Editorials & Trips

** NEW **  Toy Fair 2014

The 2014 Nuremburg toy fair is now over for another year and revealed some rather interesting news. Click below for my report on the show.

Looking back at 2013

There have been some interesting and unfortunate developments during 2013 and with the Bauma show a highlight, new models were once again plentiful with more still in development for release throughout 2014. I look at some of my favourite models and predict what we may have to look forward to during 2014. (Added 1st Jan 2014)

Looking back at 2012

This year has passed incredibly fast and we have had some interesting model releases throughout the year. I look at some of my favourite models and predict what we may have to look forward to during 2013. (Added 31/12/2012)

 Intermat Models

After a sucessful trip to the Intermat trade fair, I detail the new models launched at the event, and predict what we could see in the months leading up to the Bauma show next April. (Added 20/04/2012)

Sandvik Visit (18th July 2011)

In combination with the launch of the new MT720 roadheader model, Sandvik invited me to visit their Zeltweg production facility in Austria to see first hand how the machines are produced.
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Toy Fair 2012   

The Nuremburg toy fair is now over for another year. Click below for my report on the show.

Looking Back

As another year passes, I look back at some of the interesting model releases during 2011 and
predict what we may have to look forward to during 2012. (Added 1/1/2012)

Toy Fair 2011   

The Nuremburg toy fair is now over and for four days, I wandered the halls, checking out the latest releases and speaking with the manufacturers. Click below for my report on the show.

 Costing a Fortune   

As we start another year, model prices are rising once again. With many reasons for rising prices,
is the collector being priced out of their favourite hobby? (Added 23/01/2011)

What a Year   

As another year passes, I take a look at some of the interesting model releases during 2010 and
what we may have to look forward to during 2011. (Added 30/12/2010)

Mini Marvels

While construction models are typically produced in 1:50th scale, there is a growing range of 1:87th scale models still being produced. I have taken a look at a selection of 1:87th scale construction pieces from Norscot. (Added 19/12/2010)

Bauma 2010   

After a three year wait, the Bauma trade fair opened its doors to all those who managed to get to Munich. As with previous shows, the weather was good and the sheer size and number of exhibits at the show ground were amazing. Click below for my report on the new models at the show.

Toy Fair 2010   

The Nuremburg toy fair is in full swing and for the first three days, I wandered the halls, checking out the latest releases and speaking with the manufacturers. Click below for my report on the show.

Model Predictions for 2010   

We are only a week into the new year and several model manufacturers have already started announcing new models. With Bauma only a few months away, I take a look at what models may appear during 2010.
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Sandvik Visit (12th May 2009)   

Sandvik invited me to visit their headquarters in Sandviken, Sweden along with a visit to their assembly
plant in Tampere, Finland where the range of surface and underground drill rigs are produced.
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JCB Open Day (10th September 2005)

JCB held an open day to celebrate 60 years of manufacturing construction machines.
Click the button below to see images taken at the event.