Limited-Edition Tankers from DCP

March Madness is upon us! I'm hoping for a fine showing by my favorite team, the North Carolina Tar Heels, in the year's most thrilling tournament. The Tar Heels share some common traits with two limited-edition models from DCP: they both come from a quality institution and they are both composed of the finest components. While UNC's championship ingredients center around dominating interior scoring and innovative passing, DCP's models display Level Two detail which includes 5-stop positionable front wheels, detailed tractor interior, full working suspension, and a die-cast trailer. It's obvious, then, that you should pick the University of North Carolina to win this year's NCCA Tourney in any and all circumstances. What's more obvious is how fast you need to order these two DCP models; we have very limited quantities, they're in-stock and ready to ship, and when they're gone, they're gone for good!

DCP - 32643

1/64 scale

Price = $79.95

Wayne Transports - Peterbilt 379 63" Flat Top w/ Pneumatic Tanker (non vac)

DCP - 32644

1/64 scale

Price = $69.95

Wayne Transports - Peterbilt 379 63" Flat Top w/ Chemical Tanker

Place your orders soon and have a great day!

--Matt

It's Your LUCKY Day!

NOW through Tuesday, March 27, enjoy up to 75% OFF some great models!  Here's a look at just a few of the deals:

Farm Country Two-Story House Playset
Each 1/64 scale Ertl Farm Country playset lets youngsters experience the best of country living, whether they live in the heart of the farm belt or the middle of the city.

ERTL Item #12929 - 1/64 Scale - Was $17.99 - NOW $13.95

 

Northwest Model 25 Shovel 

Spec-Cast Item #CON012 - 1/50 Scale - Was $86.90 - NOW $31.95

 

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Police - 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 

GreenLight Item #29664 - 1/64 Scale - Was $5.95 - NOW $3.95

New Scratch & Dent Models Available

We've added several new Scratch & Dent items to the website in the past few weeks!  Check them out here.

These are great if you don't care too much about a damaged box but just want to set the pristine model on your shelf... or if you need parts for a project you've been working on, or for a model that you've had for a while and which recently broke... or maybe a less-than-perfect, discounted model would make a great surprise for your kid.  

But whatever you decide to do with these scratch & dent models, they're great deals!

How about you?  What do you do with your scratch & dents?

All Scratch & Dent Items

Extraordinary Detail in New Cranes

As is widely known by now, 3000toys.com carries a broad selection of models, replicas, and toys (well over 3000!). Some of my favorite items are simple 1/64th scale cars and trucks. But my absolute favorite items are those that take the machines and vehicles and truly scale them down, keeping intact each and every detail possible. The most intricate machines can make for the most interesting models and this is indeed the case for a few 1/50 scale cranes that we've just received. Read more about them below and place an order because these are in-stock and ready to ship!

TWH COLLECTIBLES - 090-01317 - 1/50

Price = $269.95

Weiland - Grove® GMK4100L

Features and functions include:

• Expandable outriggers
• Steerable 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th axles
• Pivoting boom and lattice sections
• Auxiliary winch
• Detailed engine compartment
• Removable side counterweights
• Pivoting operator’s cab
• Extendable 7 section boom
• Pivoting jib
• Rotating carbody
• Functional load block and load block winch

Other features include:

• Rubber tires
• Accurate decal package
• Multi-material mirrors
• Replicated diamond plate decking
• Detailed operator’s cab
• Detailed driver’s cab
• Safety and work lighting
• Accurate hose and wire placement
• Chrome muffler stack
• Spare tire located on rear

TWH COLLECTIBLES - 090C-01330 - 1/50 Price = $294.95

Fahrenholz - Grove® GMK5095

Features and functions include:

• Expandable outriggers
• Steerable 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th axles
• Pivoting boom and lattice sections
• Auxiliary winch
• Detailed engine compartment
• Removable side counterweights
• Pivoting operator’s cab
• Extendable 7 section boom
• Pivoting jib
• Rotating carbody
• Functional load block and load block winch

Other features include:

• Rubber tires
• Accurate decal package
• Multi-material mirrors
• Replicated diamond plate decking
• Detailed operator’s cab
• Detailed driver’s cab
• Safety and work lighting
• Accurate hose and wire placement
• Chrome muffler stack
• Spare tire located on rear

TWH COLLECTIBLES - 090C-01331 - 1/50 Price = $294.95

AltéAd - Grove® GMK5095

Features and functions include:

• Expandable outriggers
• Steerable 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th axles
• Pivoting boom and lattice sections
• Auxiliary winch
• Detailed engine compartment
• Removable side counterweights
• Pivoting operator’s cab
• Extendable 7 section boom
• Pivoting jib
• Rotating carbody
• Functional load block and load block winch

Other features include:

• Rubber tires
• Accurate decal package
• Multi-material mirrors
• Replicated diamond plate decking
• Detailed operator’s cab
• Detailed driver’s cab
• Safety and work lighting
• Accurate hose and wire placement
• Chrome muffler stack
• Spare tire located on rear

Thanks for reading!

--Matt

Wings of Texaco 2012 Available for Pre-Order!

We look forward to this announcement every year, and here it is for 2012!


The Wings of Texaco Airplane Series is celebrating its 20th birthday this year with the release of the 1937 Stinson Reliant SR-9! 

This exciting release will be arriving in July/August.

The Reliant series of aircraft was designed by E.A. "Eddie" Stinson as a four-to-five seat commercial monoplane. The SR series of aircraft began in 1933 and was produced until 1941. The SR-9 model featured deluxe interior accommodations. It was known for its ease in handling and its state-of-theart navigation and communication radios. During World War Two, Stinsons were requisitioned by the military and designated AT-19 in U.S. service. More than 60 years later, Stinsons are still a highly sought after collector's item.

As always, this great model is available in the regular edition and in the special brushed metal edition.

The features of these models are...

• All New Tooling!
• 12" Wingspan & Movable Flaps
• Locking Coin Bank with Key
• Die-Cast Body
• Includes Custom Display Stand

Round 2 Item #CP7000 - 1/43 Scale - Price = $42.95
Wings of Texaco Airplane Series #20 (2012) - 1937 Stinson Reliant SR-9 

Item #CP7001 - 1/43 Scale - Price = $59.95
Wings of Texaco Airplane Series #20 (2012) - 1937 Stinson Reliant SR-9 - Special Brushed Metal Edition