Ertl Diecast Production History WIP - Hobbyist Forums
WEBAug 1, 2019 · Founded in 1945, by Fred Ertl Jr, the Ertl Company was originally located in Dubuque, Iowa. Fred Ertl Jr had immigrated from Germany to Dubuque in the 1920s. He had worked as a iron molder for the Adams Company at first, but following a labor strike, in 1945, he founded his own company. They are best known for …
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WEBJun 16, 2019 · Ertl was also involved in a number of acquisitions, including Mini Toys (Toy Farmer), Britain's Limited and others over the years. Some Ertl models have shown up under the brand name Lintoy, particularly marketed in Asian countries. Some time later Joseph Ertl started his own farm and agricultural …
Ertl 1/16 Versatile D-100 Tractor Signed - Info needed!
WEBMay 17, 2010 · 577 posts · Joined 2006. #5 · May 18, 2010. Thanks guys! The 1/16 represents a 1966 D-100, and I found this pic showing a 1:1. Our tractors are these: 1969 145 Diesel. 1975 500 Diesel. 1967 125 Gas (we are currently looking for 2 new axles for this to rebuild....) We bought the 145 about 15 years ago and I …
Hubley Manufacturing Co Diecast Production History
WEBSep 1, 2019 · Hubley Manufacturing Co Diecast Production History. Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania the Hubley Manufacturing Company was incorporated in 1892 by John Hubley. They produced a wide range of cast-iron toys, doorstops, and bookends. Their earliest vehicle products were trains and trolleys powered by live steam, electricity, or a spring mechanism.
AMT Diecast Production History & Casting List - Hobbyist Forums
WEBJul 20, 2019 · In 1978, AMT was purchased by British Lesney, the makers of Matchbox diecast vehicles who moved the company to Baltimore, closing the Maple Road facility in Troy, Michigan (just outside Detroit). In 1982-3, AMT was purchased by ERTL from Lesney and renamed AMT-Ertl. AMT-Ertl then had a twenty-four year relationship until AMT was sold again in 2007.
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WEBAug 16, 2005 · The company began as Aluminum Model Toys and the name was simply changed to AMT Corporation about 1950 or so. As for your KW truck with AMT/Ertl logo on the box, AMT/Ertl began reissuing older AMT truck kits about 1986-87. If the box logo is AMT, the kit happened prior to the summer of 1970.
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WEBJan 16, 2007 · Ertl had an extensive line of decent 1/43 scale die cast cars in the late '80s; they were discontinued. Then ten or so years later another line of 1/43 cars came out. They were much better and still a good bargain. Then that line was discontinued. The previously mentioned 1/64 line ran from the '70s through the early '80s.
Racing Champions Diecast Production History WIP
WEBJul 30, 2019 · In 2011, the Japanese toy company TOMY acquired all of RC2's holdings and control of the Ertl, Johnny Lightning and Racing Champions tooling In 2015, Round 2 LLC obtained the rights to use (make) and market Racing Champions from Tomy and reintroduced the toolings formerly used under Racing Champions Mint as well as Ertl American Muscle.
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WEBApr 6, 2010 · C. construction153 Discussion starter. 641 posts · Joined 2010. #1 · Apr 6, 2010. I am a proud owner of this 1/64 ertl truck, that is really hard to find, I got it a month ago, and at a fantastic price. Wish ertl would take their newer ford f-650 and make it as a service truck, It would be very popular. See less.