Freeplay Encore Buddy Self-Powered Radio with Flashlight (Black)

It's flimsy and subject to easy breakage. Bring back the old larger version.

The Solar panel had two highly visible gouges scratched into it. Obviously the radio I rcvd was never inspected, and should have never left the factory to begin with.

I have owned several FreePlay devices over the years. The first one was the early iteration of this model, without any digital display. It worked for about 2 years, then the dials would malfunction and you had to leave it on one channel. The antenna pulled apart and I had to buy a clip on model to get reception at that.In between time I bought a large flashlight also from CCrane which lasted about the same period of time, then the wind-up broke internally (never was it wound to the maximum tension!) and it was only good as long as you kept a charge on it from the 110V input. Even though the crank had a 12 year warranty on it, with 5 years on parts, when I called the company to inquire about sending it in for replacement or servicing, I was told they don't accept those anymore and instead they sent me about a $10. hand held wind-up as a replacement. I took it on my boat and viola, it lasted around a year.I am not hard on my stuff. I always keep original packaging and when I am not actively using something, I pack it away. I hate buying things over and over and will make every attempt to p[reserve the things I have so as not to waste money. Maybe that's why I have a 35 year old MC that I ride everyday and would take anywhere (and have).Think twice about this purchase or any other FreepPlay item they sell. I'm cured.Just so you don't think I am griping for no reason, here's a pic of the old lantern in pristine condition.