This spinning top would be a delightful addition to a collection. It has cheerful, colorful illustrations combined with bright red accented parts. Animals become the captains of boats and pilots of airships, too. The top is marked on the bottom-made in China 08/05, The metal spinning mechanism is clean and free of any rust. Some minor wear appears on the very crimped edge of the blue area. Directions of just where to oil appear on the stem. Measures about 5" diam and spinner pulls out to about 5 "