If You Really Want a Mach 1 Diecast...

[Stangfan]

I would highly recommend that you take a moment and visit the Maisto website and send them an e-mail asking that they make one. I sent an e-mail a couple of weeks back and received a reply today. They basically said that they will consider it.

The more Mach 1 owners they hear from, the more likely it will be people...:HOPPY:

Here's the website address. Let's deluge them with requests.


http://www.maisto.com/default.asp

:THUMBSUP:

[codymach]

Thanks much! I made the request...If we got 100's of members to put in a request it just might work! Are there any 2003 Machs out there yet as die casts?

[falcongtho3]

Done! I even went as far as telling them that they already have the correct body casting in house to do this ('99 Anniv. Mustang) so their costs wouldn't be astronomical. As well as my intention do to one of my own if they don't. ( I said one!) So far, nobody else has done anything Mach-wise as far as die casts or any kind of replicas.

[Stangfan]

C'mon people....let's show these guys that we really want a diecast of our car!!!:COOL:

[1 BULLITT]

AutoArt makes more detailed diecasts. I have their last 5 Mustangs and they are excellent.

[falcongtho3]

Auto Art makes excellent pieces, I have a number of them myself. Their stuff is also about 2-3 times the price of Maisto pieces. It' s maybe tough enough to get these made and sold at $20-$25, much less as $60-$90+. They do have a good start since they did do the '01 Bullitt, it could easily be updated to replicate the Mach 1. I guess it'll be more a case of who does it first...if at all?!

[HotRodHarry]

I want a few too!!! Great Idea! I will email away!!
Man would that be cool :CHEERS:

[02mach1]

I'am for it !!!e-mail away

It better be blue Mach1:THUMBSUP:

[Midnight]

I requested a black one but I would buy multiple models if done in other colors.:D

[281CJ Mach1]

I sent an e-mail to then tonight and suggested offering different colors to them. I sure hope they do make one that looks good. I would more than likely buy one of every color. :HOPPY: :THUMBSUP:

[kdo2milger]

Originally posted by Stangfan
I would highly recommend that you take a moment and visit the Maisto website and send them an e-mail asking that they make one. I sent an e-mail a couple of weeks back and received a reply today. They basically said that they will consider it.

The more Mach 1 owners they hear from, the more likely it will be people...:HOPPY:

Here's the website address. Let's deluge them with requests.


http://www.maisto.com/default.asp

:THUMBSUP: I also sent an email to request a 40th Anniversary Edition 04 MACH 1 :HOPPY::THUMBSUP:

[falcongtho3]

Sadly, there's probably a better chance of seeing a 100th Anniversary car or a 40th Anniversary GT on the shelf than there is Mach 1. Heck, the '03 Cobra die cast has been out and there is even a Focus SVT die cast out...Where's that Rodney Dangerfield thread about no respect?

[kdo2milger]

Originally posted by falcongtho3
Sadly, there's probably a better chance of seeing a 100th Anniversary car or a 40th Anniversary GT on the shelf than there is Mach 1. Heck, the '03 Cobra die cast has been out and there is even a Focus SVT die cast out...Where's that Rodney Dangerfield thread about no respect? NO RESPECT NO RESPECT!!!:??:

[2003_shaker]

Originally posted by falcongtho3
Done! I even went as far as telling them that they already have the correct body casting in house to do this ('99 Anniv. Mustang). . .

I did the same. I just recently got the '99 and it's pretty accurate, in a Maisto kind of way (though the fuel tank seems a little backwards). I've even thought about painting it white like my '99 was. . .

[Sodbuster]

Done. Make mine a DSG :THUMBSUP:

[Wldponi03]

I just put in my E-Mail let's hope that finally someone will make a diecast for us in various colors. Azure Blue for me, but even a white one we can paint to what we need. Let's keep the E-Mail going to them.

[mrmstng]

Originally posted by falcongtho3
Auto Art makes excellent pieces, I have a number of them myself. Their stuff is also about 2-3 times the price of Maisto pieces. It' s maybe tough enough to get these made and sold at $20-$25, much less as $60-$90+. They do have a good start since they did do the '01 Bullitt, it could easily be updated to replicate the Mach 1. I guess it'll be more a case of who does it first...if at all?!

Cosidering they made the bullitt, super stallion, and Saleens, I think Autoart would be the best candidate to make it, since as falcongtho3 said, they already have the 01 bullit molds, and it really wouldn't take long to update it.

[03SHKR]

I hit 'em up, too.... Let's keep at it!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[HotRodHarry]

Post this in all the forums you can think of too.....I posted it in the modular fords mach 1 forum and a few others too!!

[chipthulin]

There will be a model soon from Beanstalk, which is a division of the Ford Motor co.
They are expected to be out this fall.

[70MachCJ]

chipthulin, that is great news. Where did you hear it? Is there a website we can go to to see it?

[Stangfan]

My sources tell me that Beanstalk gets their diecasts from elsewhere for Ford...

At any rate...we want Mach 1 diecasts and I will be buying more than one from WHEVER makes them...

Bet I'm not the only one!!:THUMBSUP:

[codymach]

Originally posted by chipthulin
There will be a model soon from Beanstalk, which is a division of the Ford Motor co.
They are expected to be out this fall.
Thanks for letting us know but if its a division of Ford won't it come out at about $129.00?

[falcongtho3]

Beanstalk is a company that Ford recruited to be in charge of all of their Anniversary items, as well as other merchandising. They are responsable for the very nice Ford GT diecast that Tony and I discussed on another thread. I also have their Aston Martin Vanquish from Die Another Day, from which they also did the T-Bird and rather goofy looking XK8. Their attention to detail is excellent, as is the packaging. As with many merchandising companies, they may well have them built to specs by one or more vendors, much as Franklin Mint and Kyosho have teamed up for some superb pieces, including a super size Vanquish. Beanstalks main office is actually off of 15 Mile Rd. (Maple Rd.), about 4 or 5 miles east of Woodward. Passed their place while checking out the surroundings, and ran across them although they were closed at the time.

[wdwrdcrzr]

Im gonna try to make my own using available 03 body and shaker scoop from 69-70 ertl mach.Some one will make one sooner or later though. Besides dont they have to be licensed by Ford?The 99's can be had on ebay.

[falcongtho3]

Originally posted by wdwrdcrzr
Im gonna make my own using available 03 body and shaker scoop from 69-70 ertl mach.Some one will make one sooner or later though. Besides dont they have to be licensed by Ford?
Most of these companies have licenses with Ford so that matter would be a minor one. I am still probably going to do my own soon, using the '99 Maisto Anniv. coupe. There is no acceptable '03 out there in plastic or metal, since the only '03 in production is the Cobra and the front air dam and rear spoiler are all wrong for this project. The '99 has the right front air dam, rear spoiler, and side scoops the latter two which rule out the regular '99 GT that is now available. I've looked at the '69 ERTL Build it yourself kit and I might make a shaker using it as a pattern or mold negative.

[Tony Alonso]

If that is true about Beanstalk and the quality is the same as the Ford GT, then we are in for a treat. I VERY much like the Ford GT and not too horrible of a price at $30.00.

Meanwhile, I did send a note to Maisto also.

[1 BULLITT]

For those who might not be aware, try www.nationaldiecasters.com great inventory and nice people to deal with.

[Stangfan]

Come on folks...let's keep those e-mails going to Maisto...

You never know!!!! :D

[codymach]

Gotta admitt I even put in a request from my work email! Every little bit helps....besides I will buy at least two! Keep those mails going!!!!!!!:THUMBSUP:

[FordFanForever]

I see that Maisto did the 2003 cobra in coupe and convertible and no Mach1. Doesnt seem fair.

[codymach]

Originally posted by FordFanForever
I see that Maisto did the 2003 cobra in coupe and convertible and no Mach1. Doesnt seem fair.

I went to ebay looking and was amazed....it seems to those making die cast that the only Ford being made right now is the Cobra.....

[falcongtho3]

Whats even more frustrating is that of current Ford vehicles, you can get '03 Cobra, SVT Focus, H-D F-150, reg. F-150, Sport Trac Exploder, and even an Escape in die cast...no Mach 1!!!!:!!:

[badjoey]

ok sent my email off.
i sure do hope that we can impress them enough with numbers for them to produce the mach1's

[Stangfan]

If enough of us e-mail them, they will listen...:THUMBSUP:

I want to buy at least two...one to keep in the box, and the other one to use as part of my display when I show the car...

Make mine Azure Blue, please!! :COOL:

[HotRodHarry]

I am sure if they do make one...the first will be the Azure Blue.

[falcongtho3]

Originally posted by HotRodHarry
I am sure if they do make one...the first will be the Azure Blue.
Yeah, first...after the Torch Red ones...:LAUGH:

[chipthulin]

I did a search on the web and came up with this site http://www.sportcraftcars.com e-mailed him and he responded with beanstalk coming out with them this fall.
as soon as he lets me know i will post a new thread on here!

[codymach]

Anyone takin' any bets which color comes out first with the 03 Mach?

[kdo2milger]

Originally posted by codymach
Anyone takin' any bets which color comes out first with the 03 Mach? My guess is a 04 "40th Anniversary" Oxford White :THUMBSUP: :D

[twojack1]

Request made in preferred color. Will buy other colors also. Hope they agree to produce them

[falcongtho3]

Decided to go to the 'horses mouth' and e-mailed the Beanstalk Group. Will let everyone know if I get a reply...

[Tanklawyer]

The Beanstalk news sounds promising. Hope they go forward. There's a nice space on the shelf in my office. :THUMBSUP:

[falcongtho3]

I actually did get a (very nice) reply from Patrick Mulligan, the Licensing Approval and Support Coordinator at Beanstalk Group. That's the good news, the flip side is that there are no Mach 1 diecasts on the horizon. He went on to state that this could change, but would be at the descision of the manufacturers some of who do have current body style castings that could be modified (i.e. Maisto, Auto Art) for a Mach 1. He also said he would be keeping my information on hand and would let me know if this changes. I did also inquire about a 'Registry' edition, but there was no mention as there is no piece to do this with as of yet.

[Red Mach'03]

I sure hope everything goes well i really wunt won to put in my game room.:THUMBSUP:

[Stangfan]

All the more reason to encourage Maisto I guess....:D

[Shaker Dan]

If they did it in white I would get one. Or I might get another color but would have to paint it.

[codymach]

Does anyone have the website address for other companies that make diecast? heck lets email them all!

[falcongtho3]

You asked for it;
Anson usanson@aol.com
Auto Art www.autoartmodels.com
Beanstalk Group www.beanstalk.com
Eagle Collectibles www.eaglecollectibles.com
Exoto www.exoto.com
GMP www.gmpdiecast.com
Lane Automotive www.exactdetail.com
Maisto www.maisto.com
Ertl www.rceertl.com
SunStar www.sunstartoys.com
Yat Ming www.yatming.com
Welly USA www.wellydiecast.com

The last three are up and comers in the die cast market, although Yat Ming has really been around a while. Those may be the ones willing to risk doing a project like the Mach 1. Welly has done a very nice series of '69 Boss 302's. Sun Star has done a '71 Mach 1/Boss 351 and Cougar.

[codymach]

Thanks for all the email address's. I emailed all that I could find a contact address at their site. Some the page wouldn't come up. I did get most you had listed. I think the only was we can get a die cast is to be the "squeaky wheel". Lets all pitch in!:THUMBSUP: