who would play what, I mean clearly Bubbles is the better actor here, didn't you see "the animal"?

Here are some shots of my Mach 5 and a 240z for size comparison (and Avatars-help yourself)

I'll post my choice of actors later.

Groovy pictures. Is that model missing a sideview mirror on the driver's side? Also does that model have the sawblades?

I'm envious. I wish I could still make models like that. In the driveway photo, it looks almost real!

thx

The Mach 5 is the 25th anniversary edition from Ertl, I picked it up at wallyworld and the 240 was made by SunStar (I had never heard of them) and I got it at an outlet K B Toy store for like 5 bucks.

As for the mirror, it only came with the passenger side external. interior has the central dash mirror. The trunk is mercilously small and both seats fold forward for no apparent reason. Check out the toy aisle, maybe you can find one, if I see one, I'll let you know and we can work something out (if you want one, that is) I think they also make racer x's car, but I've never seen it.

I just cant get over how cool it would be to have a mach 5 in anyones drive way.

Imagine getting up in the morning in a speeed racer out fit walking out the door then the speed racer music plays.Then everything goes in slow motion, when all of a sudden everything stops and the cameras rotates around you in a 360 degree angle. Afterwards, you hop in the mach 5 and drive off with explosions behind you .....that would be a great comedy

Ah, there they are- sawblades!

I'd be tempted to take you up on your offer, but I've got too many projects, and I need to finish some before I even start looking for a model kit (if I did get one, I'd start on that- another project!)

thx

It's pre-assembled, even came with a ChimChim figurine. No conflict with other projects. Tell ya what, if I find one, I'll PM you with info.

Here's a few Mach 5's, Shooting Stars, Racer X's etc in 1/18 scale:

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&fnu=1&from=R10&satitle=speed+racer+diecast+1%2F18&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&bs=Search&fsop=3%26fsoo%3D1&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search&a39=-24&a6=-24&a56=-24&a25260=-24&gcs=1380&pfid=1700&reqtype=1&pfmode=1&alist=a39%2Ca6%2Ca25262%2Ca56%2Ca25260%2Ca3801&pf_query=speed+racer+diecast+1%2F18&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=92407&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=

I'll have to add one to my collection; but I'm starting a new job, so it'll have to wait a few weeks, like everything. else (including Z electrical restorations.)

thx

Thanks Steven,

It looks like when I got the extra cash, I'll be able to take my choice, then add it to my collection:

I thought about buying one of those but I'm running out of room:

You can't have everything, bud.

Mine will end at about 12, unless I can find a plastic model of a 280Z with an Alpha One body kit, and a non-OEM interior! :eek:

And the rest: