Farm Toys

The Ertl Company is an American toy company best known for its die-cast metal alloy collectible replicas of farm equipment and vehicles. The company is based in Dyersville, Iowa, home of the National Farm Toy Museum. In the 1990s, Ertl also began production in Mexico, inevitably laying off the employees of the original Ertl factory which would become a warehouse/distribution facility and an outlet store.

The popularity of Ertl toys is undoubtedly due to their detailed, small-scale representations of tractors and other vehicles.

Ertl has been producing farm toy replicas since 1945. For over 60 years, the company has produced farm toys for the biggest names in the industry including John Deere, CaseIH, New Holland, and AGCO. Ertl has also, on different occasions, acquired the licenses to produce die-cast vehicles and figurines as well as model kits for Thomas the Tank Engine, DC Comics, and Star Wars. IN 1999 Ertl was purchased by Racing Champions.

2007 John Deere Farm Toys From Ertl!

2007 Case / New Holland Farm Toys From Ertl!

The National Farm Toy Museum is a museum located in Dyersville, Iowa that specializes in preserving and displaying scale models, replicas, and toys based on farm equipment.

(Please check the museum's website to ensure this information is current)
Adults - $4
Children - $2
Aged 5 and younger - Free
Open daily except major holidays from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

Visit the Farm Toy Museum Website!

John Deere Mighty Movers Radio Control Vehicle

This list of toy companies includes all types of toys and is not a complete list.

I've added this because I thought that some of you might be interested.

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100-Piece Deluxe Construction Playset

ZipBin: Farm Bin with Toys - Small

;ZipBin is more than great-looking storage. It's a portable play world that unzips to reveal space to play, create and imagine. And it's easy to clean up... in a zip! The Farm storage bin's dramatic exterior theme identifies the contents and will look great in your child's room. When the bin is unzipped, it becomes a playmat with farm graphics, complete with a red barn, crops, fence, scarecrow and fish pond. When play is done, the play mat becomes the storage bin in a zip, capturing the toys inside. Includes horse, pig and cow, about 3-4" long. ZipBin measures approximately 13" x 11" x 8".

Maxim 80pc Wooden Farm Train Set

Usually Ships in 24-48 Hours Details: Trains, animals and the outdoors his/her favorite? Theyll have a blast with this 80-piece combination farm and train set. *80pc wooden farm train set by Maxim *Includes 37 pieces of track, 5 trains, 11 buildings, 27 cars, people, and trees *Measures 48" x 32" *Track is solid wood, accessories are made of wood and plastic *Train set is versatile to a variety of set ups *All finish and paint is non-toxic and lead free *Recommended for children ages three and older *WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD Small Parts: Not for children under 3 years. SAFETY WARNING *Imported

Gears! Gears! Gears! Old McGear's Farm

Gather round for a down-home barn raising! * Challenges problem-solving skills as children imagine and create new structures * Features color-coded instructions for children who prefer more guidance * Develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through building and imaginative play * Includes 85 durable plastic pieces (dog, cow, pig, horse, sheep, rooster, Ma and Pa Farmer, corn stalks and more) and 4 sturdy cardboard barn pieces * Farm measures 16"L x 15"W x 9"H when assembled Age Range 4-8

Standard Catalog of Farm Toys: Identification and Price Guide

- Features the collection of the National Farm Toy Museum- Nearly every toy listed has a photograph- Includes common and rare farm toys, as well as variations- Includes pedal tractors- Check list format assists readers in inventorying their collections

Guidecraft Kids Jumbo Doulble-Sided Farm Dominoes G5018

Guidecraft Kids Jumbo Doulble-Sided Farm Dominoes G5018 Double play value! Full color images on one side and traditional dominoes on the reverse side. Oversized pieces facilitate matching skills. 28 pieces per set. Pieces measure 4 3/4. Materials: Hardwood ( 5018 ) Ships in 3-6 Days

Hilltop Farm Playset

Small Parcel:Ships within 48 to 72 hours Children awake at the crack of dawn to play with the Hilltop Farm Playset. The removable roof pieces and four working doors provide plenty of "indoor" and "outdoor" play. This playset includes two flexible wooden farmers, six soft farm animals, two hay bales, two feeding troughs, wheelbarrow, and shovel. Features: *Removable roof pieces *Four working doors *Two flexible wooden farmers *Six soft farm animals *Two hay bales, two feeding troughs, wheelbarrow, and shovel *Recommended for ages three and older *Easy assembly; no screws or hardware required *Overall Dimensions: 10.2" H x 18.7" W x 23.4" D Weight: 9.9 lbs

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