Herpa News

There is a new Liebherr R954 demolition excavator in 1:87th scale from Herpa

First Gear News

There is a new 1:87th scale model being released by First Gear. The model is the International TD25 bulldozer. The model will also be available in a limited run of 400 white models.

Standard version of the 1:87th scale International TD25 Bulldozer

Limited Edition "White" version of the 1:87th scale International TD25 Bulldozer

Classic Construction Models News

Classic Construction Models are working on the "Carry Dozer" version of their previously released D11R.

Norscot News

   There is a range of 1:87th scale models being developed by Norscot, The first four are the CX330 excavator (21004), the 340 ADT(21001), the 721D wheel loader (21003) and the 580m super R series 2 backhoe loader (21002). They are anticipated to be released by the end of 2005.

  There is a new 1:87th scale Train set being made by Norscot. The set is a limited edition and consists of several cars, a 966 wheeled loader and the locomotive. (Norscot 55451)

There are two new 1:87th scale compactor models that have been announced from Norscot. They are the Caterpillar CS-563E and the Caterpillar CP-563E

Classic Mint Collectibles News

Motorart News

There are a number of 1:87th scale models being released from Motorart in the next 6-12 months
Here is a list of the ones already announced

JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader
JCB JS220 Tracked Excavator
Volvo L150 Wheeled Loader
Volvo L180 High Lift Loader
Volvo EC240B Excavator
Volvo BL71 Backhoe Loader
Volvo L60E Wheeled Loader
Volvo L70E Wheeled Loader
Volvo L90E Wheeled Loader 

NZG News

There are several new 1:87th scale model being released by NZG in the next 6 months

Liebherr A900C ZW Road-Rail Wheeled Excavator
Grove RT700 Rough Terain Crane (Anthony Livery)
Grove RT700 Rough Terain Crane (Sunshine Crane Rentals Livery)
Grove RT700 Rough Terain Crane (Dawes Crane Services livery)