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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.

GreenLight® Collectibles is a premier manufacturer and marketer of officially licensed, authentic die-cast replica vehicles and automobile enthusiast’s prodcuts. 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!