TWH Collectibles to be on 3000toys.com!

The news we've been dying to tell you! The entire TWH Collectilbes line is going to be on 3000toys.com very soon!!

The big news at iHobbyExpo this year is that TWH is now launching into FIRE APPARATUS models! The first piece is a Pierce® Quantum® pumper truck for Kern County. Every model that is produced by TWH is as close to the exact specifications as possible to the original truck. If it's metal on the truck, it's metal on the model with very few exceptions.

Functions and features of the 1/50 scale Pierce® Quantum® pumper include details such as an opening cab that reveals a detailed diesel engine and transmission, opening hose crosslay doors, steerable front wheels, functioning suspension, detailed inner cab, realistic hose and wire placement, accurate gauge panel with fills and discharges, a photoetched grill, and much, much more. A detailed spec sheet with all available functions and features is available. This much accurate detail on an 8" model is unheard of in this industry and truly exciting news.

TWH Collectibles has been focusing on heavy construction equipment, mining equipment, and trucks up until this point. So, in addition to the fire apparatus line, 3000toys.com will be carrying the entire TWH Collectibles product line. This incredible heavy-construction and truck product line features never-before-seen detailing. Here are just a few of the really cool items:

#051-01041 Manitowoc Ringer CraneDue December '08 - January '09
#003-01004 Grove GMK3055 in YellowDue Nov - Dec
#086-09002 Vermeer T1255 Commander 3 with Hydrostatic Trencher Attachment
Due November - December

And, the GRANDDADDY of them all...


#087-01019 Bucyrus 8750 DraglineDue October 2009
This model is HUGE!!
We have around a year for this one, but your order should be placed soon to reserve yours. Maleia or I will post on just this item within the next week or two. You're not going to believe the details they've included!

Special Announcement Coming Thursday!

A few days ago, I told you that I had a secret. Well, I can't tell you just yet. But I want you to remember that this is very exciting for me, and I hope it is for you too. We have been building momentum with this, and will be ready to make our big announcement on Thursday. Here are a few key words to give you some clues:

museum quality
fire
heavy-duty
jib, winch, outrigger
mining

I can also say that soon we will start seeing things that we've really never seen here at 3000toys. I can't guarantee that you'll see exactly what you've been looking for, but have never found, since we offer such a large variety of products already. BUT, there will be things that I've never really seen in my 4+ years here. A new style, a new kind of detail, and more attention to what collectors want to see.

Remember, Thursday is the big day.

We got to Check Out the NEW Norscot Cat 797F Prototype

Darin and I were able to visit Norscot's headquarters in Mequon, WI last week - their facility is really nice! We were also able to check out a prototype of the new CAT 797F Mining/Quarry Truck. The details were way beyond what I expected!! Here are just a few of the features we noticed:
Boarding Ladder flips down to ground level
Side Mirrors rotate in
Rails are Metal
Engine Compartment opens to reveal engine detail
Working Steering with Linkages
Rock Knockers (the hanging down pipe-like things in the back to knock rocks from between the dual wheels)
Painted Rivets
Grill Detailing


Also, this is the brand-new Electric Drive (like a steam locomotive) that Caterpillar just announced at MinExpo in Vegas late last month. This significantly helps fuel efficiency.

The detailing was far beyond what we expected and really was impressive. I cannot wait for all of you to see it in person! It is still expected to be released later this year.

In case you have not yet checked out the info on the real Cat 797F that was introduced at MinExpo, here's Caterpillar's Press Release: click here. And, here's a video:

76 Days till Christmas

.... and I''m already singing the 12 days of Christmas. Why? Because of these unique cars that were designed with help from legendary pin striper Tom Kelly! Tom Kelly has worked in graphics and striping for over 43 years. Kelly began his work when custom cars were wildly popular with the younger crowd (as it still is today), but he has not limited himself to automobile graphics. Seems he can do just about anything, from cartoon characters to business graphics.

Combine Tom Kelly's 12 brand new designs, a classic holiday tune, and the genius of M2Machines, and you'll truly have a holiday treasure!






You are all singing with me, right? Don't leave me hanging.









These are all currently being sold in solid cases, which include the entire set. They are selling so quickly, as are the new Auto-stretch rods (be sure to check those out). And don't think these are just cars. These will hang on your Christmas tree too! Detail and features with M2Machines is always the best in the industry:

• Opening doors and hood
• Detailed Interior
• Chrome Bumpers
• Trading card
• Custom rims
• Custom steering wheel
• Custom lake pipes

I really hope that some of you will get to enjoy these. The images above don't even to the art justice. I have never seen such unique work, and I really don't want you to miss out. We have VERY limited quantities left. Watch for the next release from M2Machines, and I'll try to keep you informed, since they are flying out the door so fast!

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