Affiliate Program for Hobby Creators

Current launch status: Applications are open. Live commission tracking and payouts are not yet activated. Approval alone does not mean purchases are earning commissions. Set up your account and prepare content now, but wait until your dashboard explicitly shows earning is active before promoting for commission. Initial payout setup is intended for eligible United States affiliates in USD.

For creators, collectors, clubs & niche publishers

Turn the hobby content you already make into recommendations people can shop.

Your audience is already asking the questions that lead to purchases: Where did you find that car? Which wheels fit? What kit should I start with? What makes a great gift?

Muncle Mikes gives approved affiliates tracked links, QR codes, product cards, ready-to-use banner packs and performance tools—while we handle the storefront, checkout, fulfillment and customer support.

Free to apply. No inventory to buy. No boxes to pack. No customer-service desk to run.

Muncle Mikes Movie and TV Show Favorites affiliate billboard
Movie & TV Show Favorites
Muncle Mikes Planes, Trains and Automobiles movie-spoof affiliate banner
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Muncle Mikes Movie and TV Show Favorites affiliate banner
Exact-size creative for every placement
Free applicationStart without buying stock or paying an enrollment fee.
30-day referral windowQualified referrals can remain attributed for 30 days.
42 display creativesThree launch packs cover standard desktop, mobile and vertical sizes.
Niche audiences welcomeUseful knowledge can outperform a giant but disconnected following.

A real creative library—not one tired banner

Choose a campaign that matches the content you want to make.

Use an evergreen hobby message, lean into a playful transportation theme, or spotlight pop-culture collectibles. Each pack is built for affiliates to download or embed with their own tracked destination.

Custom diecast and hobby products available from Muncle Mikes
Evergreen

Build. Collect. Customize.

A broad storewide campaign for custom diecast, DIY kits, wheels and tires, model kits, trains, slot cars and other hobby favorites.

16 standard display sizes

Planes, Trains and Automobiles movie-spoof affiliate creative
Playful campaign

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

An original movie-spoof theme for model aircraft, railroads, diecast vehicles, builders and collectors who enjoy all things that move.

10 purpose-built banner sizes

Movie and TV Show Favorites affiliate creative
Pop-culture campaign

Movie & TV Show Favorites

A cinematic creative set for entertainment-inspired diecast models, model kits, collectibles and gift-worthy pop-culture finds.

16 standard display sizes

Why the opportunity is bigger than one product

One hobby shop can fuel months of useful content.

Custom builds create reveals. DIY parts create tutorials. Wheels and tires create before-and-after posts. Model kits create build logs. Trains and slot cars create system guides. Movie and television collectibles create gift lists, rankings and fan spotlights.

You bring the knowledge and personality. Muncle Mikes gives your audience a clear place to shop.

Promote what you actually know

Build your affiliate content around a real buying question.

The strongest recommendations do more than drop a link. They demonstrate a result, explain a fit, compare choices or help somebody avoid a mistake.

Build your own custom diecast kits and parts

Custom diecast & DIY

Film a build, explain the parts, show the mistakes and reveal the finished car.

Explore DIY kits →
Plastic model kits for hobby builders

Models, trains & racing

Create beginner guides, scale explainers, build logs, system comparisons and upgrade lists.

Browse hobby departments →
Responsive examples from the Movie and TV Show Favorites banner pack
Desktop, tablet and mobile receive separate native artwork—never a forced crop of one master image.
Responsive examples from the Planes, Trains and Automobiles banner pack
Each creative keeps its headline, products and CTA visible at the intended dimensions.

Creative Studio removes the busywork

Go from idea to a ready-to-share campaign in one workspace.

Choose an active campaign and artwork pack. The studio combines the creative with your affiliate identity and prepares the pieces you need to publish responsibly.

✓Tracked referral link
Send readers to the relevant product, collection or shopping path.
✓Exact-size JPG banners
Use standard desktop, mobile, rectangle and skyscraper formats.
✓Website embed code
Copy a sponsored embed that keeps your tracked destination attached.
✓QR code and product card
Connect videos, clubs, events, newsletters and print materials.
✓Promotional copy and disclosure
Start with a compliant draft, then add your own authentic voice.
✓Performance reporting
When reporting is active, learn which topics and placements earn attention.
Build a marketing kit

Helpful content earns the click.

A link performs best after you answer the question that brought the shopper there. Show the result. Name the part. Explain who the item is for. Compare the alternatives. Then give the audience one clear next step.

Content that fits the hobby

Use formats people already enjoy watching, reading and sharing.

Builds and transformations

Custom-car reveals, wheel swaps, model-kit progress, paint choices, mistakes and repairs.

Buying guides

Best starter kits, gift picks, scale comparisons, fit guides and “which one should I choose?” answers.

Collector entertainment

Mail day, unboxings, rankings, movie-car spotlights, collection tours, races and club reveals.

Search-friendly explainers

Part numbers, compatibility, terminology, brand differences and common beginner questions.

Community content

Club newsletters, event QR codes, creator collaborations, collector interviews and member picks.

Seasonal campaigns

Holiday gift guides, birthday ideas, stocking stuffers, summer projects and back-to-hobby features.

A simple operating rhythm

Start with what you know. Improve from what your audience does.

1

Apply

Tell us about your content, club, audience or community and the hobby topics you cover.

2

Choose a useful angle

Begin with a real question or project instead of trying to promote the entire catalog at once.

3

Generate your kit

Select the campaign and banner pack that match your content, then use your own tracked tools.

4

Publish and learn

Keep the affiliate disclosure visible. When earning and reporting are active, improve what converts.

Before you apply

Affiliate program questions

Does it cost anything to apply?
No. The application is free. You do not need to buy inventory, pay an enrollment fee or place an order.
Do I need a huge following?
No. A focused audience that trusts your hobby knowledge can be more valuable than a large audience with no connection to the products.
What can I promote?
Approved affiliates can promote eligible products and active campaigns made available to their accounts, including diecast, DIY parts, model kits, trains, slot cars and movie or television collectibles.
How does the 30-day referral window work?
Qualified referrals can remain attributed for 30 days. Final eligibility depends on program rules, account status, campaign or product eligibility and the qualifying purchase.
How are commissions and payouts handled?
Rates can vary by product or campaign. Once tracking and payouts are active, eligible commissions are subject to verification, returns and the program hold. Your dashboard is the source of truth for whether earning is active for your account.
How should I disclose affiliate links?
Put a clear disclosure near the recommendation or link. A simple example is: “I may earn a commission if you purchase through this link.”
Where do I get help?
Email munclemikes@gmail.com or use the affiliate help center. Never email passwords, banking details or tax documents.

Ready to make your recommendations shoppable?

Bring the knowledge. We will bring the products and creative tools.

Build content your audience actually wants, give people a useful path to the right item and grow with a hobby catalog that keeps creating new angles.

Already approved? Open your affiliate dashboard.