The American Giants channel on Thanksgiving released a 34-minute documentary about the creation of the Buck Atom Muffler Man that stands at Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on 66 in Tulsa. The film describes how store owner Mary Beth Babcock came up with the idea of a Buck Atom fibreglass giant in 2018 and how Joel … Continue reading Short documentary released about the creation of Buck Atom Muffler Man in Tulsa
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Rosie the Riveter/UniRoyal Gal fiberglass giant to arrive in Tulsa on Thursday
Tulsa will have yet another fiberglass giant coming to its Route 66 corridor. This time, it's a 19-foot-tall, Rosie the Riveter/UniRoyal Gal model that will be erected sometime Thursday morning just west of Ike's Chili in the Meadow Gold District, announced Muffler Man champion and entrepreneur Mary Beth Babcock. She wrote: "Rosie the Riveter" refers … Continue reading Rosie the Riveter/UniRoyal Gal fiberglass giant to arrive in Tulsa on Thursday
New Muffler Man named Cowboy Bob added to Buck’s Vintage on 66 in Tulsa
Tulsa's Route 66 corridor boasts yet another Muffler Man -- this time, it's Cowboy Bob, erected on Wednesday in front of Buck's Vintage on 66. A celebration of the arrival of the 21-foot-tall fiberglass giant was set for Thursday, but owner Mary Beth Babcock touted its installation the day before. Babcock’s first Muffler Man, named Buck … Continue reading New Muffler Man named Cowboy Bob added to Buck’s Vintage on 66 in Tulsa
Entrepreneuer Mary Beth Babcock planning another 20-foot-tall Cowboy Bob in Tulsa
Entrepreneur and Route 66 booster Mary Beth Babcock is planning a fourth, 20-foot-tall Muffler Man giant named Cowboy Bob at one of her businesses in Tulsa. The Tulsa World had the details: The newest giant, Cowboy Bob, will be the mascot for Buck’s Vintage on 66 that is moving into the 66 Collective with other … Continue reading Entrepreneuer Mary Beth Babcock planning another 20-foot-tall Cowboy Bob in Tulsa
Ida Red General Store in Tulsa is selling a Route 66 snow globe
Ida Red General Store, specializing in Oklahoma-made gifts, is selling a handpainted, Route 66-themed snow globe featuring several Route 66 landmarks in the Sooner State. Rhys Martin, president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association who helped get clearances for the creation, showed the snow globe in a video: The landmarks I spotted in the snow … Continue reading Ida Red General Store in Tulsa is selling a Route 66 snow globe
Stella Atom joins Buck Atom at the fiberglass giant’s Route 66 souvenir shop in Tulsa
A 19-foot-tall fiberglass giant named Stella Atom joined the namesake of Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on Route 66 shop in Tulsa.
Meadow Gold Mack Route 66 Outpost in Tulsa opening on May 18
Tulsa Route 66 booster Mary Beth Babcock this week announced the imminent opening of another venture -- the Meadow Gold Mack Route 66 Outpost that will feature another Muffler Man fiberglass statue. Babcock stated on Facebook: "Over 16 artists and shops will be under 1 roof. The ultimate mix of merch, vinyl, books and gifts. … Continue reading Meadow Gold Mack Route 66 Outpost in Tulsa opening on May 18
Gearhead Curios in Galena plans a ‘Big A the Texaco Man’ fiberglass giant by summer
The owner of Gearhead Curios of Galena, Kansas, is commissioning a new, nearly 20-foot-tall Muffler Man called "Big A the Texaco Man" that he hopes will be standing at his business by summer 2024. "Big A" is being made by Enchanted Castle Studios, which has made other Muffler Men or fiberglass giants around the country … Continue reading Gearhead Curios in Galena plans a ‘Big A the Texaco Man’ fiberglass giant by summer
Buck Atom statue in Tulsa will have a companion sometime next year
It appears Buck Atom has a girlfriend. The namesake fiberglass giant at Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on 66 in Tulsa will have a companion statue coming sometime in 2024. Mary Beth Babcock, owner of the souvenir shop at 1347 E. 11th St. (aka Route 66), announced last week that Stella Atom, a 19-foot-tall space cowgirl, … Continue reading Buck Atom statue in Tulsa will have a companion sometime next year
Atlas Obscura podcast features Mary Beth Babcock and her Buck Atom statue in Tulsa
A recent podcast by the Atlas Obscura travel website featured Mary Beth Babcock, owner and creator of the Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on 66 shop in Tulsa, and the landmark Buck Atom fiberglass statue that anchors the site. It's an entertaining 11-minute podcast, and Babcock's irrepressible personality comes through: Babcock commissioned the Buck Atom statue … Continue reading Atlas Obscura podcast features Mary Beth Babcock and her Buck Atom statue in Tulsa