Aluminum Model Toys
Aluminum Model Toys (AMT) is a toy manufacturing brand founded in Troy, Michigan, in 1948 by West Gallogly Sr. AMT became known for manufacturing 1/25 scale plastic automobile dealer promotional model cars and friction motor models, and pioneered the annual 3-in-1 model kit buildable in stock, custom, or hot-rod versions. The company made a two-way deal in 1966 with Desilu Productions to produce a line of Star Trek models and to produce a 3/4 scale exterior and interior filming set of the Galileo shuttlecraft. It was also known for producing model trucks and movie and TV vehicles.
| Company type | Private (1948–78) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Toy |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Founder | West Gallogly Sr. |
| Fate | Company defunct; rights to brand acquired by Round 2 in 2012 |
| Headquarters | , United States |
| Products | Pre-assembled plastic model cars |
| Owner | Round 2 (2012–) |
| Parent | |
| Website | round2corp.com/amt |
The AMT brand was bought in 1978 by the Lesney company of UK, then by competitor Ertl in 1983, then by the Round 2 company in 2012.
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