Monday, October 2, 2023

1932 AEC Regal Single-Deck Bus (Royal Blue Coach Service)

 



Days-Gone No. DG17 – 1932 AEC Regal Single-Deck Bus (Royal Blue Coach Service), manufactured by Lledo (London) Limited in England in 1995, with a length of 9.2 cm. 


The 1932 AEC metal car was first produced in 1985. The initial model featured Southend Corporation buses in blue, red, and orange. This metal bus model was produced until 1995, with approximately 80 different variants, including the Royal Blue 1932 AEC Regal Bus, which is blue with a metal roof of the same color. Cream-colored window frames, black mudguards, and a message on the side at the edge of the roof reads "ROYAL BLUE LUXURY COACH." Additionally, there is a "ROYAL BLUE" message on the side and front of the bus. The interior features cream-colored seats, and the bus has a silver front grille and headlights, along with a black underbody.

 

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Tomica No.91, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG


Die-cast car model Tomica No.91, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, was made in Vietnam by Takara Tomy in 2014. It has a length of 7.1 cm and weighs 56 grams (1:65 scale)

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG diecast car, labeled as No. 91, became available for sale in Japan in early 2012. Production ceased in early 2019 when it was replaced by the Co-Co Ichibanya curry rice kitchen car.

This die-cast car is available in various colors and styles, including matte black, gold (assembled in the Tomica Shop), white and green Dubai police car, silver and red JMAC, and a dark red Tomica Event Model.

Tomica No.96 Yamaha YFZ450R

 

       
        
 
  
 
Tomica No.96 Yamaha YFZ450R, made in China in the year 2010, has a length of 6 cm and weighs 48 grams (1:32 scale).

The Yamaha YFZ450R ATV metal car production began in the Classic Tomica Toyline (which includes the basic Tomica metal car models available to the general public) in 2010. Production continued until 2016 when it was replaced by the Honda Step Wagon.

This ATV model is available in only one color. 

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Pokémon Advance Generation Movie Set, Tomica Gift Set

 




Pokémon Advance Generation Movie Set, Tomica Gift Set (4 Cars), made in China by Tomy in the year 2003.


This set includes four metal cars inspired by the Pokémon movie game. Produced under license from Nintendo and TV Tokyo Shopro JR Kikaku, these metal cars were exclusively produced for sale in Japan, making them rarely seen outside of the country. Pokémon was first introduced in 1996, and its creator is Satoshi Tajiri.See more
 

Vitesse – Toyota Corolla C17 Liftback

 



Vitesse – Toyota Corolla C17 Liftback, made in Portugal in the year 1996, with a length of 10 cm and a weight of 161 grams (1:43 scale).

The Toyota Corolla C17 Liftback commenced production in 1995 and represented the eighth generation of the Corolla designed for the European, Australian, and certain Asian markets. This particular Corolla variant may not be very familiar to many due to its unique appearance.

In 1996, Vitesse produced this die-cast car under license from Ratima Ltd. in Switzerland, manufacturing it in Portugal. Notable energy drink brands such as Red Bull (Austria, sourced from Thailand) and Sauber Petronas (known for supplying engines to the Sauber F1 racing team) sponsored this endeavor. See more

 

Friday, September 22, 2023

Long Tomica - Volvo Dual Swing Airport Bus

 



Tomica No. L04 (Long Tomica) - Volvo Dual Swing Airport Bus, produced by Tomy in Japan in 1977, has a length of 18 cm.


The diecast Volvo Dual Swing Airport Bus is a two-section passenger shuttle bus in white, featuring green-blue graphics all around the vehicle. The left front door can be opened and closed from under the bus. It comes with tea-colored glass, blue interior seats, and a gray underbelly.


This model of diecast car is longer than normal and is known as the Long Tomica. Production began in 1977, and this L04 version was among the early releases. See more



Corgi Junior - Ford Transit British Gas Van

 



Corgi Junior - Ford Transit British Gas Van (1986-2003), manufactured by Corgi Junior (England) and made in China in the late 80s, has a length of 7.6 cm.


This Ford Transit diecast car, from the model years 1986-2003, is blue-white and serves as a service vehicle for British Gas, established in 1997 and continuing to the present day. It features tea-colored glass, a black interior and underbody, and Whizzwheels-style wheels. See more
 

Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-18C 1918 Atkinson Steam Lorry

    Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-18C 1918 Atkinson Steam Lorry was made in England by Matchbox International in 1986. It is 11 cm long an...