More Farm Science Review Pictures

Well done kinze. Although these new planters and grain cart may have been released some time ago, I wasn't aware of them so they are new to me. I really like the new commodity tanks which look like they belong on the space station rather than a farm implement. Lets hope some 1/64 editions are soon to follow, please, please, please. Here is the 3600, updated!

Here is a 3660 with seed and commodity bins.
Here is a 1300 grain cart.

New Model Release Case IH Authentics #3 Steiger STX 450

The first real 4wd tractor in the authentics series was released earlier this year and it is great. The Case IH STX450 has been around for a few years but is an excellent representative of Case IH's Big 4Wds. This model is the first real big 4wd in the series from Case IH or John Deere is features clear cab glass, nicly detail wheels and tires, a detailed articulation and very nice details.

More 2011 FSR Pictures

Here are a few more pictures from the FSR. Also the new header for my blog is a Realtree New Holland 4wd T9.615 that was on display.

Here is a nice Krone "Big Pack" Baler.

The gleaner S67
Claas forage chopper
Here is the Claas Lexion 730. I really wish they would go with a classic green and white paint job.
Here is a Realtree customized New Holland CR 8090 Combine.
Here is a cool Preditor sprayer.

Interesting Photos from the 2011 Farm Science Review

This year I made a trip over to the Ohio Farm Science Review in London, OH. I took some pictures of the new and interesting "real" tractors I cam across. There were several outlets selling toys including Moore's Farm Toys. Of the dealers Case IH and

New Holland had the best selection of miniatures for sale.

On the other hand John Deere had no tractors but gave out spiffy jump drive bracelets that contained digital copies of all of their new product literature instead of cutting down 700 trees so that every kid in the midwest can litter their bedroom floor with glossy peripherals. So John Deere, instead of giving out or even selling a model of the hundred thousand dollar machine you are trying to promote you thought to yourself "How can we make ourselves make look more professional? I know, how about some gold bracelets!" Somebody in Deere marketing has seen napoleon dynamite a few too many times. I will say Deere's exhibit was very impressive, and they had the only actual 1/64th scale farm display that was at the show (pictured below). I will say, if you are going to go to the trouble of making a display how about using models that you are introducing at the show. For a few hundred bucks (I would do it for free) some farm toy customizer would make custom decals and details for your tractors so that you can correlate what you are selling inside and outside the tent.

Here is the S680 Combine that will soon be the subject of Authentic #3. Its Big.
Here is the 9560 RT climbing a small mountain of mulch.
The New John Deere 9510R
More 9510R
S670 Combine
Other Side of the S670

John Deere Authentics Series #3 Released

Recently Ertl put out a flyer announcing the release of the 3rd tractor in the Authentics series the John Deere S690 Combine. This model follows the 8530 and the 7930 as John Deere's promotional tool for new models, and satisfying toy collectors desires for high detail models. This model is overdue since there has not been a major redesign of a new model John Deere toy combine since the 9750 was released 12 years ago.

The S690 in the authentics series should feature opening panels, opening cab glass, raisable feeder house, and positionable rear wheels. The detail on the Case IH 6088 and 7088 has been very nice and we should expect the same level of detail from the S960. Early prototype pictures of the combine are available on VanKley's Website.

Below is an interesting picture from the John Deere UK website that has front tracks which could make an interesting custom.

Here is a video of the S690 in action following unveiling at the Farm Progress Show.<

New eBay Auctions!!!

I spent some time cleaning out my toy room and garage recently and found some things I no longer need or have duplicates of. Check out my eBay auctions page:

Some of the included auctions are: Video Games, RC Cars, Combines, Tractors, a High Detail Spec Cast Planter, A DCP grain truck, Many 1st edition pieces, New Holland Dealer Edition, John Deere and Case 4wd tractors and a bunch more!!!

New Steiger Pedal Tractor

I usually don't follow the latest trend in pedal tractors so I can understand how I missed this announcement, however Ertl is releasing a Really Cool Steiger Pedal Tractor later this summer. According to the Ertl Blog the Green Steiger is due in late summer. Ill try to post when I see it hit the stores.

2011 National Farm Toy Show Tractor

This year the Toy Farmer and Ertl are continuing their series of older 4wd tractors with the Versatile 935. This too looks to be an excellent model with rubber duals, cab glass and a realistic hitch. It has been a while since we have seen a decent quality Versatile (Yes including Scale Models attempts) so this will be a nice addition to many collections.

(The above photos are from the toy farmer website)

2010 National Farm Toy Show Pictures

I have been meaning to post pictures from the 2010 National Farm Toy show for several months, but have not had time to spend on the blog, so I apologize. My stimulus for posting today was that I decided to post pictures for the 2011 farm toy show tractor, but I thought I better get the pictures from the 2010 show up first.

New Model Release - JD R450 SP Windorwer

This is more of a new-ish model release of the John Deere R450 self propelled windrower. With Case IH and New Holland versions recently released it would be unlike John Deere to not have a toy version of their own hardware on the market. This toy features free rolling rubber wheels, clear cab glass, and realistic graphics and details. For about $8 this a very nice model with great detail.

New Holland Bale Wagon

While traveling through northern Michigan I stumbled across this bale pickup wagon. I have seen several of these in real life, but this one was in great shape. I have seen a few toy replicas of these, but I have yet to try it for myself. I will definitely be on the lookout for one of these at the National Farm Toy Show which starts officially in about 40 hours.

Hauling Pumpkins

In the spirit of Halloween week (AKA I forgot to post this on Halloween) here is a picture of a tractor tat I took when I was buying pumpkins this year. The sign was in the same guys yard and I thought it was appropriate for the blog.