Latest word on those much anticipated Classic Metal Works all new die cast models is that are are in-transit on a ship that is due in U.S. port at the end of January.

Herpa has announced they will be releasing in February a Private Collection model of the BMW Z8, the car driven by Pierce Brosnan in the James Bond movie "The World Is Not Enough."

Promotex has announced that their Peterbilt 362 cabover tractor started shipping January 14, 2000. They also have announced they will be producing a model of a Pacific brand truck commonly used in the logging and heavy hauling industries. This model utilizes the existing Herpa "Kenworth/Peterbilt" conventional cab with a newly tooled hood and fender unit. Also new is a waste collection (garbage) truck based on the International Harvester Chassis. For all the Promotex news check their web site.

Walthers has listed on their web site that their modern agricultural combine is due in stock in January. Walthers Part # 933-1047 combine w/grain and corn heads (red), retails for $32.98.

Wiking announced they are producing the new Audi TT Roadster and the Unimog S404 in Bundeswehr colors.