August 28, 2008
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Featured Article Image September 2008
The storied history of the Gibson tractor weaves interesting prose. Under the guidance of Wilber F. Gibson, the Gibson Manufacturing Corporation opened a factory in Longmont, Colo., in 1945, after relocating from Seattle, Wash. This fledgling company was Wilber's father, Harry A. Gibson, in Seattle. [Read More]

What's New at Toy Farmer

Meet M.K. Terebecki at the National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show!
Meet M.K. Terebecki at the National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show!
Come meet Michael Terebecki, author of The Trucking Pioneers series books at the National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show in Indianapolis. He will be there - Aug. 22 23, & 24, 2008 in the hospitality room (#162) to sign books for ALL 3 days!

Go to the Shows/Events Listing for show information.

Go to the Country Store to order the books.

The 2008 National Farm Toy Show tractor is the Allis-Chalmers 7580
The 2008 National Farm Toy Show tractor is the Allis-Chalmers 7580
Toy Farmer LTD is proud to introduce the Allis-Chalmers 7580 in amazing 1/32 die-cast detail.

To get more info. or to order, go here: [Read More]

The Official 2008 National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show Truck Model is the new truck show model for this year's show.
The Official 2008 National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show Truck Model is the new truck show model for this year's show.
Die-Cast Promotions by F.F. Ertl III, Inc. is again proud to be the manufacturer of the National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show truck for 2008. This year's model will be the 1/64 die-cast metal Knife River Kenworth W900 Day Cab with Manac Bottom Dump Trailer. The National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show (NTTCS) takes place in Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 22-24, 2008. [Read More]

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Marvel of the 21st Century Made Possible with Bucyrus Steam Shovels
Marvel of the 21st Century Made Possible with Bucyrus Steam Shovels
Finding a passageway from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans had been a dream of explorers for centuries. Go to Photos/Videos to see more photos and how this model moves.

To read the Cranes Etc. model review of the Bucyrus Steam Shovel, go to Crane Etc.

Go to Read Reviews to see another review on this piece.

For article from Model Railroad News, download this PDF file (320 KB).

To get more history on this piece, download this 8-page PDF file (2.9 MB).

To get more info. or to order, go here: [Read More]

Allis-Chalmers Forty-Five Motor Grader
Allis-Chalmers Forty-Five Motor Grader
The 2008 Official Construction Model for the 2008 National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show is an Allis-Chalmers Forty-Five Motor Grader.

To get more info. or to order, go here: [Read More]

Allis-Chalmers TS-300 Motor Scraper
Allis-Chalmers TS-300 Motor Scraper
The 2007 Official Construction Model for the 2007 National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show is an Allis-Chalmers TS-300 Motor Scraper.

Go to Photos/Videos, and scroll down to see more photos 360 degrees.

To get more info. or to order, go here: [Read More]

The Johnson Motor Lines, Inc. International Transtar II with Classic Trailer has arrived!
The Johnson Motor Lines, Inc. International Transtar II with Classic Trailer has arrived!
The Johnson Motor Lines, Inc. International Transtar II with Classic Trailer has arrived and is now in stock. This metal die-cast piece is #4 truck in The Trucking Pioneers series.

To get more info. or to order, go here: [Read More]

The H&W Motor Freight International Transtar II with Classic Trailer has arrived!
The H&W Motor Freight International Transtar II with Classic Trailer has arrived!
The H&W Motor Freight International Transtar II with Classic Trailer has arrived and is now in stock. This metal die-cast piece is #3 truck in The Trucking Pioneers series.

To get more info. or to order this model, click here: [Read More]

National Farm Toy Show
National Farm Toy Show
By Debbie Behne

Even in July, it's a question that comes up among farm toy collectors, from those who've gone every year since the event was started in 1978 to those who have attended only once or twice. [Read More]

J.B. Hunt International Transtar II with Classic Trailer has arrived!
J.B. Hunt International Transtar II with Classic Trailer has arrived!
The J.B. Hunt International Transtar II with Classic Trailer has arrived and is now in stock. This metal die-cast piece is #2 truck in The Trucking Pioneers series.

To get more info. or to order, go here: [Read More]

Crouse Cartage Company International Transtar II with Classic Tractor has arrived!
Crouse Cartage Company International Transtar II with Classic Tractor has arrived!
The Crouse Cartage Company International Transtar II with Classic Tractor has arrived and is now in stock. This metal die-cast piece is #1 truck in The Trucking Pioneers series.

To get more info. or to order, go here: [Read More]

Iowa Public Television featuring the National Farm Toy Show
Iowa Public Television featuring the National Farm Toy Show
Here is the web site to view the video on Iowa Public Television from the 2007 National Farm Toy Show: Go to Iowa Public Television to view.

Standard Catalog of Farm Toys - 3rd Edition is out.
Standard Catalog of Farm Toys - 3rd Edition is out.
This third edition of the best-selling and most thorough farm toy reference is completely updated and this third edition of the best-selling and most thorough farm toy reference is completely updated and expanded featuring new listings, additional information, and current pricing for more then 7,000 toys.xpanded featuring new listings, additional information, and current pricing for more then 7,000 toys.

To get more info. or to order, go here: [Read More]

Versatile Big Roy
Versatile Big Roy
Toy Farmer is pleased to introduce their new Colossal Versatile Big Roy for sale! It is detailed 1/16 scale die-cast metal replica of the Big Roy tractor.

To get more info. or to order, go here: [Read More]

 

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