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Sunday, April 25, 2010

Old New Stock Found


Was in Serangoon area today and found one big lot of old stock Tomica. All are brand new except some boxes are slightly creased. There are around 70 pieces and I chose 16 units only as rush of time. Although I have most of them but I don't mind keeping them as spares, 15 out of 16 units are Japan made while the Toyota Ipsum is China made. I will be back to get more when I pass by again.

Monday, April 19, 2010

Seen from Misaki, Japan

As most of the time I am traveling by car from Misaki to Yokosuka to Yokohama to Tokyo everyday, I am able to see real life Tomica. From Eneos Truck to Sagawara Truck and town sets like 7-11 store with its own parking to the Tomica Toll Gate.


Newer cars that have the ETC chip can go through the automated barrel like the newer Nissan Cima I sat in. I have also travelled in a first generation Prius that must goes through the manned station.

Bought some magazines there to kill my time in hotel as Misaki City has basically no entertainment after dark as it is the country side. This article shows how Tomica is made step by step.


Another magazine shows some new products which are going to be released by Tomica. This looks like "Sound Tomica" which Tomica released in early 90s and late 90s. I think I will buy these as reminds me of the old "Sound Tomica" and the "Sonic Flashes" made by Majorette in the late 80s. I have a 1999 Toyota Supra Patrol car still in original box but too bad that it doesn't work any more.


Best selling Tomica in 1970s and 1980s


Best selling Tomica in 1990s and the millenium

I was lucky that I am able to see Cherry Blossom when I was there.
Did I buy any Tomica? Yes!
That's all folks!





Friday, April 2, 2010

April Activities

FLEA MARKET
IT'S HERE AGAIN. EVERY SUNDAY OF APRIL IN CHINA SQUARE. ITEMS ON SALE ARE MAINLY TOY CARS FROM TOMICA TO HARD TO FIND / VINTAGE TOY CARS. DO COME AND VISIT US.