Norscot Cat 345B Series II Material Handler with work tools 1:50 scale

by Norscot

Product Features

• 1:50 scale
• Two interchangeable work tools consisting of grabble claw and magnet (non-operable)
• Authentic track design
• Main body swivels 360 degree; Boom raises and lowers
• Interior detail in operator's compartment

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 3.5 x 16.5 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000658B5
• Item model number: 55080
• Manufacturer recommended age: 14 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #234,621 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Die-cast metal scale model replica. Two interchangeable work tools consisting of grabble claw and magnet (non-operable). Authentic track design. Main body swivels 360 degree; Boom raises and lowers.

Product Description

1:50 scale replica with moveable parts features interchangeable work tools. Main body rotates 360deg and boom raises and lowers for lifelike play!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality model, August 12, 2003

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A. Kemel "AKemel" (Highland Park, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Norscot Cat 345B Series II Material Handler with work tools 1:50 scale (Toy)

This is a very realistic crane. OK it is not a crane, but it is still very realistic. My son's favorite thing about it, is of course the CLAW. He was easily able to claw the bread stick at the restaurant.
It is "mostly" metal, as was pointed out by my son when I said that it was all metal (there are some plastic railing etc.).
One big disappointment was that the magnet attachment (the round thing instead of the claw). It is not a real magnet, but just a piece of plastic. I know that a real magnet would probably sometimes stick to the metal body, but why would they make a magnet "non-functional"? It is definitely not the fun attachment.

2.0 out of 5 stars It broke., July 21, 2009

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Christopher R. Stalker "Chris" (Charlotte, Nc usa) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Norscot Cat 345B Series II Material Handler with work tools 1:50 scale (Toy)

My husband broke this toy in 5 minutes and we had to return it. Very sad.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Collectible, December 1, 2003

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Laura Edmondson (Waterloo, Iowa United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Norscot Cat 345B Series II Material Handler with work tools 1:50 scale (Toy)

If this toys was advertised as a collectible It might have been what I expected. First of all it is rated above in fine print ages 7 and up when the box says 8 and up. Second of all I was looking for something my son could play with his tonka trucks. toy was NOT it. This toy is something that my husband and twelve year old thought was cool enough to put on the shelf and leave in the box. How fun is that? Amazon.com should relay demensions in thier online catalog or supply a phone number to have questions answered before a purchase is made. I was disappointed enough to eat the shipping costs and return the item to my local toys r us so I could by the mighty Crane by tonka for my sons sandbox adventures in time for his birthday.