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MUSCLE CAR GARAGE
GREENLIGHT RELEASES 1:64 MUSCLE CAR GARAGE™ UP IN FLAMES DIE-CAST
Indianapolis, IN (October 31, 2008) - GreenLight Collectibles' latest 1:64 scale Muscle Car Garage™ (MCG) release introduces a new theme that is destined to light a fire with die-cast collectors. In the summer of 2008 GreenLight enlisted the help of long time die-cast flame painter and Johns Hopkins University medical illustrator Tim Phelps. Phelps is best known for his book Up in Flames: The Art of Flame Painting (Motorbooks, 2006). In collaboration with the GreenLight Production Department, Phelps put pencil to paper and created six distinctly different cars that each featured a unique style of flames.
"Flame jobs, hot rods and customizing have been consistently popular both in the real car and die-cast world for years. GreenLight wanted to do an entire release of our flagship Muscle Car Garage line with this theme - but with a twist. With Tim's knowledge of the history and various styles of custom flame jobs, we were able to put together a six-car set that showcases some tremendous style, both old and new", said Matthew Elliott, GreenLight Director of Production.
MCG Up In Flames is a six-car set that includes a 1967 Chevrolet Impala, 1967 Pontiac GTO, 1967 Shelby GT500, 1968 Dodge Charger R/T, 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda and 2006 Camaro Concept, all customized with unique flame paint jobs. In addition to the flame jobs, each model features 100% die-cast metal bodies and chassis, real rubber tires, detailed engine and interior, custom license plates and a storyline trading card detailing the individual flame job style.
"In flame painting and writing about the artists who pioneered the art form, I have experienced great joy in my life for over 14 years. When GreenLight Collectibles embraced the idea of sharing aspects of my writing and my art with worldwide die-cast collectors, I was ecstatic. While most flame painting is restricted to hot rods and customs, we saw this as an opportunity to share some of the varied aspects of flame painting history, crediting those who have made it so vibrant and popular", said Phelps.
GreenLight Collectibles is a premier manufacturer and marketer of officially
licensed, authentic die-cast replica vehicles. In 2008, the company has expanded
to twelve distinct product lines. GreenLight die-cast replicas are available in
1:18, 1:24 and 1:64 scale and are officially licensed by General Motors, Ford
Motor Company, Chrysler, Carroll Shelby Licensing, Barrett-Jackson Auction
Company, 20th Century Fox (SPEED Channel), Tim Phelps, Grand-Am Road Racing
Association, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Bridgestone Americas.
Something NEW!!!!!
If you like to create a cool garage scene like most collectors, then you'll want these ne Greenlights with great accessories. Below is a few pictures to show some of the new additions. These can be purchased at your favorite store or online dealer.
Early Process of Detailing a Casting.
Here is a new Feature Story on how GreenLight starts to detail a new casing for a highly detailed final production that you have in your collections. Here we have a Test Shot, First Shot and a final production 1971 Camaro Z28. The red one is the Test Shot, ( very first to be produced) gold is the First Shot, ( the next stage to get the details right) and then the final production.
First, as you can see in pictures above and below the Test Shot has now grill detail or emblems. Also the rear spoiler had to be refined. As you can see the Test Shot has no printing on the base and will be added to the First Shot and final production. When they make Test Shots and First Shots they usually use what rims and tires that are easily available at the time.
I hope this helps the collectors understand some of the processes that GreenLight does to get the very high detail to their diecasts you collect. A big Thank You to GreenLight on their help with this new Feature Story.
