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It's that time of year again – the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) is just around the corner! We are thrilled to invite you to join us for an exciting weekend in Louisville. Be sure to get your tickets and come check out our booth #12004 in the North Wing.     This year, we are proud to present our limited-edition MATS truck, featuring the Ford LTL 9000 diecast paired with the Wilson® Roadbrute® Flatbed Trailer and High Tarp Load. This exclusive model is a must-have f …

We are thrilled to announce that First Gear will be attending the National Farm Toy Show in Dyersville, IA from November 1-3. This event is a highlight of our year, and we have been proud participants since 1992, the year we first started. Be sure to stop by Williams Big Bud’s booth for your first look at their all-new 1/64 scale Big Bud 700. These models will be available for pre-order at the show, each with two different paint schemes. The Big Bud 700 Construction is available in Las Vega …

30 years ago today, Rich Knight, Terry Leonard, and Gary Roop came together to form their own diecast company. They argued over what to call the company, but ultimately went with First Gear as everyone knows when driving a stick shift, you always start out in first. The company’s roots began in Downtown Dubuque at 801 Jackson St. developing their signature promotional 1/34 scale for custom imprinting. First Gear’s first model ever produced was a 1951 Ford Dry Goods Van.First Gear’s level of deta …