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THREE NEW CASTINGS
MUSCLE-CARS
Blisterpacks
RELEASE 2
1/64th Scale

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Have Fun,
Fred Blood
1 Stop Diecast

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WATCH YOUR SHIPMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING
CHASE / LIMITED EDITION CARS RANDOMLY INSERTED IN CASES!

1) Black w/ Gold Trims "Chase Car" There will be 1 Chase Car in every master case of 48
Total production run is less than 1800pcs..
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2)Limited Edition "Chrome Car"
These will be randomly inserted into Release 2 - Total production run is less than 100pcs.
http://1stopdiecast.com/08CastLine/MuscleCars/64Muscle/R2/CL31600-02-Day-Chrome.JPG

These are now available for Pre-Order on our website and due to ship in January.



Have Fun,
Fred Blood
1 Stop Diecast

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They look good , however I wish they would choose some not so replicated cars , like Mercury Cyclone , Ford Ranchero , El Camino , etc .. or something different . Like they done with the 50's car line ...

Yeah, I'd like a Ranchero too . . . .

But I must commend this selection of castings for the two door post sedan version of the Oldsmobile - instead of a hardtop or convertible. We maybe don't remember that those early GM mid-sized muscle cars were often available in three body styles - including the two door post sedan.

I like the bumps on the front fenders of the Dodge for the rear view mirrors. Do any GTO models have the hood bump for the optional tach location? I think that may have been only on '68 and '69 cars - not sure.

- ranchero -

Fords! MUSTANGS! :D I'm happy and the detail looks awesome!! :thumbsup:

I echo the guys above though, it would be cool to see some not so common castings.

That is a nice selection; I will definitely have to get the Charger Daytona since it has opening doors. I hope they make it in Hemi Orange with a black wing to match my dad's 1:1. JL has done it, but Greenlight has not as of yet.

I like the bumps on the front fenders of the Dodge for the rear view mirrors. Do any GTO models have the hood bump for the optional tach location? I think that may have been only on '68 and '69 cars - not sure.

- ranchero -

Those "bumps" are not rear view mirrors. Because the Charger Daytona was built for NASCAR homologation, the openings on the front fender were there to vent the brakes and let trapped air out of the wheelwell. When the car was travelling at 200+ MPH, it really made a difference and increased downforce on the front of the car. :)

I finally ordered series 1 cars & pre-ordered series 2. Can't wait to see them up close :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Nice cars, love the 442. Hopefully I can get that chase car!

Fords! MUSTANGS! :D I'm happy and the detail looks awesome!! :thumbsup:

I echo the guys above though, it would be cool to see some not so common castings.

I understand what you guys are saying, but I'll take all the Mustangs I can get at this level of detail! If all of their Mustang castings look as good as these, they will be replacing a lot of the cars currently in my display case. These things look well proportioned and detailed. That dashboard is just unreal at this scale.

I think the 1970 Mustang casting was a safe bet for their first Mustang. There are so many things that they can do with that casting... Mach 1, Boss 302, Boss 429, Pace cars, Trans Am, etc. So, they should get a lot of bang for their buck with that one. Hopefully they will contnue to produce Mustangs and branch out into more rarely done Mustangs like some of the special editions that were offered.

I think JL has just been ousted as the king of the 1:64 scale 1970 Mustang. If M2 is taking requests, I'd like to put my two cents in for a 1968 GT with the Cobra Jet package (black stripe on hood), and some well done California Special / High Country Special Mustangs :wave:

*thumbs up* for 2 new Mach's to add to the collection :)

Hey Fred,

I'll give you a call about these tomorrow!

Mike from HobbyTown USA in Kennesaw

The level of detail on these look exceptional but I have to agree, why do cars that have been done before...or in this case done by everyone else more than once? The only one I would consider getting from this set is the Oldsmobile, since it does represent a version not done by other companies (the two door post coupe) and because it looks more accurate than anyone else's. GL's version is incorrect in the grille/bumper area, JL's convertible was mis-proportioned, and Hot Wheels version looks like a cross between a 71 Torino and a 70 442. I might consider the Mustang as well because it too, looks right on but the Daytona, I think GL nailed that one so there is no reason to get this one.

Excellent release but I will pass on Mach 1 and Charger, I have this models from other manufacturer with also a decent quality (Kyosho and ERTL).
Economy is not now to repeat models.

Very nice details on all of them!! I agree that the dash on the stangs are AWESOME!!!! I will have to scoop at least one of each casting. On another note, I hope they go back to choosing not so used castings :)

Excellent release but I will pass on Mach 1 and Charger, I have this models from other manufacturer with also a decent quality (Kyosho and ERTL).
Economy is not now to repeat models.

I'd be very interested in seeing the 1:64 scale 1970 Mach 1's from Kyosho and Ertl that you speak of..... got pics?

I'd be very interested in seeing the 1:64 scale 1970 Mach 1's from Kyosho and Ertl that you speak of..... got pics?

Check this link http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=239630


Hope this helps :)

Check this link http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=239630


Hope this helps :)

Thanks for the link, but I don't see any 1970 Mach 1 Mustangs.

My point really was that I'm not aware of any 1:64 scale 1970 Mustangs from Kyosho or Ertl. I'd love someone to correct me if I'm wrong. However, the only "decent" 1:64 scale 1970 Mustang I am aware of is Johnny Lightning's version. I know there are others from HW and MB, but none of them come close to the level of accuracy, proportions, and details I'm seeing in the photos of the M2 Mustangs.

Thanks for the link, but I don't see any 1970 Mach 1 Mustangs.

My point really was that I'm not aware of any 1:64 scale 1970 Mustangs from Kyosho or Ertl. I'd love someone to correct me if I'm wrong. However, the only "decent" 1:64 scale 1970 Mustang I am aware of is Johnny Lightning's version. I know there are others from HW and MB, but none of them come close to the level of accuracy, proportions, and details I'm seeing in the photos of the M2 Mustangs.

I'm with you. There's no doubt about it, I've got to get me a couple of those M2 Stangs.

Nice detail on the Old's and the Mustangs.

The Kyosho's are NO where nearly as nice as these in terms of features - they are completely closed.

The Ertl's are beautiful an comparable in detail, features and quality... and also the Ertl's like the M2s are accurate! Something that GL/JL cannot come close to at the moment.

HW are excellent, but were too pricey.

There are a couple more Olds to add to my collection. Hope the chase shows up somewhere. I'll bet it won't be an easy one to find.

Are the numbers quoted for the chase cars accurate ?? The Chrome Daytona says 100 to be made , previous releases had 400 chrome cars ...
So far the black chase cars have been 1800 . Gives one a lot better chance to get one ...

Those "bumps" are not rear view mirrors. Because the Charger Daytona was built for NASCAR homologation, the openings on the front fender were there to vent the brakes and let trapped air out of the wheelwell. When the car was travelling at 200+ MPH, it really made a difference and increased downforce on the front of the car. :)

James,

IIRC, I believe the cars had tire clearance issues. The cars had SO much downforce that the front tires rubbed on top of the fenders. The QUICK fix was to chop holes in the tops of the fenders and cover the holes with the little "scoops."

Joe

Those look good...esp. the Mach 1s....but the rear quarter window looks off--the forward edge should be vertical, not leaning forward, and with a chrome strip. Why is it every diecast maker of '69-70 Mustang sportsroofs gets this detail wrong? Greenlight left the quarter window off their '69s completely!!

Neat that they did the 442s as the rare 2dr sedan bodystyle instead of the predictable hardtop.

Those look good...esp. the Mach 1s....but the rear quarter window looks off--the forward edge should be vertical, not leaning forward, and with a chrome strip. Why is it every diecast maker of '69-70 Mustang sportsroofs gets this detail wrong? Greenlight left the quarter window off their '69s completely!!

Neat that they did the 442s as the rare 2dr sedan bodystyle instead of the predictable hardtop.

I agree on the 2-door sedan body style for the Olds, a welcome change. I for one am partial to this body style as from 1979-1991 I owned a '68 Chevelle 300 post coupe. At the time, most everyone wanted SS396's or Malibus, but now, people seen to be searching out the lowly 300's. Mine was a bit unusaul in that it was originally powered by a 307(my father put a 65 283 in it because the 307 had a bad camshaft, somewhat typical of those engines) and had factory air. Most of the ones I had seen back then were of the six cylinder, no air variety. When I sold that car, it had 145,000 miles on it and was still going strong but the dreaded tinworm had started getting the rear window area and floors, bottoms of the fenders and 1/4s. I should have kept it and restored it, it had always been a reliable car and I always liked it's somewhat oddball status.

I agree on the 2-door sedan body style for the Olds, a welcome change. I for one am partial to this body style as from 1979-1991 I owned a '68 Chevelle 300 post coupe. At the time, most everyone wanted SS396's or Malibus, but now, people seen to be searching out the lowly 300's. Mine was a bit unusaul in that it was originally powered by a 307(my father put a 65 283 in it because the 307 had a bad camshaft, somewhat typical of those engines) and had factory air. Most of the ones I had seen back then were of the six cylinder, no air variety. When I sold that car, it had 145,000 miles on it and was still going strong but the dreaded tinworm had started getting the rear window area and floors, bottoms of the fenders and 1/4s. I should have kept it and restored it, it had always been a reliable car and I always liked it's somewhat oddball status.

Cool... I've always thought it was strange Chevy didn't have a 2dr sedan Chevelle from '70-72, while the POB A-bodies still had the bodystyle on their base models.

Well I was Lucky enough to find the Yellow Charger and Daytona the Orange Cutlass 442. No Mustangs were there. Both are EXTREMLY Nice Models. The Charger Daytona is the Same Size as Greenlights and fits well with other 1/64 Cars!!! The best feature is the the 442 has a rolled up window with opening doors. It makes it a lilttle tricky to open the doors but the for the look it gives, thats well worth it . I just felt that was a very Realistic Feature :). I left a black 442 on the pegs, but may go back to claim it if its Still there. Be on the lookut for them. I scored mine at Target :)

Shout out to M2. Job well done my friends

Don

The best feature is the the 442 has a rolled up window with opening doors.
Don

That is really cool. I wonder if that is a variation they will offer from time to time.

I think the 1970 Mustang casting was a safe bet for their first Mustang. There are so many things that they can do with that casting... Mach 1, Boss 302, Boss 429, Pace cars, Trans Am, etc. So, they should get a lot of bang for their buck with that one. Hopefully they will contnue to produce Mustangs and branch out into more rarely done Mustangs like some of the special editions that were offered.


Pace cars, yes. The rest would depend if they could easily remove the fog lights and side molding off the casting.

So far I like the muscle M2 castings in both series but as mentioned (outside of the 442 sedan) I would love to see some more obscure cars. Still hoping for a 70 grabber blue Cougar Eliminator and a 68-69 Torino/Montego fastback.

So far I like the muscle M2 castings in both series but as mentioned (outside of the 442 sedan) I would love to see some more obscure cars. Still hoping for a 70 grabber blue Cougar Eliminator and a 68-69 Torino/Montego fastback.

I'm with you on this, Atencio. While the Pics of the Mach's and the Daytona look good, I'd like to see the Fastback Cyclones/Torinos from 68-69 as well as a 70 Cougar Eliminator. I think M2 could really fill a niche that's been overlooked. Muscle 'stangs and Daytonas have almost been done to death. I'd really like to see a 72-73 Montego GT, but I'm not holding my breath waiting for that. :wave:

The 69-71 Cougar body styles were done by Ertl in their American Muscle series in various colors.... if there ever was a Mustang that has not been done enough or simply done poorly, it is the last of the classic body style from 1973. In fact, Kyosho just did a series focusing on US cars, and they did this exact 1973 Mustang... *but* it has NO where near the features and details of an M2.

Interestingly, another famous muscle car that has not been done very well are the early Camaros, specifically the original 68 body style and the followup body style.. again, the followup body style was recently done by Kyosho, but M2 would make it much more interesting with the opening panels. HW did this second generation body style Camaro nicely, but interestingly I have never seen the original Camaro body done in any collectible line - only kiddie lines (the HW renditions were kiddie cars).

Challenger/Chargers have been done to death in collectible lines so no need to see any more, same for the third Camaro body styles (1973 on).

The only diecast company that has done almost every car under the sun is JL.. kudos to them for this... but sadly, proportions/details/features are awful and the quality mediocre... so we are back at square one as far as I am concerned... won't touch an JL for this reason.

so we are back at square one as far as I am concerned...

I agree with you there. As a Mustang collector, I don't care that the 1:64 1970 Mach 1 Mustang has been done before. It has NOT been done to this level of accuracy and detail before. So, I'll eagerly snap up any Mustang M2 decides to do, simply because they are doing it better. If I run out of display room, then the other manufacturer's cars will have to go to make room for the M2 stangs... that is, as long as they keep this level of quality and detail going at a decent price.

I agree with you there. As a Mustang collector, I don't care that the 1:64 1970 Mach 1 Mustang has been done before. It has NOT been done to this level of accuracy and detail before. So, I'll eagerly snap up any Mustang M2 decides to do, simply because they are doing it better. If I run out of display room, then the other manufacturer's cars will have to go to make room for the M2 stangs... that is, as long as they keep this level of quality and detail going at a decent price.

That's how I feel as well. I enjoy seeing the differences between manufacturers, and as long as M2 keeps up the amazing detail there is no doubt in my mind I will be adding more M2 Stangs... assuming they keep building them.