Tulsa, Oklahoma, is quickly becoming known as Route 66’s Land of the Giants. And once you see these roadside figures, it’s easy to understand why.
Muffler Men are classic roadside attractions: fiberglass figures that stand between 14 and 25 feet tall. They were built between 1963 and 1972 by International Fiberglass in Venice, California. Originally, they stood outside muffler shops and other businesses to grab the attention of drivers passing by.
Today, you can still find plenty of Muffler Men along Route 66, including both original figures and newer recreations. The style has remained so popular, new versions are cropping up, all created by Mark Cline, the artist behind Foamhenge and Dinosaur Kingdom II in Virginia. His work has helped bring these figures back in a modern way while keeping their classic look.
There’s also a female counterpart to look out for: the Miss Uniroyal Gal. Like the Muffler Men, these figures were also made by International Fiberglass. It’s often said the design was inspired by Jackie Kennedy, and the figures could be displayed in either a bikini or a more modest skirt and blouse.
While Muffler Men can be found all along Route 66, Tulsa , Oklahoma, stands out for having several in one area. Much of that is thanks to Mary Beth Babcock, who opened Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios on 66 in 2018 in a restored 1950s PEMCO gas station. Soon after, she installed Buck Atom, a space cowboy Muffler Man, as the shop’s mascot.
But she didn’t stop there. Since then, additional Muffler Men and Uniroyal Gals, and local shops they stand as mascots for, have been added nearby, creating a cluster of these oversized figures in Tulsa’s Meadow Gold District.
If you’re planning a Route 66 trip, Tulsa’s Land of the Giants is a good place to pull over, shop local, and see several of these classic roadside attractions in one stop.
Land of the Giants: Muffler Men in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Buck Atom Space Cowboy
Dedicated: May 11, 2019
A year after opening Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios on 66, the shop introduced its mascot in a big way—with a giant fiberglass Buck Atom Space Cowboy Muffler Man.
The first Muffler Man in Tulsa, Buck Atom stands 21 feet tall and was custom-built by Mark Cline. He used a mold based on a 1960s cowboy Muffler Man that was once located in Calgary, Alberta, to create this version. Buck is painted in red, blue, and silver, topped with a yellow cowboy hat, and holds a silver rocket designed by local artist Chris Wollard.
Stella Atom Space Cowgirl
Dedicated: June 28, 2024
Five years after Buck Atom arrived, Mary Beth Babcock added a second giant to the lineup: Stella Atom, a 19-foot custom space cowgirl Uniroyal Gal.
Built by Mark Cline of Enchanted Castle Studios, Stella was designed to match the shop’s space cowboy theme and stands opposite Buck at the former 1950s PEMCO station. Her details highlight Route 66, Tulsa, and family tributes—from Oklahoma wildflowers and butterflies on her boots to a Route 66 shield belt buckle and Tulsa flag on her back. She also features accessories by local artists, including a cuff by Beverly Wissen and a ray gun by Josh Waddell.
Meadow Gold Mack
Dedicated: August 21, 2024
Unlike his newer neighbors, Meadow Gold Mack is an original Muffler Man built by International Fiberglass. Standing 20 feet tall, he previously worked roadside in Illinois, from a lumber store in Crystal Lake to a flea market in Melrose Park.
After years out of the spotlight, Mack was fully restored in 2024, given a new double-sided axe, and moved to Tulsa as part of the city’s growing Land of the Giants. Today, he stands outside Meadow Gold Mack’s Route 66 Outpost, right next to the Meadow Gold Sign, welcoming travelers along Route 66.
Cowboy Bob
Dedicated: August 14, 2025
Cowboy Bob arrived in Tulsa in 2025 with a backstory as big as his build. Known as “one of the classiest cowboys” to play Cain’s Ballroom, the story goes that he fell in love with the city and decided to stick around along Route 66.
Bob is a custom 21-foot Muffler Man built by Mark Cline of Enchanted Castle Studios, based on a design by Scott Farmer of Sculpture Island. He is a larger-than-life country musician who serves as the mascot for Buck’s Vintage on 66. And his look reflects his musical theme, with details from local artists and businesses, including a western outfit, bolo tie, boots, and an Iris guitar.
Rosie the Riveter
Dedicated: October 2, 2025
Tulsa has a strong connection to Rosie the Riveter, the symbol of women who supported the World War II effort. Several women from Tulsa helped bring that story to life, including Marina Metevelis, who built B-17 and B-25 bombers, and Naomi Parker Fraley, who inspired the famous “We Can Do It!” image. Others, like Delora Simpkins Mealor and Inez Vitato Fuchs, contributed through aircraft work and maintenance.
This 19-foot roadside attraction, the fifth fiberglass giant to be erected in Tulsa, honors that legacy. The custom Uniroyal Gal wears a blue jumpsuit with a “We Can Do It!” button and a red bandana, with one arm flexed and the other holding a rivet gun.
Greetings from Route 66 Mural
The Greetings from Route 66 Mural in Tulsa welcomes visitors to the Meadow Gold District, and the Land of the Giants, with a design inspired by vintage travel postcards.
The mural features all of the muffler men and Uniroyal Gals on the Tulsa stretch of Route 66, including Buck Atom, Stella Atom, Meadow Gold Mack, Cowboy Bob, and the Rosie the Riveter Giant, along with other nearby Route 66 landmarks like Desert Hills Motel and Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios on 66.
BONUS: The Golden Driller
While not a Muffler Man, the Golden Driller is another larger-than-life figure you can find nearby in Tulsa—and it fits right in with the city’s oversized roadside attractions.
First brought to Tulsa (then known as the “Oil Capital of the World”) for a trade show at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds, this version was permanently installed in 1966. After the original Texas company abandoned it in 1979, the city took ownership, and it was later named Oklahoma’s official state monument.
Standing 76 feet tall and weighing 43,500 pounds, the Golden Driller is built from a steel frame covered in concrete and plaster. Painted a bold yellow and stamped with “TULSA” across its belt buckle, it’s one of the most recognizable roadside attractions in the state, and a worthy stop when looking for giants in Tulsa.
Land of the Giants Passport Book
The Official Tulsa Land of the Giants Passport Book turns a stretch of Route 66 into a larger-than-life scavenger hunt through Tulsa’s Meadow Gold District. With this passport in hand, travelers are invited to track down all five towering Tulsa Giants, collect stamps along the way, and earn a limited-edition Land of the Giants prize pack valued at $8. It’s a fun, interactive way to experience historic Route 66 while supporting local businesses.
You can purchase the Land of the Giants Passport Book online or pick one up at Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios on 66, Meadow Gold Mack’s, or Buck’s Vintage.
Tulsa’s Land of the Giants brings together some of the most memorable roadside attractions on Route 66 in one easy-to-explore stretch. From Buck Atom and Stella Atom to Meadow Gold Mack, Cowboy Bob, and Rosie the Riveter, each figure adds its own story to the lineup, and together, they make Tulsa a standout stop on the Mother Road.
If you’re planning a Route 66 road trip, take the time to see them all. Walk the Meadow Gold District, snap photos with each giant, and follow the trail from one to the next. It’s a fun way to experience both the history and the creativity that keep Route 66 alive today.
And once you’ve checked Tulsa off your list, keep an eye out for more Muffler Men on Route 66. From original figures to modern recreations, these towering icons are scattered across Route 66, each one worth a stop.
