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
 

Suzuki Wagon R Doraemon Pizza Delivery

 




The M-Tech Metal Car No. MMOIC – Suzuki Wagon R Doraemon Pizza Delivery was produced by EPOCH Co., Ltd. in Japan in 1988. It has a length of 7.4 cm (1:43 scale), and the Doraemon figure included with it stands 2.9 cm tall.


Doraemon's metal pizza delivery truck is a blue Suzuki Wagon R with an illustration on the side of the hood. On the roof of the car, you'll find a Doraemon Pizza Delivery graphic sticker. It also features clear glass, a black interior, car doors that can be opened and closed, removable rubber wheels, and chrome wheel hubs. The set includes 1 Doraemon figure, along with a plastic display box and backdrop. See more
 

Tomica – Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

 

 
 


Tomica – Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, made in China by Takara Tomy in the year 2002, measures 8.1 cm in length and weighs 52 grams.

This metal car represents a television broadcasting vehicle produced for special occasions by NTV (Nippon Television), which was established in 1953. It is white in color and features tinted glass and a black interior. On the roof of the car, there is a retractable satellite dish. The sides of the car are adorned with a silver-bronze graphic pattern and Japanese text. Additionally, the car has a golden-bronze coloration. See more

 

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Matchbox Superfast No.19 Cement Truck

 




Matchbox Superfast No.19 Cement Truck is a must-have for construction vehicle enthusiasts. This specific model is the Matchbox Superfast No.19C Cement Truck, which was made in England in the year 1976. It measures 7.5 cm in length and comes in a vibrant red color with green glass and a metal front grille. The underbelly of the truck is also metal. It features a yellow cement tank adorned with red stripes, making it a striking addition to any collection.
 

Tomica No.22 - Nissan Diesel Aerial Ladder Fire Truck

 

Tomica No.22 - Nissan Diesel Aerial Ladder Fire Truck, made in Japan by Tomy, year 1987, length 7.5 cm, weight 42 g, scale 1:120.

This red Nissan fire escape stair car features an adjustable angle and swivel ladder. The ladder can be extended up to 17 cm in three sections. On the roof, there is a red signal light and the wheels have red patterns (usually chrome-colored). The glass is dark green, and underneath the black ladder, there's an adjustable, swiveling, and retractable mechanism.

Tomy continued producing this die-cast car until 2009. Afterward, they switched to producing a model of the Nissan Note (which was already being produced by Takara Tomy).

 

Monday, September 18, 2023

Corgi Junior No. 159A Commando V100

 



Diecast car Corgi Junior No. 159A Commando V100 was produced by Mettoy in England in 1983. It has a length of 7.2 cm.

The Commando V100 Armored Car is military green with a black turret that can swing back and forth. It features side and rear stickers with the text 'V100 Commando' underneath the same metal body color as the car. It is equipped with 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...