Now that Muscle Machines are all but defunct. Not alot of activity here lately. Maybe I'll dig out some of my favorites and see what I can do to generate some interest on this forum.

Clue me in!

Have Muscle Machines received the ax?

It seems all most people care about are TH's.

Everything revolves around hype.

I believe I saw that all MMs except for the Jesse James are cancelled and the company is going under.

Fred has more info at his site

www.1stopdiecast.com

Quote:
Originally Posted by 1StopDiecast
12/2/05
On 12/2/05 the Board of Directors accepted the offer from Motorsports Authentics for the purchase of Action Performance and all its holdings. The Deal is to be finalized on December 9th and the effects of this on Muscle machines should come to light in the next few months.

At this time the only Future Product Know to be Manufactured are the 1/12th Scale Jesse James Cars (Shipping Now) and the 1/64th Scale Muscle Machines Originals Release G (although we do not have a delivery date on these as of yet).

We continue to be told that the line will be brought back in the first Quarter of 2006. Of course the all ready produced product is still available and in recent months has become very active in the market as collectors scramble to finish or build their collections.

We all look forward to any additional information and will keep you well informed of any news.

The Following items have been canceled and all back orders are now canceled. Should any of these items go into production (there are rumors that some will be put into production at the close of the sale). We will let you all know and will THEN TAKE PRE-ORDERS AGAIN. ALL ORDER ALREADY PLACED WILL NOT CARRY FORWARD AND ARE CANCELED NOW.

All 1/18th Scale Hybrid NASCAR Items.

1/18th Scale M2 David Chang Cobra, and BRIDE Honda.

1/18th Scale Mega Graphics 55 Nomad (Sold Out), 1958 Impala (Sold Out), 1966 Mustang, 1969 Dodge Charger, 1967 Nova, 1956 Olds 88, 1966 GTO, and 1969 Chevelle.

1/18th Scale Originals 1949 Merc -Re-Color, and 1964 Cobra

1/18th Scale Gassers Stone, Woods, and Cook and Big John.

1/64th Scale Originals Releases H&I and J&K.

1/64th Scale Import Tuners Released C&D

1/64th Scale Trucking Magazine Releases A&B, C&D, and E&F

1/64th Scale Monster Trucks Releases E, F, and G

1/24th Scale Monster Trucks Release E-05

1/24th Scale WCC Cars Release CD-05

1/10th Scale WCC Bikes Releases C, D, and E-05

1/64th Scale Trucking Magazine 5 Pack

1/64th Scale NASCAR Originals Releases C, D, E, F, and G

1/24th Scale NASCAR Monster Trucks Releases B, C, and D-05

1/8th Scale Radio Controlled Mustang Boss in Black and Red

1/64th Scale NASCAR Monster Trucks Releases B, C, and D-05

have noticed that the Muscle Machines lately at Walmart have been reduced in price..never seen this before...bought up some Cudas..! ...Sale prices...company going under..?

only have 1/64 scale....always liked the 1/18 scale blown cars...like the Willys...bring on the pics plankowner..!! ..will try to get a few on as well..

I believe they were bought out by Action. Pictures to follow! I have some Matchbox pics I'm working on putting up too.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df24b3127cce96314a848e8100000016109EbuXDJo5A

Nice! I gotta find my camera. I think my daughter borrowed it. She never puts things back where they belong....

One of my favorites... (also a custom)

http://www.52alpha.com/images/merc.jpg

Anyone have the black with flames 57 or Willys they want to part with?

2manywheels

Well.....might as well throw in a couple pics too!! Try to get some kind of action here on the board right? LOL. Here is a couple samples of cars I have customized:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/gooberspad/steves55revised0001.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/gooberspad/superlowboss3020004.jpg

Hell....lets keep 'em rolling...hehe! Here are a couple more pics of my customs:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/gooberspad/willysslammer.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/gooberspad/blackandgoldstang0016.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/gooberspad/blackandgoldstang0006.jpg

and lets post a few more why dont we! Here are a few pics of some of my custom 1:64 scale cars. Notice the '69 Camaro Wagon...MM never made one of those! What do you guys think of them???


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/gooberspad/camarowagoncustom0004.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/gooberspad/customcamarowagon0003.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/gooberspad/customcamarored0005.jpg

..Outstanding BWF Merc...! the flames are fantastic..!!
...love the Rat Killer Willys and the Boss 302...! ..and the custom slammed Camaro...good job...!! :thumbsup: keep the pics coming..!!!

ahhhhhhh ITS GOOD TO BE A MM COLLECTOR ONCE AGAIN !
THANKS !!! GREAT PHOTOS !!!

Got a spare one of those Camaro Wagons? I'd love to add one to my collection!

...here's a nice Red White and Blue...!!!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df26b3127cce963923c57e3600000016109EbuXDJo5A

Got a spare one of those Camaro Wagons? I'd love to add one to my collection!
Hey man, sorry to say I dont have a spare one of the camaro wagons. That one is a one of a kind peice. I was experimenting and thought it turned out pretty cool. Different for sure! Thanks for asking man.

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/1592/mmbuild008.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/1592/mmbuild005.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/1592/yelnova04.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/1592/wwcobra3.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/1592/hsblue3.jpg

Very sharp! I need to work on my picture taking skills. Here's a few of mine....

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/100_2842.jpg

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/100_2843.jpg

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/100_2844.jpg

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/100_2846.jpg

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/100_2847.jpg

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/100_2845.jpg

Man, I really need to work on my picture taking skills.... :freak:

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/100_2859.JPG

I think I need more practice...... :drunk:

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/100_2859.JPG

I think I need more practice...... :drunk:

..I think you are doing pretty good...!! that's one heck of a nice collection you have there...have never seen a set (5 cars) show here.. lucky to get what comes...still looking for the 5th Anniversary set for a fair price...

..when you separate the cars out...one or a group (just a few) that relate or are similar...the pic looks a lot better...I like the pic of the Rat Killer....good job..!! :thumbsup:

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/100_2859.JPG

I think I need more practice...... :drunk:

..I think you are doing pretty good...!! that's one heck of a nice collection you have there...have never seen a set (5 cars) show here.. lucky to get what comes...still looking for the 5th Anniversary set for a fair price...

..when you separate the cars out...one or a group (just a few) that relate or are similar...the pic looks a lot better...I like the pic of the Redlight Bandit....good job..!! :thumbsup:

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/1592/hsblue3.jpg

..very nicely done...thanks for sharing some pics of your collection..!!

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/medium/100_2878.jpg

One with some "special" effects...
http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/medium/100_2872.jpg

Thanks for looking!

I guess all we can do is hope that Action keeps their promise and lets MM operate as they did before the buyout. Rumor is... we should see product by April.

2manywheels

I guess all we can do is hope that Action keeps their promise and lets MM operate as they did before the buyout. Rumor is... we should see product by April.

2manywheels

I sure hope so...I for one would miss the Muscle Machines..!!!

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/ugly.JPG

I wish it were not so!! I loved MM. BRING THEM BACK!!

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/100_2908.jpg

And how about some American Glory Muscle Machine style!

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/100_2905-1.jpg

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/100_2884.jpg

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/medium/100_2881.jpg

...Hey plankowner....! great pics...!! :thumbsup:
..http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/medium/100_2881.jpg
...kinda like a Zinger...still looking for my AG Willys with the red and blue wheels...

Nice pics! I have a few of the CARTOONS. They weren't built very sturdy but look cool.

Hopefully all of these postings aren't the 'swan song' for this MM board.

I guess all we can do is hope that Action keeps their promise and lets MM operate as they did before the buyout
Action was purchased by Motorsports Authentics (nascar)

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/1592/whitecharger1.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/1592/blackcam5_copy.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/1592/88weeka.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/1592/bw442.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/1592/2gtosmall.jpg

Beautiful pictures! Idon't think I can top those but I have a ton more to show so stand by for more pictures. Let's keep the Muscle machine flame burning!

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/medium/3gasses.jpg

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/medium/police.jpg

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/medium/Blackwflames.jpg

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/medium/Savoy.jpg

A couple of 70 Shelby Mustangs I still have on the card..!!!
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df30b3127cce96dc655d846300000016109EbuXDJo5A

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df30b3127cce96dc652d841300000016109EbuXDJo5A

Those are great! I had to take mine out of the package as soon as I got those. The best MM Mustang casting IMO.

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/medium/4trucks.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/1592/willystruck.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/1592/wickidwilly.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/1592/goldcat.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/1592/vellewagon.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/1592/goldcamaro.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/1592/ratrod.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/1592/vintagetruck.jpg

Dammit ... Sure Wish I Would Of Gotten A Camera For Christmas !

Those pictures rock! Let me add another!

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/medium/jeeps.jpg

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/medium/flamedpanels.jpg

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/medium/panels.jpg

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/medium/Atrucks.jpg

...Boy....o Boy...they sure had some great paint jobs..!!
...Candy colors....Flame jobs..really nice pics....!!!

THANKS FOR ALL THE PHOTOS :thumbsup:

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/100_3000-1.jpg

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/100_3002-1.jpg

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/508/100_3001-2.jpg

I think the detail on this one is quite nice.

...Plankowner....really nice pics of the Edsel.... :thumbsup:
....the detail and quality is really shining through...good job..!
...did you get some new lightning equipment..? ..I tried blue background using bristol board...needed more light..any tips appreciated..!

..Muscle Machines rendition of the Extreme Machines....these I bought a few years ago...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df35b3127cce96c8ad06fe3d00000016109EbuXDJo5A

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df35b3127cce96c8a265bec100000016109EbuXDJo5A

...Plankowner....really nice pics of the Edsel.... :thumbsup:
....the detail and quality is really shining through...good job..!
...did you get some new lightning equipment..? ..I tried blue background using bristol board...needed more light..any tips appreciated..!

The difference in light is the time of day. I took these about mid day with the windows open so the light would be more natural. My background is some blue foam board that I took out of my wife's crafting supplies. And practice, practice, and more practice. Thanks for the kind words and BTW, I love those Jeeps. Used to see them around but never convinced myself to buy them.