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Find Dream Tomica Initial D on eBay. Dream Tomica Initial D (頭文字D) has come a long way since their first debut back in 2013. I am a big fan of Initial D and been following the manga in my teenage years since 1995 by Shuichi Shingeno. I’m also a game nerd in those days spending […]
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Model: Tomica Sigma MC74 Mazda Release: Tomica main line Where to get it: eBay Why I am featuring it: My parents have been welcome but accidental enablers to my hobby ever since I was in a pushchair and this car is sort of proof of that. One day when I was about 8 or 9 […]
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I thought these models would go great together, so this is a special double feature Daily! Model: Tomica Lotus 78 Ford, casting no. F36, 1978, and Tomica Lotus Esprit, casting no. F24, 1979 Line: I believe both were available in the United States via the carded Pocket Car line. Japan got them boxed like many […]
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(Tomica Ferrari F8 on ebay) Since 2018 Tomica has bring back the Ferrari brand and release quite a number of quality castings that continue to excite many diecast collectors including Ferrari fans. I hope the “borrowed” license stays and Ferrari be made available to more markets outside Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong. No.59 F8 Tributo […]
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2020 is an exciting year for Tomica. It’s their 50th Anniversary and this month Tomica kickstart 2020 with the pair of Red Box BMW Z4 and a riot police bus. For the first batch release the outer box comes with a NEW! for 2020 gold foil decal labelled with 50th Anniversary. It’s interesting to note […]
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Collecting Tomica is limitless. As a passionate Tomica collector it is fair to say I’m addicted, I’m always learning along the way and knowledge sharing is always the key and joy, which includes the latest release to retired Tomica dating all the way back to the 70s where it all started. Apart from the mainline […]
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Hi my name is Chen Yilong from Singapore a.k.a @hotkustoms on IG. I’m very delighted to be part of the Lamley Writers Team and I will share the latest Tomica and Tomica Premium series here on a weekly basis. I’m a bit of collect everything guy but when come to Tomica I’m all in. 2020 […]
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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 […]
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My guess is most of you know about this at this point, but Tomica dropped one of the bombshells of the year this week: If you haven’t heard, Takara Tomy announced that the Tomica line will extend to Ferrari models. And to start the La Ferrari will debut in the basic range, and a stunning […]
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Ok, it is finally time. I get asked A LOT why I don’t feature Tomica basic cars. With my love for Tomica Limited Vintage, and based on the fact that I feature Hot Wheels, Matchbox, and even Majorette, it doesn’t make much sense that Tomica gets ignored. Frankly, the only reason I haven’t is because […]
Read moreLet’s welcome back the Resident Tomica Expert, Jay Kho, for another look at some recent Tomica Premium releases: Some of 90’s legends by Tomica Premium Many moons ago, I remember discussing with a friend that one of the greatest eras in automotive history was the early 90’s. If you weren’t Rolling with a 5.0 with […]
Read moreJay Kho, the RTE (Resident Tomica Expert) is back, this time with a look at a special set of Tomica models customized by Toyspree for the Singapore Motorshow. The folks at the show were nice enough to send out a set for us to look at, and since these are Tomicas, they went directly to the RTE. You can find them here, and […]
Read moreHave you been a good boy or girl this year? Hopefully you have. Because Santa is coming, and coming soon. From what I hear he will have a bag full of Hatching Animals and old Nintendos or whatever, but what else? That bag is big enough, it seems a couple of toy cars wouldn’t kill […]
Read moreThe RTE is back! Our Resident Tomica Expert, Jay Kho, has the latest batch from Tomica Premium in hand, and as he does every time a new batch is released, he has an in-depth look. I don’t collect Tomica Premium, but it is getting harder and harder to ignore them, especially that tremendous 3000GT. Jay, […]
Read moreJay Kho, Lamley’s RTE (Resident Tomica Expert) is back with another look at some new Tomica, all of which came recently from Japan Booster. Thanks Jay. Is it me, or is the Tomica Premium line looking better and better? I must admit that I was somewhat partial when it came to the old mid-range line of […]
Read moreLamley’s resident Tomica expert – and Skyline owner – Jay Kho is back with a look at what, for many of you, might be a must-have. That 4-door though… (Thanks Jay.) Gran Turismo Racer If you are into cars, I’m sure you have heard about the Skylines. And if you’re into toy cars, especially these […]
Read moreOne of the brands we are going to start covering on Lamley is Tomica Premium. Thankfully Tomica changed the name from Tomica Limited to Tomica Premium to not confuse the line with Tomica Limited Vintage. The line is more like Tomica than TLV, and has a lot more variety in the types of castings used. I […]
Read moreFind the Pocket Cars on eBay Back by popular demand, our RTE (Resident Tomica Expert) Jay Kho has another feature on vintage Tomica, this time the Made-for-the-US Pocket Cars. Some of you might be old enough to remember these gems. Whether you remember them or not, these are some of the coolest Tomicas around. Enjoy […]
Read moreWell this fills a hefty gap. There are a few brands that haven’t gotten much coverage on Lamley, and while that will always be the case, I have always thought there was a place for standard Tomica.Obviously Tomica Limited Vintage is my gig. I have a whole wall dedicated to those beauties, as well as a closet full […]
Read moreSpend some time on this post. There is a lot to look at, and a lot of it should be pretty easy on the eyes. A took awhile to photograph all of these, but it was a lot of fun. Sit back and take all these beauties in. These “beauties” we refer to are the […]
Read moreWe are sure quite a few of you have either opened or will be opening your TLV-N IDx Nismo in the last couple of days. According to our friends at Japan Booster they have sent a shitload of these to addresses all over the world in the last few days. We know many of you […]
Read moreA few months ago I was having a pleasant chat with one of Hot Wheels’ main designers. The subject naturally went to JDM models, and we shared the mutual opinion that the selection of JDM in various lines has been a great thing. So I asked about possible future JDM castings. He said he didn’t […]
Read more“Custom” means “Wagon”. Probably a good thing to know when looking at this model. Subaru used the term “Custom” in the 60’s for it’s “Wagon” version of the 360, and that is probably helpful to us Americans. Use the term “Wagon” here and we picture something else entirely. The little 360 could practically ride in […]
Read moreStill in Denver, still insanely busy, but this news is just WAY too good to hold back… Tomica has announced its latest models under the Limited Vintage Line, and there is a major surprise. As far as we know, TLV is doing their first completely current models, and current they are. So current, in fact, […]
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