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.

1 Day left in the auctions

There are some good deals on several of my eBay auctions currently so if you get a chance check them out tomorrow night they all end. Pictured below are several items that are being sold individually or in lots. The New Holland set is a dealer edition. The Mack truck and grain trailer are a custom combination and the forage harvester is a "first edition."

Link: eBay

Link: eBay

New Model Release - Big Bud 500

The Big Bud 500 was released with Ertl this summer with the Big Bud 440. The 500 was limited to 2500 units. It features rubber tires, clear cab glass, and realistic graphics. The 440 features the "Williams Brothers" logo on the side of the door. At VanKleys the 440 is priced at $18 and the 500 at $16. Below are several pictures of the 500. In addition there were 156 pairs of gold 440s and 500s released which are priced at a stratospheric $425 for the pair. For more information on the Big Bud tractors and the Williams brothers store visit Williams Big Bud.

Check out my eBay auctions.

New Model Release BB9080

When this was announced I knew it would be a crowd favorite because 1/64th scale collectors have been clamoring for a 1/64th scale big baler for years. Ertl didn't disappoint us with the detail on this machine. The chute extends form the back to allow bales to fall behind. It also has twin axles and detailed bogey wheels. Below are some pictures.

New Model Release Case IH 7088 Combine

This combine was actually released a few months ago, but I neglected to review it. I LOVE the Ertl authentics series. It is by far the best detail you can get in 1/64th scale for the price. If I could pick a "bang for your buck." series of tractors the authentics would be it.

This combine is virtually identical to the 7088 except with different decals. The major improvement on this combine is the inclusion of an 8 row corn head and a 36 foot grain head. Neither of these were included with the 7088. The raisable feeder house, steerable rear axle, and opening cab door make this model a great buy.

Here is a video of the Case IH "Rotary Revolution" that has some clips of the 6088 in action.

eBay auctions have about a day left. Bid often!

New Holland Farm Show Edition 2010 T7070

The 2010 New Holland Fall Farm Show edition this year is the T7070 Power Command. This is a nice looking tractor, with every unit from Ertl painted mazarati blue. On the front of the box it states that this is the "Tractor of the Year." I'm not sure what that entails, but the model is very nice.

Below you can see the farm show lettering on the hood and the auto command decal.

Below is the left cab top that states "Blue Power." Very cool.

Tracks on the Back

While driving through northern Michigan I spotted this Kubota at a delaership. I though that this must be a custom tractor that someone produced for the harsh northern michigan terrain and winters. But upon review at the kubota website this is actually a "M128 Power Crawler." This tractor features tank like rubber treads coupled to an 8 spped transmission and 108 PTO horsepower. Very Cool. For more information about Kubota M series tractors.

Here is an interesting video of a wheeled M128X Kubota getting un-stuck form the mud. If you get bored just fast forward to the 1:16 mark and watch the tractor pull out.

There are a few Kubota toys out there (None of the M128X Power Crawler unfortunately) but from what I have seen Outback Farm Toys has the best selection.