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 collectors' item onlyNov 03, 2009
My 3YO LOVES Speed Racer and the Mach 5, but this Jada 1:24 diecast model doesn't hold up to play. He's had 2 of these, and the first has only 1 wheel left, after the fins and 3 wheels fell off. The second has its wheels, but is missing fins and side windows. Otherwise, it's weighty and cool...
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 A great Mach 5 for collectors or kids!Aug 28, 2008
I bought this mainly because I thought it was cheap for the size, and it is! 1:24 scale basically is as large as an adult hand. The design is really beautiful, considering it's taken from two-dimensional drawings, but it absolutely has the feel of the original series Mach 5. It's a bit large for me, because all I do is look at it, but when I have kids over, it's large and interesting enough to hold their interest for a while. (Kids unfortunately, prefer my spring-motor SUV, because it "goes")
This model/toy is a strange size, but it's fun to play with, and makes a nice collectible if you have a bit of space to display it. Personally I prefer the smaller 1:32 and 1:64 versions, because I just keep little toys around my workspace, but the craftsmanship and durability on this Mach 5 are truly excellent! I'm waiting for a die-cast "Shooting Star" series (Racer X's car) from Jada toys, they are excellent crafters!
(Also, the working doors are nice, but they don't seem to conform to the series, they cut the "5" in half, which is off-putting. If you are looking for details, though, they are pretty well-made.)
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