Jada Mitsubishi Eclipse 36817: 25th Anniversary Brush Guide

Jada item 36817 is a 1:24 Hollywood Rides model of Brian O’Conner’s 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse from The Fast and the Furious, issued for the franchise’s 25th anniversary. This exact edition uses a reflective green-and-blue Color Brush metal texture rather than the ordinary solid-green treatment found on other Jada Eclipse releases.

The finished model combines a diecast metal body with plastic detail parts, real rubber tires, free-rolling wheels, opening hood, front doors and rear hatch, a detailed engine bay, detailed interior, chrome wheels and the car’s high-mounted rear wing. Match manufacturer item 36817, UPC 801310368176, the brushed green-and-blue finish and the commemorative package before treating another Brian’s Eclipse as the same release.

Jada 36817 at a glance

• Manufacturer: Jada Toys
• Series: Hollywood Rides / Fast & Furious
• Vehicle represented: 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse
• Driver association: Brian O’Conner
• Film: The Fast and the Furious (2001)
• Commemorative release: Fast & Furious 25th Anniversary
• Finish: Green-and-blue Color Brush metal texture
• Graphics: Film-inspired sponsor graphics and exterior decoration
• Scale: 1:24
• Construction: Diecast metal with plastic detail parts
• Tires: Real rubber
• Wheels: Free rolling, chrome-finish design
• Hood: Opening, with detailed engine bay
• Front doors: Opening
• Rear hatch: Opening
• Interior: Detailed
• Rear wing: High-mounted sculpted style
• Powered features: None identified; no batteries required
• Approximate model dimensions: 8 × 3 × 2.5 inches
• Packaging: 25th Anniversary window box, approximately 10 × 4.75 × 4.75 inches
• Manufacturer item: 36817 / JD36817
• Store SKU: F977-36817
• UPC: 801310368176

1995 car, 2001 film, 2026 anniversary release

Three dates can appear around this product, and each describes something different. The vehicle represented is a 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The first Fast & Furious film was released in 2001. The 25th-anniversary collectible belongs to the 2026 celebration of that film.

Do not use the collectible’s release year as the model year of the car. A complete catalog line can read: Jada 36817, Brian’s 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse, The Fast and the Furious (2001), 25th Anniversary Color Brush edition, 1:24.

What the Color Brush finish changes

The Color Brush treatment is the defining feature of item 36817. Instead of one flat green color, the surface uses a brushed metallic texture that shifts between vivid green and blue as the viewing angle and light change.

That visual effect can be difficult to judge from one product photo. Reflections, screen brightness and camera exposure can make the body look greener, bluer, lighter or darker. Use the product code and all five exact Muncle Mikes images rather than identifying the edition from color alone.

• Look for directional brushed-metal texture across the body panels.
• Compare the green-to-blue shift under neutral lighting.
• Check that the sponsor graphics agree with the exact gallery.
• Confirm the anniversary package and item 36817.
• Do not treat ordinary reflections as paint damage.

Item 36817 versus 97603-25TH

Muncle Mikes carries another Brian’s Eclipse anniversary product under item 97603-25TH. That separate model uses the familiar green presentation with a black hood and graphics. Item 36817 is the Color Brush edition with a green-and-blue brushed metallic surface.

• 36817: Green-and-blue Color Brush finish, UPC 801310368176.
• 97603-25TH: Separate standard-green anniversary release with its own item number and product page.

Shared vehicle, scale and franchise do not make them duplicates. Preserve the item number, finish, package and UPC. The separate Jada 97603-25TH Brian’s Eclipse listing should remain a distinct exact-product intent.

How to confirm the exact 36817 release

1. Read the item number. The package should identify 36817 or JD36817.
2. Match the vehicle. The model represents Brian’s 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
3. Check the film identity. The package should use The Fast and the Furious / Fast & Furious branding.
4. Confirm the anniversary edition. Look for 25th Anniversary or 25 Years presentation.
5. Inspect the finish. The body should show a green-and-blue Color Brush metal texture.
6. Match the graphics. Compare the sponsor decoration, hood, sides and rear with the exact gallery.
7. Check the openings. Hood, front doors and rear hatch should open.
8. Confirm the scale. The release is 1:24.
9. Match the UPC. The exact code is 801310368176.
10. Compare all five images. Review the body, engine bay, interior, rear hatch, wheels, wing and package.

Opening the hood and viewing the engine bay

The opening hood reveals a detailed engine compartment. Operate it with the car resting on a level surface.

1. Support the chassis near the front axle.
2. Lift from the intended hood edge rather than the graphics or windshield area.
3. Stop at the natural hinge limit.
4. Keep tools and liquids out of the engine bay.
5. Close the hood before moving or repacking the car.

The engine bay is a molded display representation. Do not use it to claim working mechanical components or a fully removable engine.

Using the opening front doors

The driver and passenger doors provide the clearest view of the interior. Open one side at a time and keep the model supported beneath the chassis.

• Use the intended door edge instead of pulling on the mirror.
• Keep pressure away from the window frame.
• Stop at the natural hinge limit.
• Do not carry the model by an open door.
• Close both doors before transport.

An open-door display needs more width than the listed three-inch closed-body dimension. Measure the exact pose before ordering a fitted acrylic case.

Opening the rear hatch

The rear hatch opens to reveal the cargo-area treatment and adds another display angle. Lift it gently from the intended edge and avoid using the high-mounted wing as a handle.

The wing and hatch are separate visual features. Do not press down on the wing while opening the hatch, and do not store loose parts inside the cargo area where they can rub the interior or stress the hinge.

Protecting the high-mounted rear wing

The rear wing is part of the recognizable movie-car silhouette, but its uprights and outer edges are more delicate than the main diecast body.

• Never lift the model by the wing.
• Leave rear clearance in a display case.
• Lower the car vertically into its inner tray.
• Keep sleeves and cleaning cloths away from the wing edges.
• Inspect the mounting points when the model arrives.

Real rubber tires and chrome wheels

The separate rubber tires and chrome-finish wheels support the premium 1:24 presentation. Exact wheel shape and stance should be compared with the gallery because other Brian’s Eclipse releases can use different finishes or package treatments.

• Roll only on a clean, smooth surface.
• Do not pull the car by one wheel.
• Keep the tires away from soft vinyl and uncured paint.
• Do not apply tire shine, oil or household cleaner.
• Check that every tire remains centered on its wheel.

No working steering, suspension or motorized drive is promised. Free rolling does not mean the front wheels should be forced to pivot.

Diecast body and plastic detail parts

The main body is diecast metal, while the glazing, interior, lights, bumpers, wing components and smaller trim can use plastic. The mixed construction provides weight without making every projecting feature equally durable.

• Lift beneath the chassis with both hands.
• Do not use the hood, doors, hatch or wing as handles.
• Keep hard metal objects away from the brushed finish.
• Return the model to its fitted packaging for transport.

Caring for the brushed metallic surface

The directional finish can show fingerprints and uneven rubbing more easily than ordinary opaque paint. Clean only when necessary.

• Use a blower or very soft brush for loose dust.
• Handle the underside rather than broad body panels.
• Avoid alcohol, adhesive remover, automotive wax and polish.
• Do not scrub in circles across the brushed texture.
• Keep tape and display putty away from the body and graphics.
• Use broad, diffused light for inspection and photography.

If a fingerprint remains, blot gently with a clean, dry microfiber cloth rather than polishing one spot until it becomes glossier than the surrounding finish.

Planning the 1:24 display footprint

Exact-item wholesale records place the model at approximately 8 inches long, 3 inches wide and 2.5 inches high with the panels closed. The anniversary window box is approximately 10 × 4.75 × 4.75 inches.

• Use a case’s internal measurements.
• Add width for open doors.
• Add height for the open hood and rear hatch.
• Leave clearance beyond the high rear wing.
• Keep finger access beneath the chassis.
• Measure the box separately for packaged display.

No powered features or batteries

Item 36817 is a static collector model with mechanical opening panels and free-rolling wheels. No working lights, sound module, remote control, motorized drive or battery compartment is identified.

Do not pry at the base looking for a switch. The anniversary packaging and movie branding describe the commemorative release, not an electronic feature set.

Anniversary window-box condition

The 25th Anniversary package is part of the complete presentation and should be documented separately from the car.

• Inspect the clear window for cracks and deep dents.
• Check the cardboard corners, edges and hanging area.
• Confirm that the car remains secured in the inner tray.
• Keep item 36817 and UPC 801310368176 legible.
• Retain the inner supports for transport.
• Record any package-art variation rather than assuming a different car.

A perfect model in a damaged box and a damaged model in a clean box are different condition records.

Arrival checklist

1. Confirm manufacturer item 36817 or JD36817.
2. Match UPC 801310368176.
3. Verify the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse and Brian O’Conner identity.
4. Confirm the Fast & Furious 25th Anniversary presentation.
5. Match the green-and-blue Color Brush metal texture.
6. Compare the graphics, chrome wheels and high rear wing with all five Muncle Mikes images.
7. Inspect the hood, doors, hatch, mirrors, wing and glazing.
8. Open each panel separately and confirm that it closes correctly.
9. Set the model on a level surface and inspect tire contact.
10. Photograph both sides, front, rear, top, underside, engine bay, interior, package and barcode.

Who should choose this release

Jada 36817 is a strong fit for Fast & Furious collectors, Brian O’Conner displays, Mitsubishi Eclipse collections, 25th-anniversary lineups and buyers who prefer a reflective specialty finish over the standard green version. Its exact purpose is the Color Brush edition—not a generic substitute for every Jada Brian’s Eclipse.

Final identification check

The exact release is the Jada Hollywood Rides 1:24 Brian O’Conner 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse from The Fast and the Furious, issued in a green-and-blue Color Brush metal texture for the franchise’s 25th anniversary. It uses diecast metal and plastic construction, real rubber tires, free-rolling chrome-finish wheels, an opening hood with detailed engine bay, opening front doors, opening rear hatch, detailed interior and high-mounted rear wing. Approximate model dimensions are 8 × 3 × 2.5 inches, with an anniversary window box near 10 × 4.75 × 4.75 inches. Permanent identifiers are manufacturer item 36817 / JD36817, store SKU F977-36817 and UPC 801310368176.

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