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by Winchar
Wed Jan 11, 2023 4:23 pm
Forum: General Collecting Discussion
Topic: Slot Car Fans.
Replies: 2
Views: 1005

Re: Slot Car Fans.

I may have to get one of these. Back in the late 70's I spent 3 months "chasing" that "s**t box Dodge" on my ns days from my department. I was hired by Universal and played a Illinois Trooper, a CFD and a National Guardsman. It was a total blast. Ended up afterwards doing another ten years working o...
by Winchar
Mon Sep 26, 2022 6:25 pm
Forum: General Collecting Discussion
Topic: Fire Replicas 1972 Chicago ALF
Replies: 3
Views: 1397

Re: Fire Replicas 1972 Chicago ALF

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by Winchar
Tue Sep 20, 2022 6:22 am
Forum: General Collecting Discussion
Topic: LA Engine 51 by Iconic
Replies: 19
Views: 6676

LA Engine 51 by Iconic

I just saw an ad in the latest Vintage Fire Truck magazine for Iconic Replica's Ward LaFrance LA Engine 51. Awesome Diecast is taking pre-orders now for delivery around December, 2022. 1:50 scale to match the Squad 51 and a 5,000 number edition. Price is $129.95 I checked their website and could not...
by Winchar
Tue Aug 30, 2022 2:43 am
Forum: General Collecting Discussion
Topic: Crown from Fire Replicas
Replies: 6
Views: 2305

Re: Crown from Fire Replicas

Here's a picture of the squad that was used on the TV series. I believe it was a GMC or maybe a Chevy Suburban. The show ran from 1958 - 1960 and had 74 episodes. Many actors started their careers on this show and other shows like this, including Richard Chamberlain and Robert Redford. Check out the...
by Winchar
Sun Aug 28, 2022 4:54 am
Forum: General Collecting Discussion
Topic: Crown from Fire Replicas
Replies: 6
Views: 2305

Re: Crown from Fire Replicas

A day later and still not sold out. I wonder how many were in the production run. This may be a good thing for the collectors who can't afford one right now, but may be able to in the near future. It would be nice if Fire Replicas kept this model along with the WLF always in stock as new collectors...
by Winchar
Sat Aug 27, 2022 4:03 pm
Forum: General Collecting Discussion
Topic: Crown from Fire Replicas
Replies: 6
Views: 2305

Re: Crown from Fire Replicas

A day later and still not sold out. I wonder how many were in the production run. This may be a good thing for the collectors who can't afford one right now, but may be able to in the near future. It would be nice if Fire Replicas kept this model along with the WLF always in stock as new collectors ...
by Winchar
Fri Feb 25, 2022 8:53 pm
Forum: General Collecting Discussion
Topic: L.A. County Engine 51
Replies: 10
Views: 5070

L.A. County Engine 51

Just received my March issue of Toy Trucker & Contractor Magazine. Fire Replicas has an ad for L.A. County Engine 51 the Ward LaFrance engine from the Emergency TV show. It says it is available to order but there is no info on their web site. Anyone know anything such as cost, number produced and wh...
by Winchar
Thu Feb 17, 2022 3:56 am
Forum: General Collecting Discussion
Topic: February Fire Replicas Newsletter
Replies: 10
Views: 5101

Re: February Fire Replicas Newsletter

Received my order today Wednesday, and saw someone already has posted one on Ebay. I wonder how fast did they sell out?
by Winchar
Mon Feb 14, 2022 8:50 pm
Forum: General Collecting Discussion
Topic: February Fire Replicas Newsletter
Replies: 10
Views: 5101

Re: February Fire Replicas Newsletter

Just got my notice that the Big Johns have shipped. That certainly was fast.
by Winchar
Fri Feb 11, 2022 4:58 pm
Forum: General Collecting Discussion
Topic: February Fire Replicas Newsletter
Replies: 10
Views: 5101

Re: February Fire Replicas Newsletter

Good thing you got your orders in because Fire Replicas is showing "Sold Out" already this morning.