Four Amazing Trucks Are Coming This Month from Die Cast Promotions!

We are very excited to share these four beautiful 1/64 scale trucks which are coming from Die Cast Promotions by the end of this month! They are the National Toy Truck N Construction Show Trucks from the last few years. Each one has incredible detail, along with a unique paint job. Plus, there is a nice variety, from a dump truck to a wrecker to coal trailers. Both of the coal trailers and the dump truck also feature tarps over the top to keep the cargo safely inside.

#33231- 1/64 Scale
October Arrival
Eilen - Peterbilt 379 with MAC Dump Box - 2014 National Toy Truck N Construction Show Truck 

#33079 - 1/64 Scale
October Arrival
Dave Friend - Peterbilt 379 with 36 Flattop Sleeper and MAC Square Bottom 3-Axle Coal Trailer

From tires that roll easily to the chrome detailing, each truck has many features worth noting. As shown in the pictures, both coal trailers pivot on the fifth wheel to allow for optimal positioning in your collection. 

#33502 - 1/64 Scale
October Arrival
O'Hare - Kenworth T800 with Miller Industries Century 9055 Wrecker - 2015 National Toy Truck N Construction Show Truck 

#33078 - 1/64 Scale
October Arrival
Friend Transport / Chrome Shop Mafia - Peterbilt 379 with 63 Sleeper and MAC Square Bottom 3-Axle Coal Trailer - 2013 National Toy Truck N Construction Show Truck

Be sure to place your pre-orders for these wonderful DCP trucks at 3000toys.com soon, as these will make great gifts for those special people in your life.

Football is over, so now what?

Now is the perfect time of year to have a hobby. The weather outside is just cold and unpleasant. And let's face it, is there anything less productive than spending your free time binge-watching streaming video content while laying on the couch? No, probably not. Finding a productive way to spend your free time is rewarding in so many ways. I mean it's entertaining, it's good for your mood, and you can use it as an excuse to get your friends together. It's a total worthwhile endeavor.

What I consider to be my hobby is pretty basic: I collect die-cast models of all kinds. I keep them on my desk, and I move them around from time to time. I really have too many to fit, so some have been moved to the window sill or other areas, while others have been made to serve a purpose. As you see below, I am using my CAT forklift from Norscot as a post-it note holder.  I used to keep paper clips in my CAT wheel loader, but I guess I've run out.

Another hobby that I find fascinating is model railroading. I made the trip to Milwaukee with my boss to man a booth at Trainfest a couple years ago. I was completely bowled over by the whole experience. The craftsmanship and attention to detail was really impressive. I have yet to start my own, but we get so many cool models in HO scale that I will eventually just have to jump in and do it.

Some of the latest models we've received are from CMW. If you're familiar at all with 1/87 scale die-cast, then you already know that the quality is top notch. Here are a couple of their newest models.

  


This taxi is a 1955 Ford Mainline with Yellow Cab Co on the door, really nice detail in 1/87.

Item number: 30397

To the right is a 1941 Chevy Wrecker with Gulf Towing on the door, a must have for dioramas.

Item number: 30403






We've got much more available at 3000toys.com, so please take a look around. I'm sure you'll find something you just can't live without.

Please leave your comments below, or ask me a question about the crazy stuff I keep on my desk. Or send me a picture of what your desk looks like. Until next time, go be good to someone.

First Gear's KW Century Rotator Wrecker

First Gear has come out with a newly tooled item that
blew off our shelves.
We have another batch coming, but
already nearly 1/2 spoken for.

SO, be sure to pre-order today.

Here's what all the excitement is all about:

FIRST GEAR - 50-3314 - 1/50 scale

 Kenworth T880 with Century Rotator Wrecker 

Among those incredible functioning features are these:

                    fully extendable 3-section boom; 

                    360 degree pivoting turret; 

                    two working upper turret winches with cable and; hooks; 

                    turret winch key to retract extended cables to travel position; 

                    working drag winch with cable and hook; 

                    extendable 3-section underlift with up and down movement; 

                    fully functioning 3-section front and rear outriggers;

                    and poseable front wheels.

First Gear has allowed the cab hood to open which showcases the authentically detailed engine consisting of a radiator with fan, air box, manifold with pipe rail, innercooler, and more.

The cab, hood, body and frame are constructed of diecast metal. 
Additional metal components include the turret frame, main & center boom bodies, and underlift mast and boom. 

The truck features many chrome accessories including the visor, grille, exhaust stacks, wheels, fuel tanks, battery box, and much more. It has flotation tires in the front and includes a pusher axle making it a very impressive rig.

Their incredibly detailed Century rotator body includes a chrome-plated pylon frame with strobe lights, forward storage compartments and over-the-wheel-well compartments detail, rear body lights, boom lamps, and tailboard.  The undercarriage showcases the drive shaft, rear suspension with differential covers, air brakes, engine block, transmission and oil pan.

This truck measures 9” long in ‘travel’ position.

Don't forget to reserve yours today - this is HOT!

Three New First Gear Trucks Just Announced

First Gear just announced three New Trucks including the Fire Dispatch Patrol - 1938 International D-2 Pickup with Brush Fire Body (#40-0338), the Kenworth T880 with Century Rotator Wrecker in Lime Green and Black (#50-3314), and the Mack R Model with Tri-Axle Lowboy Trailer in Black, Yellow, Orange, and Red (#60-0270).  

The Fire Dispatch Patrol - 1938 International D-2 Pickup with Brush Fire Body (#40-0338) is replicated in 1/25 scale and expected to arrive in November/December. It is constructed of diecast metal with only a few plastic parts, and its features include: 

• Opening Doors with Detailed Cab Interior
• V-Shaped Split Windshield 
• Distinctive Grille Design 
• Fat Fenders with Torpedo Headlights 
• Side Mounted Spare Tire 
• Opening Tailgate 
• Detailed Chassis and Undercarriage 
• Hose Reel and Water Container 
• Rake and Shovel Accessories                                                                     

Expected to arrive this Fall (Oct/Nov) is the Kenworth T880 with Century Rotator Wrecker in Lime Green and Black(#50-3314). It is replicated in 1/50 scale and constructed of diecast metal with only a few plastic parts. Its features include: 

• Opening hood with authentic MX-13 engine 
• Poseable front wheels 
• Chrome bumper, grille, visor, fuel tanks, and exhaust stacks 
• Functioning turret winches with working cable and hooks
• Key crank to retract turret cable 
• Working drag winch 
• Three-section underlift with functional extensions; pivots up and down 
• Functioning three-section front and rear outriggers 
• Measures 9” long (‘travel’ position)

Replicated in 1/64 scale, the Mack R Model with Tri-Axle Lowboy Trailer (#60-0270) in Black, Yellow, Orange, and Red has several great details and is expected to arrive late this month or early next month. It includes the following features: 

• Diecast metal construction
• Opening hood with complete engine detail 
• Fully detailed cab interior 
• Detailed chassis and undercarriage

Check out our full line of First Gear replicas on our website and place your order today.

Trucking In This Summer...Four New First Gear Trucks

First Gear just announced four New trucks expected to arrive this Summer.

Three of the trucks are Mack R Day cabs replicated in 1/64 scale with a May/June Arrival. Two of these come with a 22' End Dump Trailer, while the third one comes with a 3-Axle Lowboy Trailer. 

Each of these trucks is constructed of diecast metal with only a few plastic parts.  They also feature:

• Detailed cab interior
• Free-rolling wheels with hub detailing
• Realistic tire tread
• Authentic Mack Bulldog hood ornament

     

#60-0244 - Cardi Corporation                              #60-0246 - Mack R Day Cab in 

Mack R with 22' End Dump Trailer                      Red and Silver with 22' End Dump Trailer      

      

#60-0250 - Allis-Chalmers - Mack R with 3-Axle Lowboy Trailer




The remaining truck is a Kenworth T880 with a Century Rotator Wrecker replicated in 1/50 scale with a  August/September Arrival.

#59-3297 - Miller Industries - Kenworth T880 with Century Rotator Wrecker

This diecast model features:

• Opening hood with authentic MX-13 engine 
• Poseable front wheels 
• Chrome bumper, grille, visor, fuel tanks, and exhaust stacks 
• Functioning turret winches with working cable and hooks 
• Key crank to retract turret cable 
• Working drag winch 
• Three-section underlift with functional extensions; pivots up and down 
• Functioning three-section front and rear outriggers 
• Measures 9” long (‘travel’ position)

Visit our website to view all of our First Gear Future Arrivals, and place your Pre-Order today!