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Ertl (formerly, the Ertl Company ) is a former American manufacturing company and current brand of toys, best known for its die-cast metal alloy collectible replicas (or scale models ) of agricultural machinery . Other products manufactured by Ertl include cars , airplanes , and commercial vehicles.
The company was based in Dyersville, Iowa , home of the National Farm Toy Museum .
History [ edit ]
Ertl has been producing farm toy replicas since 1945. For over 60 years, the company has produced farm toys for industry brands such as: John Deere , Case IH , 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 Looney Tunes , Garfield , Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends , Tugs , Theodore Tugboat , Super Mario Bros. DC Comics , and Star Wars . In 1999, Ertl was purchased by Racing Champions . Ertl is currently a brand under the RC2 Corporation umbrella.
Timeline [ edit ]
Important Dates in Racing Champions/Ertl Company History[2]
1945 - The Ertl Company is founded by Fred Ertl Sr., in Dubuque, Iowa
1959 - The company moves to larger facilities in Dyersville, Iowa
1967 - Ertl is acquired by Victor Comptometer Corporation
1971 - Ertl acquires Carter Tru-Scale
1973 - Ertl begins manufacturing plastic model kits
1974 - Ertl acquires Structo Stamped Steel
1977 - Kidde , Inc. acquires Ertl with purchase of Victor Comptometer Corp
1981 - Ertl acquires AMT model kit company [1]
1985 - Ertl acquires MPC model kits
1986 - Ertl produces Thomas & Friends
1987 - Hanson plc purchases Kidde. Ertl acquires ESCI model kit company
1989 - Racing Champions is founded by Bob Dods, Boyd Meyer and Peter Chung
1990 - Ertl releases the first Precision Series farm toy replica
1991–92 - Racing Champions obtains NASCAR license
1992 - Fred Ertl Jr. & Robert J. Ertl retire
1995 - Hanson plc consolidates its U.S. companies to form U.S.I. (United States Industries)
1993 - Ertl begins the Wings Of Texaco die cast airplane collection
1996 - Racing Champions introduces its Mint line of non-racing vehicles. Racing Champions Corporation is formed
1997 - Racing Champions completes its initial public stock offering (RACN on NASDAQ)
1999 - Company produces a commercial version of the Eternity puzzle
1999 - Racing Champions acquires The Ertl Company
2000 - Ertl acquires Britains Limited
2003 - Racing Champions Ertl acquired Chicago-based Learning Curve International, Inc.
2004 - RC2 Corporation acquired Playing Mantis assets and The First Years Inc.Thomas & Friends range was discontinued.
2008 - Round 2 LLC signs licensing agreement to produce and market AMT, MPC, Polar Lights, and 1:24 and 1:18 scale diecast
2009 - Ertl celebrates 50 years in Dyersville, Iowa
2010 - Ertl celebrates its 65th Anniversary
2011 - Tomy acquired RC2; maintains control of Ertl, Racing Champions and Johnny Lightning tooling
2012 - Round 2 LLC acquires full rights to AMT, MPC, Polar Lights tooling
2013 - Tomy discontinues Johnny Lightning brand
2015 – Round 2 LLC obtains the rights to use Racing Champions, American Muscle and ERTL Custom and Premium tooling
2016 – Round 2 LLC obtains the rights to use Johnny Lighting tooling
2018 – The son of Fred Ertl sells Die-cast Promotions (DCP) company to First Gear Inc. - https://www.firstgearonline.com/shop/dcp
2020 - Tomy reintroduces Johnny Lightning brand
Products [ edit ]
Plastic model kits [ edit ]
In the late 1970s, Ertl offered a series of plastic model kits of heavy commercial trucks, over-the-road trailers, tractors, plows, and farm wagons. Although these kits never achieved the hoped-for popularity, they led to the acquisition of AMT. In 1983, AMT was purchased by Ertl from Lesney, and renamed AMT/Ertl. AMT/Ertl then had a 24-year relationship until AMT was sold in 2007.
Movies and TV franchises [ edit ]
In the 1980s, Ertl got licenses to produce and commercialise model cars from movies and TV series, such as KITT from the Knight Rider 1989 Batman [3]
American Muscle diecast [ edit ]
In the early 1990s Ertl started the American Muscle line up of diecast collectible cars, trucks, and motorcycles. These were 1:18 or 1:10 scale replicas that quickly found a dedicated following of baby boomers. Limited editions of 2,500 were especially sought after. Many of the earliest releases have fetched upwards of $500.[citation needed The most popular and desirable is the 1957 Chevy Bel Air known as Peggy Sue.[citation needed
Airplanes [ edit ]
Ertl has also produced a number of die cast airplane models over the years, including some promotional items for Texaco ,[4] Continental Airlines [5]
See also [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
^ The TOP 13 Wonderful BATMAN ’89 Toys — RANKED on 13th Dimension.com
^ "Aircraft, Ertl Diecast - Toys and Collectibles" . www.3000toys.com .
^ "Continental Airlines DC-3 by Ertl F154 with stand" . Randy's Diecast . Archived from the original on July 2, 2015.
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