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1:64 County Roads has more rural to reveal as new castings are incorporated into Series 7.

Indianapolis, IN (January 10, 2012)1:64 County Roads provides small town perspective. Focusing on home grown USA life outside the big city, these vehicles construct an overall image of blue collar, wholesome families, and American roots.

Series 7 delivers a duo of new tooling; the 1977 Chevrolet G20 Van, is a brand new addition to the GreenLight line up and the 2011 Ford Explorer, a new tool that was just introduced one month before. Both vehicles are decorated as service vehicles to fictional outdoor business. Just the type of businesses that create the scenic county roads we enjoy; law care and construction.

The models that make up the 1:64 County Roads Series 7 assortment are from only domestic automotive manufacturers, adding to the Small Town America appeal that collectors enjoy and appreciate.

Other expressions of superior detail in this collection can be seen all throughout, such as with the red fin and interior on the Daytona to the blue racing stripes on the Mustang. GreenLight has taken small town appeal, added a touch of fun familiarity and incorporated whimsical fantasy to create a complexly diverse series, representative of true County Roads through America.

GreenLight’s New Product Theme is Front Cover News

1:64 ‘Zine Machine will feature vehicles off the front cover of your favorite automobile magazines

Indianapolis, IN (September 20, 2011) As a die cast manufacturer known for their authentic replication, GreenLight Collectibles takes pride in being 100% true to scale as well as accurate in all details.  Making sure that these fine and foremost features translate into 1:64^th scale relies on a superior knowledge and appreciation of automobiles.

“You have to be a car guy in this industry”, said Russell Hughes; President of GreenLight, “Without the passion for automobile history and proficiency in car specifications you will not be able to span the difference from toy to credible automotive enthusiast collectible.”  The GreenLight staff ensures that they stay up to date with car trends through news sources and more specifically - magazines.   “Car magazines give a variety of opinions, from the engineer to critic to consumer,” mentions Kevin Davey, Founder of GreenLight, “Offering enthusiasts a reference to obscure information builds an overall essential resource for car guys who crave cold hard facts.”

With automobile knowledge as the foundation of GreenLight, the company has created an entire product theme under the GreenLight Entertainment Line that highlights this importance.  ‘Zine Machines will include six cars that have graced the cover of our favorite car magazines throughout the years.
 

1:64 ‘Zine Machines Series 1 Assortment includes the following:

1964 Chevrolet Chevelle – Super Chevy (March 2009)

1968 Chevrolet Corvette – Hot Rod Magazine (October 1967)

1970 Dodge Challenger – Hot Rod Magazine (March 2011)

1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am – MotorTrend (December 1978)

2006 Ford Shelby GT500 MotorTrend (May 2005)

2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 – Automobile Magazine (June 2005)

An extra set of licensing agreements had to be obtained for the ‘Zine Machines line-up.  Each magazine featured in Series 1 was pursued for the use of their title as well as the specific volume/issue.  The packaging for ‘Zine Machines will include an image of the actual magazine cover above the 1:64 replica of the featured automobile.

These 1:64 die-cast replicas feature detailed engines, real rubber tires, metal body and chassis, detailed graphics, production serialized numbering and are officially licensed by their respective auto manufacturers and Entertainment Titles. The release is scheduled for October/ November 2011 and will be available through official GreenLight official hobby shops and wholesale dealers, as well as at Toys R Us and Meijer.   For more information about GreenLight's up-coming releases or the other quality collectibles from GreenLight, visit http://www.greenlightcollectibles.com.

Collector Case Pack that displays 10 Police departments spanning across the entire nation

Indianapolis, IN (September 13, 2011) Childhood memories are created from great toys and whether you are making memories or recollecting the good ol’ days, toy cop cars are a classic favorite.  These cars represent American pride, power and are the perfect introduction to a lifelong love of die cast collecting.  

GreenLight collectors were the ones that breathed life into an entire police themed product line and in August 2009, 1:64 Hot Pursuit hit the pegs at mass market stores, hobby shops and the display cases of diecast fans.  GreenLight has taken the demand and success of the series and turned it into an extremely limited edition collector piece that highlights past and present police and patrol cars from 10 departments spanning the entire nation. 

Every vehicle in 1:64 Hot Pursuit 10-Car Pack is a recreation of an actual authentic car, including a wide range of departments and offices from state highway patrol cars to city police. Making 1:64 Hot Pursuit® 10-Car Pack the Authentic Police Department Diecast Collectible.

(71610) 1:64 Hot Pursuit 10 Pack TRU Exclusive Assortment includes:

(5,500 Packs)

1977 Dodge Monaco – Washington State Highway Patrol

1988 Mustang - Missouri State Highway Patrol

1988 Mustang - Utah Highway Patrol

2009 Dodge Charger FBI Police – Washington DC

2009 Dodge Charger – Reno, NV Police

2009 Ford Police Interceptor – Bismarck, ND Police

2009 Ford Police Interceptor – Cheyenne, WY Police

2009 Ford Police Interceptor – Juneau, Alaska Police

2009 Ford Police Interceptor – Kissimmee, FL Police

2009 Ford Police Interceptor – Vermont State Police

These 1:64 die-cast replicas feature detailed engines, real rubber tires, metal body and chassis, detailed graphics, custom license plates and are officially licensed by the respective auto manufacturers. The release is scheduled for September 2011 and will be available through Toys ‘R’ Us.   For more information about GreenLight's up-coming releases or the other quality collectibles from GreenLight, visit http://www.greenlightcollectibles.com.

GreenLight® Collectibles is a premier manufacturer and marketer of officially licensed, authentic die-cast replica vehicles. 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 Group LLC, Carroll Shelby Licensing, Warner Bros® Entertainment Inc and the Chadwick McQueen and The Terry McQueen Testamentary Trust, CBS, Universal Studios, Mecum Auto Auction, IZOD IndyCar Series, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Grand-Am Road Racing Association, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Bridgestone Americas and more!

GreenLight Collectibles releases 1:64 Hot Pursuit 8 September 2011

Indianapolis, IN (August 24, 2011) Clearly a fan favorite, Hot Pursuit; GreenLight’s offering of past and present law enforcement vehicles, has been flying off the shelves since its first release in Summer 2009.  Retailers reorder in determination to have the supply when demand comes ‘a knocking and the collectors are wild with excitement as the need to complete a collection springs them off their feet and into the closest GreenLight dealer.  If this sounds familiar of your own actions when Hot Pursuit announces a new release, well then join the rest of us and get in line…quickly!

“Collectible police cars, because of their geographical marking nature” explains Lead Designer, Joel Dale “they can communicate on a personal level, and the story that they tell is different to each collector that has them in their collection.”  Whether you are passionate for the series because you are a law enforcement enthusiast or operate on a more specific interest, Hot Pursuit pulls the attention of every collector.  The fact that they are high quality, authentically replicated and scaled to perfection is a mighty nice added bonus.

Series 8 includes six cars from a wide range of departments and offices, small counties, townships, capitals and state highway.  Rounding off Series 8 is the new 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8 in Dodge Law Enforcement livery.

(42650) 1:64 Hot Pursuit Series 8 Assortment:

(5,5000 of Each)

1988 Ford Mustang New York State Police

2008 Dodge Charger K9 Unit East Hempfield Township, PA Police

2008 Ford Crown Victoria Fargo, North Dakota Police

2008 Ford Crown Victoria Cleveland, Ohio Police

2010 Chevy Camaro Haltom, Texas Police

2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8 “Dodge Law Enforcement”

These 1:64 die-cast replicas feature detailed engines, real rubber tires, metal body and chassis, detailed graphics, custom license plates and are officially licensed by the respective auto manufacturers. The release is scheduled for September 2011 and will be available through official GreenLight official hobby shops and wholesale dealers, as well as at Toys ‘R’ Us and Meijer.   For more information about GreenLight's up-coming releases or the other quality collectibles from GreenLight, visit http://www.greenlightcollectibles.com.

Mattel just announced its CARS Super Chase Collection, a new line coming in 2012 that will feature one-time only, limited die-cast vehicles for fans and collectors of all ages. John Lasseter, two-time Academy Award winning Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios Chief Creative Officer and devoted CARS collector, received the very first vehicle from the Super Chase collection at Disney’s D23 Expo this past weekend in Anaheim, Ca. Flash, the Swedish racer, will be the very first Super Chase vehicle available in spring 2012. There will also be three additional “Super Chase” vehicles throughout 2012 -- all, never before released in die cast. Each of these 1:55 scale die-cast vehicles will feature a unique character and engaging nuances of the franchise, and will be packaged distinctively in its own packaging. Once these collectibles launch, you’d better put your pedal to the metal to your nearest retailer because these CARS Super Chase die-cast vehicles are being produced in limited quantities, so they will not last long on the shelves. The vehicles will be available in select stores where Mattel’s CARS die-cast vehicles are sold and will retail at $3.99.