FLICK TRIX - Street Hits Hard Bikes

I purchased this set at a local Big Lots. It was discounted at $5.00. I'm confused about what year this toy came out in. The only date I saw listed on the packaging was 2011. However I'm not sure if that's the date of the toy's release or the date of the actual real bicycle being distributed . You get two neat toys when you purchase this Flick Trix set . A realistic looking die-cast bike and a bus stop bench. Plus you get a neat looking diorama background piece. Also there are extra accessories available for the bike.

First I'll go over the diorama piece. It is a real photograph . In order to not destroy it when you open the packaging you must carefully remove these clear plastic strips from the back of the display. I've taken pics below to give you an idea of what I'm referring to .

As you can see I was completely able to remove the clear plastic strips without damaging the art piece. As mentioned earlier you'll have to carefully remove those strips from the back and slide them through the slits. Once this is done feel free to use the piece as a background for any action figure.

Depending on where you display a figure, the display as you can see is not without its flaws. I did not even notice the two holes midway near the bottom until I posted this above pic online. Plus minor scratches from those strips can be seen. The holes were more than likely there to hold the bench in place along with the bike. Now on to the bench. I think it is nicely decorated. If you want to sit six inch action figures on it you can. However six inch figures' legs may be too long sometimes, therefor you would have to sit many of them with their knees bent .

As you can see six inch figures can definitely fit on this bench, its just not a perfect fit. As you can see as I've already mentioned you would have to adjust the figure's posture for an almost perfect fit. The bench looks as if it is more suitable for five inch or maybe even four inch figures for a perfect fit. However I still like this bench, some nice artwork on it and it is a very neat diorama piece accessory.
Now on to the bike. It is nicely done as it is a mixture of die-cast metal and plastic. If you look carefully, the bike looks like a real bicycle.

There is a lot to like about the bike. The realism of how it looks like the real thing. Working pedals and wheels. The seat is adjustable. The writings you see displayed on it. Very cool and very well done. The only thing that seems to be missing is a kickstand . The extra accessories come packaged in a clear plastic bag.

Of all the accessories, the one I find the most useful is the miniature screwdriver. This tool allows you to adjust the bike's seat and change handle bars if you want to. The bike itself is more suitable for children action figures, since it is under three inches high. However some G.I. Joes would fit nicely on it. As you can see it makes a nice little ride for figures such as Carl Grimes from the Walking Dead series.

                                            FINAL  THOUGHTS
( NOTE ) Since this toy set is not literally an action figure, the following Final Thoughts used for action figures will not all apply to this set. In other words, categories such as articulation and standing ability does not apply here.
( 1 ) WHAT I LIKE BEST ABOUT THIS SET ? The bike and the bench.
(2)  WHAT I LIKE LEAST ABOUT THIS SET ? The bicycle not having a kickstand.
(3) WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN DONE TO IMPROVE THIS SET ? Have the diorama background piece be free of the slits and holes at the bottom.  Give the bike a kickstand.
(4) GRADING  SCALE - On a scale of 1 to 10 I give the whole set a perfect 10. The bike, the diorama piece, the accessories, and the bench all collectively deserve a 10 I think. Individually , the bike a 9.5. The minus is for the lack of a kickstand. The bench a 9.5. The only downfall is that I wish it was a little bigger so that at least three six inch figures could fit on it. The diorama background piece a 9.5 with the only disappointment being the slits and scratches. The accessories deserve a 10 because they had variety of how you want the bike to be displayed.
( 5 ) FINAL  ANALYSIS - I mainly purchased this set for the bike and the bench, especially the bench because these type of accessories are a rare find. The background piece and the tool accessories for the bike are nice bonuses. If you want one of your action figures to own a bicycle, especially children action figures, I recommend this set for you. Need some extra props for scenery displays ? Then the bench would be nice for a park setting or sidewalk scene. Need a background to display some small action figures? That feature is available too. I'm glad I purchased this product because you get so much for such a small price.

HOT WHEELS - Indianapolis 500 100th Anniversary Indy 500 5 Pack

Even though the name of this site implies to action figures, in general it also applies to anything toy related period. As mentioned in this blog's description. Today I am reviewing over a Hot Wheels set from a few years back. There are some cool looking vehicles in this set and you may want to go to Ebay or Amazon to purchase yourself a set after you read this review. And of course, reviews of vehicles will be different from reviews of action figures. When it comes to vehicles, categories such as articulation and balance issues do not apply. When it comes to Hot Wheels or any miniature car line I just focus on two traits. They are ( 1) how cool looking a vehicle is and (2) the best features of each vehicle.
 There are five vehicles in this pack. First we look at a vehicle called Old # 3. All vehicles will be shown from various angles, left, right, front, back, etc.

The words Indianapolis 500 are neatly painted on the front hood of the car. Although yellow is not one of my favorite colors I still think this is a neat looking vehicle. The car's most noticeable feature is the exhaust pipe on the right side. The pipe is die-cast metal just like the car, as are most Hot Wheel cars or all are a mixture of die-cast metal and plastic parts.
Next up is a vehicle called Chevy Camaro Concept.

This car kind of reminds me of Kitt from the tv show Knight Rider. All it needs is a flashing red light up front and removal of the paint decals in my opinion to be an exact duplicate of Kitt. I love this car. It is nicely done with the Indianapolis 500 100th anniversary logo painted on both passenger and driver doors. I think one of its best features are the transparent yellow tinted front and back windshields. By there being no windows for the passenger and driver sides you can easily peep into the car seeing the dashboard, steering wheel, stick shift and seats.
Next up is a lime green colored F-Racer.

Lime green is one of my favorite colors therefore I think this is one of the coolest vehicles of the pack. This F-Racer is one of those rare Hot Wheels vehicles that has the head of what appears to be a driver. Not many Hot Wheel vehicles have passengers or drivers. I love the design of the wings on both the front and back.The F in F-Racer stands for Formula or sometimes Formula 1 for those of you whom may not have known.
Next up is a vehicle called Greased Lightnin .

This car is kind of odd looking with its unique shape but cool looking at the same time. I love the light blue color of the car and the gold painted exhaust pipes. Reflections can be seen on the pipes and the gold pipes emit a nice shine when exposed to bright light. The yellow tinted windshield is also a nice feature. The odd shape of this vehicle gives it a futuristic feel.
Finally up next is a vintage style fire truck titled Old Number 5.5 .

This looks like one of those old fire truck engines from the 1930s. The types where you'd see old vintage photos of dalmatian dogs sitting in the passenger seat next to a fire man . I love everything about this vehicle. The feeling of nostalgia when viewing it, the ladders, a nice paint job with a neat shade of red, the engines,etc. Firemen tools can be seen on the back if you look very closely and there is even a fireman's hat. The silver parts such as the engine provide reflections and a nice shine under bright light.
Out of all the vehicles in this pack, this is not a racing vehicle by any means. However it is one of the nicest looking vehicles in the pack and probably the most detailed with its unique features I mentioned of earlier.
The following pics are photos of the packaging.

MIB ( Mint in Box ) collectors may be interested in the black and white vintage photos of the Indianapolis 500 pictured on the right side of the packaging. There are some pics that appear to be pictures of some of the cars in this set. Overall I am pleased with every car in this set. This is my first Hot Wheels review and it will not be the last. I plan on reviewing many more Hot Wheel sets in the future. I think Hot Wheels are perfect for both adults and kid collectors. Most adults may buy these cars for display purposes, whereas kids will have fun playing with Hot Wheels because all Hot Wheel vehicles roll fast and smoothly across smooth surfaces. Every car in this set has a mixture of die-cast metal and plastic parts. If you are a Hot Wheels collector I highly recommend this set for your collection.