It seems like both Tomica and Matchbox are using decals extensively today. Tomica has a use better quality decal and do not over use them like in the case of the Matchbox. Front grill of the Tomica is crafted with the casting, not so for the MB. The head lights on the MB looks a little misaligned. I personally feel that die cast at this level (Tomica or Matchbox), just keep it as simple as possible, there is no need to make it with with such details. If you are looking for details at this level, you might be looking at the wrong segment. Matchbox should not be over dependent on decals for detailing. Although MB might want to enhance the details by using decals, the Bentley logo is just a "black" spot on its bonnet without the "B", the "number plate with the "Bentley" name is not carefully applied.
So, when buying a Bentley Continental GT. Who should you buy from? I will list out the package that you get for the price you are paying for and you decide for yourself.
Tomica Bentley Continental GT
Price in SGD: $5.95,
unit above from Japan for 378yen
What you get:
- A nice red/white TakaraTomy Box
- Color only Gun Metal Gray
- Car Made in Vietnam
- Bigger car, larger scale of 1/61
- Nice Bentley logo
- Car has suspension
Matchbox Bentley Continental GT
Price in SGD: $3.50
What you get:
- A blister pack but I thrown it
- Available in a few colors
- Car made in Thailand
- Sport Rims
- A pair of wing mirrors
so when can u return me the MBX bentley for destruction......
ReplyDeleteanytime, I dun want it already...please destroy it... hehehe
ReplyDeleteI never had Tomica die cast toy cars and I can't find ones in my local shops. I wanna buy a few for my kid.
ReplyDeleteI have most of the other companies die cast toy cars and have written an article on them (Matchbox vs Hot Wheels vs Majorette Toy Cars )but for the life of me I can not write a single sentence on Tomica. I am sad :(