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Time for Corn Harvest
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About This Issue
By Jason Hasert

Fall is here and that means it is time to shell corn. This months Toy Tractor Times is covering the corn harvest from vintage combines to modern mega 16 row machines. We are excited to bring you articles on combines from 1/16 to 1/32 to 1/64 all the way to 1/80 scale. Plus we have live video of the huge 360 bu 16 row Cat 590 R Lexion.

The Toy Tractor Times is also excited to preview a new one hour long DVD in this months issue. The new Videos of the Times features all of the mini-movies on displays and tractor videos featured in the 2005 issues. Now you can see all our videos on the big screen in DVD quality. We will have this new DVD available for the first time at The Toy Tractor Times.com table during the National Farm Toy Show November 4, 5 and 6 in Dyersville, IA. Stop by our table located in the National Farm Toy Museum and pick up a copy of the DVD for only 10 dollars and check out the 2005 Toy Tractor Times Anniversary Spirit of '76 prototype. You can still order the Spirit of '76 for a limited time until supplies run out at http://www.toytractortimes.com/spirit76

We also invite those readers attending the National Farm Toy Show to attend the 5th annual Toy Tractor Show.com dinner at the County Junction Restaurant. The dinner will start at 6:30pm and several door prizes will be available. If you would like to attend, please make a reservation by emailing webmaster@toytractortimes.com Dinner is 12.00 per person. As you pay, please make sure to sign up for many door prizes that will be distributed.

Don't forget that the chrome Rick Larsen International 1086 will be auctioned for the National Farm Toy Museum on November 15, 2005 on EBAY.com. Look for it listed under name TTS-times. All proceeds will be donated to the National Farm Toy Museum so they may preserve the history of our hobby. Remember there were only 18 of these tractors made and this is the only one that will be made available for sale to the public. Visit the National Farm Toy Museum on-line at http://www.nationalfarmtoymuseum.com

We have a new fun feature added to the ToyTractorTimes.com. You can now dress up your computer with new ToyTractorTimes.com wallpaper. The wallpaper features model farms, toy tractors of all scales and real tractors in the field. Personalize your computer by clicking here: http://www.toytractortimes.com/wallpaper

Next month we will bring you all of the sites and sounds of the National Farm Toy Show with pictures and video of the world's largest and best farm toy show. Look for us the next times. Get an early preview of all the new toys announced by Ertl, Scale Models, Spec-Cast and Die-Cast Promotions at the National on Toy Tractor Show.com's November Farm Toy Report. Look for the report to come live to you from the National.

Until Next Times............

Jason & Stefanie Hasert

5th Annual Toy Tractor Show.com Dinner at The National Farm Toy Farm Toy Show

Meet your fellow Toy Talk Members at
The ToyTractorShow.com Dinner

Date: Saturday November 5, 2005

Time: 6:30 pm

Location: Country Junction Restaurant in Dyersville, Iowa
Located in front of the National Farm Toy Museum

Meal: All You Can Eat Family Style
Chicken
Roast Beef
Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Corn
Apple Sauce
Ice Cream

Price: $12.00 per person

Please make your reservation as seating is limited. E-mail your name and the number in your party to webmaster@toytractortimes.com

Door Prizes to be given out

Red Power Through the Ages
Mini-Movie!
This month’s mini movie looks back at the history of Case IH’s earliest tractors to their modern mega-machines. Case IH traces its tractor history through three brands, J.I. Case, International Harvester and Steiger.

Linking Together the Chain of Farm Toy Collectors
The World's Largest Combine: CAT Lexion 590 R
The CAT Lexion 590R is the largest combine in the world to date.

Videos of the Times
First in DVD Series
We know you will enjoy Videos of The Times . This is an exciting compilation of 10 all new action packed mini-movies of 1/64 farm displays.

Behind the Scenes at ERTL
My First Farm Toys at ERTL
By: Bill Walters
Prior to 1995, the Ertl 1/64th scale vintage offerings were very limited. We really only offered a two piece and four piece set for John Deere and Case IH dealers.

The Case 1570 Part II
Just Like the Real Thing, Only Smaller
The Ertl slogan "Just Like the Real Thing Only Smaller" is the theme of our article series on the development of the 1/16 Toy Tractor Times.com Spirit of '76 Case 1570. - Buy Online now!

The Ultimate Custom Project
John Deere 9520
Gro-Moore Farms in Henrietta, NY first and second generations, and the third generation is growing up quick and becoming an important part of the operation.

1/64th with Dan Adamson
I am looking forward to the National Farm Toy Show next month. Make sure you stop by the TTT table and say hi to Jason. He will be located in the museum gym.

Tallon Tips
Chevrolet C65 Grain Truck
As many of our readers that have been with us from the start have probably realized by now, one category of models I enjoy building is grain trucks. 

Under the Scope with Ben Holmes
Siku John Deere 6920s
I’ve always liked the John Deere, as I have the Masseys, when ever I have seen one out and about around the countryside. A rich dark green colour with a yellow flash across the bonnet and bright yellow wheels make this machine stand out a mile away, a great site. With Siku’s John Deere 6920s you get the same look, just smaller!

25 Years of Fun
October 2nd, 2005, was a special day here in Western Pennsylvania for pedal pullers of all ages. This year at the Portersville Steam Show marked the 25th anniversary of the pedal pull.

The New 8030 Series
The new 1/64 John Deere 8030 series arrived at John Deere dealers in late September and early October. The first 8030's to be released in 1/64 were the 8330T and the 8430. In this article we review the new models.

octlit5 Literature Rack
New Combine News
CaseIH and John Deere have been busy this year upgrading their combines. Both big manufactures have new combine literature out this fall.

Variations
Case was also one of the pioneers in the development of four-wheel drive tractors.

Down to the Details
Since the days are beginning to get a little cooler, many of us are heading out to our shops to work on customs and displays a little more.

Truck Stop
Well, September has come and gone, and so has Potato harvest on the family farm, Ayotte Farms. As I mentioned in last months article, I was fortunate enough to be able to take a week off from my "Real Job" and head home to help with harvest.

octoli5 White Combines in 1/64th - Part I
White is a brand that is well known for its silver tractors. For our corn harvest theme we are going to start a two part series on White's combines and use Tom Too Hill's 1/64 combines to tell the story.

Prestige #2 John Deere 55 Corn Special
When it comes to combines John Deere is the biggest in the industry. John Deere built its harvesting reputation over 50 years ago as it entered the self propelled combine market.

Toy Show Report "2005 Brandon’s Toy Show" Featured display from
Nate Sawyer
This is the third year for the show with every intention of staying alive. Each year we get more support from all kinds of people. There are lots of door prizes to go around.
Next Times...
The November Toy Tractor Times will focus on The National Farm Toy Show. We will take a look at the all events of the National Farm Toy Show. We will bring you video and pictures of the big show. Our feature article will be on John Schomburg's National Farm Toy Show display on potato farming. Pictured are several custom built potato planters John made for the display If you have article ideas for The Toy Tractor Times e-mail our Editor Michael Henry at michaelghenry@yahoo.com