Truckin' In This Fall... 1934 Ford BB-157 Trucks!

             

             

Unique Replicas just announced the replication of four New 1934 Ford BB-157 trucks in 1/43 scale.  They are constructed of mostly diecast metal with only a few plastic parts. 

These 1934 Ford BB models are expected to arrive this October / November.

These models would look great on an "O" Scale layout! They have some great features including:

• Butterfly hood opens
• Detailed flat-head engine
• Front doors open 
• Detailed interior
• Complete detailed chassis
• Packed in an acrylic case with a display base

Each of these trucks are also decked out with their own unique features. 

 

This is the 1934 Ford BB-157 Stake Truck, item #18380.  This model's unique features include:

• Painted in a high glossy two-tone paint
• Back stake gate lift opens
• Green painted wheels

Next is the 1934 Ford BB-157 Tow Truck, item #18381. This model's unique features include:

• Painted in a high glossy black paint 
• Twin boom with hooks 
• Chrome-like wheels
• Unique wooden-like bumper

 

This is the 1934 Ford BB-157 Coal Truck, item #18382.   This model's unique features include:

• Painted in a high glossy two-tone paint 
• Tail gate folds open 
• Chrome-like wheels

 

Last but certainly not least is the 1934 Ford BB-157 Tanker Truck, item #18383. This model's unique features include:

• Painted in a high glossy two-tone paint 
• Detailed warning labels 
• Red painted wheels

To order these and other exciting Unique Replicas, visit our website at 3000toys.com

Summertime Sweepstakes...July 24th thru July 31st

Enter for a chance to win your choice of one of the below models on the 3000toys Facebook page!

All you have to do is go to our Facebook page... then click on the Summertime Sweepstakes App (pictured below) found at the top of the Facebook page...

Summertime Sweepstakes App

Then LIKE us (if you haven't already)...next, submit your email address and you will be entered into the Summertime Sweepstakes.  It's that easy!

Four WINNERS will be chosen at random on August 1st...Check back to see if you are one of them!

1937 Studebaker Hearse Wagon - Tasha's in-depth review

I reviewed the 1937 Studebaker Hearse Wagon by Unique Replicas.  It's really good quality, and it just might be one of my new favorite models.  Check it out!

Item #18598

The Low Down on the 1950 Ford Milk Delivery Step Van

Here Tom is to show off another great model!  This one's from Unique Replicas, in 1/24 scale.  It's the Milk Delivery 1950 Ford Step Van with Sunnydale Dairy Farms graphics.  It has a TON of great features, which Tom will tell you all about...!

Item #18572

Lumber-ing Down the Road

As far as handymen go, I'm all thumbs. I can swing a hammer, sure, but I tend to swing it at the wrong nail. I have a ton of respect for those guys that can build anything, but I'm more inclined to watching and supervising. Therefore I tend to jump at the opportunity to feel rough and rugged and good with tools.

I don't know how tough a model can make you feel, but just looking at Unique Replicas' 1934 Ford BB-157 Flat-Bed Stake Truck puts the scent of sawdust in my nose and a little sweat on my brow.

UNIQUE REPLICAS - 18618 - 1/24 Price = $57.95

If there were ever a rugged model, this is the one. "Jack's Lumber Yard" on the door and the load of lumber on the back transport you to a drive down a dirt road on a the way to a house being built.

This truck is one of several new arrivals from Unique Replicas at 3000toys.com, and there is surely one that will stoke the fires of your own dreams, ambitions, and desires. Get yours today!

--Matt

2011 Price Increases

Unfortunately, prices increases are expected to be the norm in 2011, due mainly to the rapid climb of the Chinese Yuan. Combine the Yuan with higher material costs, fuel costs, and expected labor shortages, and you have the inevitable.

Several price increases already went into effect at the beginning of January,and several more will take place starting February 1st. These will include New-Ray, Norscot, Woodland Scenics, NZG, M2Machines, Unique Replicas, Maisto, Bruder, and Universal Hobbies.

Monday last week was the first day of the annual Hong Kong Toy Fair, and attendance was perceived to be down and prices to be up. Richard Gottlieb, president of a New York-based business development firm, wrote from the HK show this week, saying the typical toy industry price increases were "coming in at anywhere from 5% to 25%, with a mode of 15%." He went on to explain that these increases were to be expected, due to the inflation stats (November alone was 5.1%!). Experts are expecting an additional 5 to 6% in 2011.

Link: Hong Kong 2011; fewer people and higher prices

Attractive Fire Equipment from Unique Replicas!

I got these out today and played with them a bit, and I really like them! Unique Replicas has some great products at excellent price points, considering they always have so many features. Some of them even have functioning lights on the inside! We have stock of those shown below, and more, at 3000toys.com.

UNIQUE REPLICAS - 18628 - 1/24      Price = $60.00

1935 Chevrolet Fire Truck

Features Include:

• Detailed Front Grille
• Heavy DieCast Body
• Detailed Interior
• Steerable front tires
• Opening doors and tailgate
• Hood opens to reveal highly detailed engine
• Tilt-out Windshield
• Real action driving axle
• Extendable, tilting, metal ladder

UNIQUE REPLICAS - 18570 - 1/24      Price = $49.00

1950 Ford Step Van - Fire Department

Features Include:

• Heavy DieCast Body
• Detailed interior layout
• Steerable front tires
• Opening front and rear doors
• Inside hood opens to reveal highly detailed engine
• Driver’s seat folds down
• Working rear dome light
• Extra accessories included