This is a good replica, but it doesn't have the same impact as the original Mr. Machine. Sure, they used some of the original molds, but the plastic is thinner and isn't clear yellow like the original. Also, the spring doesn't have much resilience and doesn't power the gears very far: you end up having to push the toy along to release the tension after only a few feet. My original Mr. Machine (1963) went for yards before it wound down.As the packaging / advertising says, this is not a toy; it's a collectable replica and probably doesn't have a lot of play built into it. So make some space on your desk or old toy shelf and wind it up only to impress those old enough to remember Mr. Machine. Otherwise, (like any toy that gets used) it's bound to break sooner or later.