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    GreenLight toolings by year (1950-1999)

    Hi guys. So yesterday I posted a thread about popular upcoming GreenLight releases, and I made a conclusion that 80s and 90s cars should be GL's next target. And then I had many great feedbacks, including FourDoorFord pointed me out that 1960-1964 cars are also underrepresented. It made me curious and I've quickly made a chart to list all the GL toolings between 1950 and 1999, sorted by year and car body style (released as of November 15, 2019). I'm sure I'm missing quite a lot of them, and some may question my definition of toolings. Feel free to give me your feedback (this chart, however, does not include German / Japanese cars, tractors, towed campers, and fictional cars made for movie). Have a look here:

    Year Muscle car Coupe Sedan Station wagon Pick up truck Van SUV Others Total Models
    1950 1 1 Futurliner
    1951 0
    1952 0
    1953 1 1 Eldorado
    1954 1 1 F-100
    1955 1 1 3 5 Fleetwood, Sedan Delivery, Two-Ten Handyman, Nomad, Bel Air
    1956 1 1 F-100
    1957 2 2 Fury, Belvedere
    1958 2 1 3 Fury, Vette, F-100
    1959 1 1 Vette
    1960 1 1 Vette
    1961 1 1 Vette
    1962 1 1 1 3 AC Cobra, Vette, D-100
    1963 1 2 3 300, D-100 stepside, D-100 fleetside
    1964 3 3 300, Fury, Chevelle
    1965 5 1 2 8 Galaxie, GT350, Continental, D-100 stepside, D-100 fleetside, Coronet, Cobra 427, Chevelle
    1966 4 1 1 6 Vette, GT350, Coronet, D-100, Bronco, Galaxie
    1967 7 1 4 5 1 18 F-100, C-10, C-30, Camaro, Biscayne, Impala, Impala coupe, Mustang fastback, Mustang coupe, GT-500, Bronco, GTO, D-100, D-200, Custom, Galaxie, Vette, Coronet
    1968 10 1 5 16 Mustang fastback, Mustang coupe, GT500, Charger, Camaro, Camaro SS, Roadrunner, F-100 regular, F-100 extended, F-350, C-10, C-30, Chevelle, Impala, GS400, Vette
    1969 13 5 1 19 Boss 302, Boss 429, Mach-1, GT-350, K-10, C-10, F-100 regular, F-100 extended, F-350, Vette, Camaro, Camaro SS, Daytona, Charger, Chevelle, GTX, Roadrunner, GS350, Bronco
    1970 12 1 6 19 Vista Cruiser, Challenger, Cuda, Trans Am Cuda, Chevelle, K-10, C-10, CJ-5, F-100 regular, F-100 extended, F-350, Cougar Eliminator, Cougar, GTX, Roadrunner, Charger, Cutlass, Camaro, GTO Judge
    1971 8 1 1 4 2 16 DJ-5, CJ-5, Camaro, Chevelle, C-10, K-10, Monte Carlo, Challenger, Javelin, GTO Judge, F-100 regular, F-100 extended, Charger, Cuda, Vista Cruiser, Vette
    1972 5 1 1 6 1 2 1 17 Monte Carlo, Vista Cruiser, Javelin, Condor II, K-10, C-10, C-20, C-30, CJ-5, F-100, F-350, Cutlass 442, Falcon XB, Trans Am, Chevelle, Bronco, Vandura
    1973 2 1 2 1 6 Chieftain, Falcon XB, F-100, F-250, Gran Torino, Javelin
    1974 2 1 3 6 F-250, Monaco, Bronco, Gran Torino, CJ-5, DJ-5
    1975 3 2 2 7 DJ-5, Gran Torino, Bronco, F-100, F-250, Monaco, Fury
    1976 2 3 2 3 4 14 Gran Torino, Torino, Ranchero, Mustang, LeMans, DJ-5, CJ-5, CJ-7, B-100, D-100, Coronet, F-100, Bronco, G-20
    1977 1 4 1 3 3 12 LeMans, LeMans Safari, Firebird Trans Am, Royal Monaco, Monaco, Fury, Ramcharger, Bronco, B-100, F-100, CJ-7, G-20
    1978 2 3 1 1 2 9 F-250, Vette, Monaco, Fury, Ramcharger, CJ-5, Marathon, Mustang II, Vandura
    1979 1 1 3 1 6 F-100, F-250, F-350, LTD, CJ-5, Firebird Trans Am
    1980 1 1 2 4 Firebird, CJ-5, CJ-7, Vandura
    1981 2 1 1 1 1 2 8 K-5 Blazer, Sierra, CJ-7, Marathon, LTD, Vandura, Vette, Firebird
    1982 1 1 2 4 CJ-5, CJ-7, Vette, Monte Carlo
    1983 1 1 1 1 4 Vandura, Monte Carlo, CJ-7, Sierra
    1984 1 1 2 Monte Carlo, LTD
    1985 1 2 1 4 Grand Marquis, G-20, LTD, Monte Carlo
    1986 1 1 1 3 Caprice, G20, Bounder
    1987 1 1 1 1 1 5 Caprice, Wrangler YJ, LTD, Firebird, Vandura
    1988 2 1 1 4 Mustang, LTD, Firebird, K-5 Blazer
    1989 2 1 1 1 5 Firebird, Grand Marquis, Mustang, Caprice, Wrangler
    1990 1 1 1 1 4 Caprice, Mustang, LTD, Wrangler
    1991 2 2 4 Wrangler, Wrangler YJ, Mustang 5.0, Mustang
    1992 1 1 2 Mustang, Wrangler
    1993 2 1 1 4 F-150 Lightning, Mustang 5.0, Mustang, Wrangler YJ
    1994 1 1 Wrangler
    1995 1 1 2 F-150, Wrangler
    1996 2 2 F-150, F-250
    1997 0
    1998 0
    1999 1 1 2 Firebird, Crown Victoria
    I thought this chart gives me many interesting findings. First off, GL castings of American cars are overwhelmingly focused on the late 1960s to early 1970s, and lately, they've been putting out cars from the late-1970s. Actually FourDoorFord was correct in regard to the early 1960s. Despite the fact that there are many iconic cars like Impala, Galaxie, Catalina, Falcon, Dart, Polara, and Thunderbird, there are only a handful of cars from 1960 to 1964. Notice Auto World has a number of cars covering this era, relatively to their much smaller catalog (Dart Phoenix, Impala, Polara, Galaxie, Country Squire, Grand Prix, Barracuda).

    Also, GL seems determined not to focus on the 1950s. IMO that's good decision-making, considering the era has become M2's forte. But the 1990s is almost equally scarce, and its mostly covered by only three castings (Wrangler, F-150, and Mustang). The 1980s fare better in this regard, but there is room for growth.

    I have no idea whether their upcoming releases reflect the concentration/scarcity shown based on the production year. Some of the upcoming releases that I know include 50s Studebaker, late 60s Mopar station wagons, late 60s/early 70s Club Wagon, early 70s Matador sedan, early 70s Nova, early-70s Ranchero, 90s Crown Vic, 90s Bronco, and all the post-2010 cars. I can see that they are still focusing on the 70s and modern cars. But I assume we can ask GL to fill the gap shown in the chart, such as the early 60s, mid-70s, and 50s, 80s, 90s in general.

    And yes, I have a lot of time (for now) I just hope this chart can be beneficial for some!
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    Interesting... I think the early '60s are one of those odd times in between automotive booms. You had the mid-late '50s Tri-Chevies, etc, followed by some really odd design decisions that haven't aged well from 1960-'65. Until the Continental effect really kicked in and could be seen in design across marques (and the Mustang debuted), much of what was on the market in the early '60s was rough on the eyes, and not all that fondly remembered. I'm not surprised more models aren't offered from that era. I don't expect that to change, with demographics being what they are. The good ones have already been made (Impalas, Pontiacs, Continentals, etc.)

    There is a lot of potential for sales of cars from the '80s and '90s with Gen X collectors hitting a certain age now. I don't see manufacturers looking to cast too many more models from 1940 through 1970 at this point. It's either already "been done" or there was never a big enough market for it in the first place. There are of course exceptions to this, with the M2 A100 and Greenlight Econoline being great examples of overdue things the market has longed for.
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    • #3
      Does this mean I should start asking for a Beretta instead of Vegas and Monzas?

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      • #4
        Originally posted by LouisCyphre View Post
        Does this mean I should start asking for a Beretta instead of Vegas and Monzas?
        Yes to that! We need a nice stock Beretta... this is the best we can do in the meantime.

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        I'd like to see some N-bodies, too... like a Grand Am. They sold millions of them, but the best we can do is the very hard to find Maisto Pontiac G6 (which is a Grand Am to me even if they changed the name for the final generation.) Not the greatest cars in the world, but everybody my age knows someone who drove one.

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        • #5
          Excellent observations and charting of relevant information. There's still lots of room for models from the late 50s-80s in my mind. Some excellent wagons from the late 50s/60s can still be produced. I really like the direction GL has been going with a greater emphasis on full size sedans/wagons and full size trucks/SUVs from the 60s-90s.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Lane1through75 View Post

            Yes to that! We need a nice stock Beretta... this is the best we can do in the meantime.

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            I'd like to see some N-bodies, too... like a Grand Am. They sold millions of them, but the best we can do is the very hard to find Maisto Pontiac G6 (which is a Grand Am to me even if they changed the name for the final generation.) Not the greatest cars in the world, but everybody my age knows someone who drove one.
            I don't really want a stock Beretta, what I really want is an IMSA Beretta. To be fair, I'd expect a stock Beretta from GL long before a GTU one. Hot Wheels would be a more likely manufacturer for IMSA cars, I'd imagine.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Lane1through75 View Post
              Interesting... I think the early '60s are one of those odd times in between automotive booms. You had the mid-late '50s Tri-Chevies, etc, followed by some really odd design decisions that haven't aged well from 1960-'65. Until the Continental effect really kicked in and could be seen in design across marques (and the Mustang debuted), much of what was on the market in the early '60s was rough on the eyes, and not all that fondly remembered. I'm not surprised more models aren't offered from that era. I don't expect that to change, with demographics being what they are. The good ones have already been made (Impalas, Pontiacs, Continentals, etc.)

              There is a lot of potential for sales of cars from the '80s and '90s with Gen X collectors hitting a certain age now. I don't see manufacturers looking to cast too many more models from 1940 through 1970 at this point. It's either already "been done" or there was never a big enough market for it in the first place. There are of course exceptions to this, with the M2 A100 and Greenlight Econoline being great examples of overdue things the market has longed for.
              I generally agree with this, with one exception: I don't think the 1961 through 1964 General's cars were, in general, odd, nor Ford. The 1960 models yes, and maybe some of the Chrysler models by designed by Virgil Exner. If anything, most of the 1961 to 1964 models were more sombre and lacked the distinctive over-the-top glitz and glamour / chrome of the Fifties cars. Then some are endearing, like what about the Valiant. Although worthy of replication in 1/64, I have to concede most of the 1960s cars would be slow sellers. Neither the dowdy sedans of Studebaker and Rambler. I really don't think that the early 1960s cars were "rough on the eyes". But of course, what constitutes an early "1960's car" in one's eyes considering their are so many models? In my eyes it is a stacked headlamp Pontiac, or a Riviera, a Continental, or even a fintailed-Cadillac. Maybe these cars don't properly reflect the "brashness" and confidence of us Americans? The chrome and fins reflect confidence of who we are or who we want to be as do the muscle cars. The early 1960s cars were a bit restrained by comparison.

              Re: Gen X, I wish Lane1through75's statement was not true, but I can't agree more and well said. Already done or no market. The 1970s is the current frontier that is being explored more.

              One thing I must note. I well remember that when Matchbox and Corgi went bankrupt in 1982 / 1983, collecting was fizzling as kids were shifting away from cars and more toward Atari computer games and its decedents. Let me tell you, I felt very lonely in terms of collecting at that time. It seems like production numbers must have dropped for Matchbox even after Universal took over from Lesney. Lesney models from 1982 seem plentiful on eBay, but progress a couple more years and many models are fewer in number.

              I think the most intense collectors are that Generation X group cited (who do we see most in the toy aisle next to us?), and we are enjoying the peak of popularity. My sense is that like cars in general, there will be a gradual decline in interest.
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                ....PS, Fleetwoodbaby, you should move to Indianapolis and GL's headquarters and work in product planning!!! Your analytics are something they would appreciate!
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by craftymore View Post
                  Excellent observations and charting of relevant information. There's still lots of room for models from the late 50s-80s in my mind. Some excellent wagons from the late 50s/60s can still be produced. I really like the direction GL has been going with a greater emphasis on full size sedans/wagons and full size trucks/SUVs from the 60s-90s.
                  Thanks, agreed and I hope GL continues this direction of producing "ordinary cars' instead of only muscle cars and pony cars (not that I hate the latter though!).

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                  • #10
                    Very interesting write up! I'll come back with some comments when I have more time.

                    But in the meantime, I made some quick graphs to help show the distribution using the numbers you provided.

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                    I collect what I like, and I like what I collect.

                    Michael the "Toyotageek"
                    Japanese Minicar Garage https://japaneseminicargarage.weebly.com/
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                    • #11
                      The 1958 Ford F-100 is not a '58. Greenlight has the wrong info on the package.

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                      • #12
                        Nice list! I never thought of cataloging the cars of any particular manufacturer in this way, and seeing it done, frankly, I'm glad I never tried to do it! The list shows the versatility Greenlight has with their dies, making different year variations out of one basic body die. Toyotageek's graphs put it in basic terms that are easily understood at a glance, while the main chart gets into specifics that I'm sure I'll want to refer to in the future.

                        In other news, I had an '89 Beretta GT, so I would welcome a stock replica of it. I also have a 2006 Cobalt SS today, and the closest thing I have to that is the JL Pro Stock version.

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