June 2023 Newsletter

Greetings...and welcome to the June 2023 Newsletter. I hope this month's edition finds you well, and enjoying the start to your Summer.


For us, the month of June means extensive out of state travel as we continue to visit departments for development photography and head up to Macungie, PA for the annual Antique Truck Club of America show. Putting the finishing touches on our new warehouse and shipping facility means we are burning the candle at both ends.


We made a small change this year to begin bringing in only full containers of product, which means we now receive a shipment every 6-8 weeks, instead of 4-5. This translates to a different pace for our sample arrivals and product marketing content. So if you're wondering why the newsletter is a bit tardy each month this year, it is likely because we have been waiting for our production samples in order to create our release schedule for each month. Thanks for your patience!


Our ongoing intention is to have a new release each Thursday of the month, except the first week when we focus on month end duties, inventory reconciliation, and other operational tasks. Keep an eye out for each newsletter and you won't miss a new announcement!


Last month, we received FDNY's 1996 HME Rescues and the newest spec Seagrave pumpers, as well as the Washington D.C. Fire & EMS Seagrave Tillers. Both releases have been quite popular and only a handful of some station rigs are still available.


In the month of May, we released the FDNY Spartan and Mack MR Collapse Units and our first releases for L.A. City Fire Department...the Crown/Holmes Heavy Utility. The Heavy Utility models proved to be especially popular.


This month, we will begin accepting orders for the 2017-2020 Los Angeles Fire Department Pierce Arrow XT Pumpers, as well as the much-anticipated FDNY Ferrara Haz-Mat 1. Mark your calendars for these exciting new models!


Our list of Low Stocks continues to grow and a host of replicas sold out last month. Remember, our production quantities are intentionally kept very low so that we can continue to sell through inventory at a good pace...allowing us to produce a more expansive line of models. See below for a snapshot of our Low Stocks.


Each month, we try to give a glimpse as to what is on the horizon. Scroll down to see the first photo of the upcoming Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department Pierce Enforcer Pumper. Stay tuned...more details to come this Fall!


More updates are below...and as always, thank you again for being part of an elite group of fire apparatus collectors!


Nicholas

Best seller in April...

Last month's best seller was the original HU6...a Crown Firecoach/Holmes 850 Heavy Utility from LA City Fire Department. Less than 15 units remain of the 100 produced if you'd like to add this authentic rig to your collection!

Arrived last month...

Last month we took delivery of the D.C. Fire & EMS Seagrave Tillers, as well as the 1996 HME Rescues and the latest spec Seagrave Engines for FDNY. Don't miss your chance to add these rigs to your collection!

On our next arriving shipment...

Within the next 6 weeks, we're anticipating the arrival of the LAFD Crown Firecoach/Holmes 850 Heavy Utility and the FDNY Collapse Rescues. A limited number still remain!

A current look at a sampling of nearly 70 models in our low stock category. Only 1-10 remaining of each...take a look!

Mark your calendars for this month's new product releases!

June 15....LAFD 2017-2020 Pierce Arrow XT Engines 11, 39, 51 and 66

A limited production of LAFD modern Pierce Engines will be released on June 15th at around Noon ET. Production of these museum grade 1:50 scale masterpieces is limited to 50 units each, with 150 produced of LAX Engine 51. See more LAFD models >

June 22...FDNY 2022 Ferrara Haz-Mat 1

One of the most requested FDNY replicas has been the Haz-Mat...and it is finally on its way! This beautiful rig is limited to 300 units and is an essential addition to any elite FDNY Collection. Mark your calendar for this one!

See more FDNY replicas >

June 29...LAFD Pierce Engines 15, 27, 33 and 95.

The balance of production of the LAFD Engines will release on June 29th and are limited to 50 units each. Each Pierce Arrow XT replica is hand-crafted, authentically designed, and includes a display case. 

More coming....FDNY's Ladder 343

The balance of this year's production of Ladder 343 will arrive in late July. If you missed out previously, now is a great time to reserve yours!

See all the details regarding this special tribute rig >

On the Horizon...PGFD Pierce Enforcer Pumpers coming later this Fall!

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