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The Lionel Corporation was a popular manufacturer of model trains. In 1989 they produced a series of diecast cars called Revolvers. The unique aspect of the cars is that they were double sided, in that the car would work when flipped on the other side. There were 16 different models (representing 32 "cars"). In 1990 the cars were re-branded by Mattel as Flippers.
The cars are relatively compact but are metal and wheels turn pretty good. I have just two of the cars, although they all appear to be about the same size/weight, so not sure there is really a difference in speed across the castings. In fact the two castings I have were both exactly 41.0 grams.
The cars are relatively compact but are metal and wheels turn pretty good. I have just two of the cars, although they all appear to be about the same size/weight, so not sure there is really a difference in speed across the castings. In fact the two castings I have were both exactly 41.0 grams.
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Two Revolvers: The Flip/Run Racer and the Storm Roller/Twist Blaster. The red #5 Flip becomes Run Racer when flipped over.
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The Flip/Run Racer finished at a decent 2.567 while the Storm Roller/Twist Blaster finished just below qualifying at 2.603. Both of the castings were 41.0 grams.