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February 22, 2020 – NEW YORK CITY –  ERTL, the greatest die-cast replica brand ever, is celebrating its 75^th anniversary and today, TOMY International, Inc. announced its line of vintage-inspired limited edition tractor replicas to celebrate the milestone. The line, which includes seven commemorative models, was revealed at Toy Fair New York.

Founded in the basement of a journeyman tool and die maker, the ERTL company has been the number one name in farm replicas since 1945. Adding to its collection of expertly crafted models, ERTL’s new line features:

• 1:16 Allis Chalmers “WC” with ERTL 75^th Anniversary tampoed on the side
• 1:32 John Deere “A” with Farmer with ERTL 75^th Anniversary tampoed on the side
• 1:64 Farmall “M” with Farmer with ERTL 75^th Anniversary tampoed on the side
• 1:16 Farmall “M” Barn Find Set with air compressor, tool box, jack & jack stands, mechanics creeper, heater and acetylene tank
• 1:64 Case IH Decades 9-piece assortment that highlights significant tractors from ERTL’s history
• 1:64 John Deere Decades 9-piece assortment that highlights significant tractors from ERTL’s history
• 1:16 John Deere Model “A” Barn Find Set with air compressor, tool box, jack & jack stands, mechanics creeper, heater and acetylene tank

“ERTL is such an iconic brand and we wanted to create a limited edition line for this milestone anniversary,” said TOMY Chief Brand & Commercial Officer Vinnie D’Alleva. “The original toy tractors featured a farmer on the seat, which we’ve replicated in our commemorative models, and the rest of the line highlights significant tractors throughout the decades.”

ERTL’s commemorative models are expected to launch in spring 2020 at OEM dealerships, online and in specialty retailers. To learn more about TOMY and its range of innovative, high-quality toys, visit www.tomy.com. For news, updates and product information, follow TOMY on Facebook (@tomy.toy) and Instagram (@tomy_toy).

About TOMY International
TOMY International (www.tomy.com) is a leading global designer, producer and marketer of a broad range of innovative, high-quality toys sold to preschoolers, youths and adults under the TOMY® and Ertl® brands as well as products for parents, infants and toddlers marketed under Lamaze®, The First Years®, JJ Cole® Collections and Boon® brands. TOMY International's mission is to make the world smile. TOMY International reaches its target consumers through multiple channels of distribution supporting more than 25,000 retail outlets throughout North and South America, Europe and Australia. TOMY International is a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan-based TOMY Company, Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Code No. 7867). © TOMY.

Media Contact: 
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Monica Higgins for TOMY 
monica@hollywoodagency.com
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