RE: would this plane be ok to mess around with?
judging from the way it looks, i would say that you'd be able to fly it and crash it. it's mean to be a toy rather than a hobby.
it doesn't seem to have any moving control surfaces so don't expect to do any "stunts". it should be quite stable in no wind and allow you to turn left and right. a toy but could be fun. who knows... for the price, it's not bad.
as for a beginner's plane. a multiplex ez-star is simply the best.