May 18, 2012
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Featured Article Image June 2012
Most collectors sell their model tractors from time to time, but few regret selling parts of their collections more than Harry Bell.

Bell, from County Down on the east coast of Northern Ireland, said, "My collection of model tractors numbered over 700 at one time, but now I only have 440 or so models. I attend as many agri shows, which are very popular in Northern Ireland, as possible, and about six years ago, I experimented with being a dealer at some of the shows. I didn't have any trouble selling my model tractors, but I now have lots of regrets that I did." [Read More]

What's New at Toy Farmer

Announcing the Steiger Tiger IV - show model for the National Farm Toy Show!
Announcing the Steiger Tiger IV - show model for the National Farm Toy Show!
Toy Farmer LTD is proud to introduce the Steiger Tiger IV in amazing 1:32 or 1:64 detail.

To get more info. or to order, go here: [Read More]

The official 2012 truck model is announced - HWC Peterbilt 379 36
The official 2012 truck model is announced - HWC Peterbilt 379 36" Sleeper w/Fontaine lowboy trailer!
This truck is the 2012 Toy Truck 'N Construction Show model!

To get more info., go here: [Read More]

Aumann Auctions, Inc.'s new toy listing!
Aumann Auctions, Inc.'s new toy listing!
Aumann Auction has the toy listing for the
22nd Annual National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show
in Indianapolis, Indiana,
August 17, 18 & 19, 2012

at the Indianapolis Marriott East,
7202 East 21st St.

This will be a three-day room-trading, showroom with an Auction on Saturday. Go to the Aumann Auctions, Inc. for toy listings. [Read More]

Versatile 950
Versatile 950
Don't Miss This Opportunity!
Did you miss buying the Versatile 935 National Farm Toy Show tractor? Here's your chance to get a Versatile 950! [Read More]

Looking for Toy Shows and Auctions?
Looking for Toy Shows and Auctions?
New shows and auctions are being added all the time. Click here to view Shows/Events.

Too late!
Too late!
The Versatile 935- both the 1/32 scale and 1/64 scale are SOLD OUT!

Exciting MOVE!
Exciting MOVE!
The 22nd Annual National Toy Truck "N Construction Show is M-O-V-I-N-G! Same town Indianapolis - but different motel. [Read More]

SOLD OUT - the Iron Outlaw truck
SOLD OUT - the Iron Outlaw truck
This truck was so popular - it is now gone, only VERY few left to sell at the show!

National Toy Truck & Construction - 1/64 Scale Truck Build Off
National Toy Truck & Construction - 1/64 Scale Truck Build Off
For Saturday's National Toy 'N Construction Show Custom Contest Rules, click here: [Read More]

Toy Farmer Museum Archives Sale!
Toy Farmer Museum Archives Sale!
Toy Farmer is Spring Cleaning at the museum and will be putting a number of items up for auction on ebay! [Read More]

Look out!
Look out!
An envelope will be inserted into your magazine if your subscription is about to run out.

Return it right away - don't miss a single issue of your favorite magazine(s) - Toy Farmer and/or Toy Trucker & Contractor! [Read More]

Bantam Crane's are now in stock!
Bantam Crane's are now in stock!
Click: National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show Models to order yours today!

Application Available Online for Scholarship
Application Available Online for Scholarship
The Claire Scheibe Memorial Trust Scholarship is available to any high school senior, college student or technical school student with proof of acceptance to an accredited post high school educational program with a desire to pursue any of the following: a career in agriculture, a career that will relate to or benefit agricultural business(es), or a career that will benefit an agricultural community in a meaningful way. [Read More]

Show Model List!
Show Model List!
The past National Farm Toy Show models and the National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show models are now available to view on our web site!

Go to the Photos/Videos and scroll down to Products from the Past to view.

Limited quantities of tractors are still available through the Country Store. Also available are truck and construction models through the Country Store. Check it out!

The 20th Annual National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show was a success!
The 20th Annual National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show was a success!
Great fun was had at our show this past weekend. Go to the Photos/Videos for a few scenes from the show.

[Read More]

SOLD OUT - the Northwest 25D Crane w/Dragline
SOLD OUT - the Northwest 25D Crane w/Dragline
The Northwest 25D Crane w/Dragline are gone!

Limited Quantities - 0 draglines remaining - too late! [Read More]

The Internationalâ„¢ 3788 2+2 is the official 2010 National Farm Toy Show Tractor!
The Internationalâ„¢ 3788 2+2 is the official 2010 National Farm Toy Show Tractor!
Toy Farmer LTD is proud to introduce the Internationalâ„¢ 3788 2+2 in amazing 1:32 or 1:64 detail.Too late, 1:64 are SOLD OUT!

To get more info. or to order, go here: [Read More]

SmithCo Side Dump Truck - official 2010 truck model is announced!
SmithCo Side Dump Truck - official 2010 truck model is announced!
Die-Cast Promotions by F.F. Ertl III, Inc. is again proud to be the manufacturer of the National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show truck for 2010.

This year's model will be the 1/64 die-cast metal SmithCo Side Dump Truck. The National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show (NTTCS) takes place in Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 20-22, 2010. [Read More]

New Century New Power DVD released!
New Century New Power DVD released!
Announcing a new DVD by Peter D. Simpson and Toy Farmer that features the high-horsepowered 4 WD and rubber-tracked tractors produced since the dawn of the 21st century. [Read More]

Want to be my friend?
Want to be my friend?
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Tweet Tweet
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or copy the following address into your favorites!

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Check out DCP's Personalized Tractor Trailer
Check out DCP's Personalized Tractor Trailer
Toy Trucker & Contractor and DCP have joined together in bringing you, the chance to own your very own personalized truck. Stop by the show to see a sample model!

Go to DCP Personalized Products to check it out - the model will be available online soon!

Marvel of the 21st Century Made Possible with Bucyrus Steam Shovels
Marvel of the 21st Century Made Possible with Bucyrus Steam Shovels
Click here to see the video.

Finding a passageway from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans had been a dream of explorers for centuries.

To read the Cranes Etc. model review of the Bucyrus Steam Shovel, go to Crane Etc.

To read Steven Downs review on this model, go to Miniature Construction World.

For article from Model Railroad News, download this PDF file (320 KB).

To get more history on this model piece, download this 8-page PDF file (2.9 MB).

Go to Photos/Videos and scroll down to see more photos and how this model moves.

[Read More]

National Farm Toy Show
National Farm Toy Show
By Debbie Behne

Even in July, it's a question that comes up among farm toy collectors, from those who've gone every year since the event was started in 1978 to those who have attended only once or twice. [Read More]

Can't Wait
Can't Wait
Lowell Davis liked it when he heard our customers say, "We can't wait for our Toy Farmer to come."

He created this model just for Toy Farmer. Only 2,500 were made.

Go to the Country Store to order.

 

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