Steiger I450 decals and a
Moore's STX kit. |
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15 is a scratch built semi trailer by
Adam Suntken. This model is nicely detailed with a rear access ladder,
grooved body paneling and tarp braces. This trailer will hook
onto most semi-trucks. |
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760 hp Factory Version of the Big Bud 16V-747 in 1/64 scale. |
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several other items in the auction from TTS collectors, Moore's Toys and
C&D Models. The auction will begin on Sunday June 8, 2003 on
e-bay. |
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June
Question And Answer by Bill Walters RC/Ertl Farm Toy Manager |
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March 2001 Bill Walters the Farm Toy Product Manager began taking
part in question and answer forums on Toy Tractor Show.com with toy
tractor collectors. Over the past two plus years we the collector
have asked Bill the questions. Starting with the June 2003 TTS Farm
Toy Report, Bill will ask us the questions. This new format will allow
collectors to see what Ertl is thinking about for future farm toy products
and participate in that future by giving their opinion. This new
format will operate on a polling system where you the collector read
Bill's question and then respond by voting in a poll. |
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#1. Our current Precision Classics and Precision Series lines have
been going in the same series since the early 90's. We are currently
at #23 in John Deere and will have #20 out this Fall for Case IH..
Do you think we should end the current series shortly and start over with
a new Precision Series of vintage units, or should we continue on with the
current series for the foreseeable future? Click
Here to Answer #2. Over the past few years we have offered some 1/64th tractors
and implements only as sets as opposed to individual units on cards.
Do you prefer to buy the individual pieces you want, or are the sets we
are producing OK. Click
Here to Answer
#3. Do you buy most of your replicas through an OEM dealership,
farm toy dealer or retail store? Click
Here to Answer
#4. What percentage of your collection consists of customized
toys? Click
Here to Answer
#5. Most of our competitors produce only "collectible"
product that doesn't pass child safety standards. Our
"shelf/play units" have to have some details removed to pass all
the applicable government standards. Are most of the units you buy
bought as a collectible or for people to play with? Click
Here to Answer |
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TTS-Times Notes |
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Last month there was a strong response to the TTS Notes on haying on a
1/64 display. Many 1/64 collectors on TTS are interested in building 1/64
farms and displays. Starting in the June Toy Tractor Times Magazine I am
going to start a series on building a display. To start we will look at
picking out the right sized equipment for a display and what factors go
into choosing the right piece of machinery for a certain farm
size. The June issue will talk about choosing the right 4wd
tractor for a display. In July we will look at choosing the right sized
combine to match your display farms wheat harvest. If you are
interested in this series join The Toy Tractor Times Magazine at www.toytractortimes.com
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