A few new construction/farm equipment pieces for summer's end

Norscot's compact Caterpillar 299C Compact Track Loader with Work Tools in 1/32 scale is perfect for anyone who loves construction equipment! I've seen this piece mentioned on diecast discussion boards, so it's sure to be a quick seller- get your hands on it now

ERTL brings us a great little set for the John Deere 50th anniversary that's perfect for a gift or for expanding your own farming collection. In 1/64 scale, this will be popular with kids and collectors alike. You can't beat ERTL's excellent detail and quality!

Sleek new toolings from First Gear!

First Gear has recently announced a new tooling for their Tread Marks Collector Club Series. We were barely able to get our hands on these, because they are so very limited. I cannot wait to see this out of box, with that lovely black and shiny finish!

It's an International Durastar Armored Truck, equipped with all the classic features of an armored truck:

• Blacked-out windows
• Chrome mirrors
• Chrome fender
• Gun ports on the body
• Authentic diamond-plate detail

In 1/34 scale, it measures 7 1/2" long, 3.5: wide and 3.23" high. Quite a substantial piece, I think. Now, this is not a bank so don't start to think that you'll keep your money stash here... it still belongs in the bank, ok? Even so, this model promises to look stunning on your desk or anywhere else you can fit it!

But that's not all! You may have seen the previous models featuring the City of Chicago graphics in the attractive light blue color. Well, we've got one more for you, in a nice vintage style, since the others seemed to fly out our doors! This time it's a 1/34 rear load garbage truck, featuring a detailed cab interior, with opening hood and complete engine detail. This vintage body features a lifting bucket that opens packer plate, which also opens the rear door - the body of the truck also tilts and dumps!

CAT Train sale - $100 off!

It's not too soon to think about Christmas! This limited edition train would be a great gift for the holiday season, an upcoming birthday, or just for the special someone. Everything you need to set up and run the train is included in the package.

SET contains:

* Steam locomotive with powerful headlight, realistic air whistle, and puffing smoke

* Tender

* Flat car with two Cat 977 Track-Type Tractors

* Box car

* Caboose

* Large 40" x 60" oval track consisting of

8 curved FasTrack track sections,

3 straight FasTrack track sections,

1 FasTrack power terminal track section

* Powerful CW-80 Transformer (U.S. & Canada)

* Comes packaged in a delux box for presentation

This is an adult collectible, not intendend for children under 14 years old.

London Transport with Sunstar!

Sunstar has many unique models, but this 1955 Routemaster Bus RT36 - FXT 211 really takes the cake! With beautiful period-appropriate decoration and composition, Sunstar has brought you a must-have model! This deserves a place in anyone's collection- but order now, as we have a limited quantity in stock!

Lots of new items added!

Well, this week has been somewhat eventful for the month of August. Wild storms and fierce lightning aside, I've added 34 new items to our web site this week, and that's just the beginning of what's to come in the next few weeks! Here's a quick look at what's new:

John Deere 4010 Tractor, Heritage Series, ERTL Precision #2

(available now!)

Steiger Panther III PTA Prestige Tractor

(for September Delivery)

Farmall M Christmas Tractor

(for November Delivery!)

Magnum 180 Tractor with Stars and Stripes Graphics

(for September Delivery)

And there's so much more! If tractors aren't your thing, watch next week for our new First Gear editions or go on our website to see them now!

Hey I want to hear from you! Leave me a comment and tell me what your plans are! Are you working hard? Enjoying time with your kids after the first day of school? Totally goofing off? I'm hoping to catch a movie sometime soon. Suggestions for what's out now?