What makes this Mopar Monday special is that this Viper isn’t from either Hot Wheels, Greenlight or any of the American brands well known for making domestic vehicles, if the wheels haven’t give it away, this serpent made by Tomica - the maker popular for making mudane Japanese vehicles into toy form.
Disclaimer: I’m aware that the Viper is now back under Dodge’s name, however upon the time of release, Tomica labeled the SRT Viper GTS.
The numbers on the box claims this to be actual 1:64 scale, you hear this true 1:64 diehards? Swap out the wheels for something nicer and you will sweet nasty black Viper to go with your diorama. Whereas for me, I’m a fan of these dished “racing style” wheels, so it’s staying like this.
What I’m not a fan of is the cost-cutting measures Tomica are taking recently. While the body has every crease and scoop nicely crafted outside, the cost-saving happens inside.
The iconic bouncy working suspension of Tomica vehicles are absent for this casting, I feel ripped-off. Perhaps that’s why I’m buying less of their newer releases...
