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The Growing Series of Toy Tractor Times Tractors
By Jim Simpson

     The Toy Tractor Times has celebrated each anniversary since 1986 with a 1/16 scale tractor. This years 21st Anniversary model of the IH 1086 is the best TTT tractor yet. TTT Anniversary Series has made a significant contribution to the farm toy hobby over the years. The first 8 TTT tractors were land mark models. Before the Massey-Harris Pony in 1986, 1/16 replicas of small horse power tractors were not offered in great quantities. Today TTT is embarking on a new generation of 1970's tractors. The 70s was the of begging of modern era of power and comfort in tractors. The 2003 AC 7030 highlighted the start of Allis-Chalmers modern tractor line and the 2004 IH 1086 celebrates Internationals first modern and computerized tractor cab. It will be interesting to see what other three land mark 70s tractors TTT offers.

       What I particularly like about the new series of TTT tractors is the improved look of the collectors edition tractors. Ertl put some new twists on the AC 7030 with paint and decals so that it stands out from past 1/16 AC 7000 series offerings. The slogan for the TTT 1086 says it all: "Your Old Friend Has a New Look". Ertl has taken the 86 series body and made a new model by taking IH 1466 Precision parts (real dual wheels & tires and front weight bracket with weights), along with added cab/chassis light detailing and correct exhaust pipe. Large flotation style front tires and rims add to this tractors rugged look. Could this be the future of true "collector" farm toys from Ertl by combining parts from precision series with "shelf" model. If the models come out looking like the TTT 1086 I sure hope so.

        To close out my salute to 21 years of The Toy Tractor Times I would like to look back at the history of the cost Anniversary Series and the Magazine. In my years of collecting I have watched 1/16 shelf toys raise from $20 in the 1980s to $40 today and collectors editions go from $40 to $80.   Collectors get a real value from TTT. In 1983 TTT started out at a $10 subscription price and today it is 100% larger and on top of breaking farm toy news first for only $18. That is a $1.50 an issue. TTT's first tractor in 1986 was $47.50 and the price remained unchanged for nine years as the quality of the models continued to improve. This years TTT tractor holds the $57.00 price first offered on the 2000 TTT tractor. With a total of 18 regular anniversary tractors produced between 1986 and 2004 the TTT price has only increased $9.50. What a deal. Below is the full price history of all 18 Anniversary tractors and the colating subscription price.

1986 TTT M-H Pony the first TTT tractor was $47.50 and the price of TTT was $10.00 a year

1987 TTT AC B was $47.50 and the price of TTT was $14.00 a year

1988 TTT M-M V was $47.50 and the price of TTT was $15.00 a year

1989 TTT Oliver Super 44 was $47.50 and TTT was $15.00 a year

1990 TTT John Deere L was $47.50 and TTT was $15.00 a year

1991 TTT IH Farmall A was $47.50 and TTT was $15.00 a year

1992 TTT Case VA was $47.50 and TTT was $15.00 a year

1993 TTT Ford 9n was $47.50 and TTT was $18.00 a year

1994 TTT JD 720 $47.50 and TTT was $18.00 a year

1995 IH 706 ROPS $49.50 and price of TTT is $18.00 a year

1996 TTT IH 1456 w/duals $50.00 and TTT is $18.00 a year

1997 TTT Case 1175 $50.00 and TTT is $18.00 a year

1998 TTT Ford 641 Work Master $50.00 and TTT is $18.00 a year

1999 TTT IH Farmall 230 $50.00 and TTT is $18.00 a year

2000 TTT AC 7045 $57.00 and TTT is $18.00 a year

2001 TTT JD 4040 $58.00 and TTT is $18.00 a year

2002 TTT IH Farmall 400 $55.50 and TTT is $18.00 a year

2003 TTT AC 7030 $57.00 and TTT is $18.00 a year

2004 TTT IH 1086 $57.00 and TTT is $18.00 a year

For a picture check list of all 19 TTT tractors visit http://toytractortimes.com/toytractortimestractors.htm


What is in this Issue?
*Toy Times Comments*
It is with pride, that we offer you, The Toy Times 2004 Anniversary Tractor. This year’s tractor is the 1977 International Harvester 1086. The 1/16 scale die cast replica features a detailed painted IH cab, precision duals, precision weights and large front tires. Never before has an 86 series model offered so much detail. The model will include a Toy Tractor Times 2004 inscription imprinted on the cab door. A special collectors box will house the tractor. The order deadline for the 2004 TTT tractor will be November 15, 2004. To order your IH 1086 visit http://www.toytractortimes.com/ttt1086order.htm. 2004 21st Anniversary Toy Tractor Times International 1086 This months TTT has a slightly red theme in honor of the 2004 TTT Tractor and the 102^nd Anniversary of the International Harvester brand. Cyrus McCormick first introduced his reaper in 1831 and in 1902 the McCormick Reaper company merged with the Deering Reaper Company and purchased several equipment manufactures all in one day to form International Harvester. IH has a long legacy in the tractor business that is carried on by CNH today. This month TTT looks back at models like the M, 06 series and the 2+2. John Deere fans are not left out this month. There is a feature by Doug Harke on the first 1/64 John Deere tractors and Dave Tallon reports on the Plow City Toy Show and new John Deere toys on display. Make sure to check out the article on J&S Farm Toys custom models and the new Fall Farm Show release. The new fall line of John Deere toys is out and can be viewed at www.toytractortimes.com/johndeerefall2004.htm. Next month we start our fall theme series of displays and toys that will run through November. I would like to feature any custom fall harvesting tillage projects that you may be working on. If you have display or custom project would like to share with the Toy Tractor Times please e-mail me at toytractortimes@aol.com If you would like to join the TTT author list or share an article please contact Michael Henry at michaelghenry@yahoo.com. Until the next "Times" Jay
Happy 21st Anniversary The Growing Series of Toy Tractor Times Tractors By Jim Simpson The Toy Tractor Times has celebrated each anniversary since 1986 with a 1/16 scale tractor. This years 21st Anniversary model of the IH 1086 is the best TTT tractor yet. TTT Anniversary Series has made a significant contribution to the farm toy hobby over the years. The first 8 TTT tractors were land mark models. Before the Massey-Harris Pony in 1986, 1/16 replicas of small horse power tractors were not offered in great quantities. Today TTT is embarking on a new generation of 1970's tractors. The 70s was the of begging of modern era of power and comfort in tractors. The 2003 AC 7030 highlighted the start of Allis-Chalmers modern tractor line and the 2004 IH 1086 celebrates Internationals first modern and computerized tractor cab. It will be interesting to see what other three land mark 70s tractors TTT offers. What I particularly like about the new series of TTT tractors is the improved look of the collectors edition tractors. Ertl put some new twists on the AC 7030 with paint and decals so that it stands out from past 1/16 AC 7000 series offerings. The slogan for the TTT 1086 says it all: "Your Old Friend Has a New Look". Ertl has taken the 86 series body and made a new model by taking IH 1466 Precision parts (real dual wheels & tires and front weight bracket with weights), along with added cab/chassis light detailing and correct exhaust pipe. Large flotation style front tires and rims add to this tractors rugged look. Could this be the future of true "collector" farm toys from Ertl by combining parts from precision series with "shelf" model. If the models come out looking like the TTT 1086 I sure hope so. To close out my salute to 21 years of The Toy Tractor Times I would like to look back at the history of the cost Anniversary Series and the Magazine. In my years of collecting I have watched 1/16 shelf toys raise from $20 in the 1980s to $40 today and collectors editions go from $40 to $80. Collectors get a real value from TTT. In 1983 TTT started out at a $10 subscription price and today it is 100% larger and on top of breaking farm toy news first for only $18. That is a $1.50 an issue. TTT's first tractor in 1986 was $47.50 and the price remained unchanged for nine years as the quality of the models continued to improve. This years TTT tractor holds the $57.00 price first offered on the 2000 TTT tractor. With a total of 18 regular anniversary tractors produced between 1986 and 2004 the TTT price has only increased $9.50. What a deal. Below is the full price history of all 18 Anniversary tractors and the colating subscription price. 1986 TTT M-H Pony the first TTT tractor was $47.50 and the price of TTT was $10.00 a year 1987 TTT AC B was $47.50 and the price of TTT was $14.00 a year 1988 TTT M-M V was $47.50 and the price of TTT was $15.00 a year 1989 TTT Oliver Super 44 was $47.50 and TTT was $15.00 a year 1990 TTT John Deere L was $47.50 and TTT was $15.00 a year 1991 TTT IH Farmall A was $47.50 and TTT was $15.00 a year 1992 TTT Case VA was $47.50 and TTT was $15.00 a year 1993 TTT Ford 9n was $47.50 and TTT was $18.00 a year 1994 TTT JD 720 $47.50 and TTT was $18.00 a year 1995 IH 706 ROPS $49.50 and price of TTT is $18.00 a year 1996 TTT IH 1456 w/duals $50.00 and TTT is $18.00 a year 1997 TTT Case 1175 $50.00 and TTT is $18.00 a year 1998 TTT Ford 641 Work Master $50.00 and TTT is $18.00 a year 1999 TTT IH Farmall 230 $50.00 and TTT is $18.00 a year 2000 TTT AC 7045 $57.00 and TTT is $18.00 a year 2001 TTT JD 4040 $58.00 and TTT is $18.00 a year 2002 TTT IH Farmall 400 $55.50 and TTT is $18.00 a year 2003 TTT AC 7030 $57.00 and TTT is $18.00 a year 2004 TTT IH 1086 $57.00 and TTT is $18.00 a year For a picture check list of all 19 TTT tractors visit http://toytractortimes.com/toytractortimestractors.htm
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About The Cover: The Toy Tractor Times celebrates its 21st Anniversary with the International Harvester 1086. Each year since 1986 TTT has offered its subscribers a 1/16 scale tractor. Over the past 18 years the series has included 8 tractors from the 1940-1950 era, 9 tractors in the Classic American series and 2 so far in the new Big 70s Power series. The Big 70s Power series will include 5 tractors and will be followed by 5 tractors from the 1980s.
1/64 Variations The Farmall M
The 2004 Plow City Toy Show A Green Theme: New Waterloo Set & 6030
TTT's 2004 Anniversary Tractor 1977 International Harvester 1086
Tallon Tips Making a 1/64 Service Truck
Variations Ertl's First 1/64 Tractors
Pedaling Around Pennsylvania New IH Pedal Tractors
Keeping Current with 1/64 Big Bud Variations: Part II HN and KT Series
Down On The Model Farm Tractor Dealership: Part I
What is Hot in 64th? Sprayers
Red Decals Are Back Bossen Implement Has IH Decals
The Literature Rack 1979 the Age of Agrarius: The Story of the 2+2 Introduction with Literature and Farm Toys
Collectors Workmanship J&S Farm Toys
2004 Fall Farm Show Tractors Out Early
Things That Used To Be Ford 9N: TTT Anniversary 1993 Plus: Special Announcement About "Rick Larsen Edition" TTT Tractor Series
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