Rapid Response

The humpty dumpty syndrome

Rapid Response

Name: Rapid Response
Produced: 2010 First Editions
Year: 2010-2012
Designer: Alec Tam

Set for rescue

The story behind:  This is an obscure model which is very recent and rare. As far as the model goes this was one of my first hot wheels and I am as farfetched as you guys to see that it got discontinued. 

The looks:  As I sought for new reviews today I found it in my way. Based in an ambulance the motif employs a truck front with a translucent back so we can see the emergency bed and the gadgets. The model is nice if nothing special, the whole body is made of plastic leaving the lower part to stabilize it being metal. The front of the model is based in the Hot Wheels freight collection which is a nice detail.

It can be placed in tracks but the performance is so lame it belongs to the sidelines. Shame for this model to got discontinued so soon since it seemed hipped and cool. The humpty dumpty syndrome.

Rating: **

The detailed front

Mega Duty

Whatever it does , make sure Mega is implied in it! 

Mega Duty

Name: Mega Duty
Debut series: 2001 New Models
Produced year: 2001
Designed: Alec Tam

The story behind:   The Mega-Duty is a Hot Wheels casting designed by Alec Tam based on a vehicle by the same name. The  super cool model  debuted in the 2001 First Editions. Released in 2001 this was a massive truck with a lot of weight and cool design, as time went by they downgraded the model by converting its massive weight into nothing more than a lightfeather plastic design. 

Implying the MEGA

The looks:   This is one of those pre models that in recent years they have been used as a temp design for newer models (Diesel Duty & So Plowed being examples of this). This model is a hybrid of a Ford Pick up. The rear of the truck is completely covered which makes it very useless for carrying stuff (supposedly you would do so).

The outtakes for the motor fumes are collocated in the sides which makes me believe this truck has an V8 motor.  Mega Duty is a perfect (as it names implies) for heavy duty or rallies . Whatever it does , make sure Mega is implied in it! 

Rating: ***

Massive size