First Responder Models from Eligor

First Responders are people that our communities, both here in the United States and abroad, rely on in times of great need. Eligor has recently released a number of French fire trucks and ambulances that show the vehicles these brave men and women use everyday to keep their communities safe.

#115242 - 1/43 Scale

# 114889 - 1/43 Scale

#115296 - 1/43 Scale

To find and order these models, or any of the 11 other new Eligor models, go to 3000toys.com. Also, remember that September 27 is First Responder Appreciation Day in many places. Make sure to thank these men and women for doing what they do for all of us.

Great Christmas Gift Idea! Bruder Mack Granite Fire Engine

Don't look any further for that perfect gift!

Check out Bruder's Mack Granite Fire Engine.

Bruder's, item #02821, is constructed of high-impact ABS plastic in 1/16 scale.  It has some great features including a working water pump and extendable rubber hose that actually sprays water!

Another great feature of this model is its extendable ladder that reaches 42 inches long.

The front of the truck is decked out with a Mack logo on the grill and a bulldog hood ornament on the hood.  The hood also opens to reveal the nicely detailed engine. 

To see even more great features, check out our product demo video of Bruder's Mack Granite Fire Engine:

NEW Texaco Collectibles are Coming Soon!

These NEW Texaco trucks from Round 2 have just been introduced and will be arriving later this summer and early fall! Don't miss out on this opportunity to add to your Texaco collection...

Texaco - 1955 Ward La France Fire Truck - 3rd in a Series of 6
#CP7080 - 1/30 scale - Aug / Sept Arrival

There is a really cool site called Fire Truck World that has hundreds of pictures of restored classic fire-fighting vehicles.  Even better, there is a picture of a real 1955 Ward La France Fire Truck.

This Texaco model has a lot of accurate features that you will enjoy like...

• Custom Texaco graphics with a Certificate of Authenticity
• Die-cast metal body with detailed interior and exterior
• Locking coin bank with a key
• Let's not forget an important icon...it comes with a collectible Dalmatian figure. You probably already know why the Dalmatian is used as a fire dog but the Windsor Fire & Rescue Services in Ontario have "the answer in black and white": Why are Dalmatians Firehouse Dogs?

Texaco Buddy L Dump Truck - 3rd in a Series of 6 - Limited Edition 
#CP7088 - 1/30 scale - Sept / Oct Arrival

Some features you will appreciate about this replica include:

• Custom Texaco graphics with a Certificate of Authenticity
• Stamped steel body, just like the original Buddy L toys in the 1920's
• Rubber tires with disc wheels and embossed spokes
• Texaco styled packaging

Tiny Models...Make Me Happy...

Have you seen these tiny cars and trucks?

We have just added an entire line of N and HO Scale cars and trucks. Classic Metal Works, also know as CMW, has produced these tiny diecast models and they are fantastic. I couldn't believe the detail they crammed into these little things. And there is a huge variety of model and  colors in both scales. 

Here are a few that caught my eye, be sure to check out our entire selection of CMW products. 

  30242

50291

30306

30213

50296

51130

Thanks!!

First Day of Spring!

What a disappointing first day of Spring!! 

I don't know about you, but I was hoping for sunshine and warm weather, maybe even squeeze in a quick trip to the park or golf course, but no. It had to be 40 degrees outside. I hope your vernal equinox was warm and pleasant and that you played in the sand or flew a kite. 

If I could have played outside, this is what I would have played with. If you haven't seen the awesome toys from Bruder then you are seriously missing out. Each piece is unique and interesting, and has tons of working features. I can't wait until my son is big enough so I can justify buying them!

Here are a few of my favorites, follow the links for more details. 

BRUDER - 02815 - 1/16 Scale

MACK Granite Dump Truck 

BRUDER - 02439 - 1/16 Scale 

Caterpillar Excavator

BRUDER - 02821 - 1/16 Scale

MACK Granite Fire Engine with Water Pump

BRUDER - 02770 - 1/16 Scale

MAN Fire Engine Crane Truck with Light and Sound Module

BRUDER - 02131 - 1/16 Scale

Claas Jaguar 900 Field Chopper 

Thanks for stopping by, don't forget to check out our website for more great products!

Getting 14 older First Gear models this week!

First Gear has long been producing quality diecast replicas.  The longevity of the company and the quality of their models makes some of them very collectable.  Some can be harder to find, but we have an awesome opportunity for you to fill in the holes in your collection!  These 14 older First Gear models will be here this week ready to ship out.

#18-2826 - 1/34 Scale
Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department 1960 Mack B 61 Fire Pumper Truck (Open Cab) - Engine #7 
• VERY LIMITED
• Just 720 Produced in 2001

#19-2967 - 1/34 Scale
Ray Meyer Fossils #10 - 1960 Mack B-61and Lowboy Trailer with Tarped Load
• Just 480 Produced in 2002

#19-3213 - 1/34 Scale
 "Mack Diesel" Mack L Dry Goods Van - "Powered with Mack Diesel Engine"
• Produced in 2003

#19-3454 - 1/34 Scale
"Mack Road Crew" 1960 Mack Dump Truck with Plow 
• Produced in 2005

#18-2708 - 1/30 Scale
"American Towman" 1937 Chevy Tow Truck 

#19-2599 - 1/30 Scale
Texaco 1937 Chevy Stake Truck with Tire Load
• Just 1,260 produced in 2000

#19-2616 - 1/34 Scale
United Metro - Mack R Cement Mixer Truck
• Just 1,260 produced in 2000

#19-2631 - 1/34 Scale
Gainesville Truck Center - 1960 Mack with Dump Trailer Authorized Mack Truck Distributor
• Just 720 Produced in 2000

#19-2936 - 1/34 Scale
Bard Concrete - Mack R Dump Truck "1952 - 50 Years of Service - 2002"
• Produced by First Gear in 2002

#19-2961 - 1/30 Scale
"Campbell 66 Express" (#9 in the Series) - 1937 Chevy Dry Goods Van Delivery Truck Authentic 1930's Graphics
• Just 480 produced in 2002

#19-3037 - 1/34 Scale
Universe Towing - International 4400 Tow Truck
• Produced around 2002

#19-3357 - 1/34 Scale
"Blackies Trucking" Mack Brockway Dump Truck 
• Produced in 2005

#19-3453 - 1/34 Scale
Mack Granite Truck and Lowboy Trailer with Tarped Load 
• Just 1,260 Pieces • Produced in 2006

#59-0192 - 1/54 Scale
"Central Transport" Freightliner FLD120 Tractor with 48' Van Trailer 
• Produced in 2001

Coming soon from France! (Eligor announced new models)

More great French models are on their way!  Eligor just announced these three new ones, which will be arriving in the next few months.  We are taking pre-orders on our website!

#114456 - 1/43 scale
Marins Pompiers De Marseille - MAN TGS Sides VMP 13 Rapid Intervention Unit

 

#120069 - 1/43 scale
Cell Foam Tank

 

#101479 - 1/43 scale
GOULET TURPIN - Citroen Type H Advertising Tour Van

 

If you don't want to wait quite that long, these options are in stock right now!

#113002 - 1/43 scale
Iveco Magirus Alp 375 Version 2008
 

#114181 - 1/43 scale
Renault Maxity Maritime Bucket DDE Charentes

The Eligor Hotchkiss Collection continues

The Eligor Hotchkiss collection continues with three new models available within the next couple of months!  (October/November Arrival)

Hotchkiss PL50 Milk Truck
Item #101430 - 1/43 Scale
 

Hotchkiss PL20 Army RHD Truck
Item #101431 - 1/43 Scale
 

Hotchkiss PL50 4x4 Firetruck
Item #101432 - 1/43 Scale

Announcement from Eligor

We are pleased to announce five new cars and trucks from Eligor!  These will be arriving soon, and if you pre-order yours, we will ship it out to you as soon as it gets here.  

Click here to see all new products from Eligor.

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Item #101428 - 1/43 Scale - Summer Arrival

HOTCHKISS PL 25 - Paupelin Butchery

The model that we present in the Hotchkiss collection is from 1952. At the front of the model, an ice water tank accessible by the right side door, brought some freshness to the meat hanging loaded into the van...

Item #101454 – 1/43 Scale - Summer Arrival

OM Saurer Public Works dump

The Saurer was founded in 1853 in Switzerland, as a foundry. It was in 1888 that Saurer first manufactured gasoline engines for the industry. In 1896, the company produced its first car...

Item #101463 - 1/43 Scale - Summer Arrival

CITROËN Type H advertising MOTO STANDARD

Founded in Germany in 1926 by engineer Wilhelm Gutbrod. The first activity of the Company was the manufacture of motorcycles...

Item #101464 - 1/43 Scale - Summer Arrival

CITROËN 2CV AZU advertising FAMILISTERE

In 1888, a group of wholesale grocers decided to join forces to form a limited company called the Docks of Reims. Buying wholesale for many branches, they could sell fresh products at very low prices...

Item #114450 - 1/43 Scale - Summer Arrival

Scania GIMAEX 95 Simple cab Van Foam Great Power

Equipped with a 400 hp engine, the van foam Great Power was presented to Congress on Fire 2011...

Fire & Rescue SALE - Only while supplies last!

From now on while supplies last, we welcome you to take advantage of our
Fire & Rescue SALE!  

Browse dozens of high-end models at greatly reduced prices, plus we'll give you free shipping on any models included in the sale.

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Here are just a few of the great offers from this sale:

Item #081-01106 - 1/50 Scale - Was $189.95 - NOW $119.95 PLUS FREE SHIPPING
Kern County #41 - Pierce Quantum Fire Pumper
 

Item #078-01090 - 1/50 Scale - Was $199.95 - NOW $129.95 PLUS FREE SHIPPING
Washington D.C - Oshkosh Striker 3000 ARFF Fire Truck – Limited Edition of 500 Pieces
 

Item #094A-01264 - 1/50 Scale - Was $289.95 - NOW $188.00 PLUS FREE SHIPPING
Seagrave Tractor-Drawn Ariel (TDA) with Marauder II Chassis - "LADDER #2" Fire Truck Limited Edition of only 250 Pieces