June 2022 Newsletter
Greetings!

Welcome to your Fire Replicas June Newsletter! I hope this month's update finds you healthy as we navigate this changing world in which we live.

We're busier than ever here...having just received our first shipment following CNY. Shipping continues to be astronomically expensive compared to just a few years ago, with sporadic and unreliable lead times. Oh, let's not forget that every pallet we receive tends to be speared by a sleeping (or careless) forklift driver...adding to the frustration. But these are the times in which we live...and like all of you I'm sure, we continue to do our best to make adjustments.
The FDNY KME Engines and Mack R Rescues will be shipping in the upcoming week, so if you have one on order, keep an eye on your inbox for a shipping notification!

It's tradeshow season! And that means we will be traveling nearly then entire month of June. We're thankful that the shows are running this year...but June is going to be crazy!

June 9-12 - ATHS National Convention and Truck Show in Springfield, IL
June 17-18 - ATCA National Show in Macungie, PA

So if you're attending either of these shows, come find us!

This month's releases are going to be quite popular and we are excited about the lineup. Our goal is to stay on schedule this month despite our travels. So if you leave us a message or send us an email, thank you in advance for your patience as we get back to you. See below for the launch dates in June!

If you're a member of the "Emergency! Only" group, we're getting close to the completion of the Ward LaFrance and Crown Engine 51 models. So stay tuned. If you're not a member, and would like to be kept informed about all things LA County, sign up here!

Check out our Low Stock category for some museum grade replicas you may have overlooked...and our Ebay retailer for any Sold Out items you may have missed..

Thank you again for being part of the elite group of Fire Replicas collectors. We hope each of you has a great beginning to your Summer!

Nicholas
Best seller in May...
Last month's best seller was the 2002 FDNY Mack MR/Saulsbury High Rise Unit 1. Limited quantities of High Rise Unit 1 and 2 are still available to order!
Runner up...
The Columbus Division of Fire Engine 10 sold out quickly...leaving limited quantities of Engine 2, 6, 9 and 21 remaining.
Selling quickly...
The International Transtar II cabovers won't be around long...especially once we show them off at the two National Conventions this month. Don't delay...this is a great addition to your classic truck collection!
Just Arrived...
If you have the Classic Mack R Rescues or modern KME Engines from FDNY on order, keep an eye on your inbox for tracking information in the next week. Still some of each available to order!
Mark your Calendars for this month's new releases!
June 10th...BME Wildland Model 34 Type 3
The BME Wildland Rigs have been produced in very limited quantities for several departments. Pick your favorites and order quickly on June 10th. For example, the six L.A. County Engines are limited to 25 units each!
June 17th...FDNY Ladder 343
The museum grade, 1:50 scale model of FDNY's Ceremonial Unit Ladder 343 will be available to order on June 17th. The first production of L343 is limited to 250 units. We're proud to have been selected by NYC to produce a model of a rig that honors the lives lost on 9/11. We trust this commemorative piece will find a special place in your homes.
June 24...FDNY 1981 Mack CF Engines
The 1981 Mack CF Engines for FDNY will be available to order on 6.24.22. Production quantities of each of 6 Engine Companies range from 50-100 units. Each is hand-crafted, authentically configured and decorated, and includes a display-ready case.
A current snapshot of our ever-changing low stocks...get them before they're gone!
On the Horizon...Philly Tower Ladders
The museum grade line of scale models for Philadelphia continues with the 2021 Seagrave Aerialscopes. If you're a fan of Philly fire apparatus, start saving up for this one! Estimated launch near the end of 2022.
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