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One day I will attend. Those that have attended the Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan have all mentioned how bonkers it is. Then again, "bonkers" might describe anything toy or hobby related in Japan. I'd go to take it all in, cars or whatever. But obviously there would be a few booths I would make … Continue reading Here is what Tomica Limited Vintage teased at the 2019 Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan
Lots of TLV news this week. Tomytec announced its June Release, highlighted by a new Nissan GT-R Police car and a new Nissan Gloria casting: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt01_J_lqsa/ We are still waiting to see more Ferraris, which are hopefully coming soon, but these models are all well embedded in TLV's roots. A utility truck, a modern classic, … Continue reading Tomica Limited Vintage announces the June 2019 Release; May now available for pre-order at Japan Booster
Long blog post title. Maybe appropriate considering Tomica Limited Vintage has released the fourth version of one its largest models, the Hino 5-car Transporter. And that, along with the rest of the February 2019 Release is available now at Japan Booster. Tomica Limited Vintage at Japan Booster The Transporter ain't cheap, but worth the price. … Continue reading The latest Hino 5-car Transporter and the rest of the Tomica Limited Vintage February 2019 Release is now available at Japan Booster
Haulers have become a must for us 1/64 nerds. There is just something about seeing our favorite cars on the back of a truck. Lots of brands have put out haulers, and there are a ton of really nice releases. But nothing surpasses the Nissan Atlas Hauler by Tomica Limited Vintage. Ultra-realistic, perfect 1/64 scale, … Continue reading Still trying to get a TLV Nissan Atlas Hauler? The third version is out with the January release.
Tomytec released this video on their YouTube Channel in late December, and I thought I would share. I have said, and will continue to say, that there is nothing like TLV. They are expensive, but worth it. You don't need to have a lot either, just pony up for the replicas that you really want. … Continue reading Try not to drool while watching this video celebrating Tomica Limited Vintage’s 15th Anniversary
Just get it done now. Don't take a chance and miss out when they are released. I have already professed that the release of the Tomica Limited Vintage Ferraris is one of the biggest events of 2019 in our 1/64 world. TLV unveiled the first three last week, due in March, and now this week … Continue reading The first release of Tomica Limited Vintage Ferraris are available to order now at Japan Booster
I've been known to hype a model or two. I'll take that, but let's mostly blame the models. There has been so much good stuff from so many brands, and I just like to show it. But yeah I am guilty of dropping a little hyperbole. So if you don't like it, I will just … Continue reading Here are the first images of the Tomica Limited Vintage Ferraris. They do not disappoint.
Another month, another great release from Tomica Limited Vintage. Tomica Limited Vintage at Japan Booster The highlight of this batch is sure the fourth and fifth releases of the Mazda RX-7. These also introduce new rims as well. Beyond those, two more Prince Glorias and another Isuzu Bus. If you don't have the first three … Continue reading The Tomica Limited Vintage December Release is now available at Japan Booster
Now that the frenzy of the Damaged Box Sale is over, let's talk about what else is at Japan Booster that is worth snagging. I mean, the whole store is on sale, and free shipping on all orders $50? Start looking folks! Always start with Tomica Limited Vintage, but look at Kyosho, Tomica Premium, and … Continue reading You – I mean kids – are going to love the new Tomica 4D line, with real engine sounds.
It has become a Lamley tradition. I know because a ton of you have asked me about it: "Is Japan Booster doing the TLV Damaged Box Sale this year?" First off, yes they are. Second, if you haven't heard of this sale, you really want to pay attention. Let's start with putting the links right … Continue reading The Japan Booster Tomica Limited Vintage Damaged Box Holiday Sale starts Friday at 5pm PST, and it is better than ever.