These are my latest acquisitions from the Tomica Limited Vintage line. I cannot get over how beautiful these cars look (and feel). Rubber tires and working suspension, flawless paint and realistic colours, 2-tone upholstery, and plastic-lens headlights (and taillights on many). All are indicated as 1:64.

The entire group:
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-group1a.jpg

Toyota Corolla 1100
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-55-1.jpg

Prince Skyline 1900 DX
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-57-1.jpg

Mitsubishi Galant 16L GS
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-59-1.jpg

Mitsubishi Pet Leo Van
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-60-1.jpg

Subaru 1000 Super DX
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-63-1.jpg

Toyopet Corona 1500 DX
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-64a1.jpg

Toyopet Corona 1500 DX
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-64b1.jpg

Datsun Bluebird 1200 DX
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-65-1.jpg

Honda 1300 99S
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-67-1.jpg

Nissan Gloria Super DX
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-69-1.jpg

Toyota Toyoace
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-71-1.jpg
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-71-2.jpg
Note the spare tire!
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-71-3.jpg

Toyota Toyoace (pig truck!)
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-72-1.jpg
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-72-2.jpg
A better view of the spare tire... and the pigs
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-72-3.jpg

Prince Gloria BLSIP-III
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-74-1.jpg

Nissan Violet 1400 Deluxe
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-N13a1.jpg

Nissan Violet 1400 Deluxe
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-N13b1.jpg

Toyota Carina 1400 DX
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-N14-1.jpg

Nissan Bluebird 1.8 XE Attesa
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-N16-1.jpg

A special box set:
Prince Gloria BLSIP-I
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-BLSIP-I-1.jpg
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-BLSIP-I-2.jpg
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-BLSIP-I-3.jpg

Size Comparison:
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/civic-dx/Tomica/TomicaLV-size-comparison-1.jpg

What a wonderful collection! I'm currently looking into getting some of the Tomica Limited Vintage cars as well. I really like their trucks because they are so unique in the die-cast world. The only problem is that they are expensive and hard to come by. The only one I have right now is the Mitsubishi three wheeler just like yours but in the yellow tone. When I first got it in my hands I was pleasantly surprised at how hefty and sturdy it's made and keeping true to all the details. Thank you for the great pictures. They sure do give me a direction on what to buy next.

Josh

Working suspension?
Vehicles are all the same scale and correctly proportoned?
Looks too good to be true! Thanks for the pix!!!

Incredible pieces. I want them all.

These really are superb. My friend in Tokyo has been great in sending me these models since they began. He just sent me a soft cover book loaded with pictures. It's all in Japanese but the photos are beautiful. I haven't got the larger trucks or buses but i will probably get these too. A really nice series.

I am speachless....and that's hard to do! Amazing collection, thank you for the time to post all the photos. those are truly wonderful!

NIIIIIIIIIICCCCCCCCCCCEEEEEEE!! I think I need at least half of those now.

Thanks a lot, now I'll never be whole.:rolleyes::p

The last time I even saw Tomica's (pocket cars) on the peg was at TRU about 1983 or 1984. so sad that they aren't easier to come by.

Those are beautifully done! A nice collection.

Awesome picture, thanks for sharing.
Tomica limited vintage are outstanding die cast miniatures, the quality and realism is excellent, I also have a few of this item, but price is a bit high in my opinion.
The models released are very typical in Japan streets but are unknow for the most of the world, I think this is the reason this miniatures are not so popular in over the world like others (for instance kyosho minicars series).

What's the price on these in US dollars?

I just checked with a currency converter and I think they're about $13 US each. I'm not sure if there was tax.

You can get most or all of these online, but the prices vary from a little less than that to twice as much. And then there's shipping.

Bible of tomica limited vintage ( text japanesse ) ISBN 978-4-7770-0764-6
"ALL ABOUT TOMICA LIMITED VINTAGE"
http://maxciim.multiply.com/photos/album/32/referensi_dan_katalog_tomica#photo=47

So glad to see some TOMICA love in the forum!

Tomica Limited Vintage (TLV) has helped change my collecting habits. I'm cutting back on 1:43 scale cars in favor of smaller scales, especially the 1:64 scale TLV's! While TLV may not be right for the majority of collectors out there, they are perfect for me in that they consist of Japanese marques, especially nostalgic Japanese vehicles. I have the complete range of TLV Toyotas and a few others too. I was lucky when an online shop in the US was going out-of-business and was selling their inventory at 40 - 60% off (which gave me the chance to buy some non-Toyota vehicles). Otherwise I get my cars straight from Japan thanks to family and friends.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/th_IMG_9066.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9066.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/th_IMG_9067.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9067.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/th_IMG_9068.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9068.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/th_IMG_9069.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9069.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/th_IMG_9070.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9070.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/th_IMG_9071.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9071.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/th_IMG_9072.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9072.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/th_IMG_9073.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9073.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/th_IMG_9074.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9074.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/th_IMG_9075.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9075.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/th_IMG_9085.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9085.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/th_IMG_9003.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9003.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/th_IMG_9542.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9542.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/th_IMG_9541.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9541.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/th_IMG_9540.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9540.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/th_IMG_9539.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9539.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9939.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9931.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9932.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9930.jpg

Wow, that's a jaw-dropping collection there.... and VERY expensive too! I love that green truck, but haven't found one cheap enough yet. Please do post more pictures of the cars when you have the chance. The details on these are simply amazing.

Hey guys - those of you interested in the TLV and Ltd and LVN lines - I have recently acquired the remaining inventory of a company who sold this line and will be putting the balance of the inventory up shortly and at incredible pricing.

Please stay tuned.

We hope to be handling the line on a regular basis moving forward as well.

These are incredible pieces...... I have a fairly extensive collection myself....

Bible of tomica limited vintage ( text japanesse ) ISBN 978-4-7770-0764-6
"ALL ABOUT TOMICA LIMITED VINTAGE"
http://maxciim.multiply.com/photos/album/32/referensi_dan_katalog_tomica#photo=47


What is the date of this publication?? Is it current....

What is the date of this publication?? Is it current....

i think it is current up to last month TLV release.

Where does one acquire such a book?

Looks like it includes the Limiteds and quite possibly the Neo's??

Where does one acquire such a book?

Looks like it includes the Limiteds and quite possibly the Neo's??

It was published March of this year (I think), so it is pretty current. It contains ALL TLV and TLV-Neo up to the publication. I have it at home and will update with more info later tonight.

Any good book store should be able to order it using the ISBN.
If that fails, try to find a Japanese book store in your area. There are a number of Kinokuniya book stores in the states. They can definitely order one for you.

Yes, that's it!

I love the details and scale of TLVs! :thumbsup:

Wow, that's a jaw-dropping collection there.... and VERY expensive too! I love that green truck, but haven't found one cheap enough yet. Please do post more pictures of the cars when you have the chance. The details on these are simply amazing.

Ask and ye shall receive... :thumbsup:

Subaru Sambar Light Van (Postal Service) Tomica Shop Original
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9919.jpg

Daihatsu Midget - Tomica Shop Original
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9943.jpg

Prince Gloria BLSIP-I - Ogikubo Damashii Vol. 2
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9909.jpg

Prince Skyline DX - Nikkatsu Meisha-Za Vol. 1
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9626.jpg

LV-47b Prince Skyway (Service Car)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9719.jpg

Thanks for looking!

More...
LV-60a Mitsubishi Pet Leo Van
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9721.jpg

LV-60b Mitsubishi Pet Leo Van
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9554.jpg

LV-54a Mitsubishi Pet Leo
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9722.jpg

LV-54b Mitsubishi Pet Leo
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9555.jpg

LV-29d Mazda K360
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9556.jpg

LV-N15a Honda TN-V Truck
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9559.jpg

LV-N15b Honda TN-V Truck
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9560.jpg

LV-68a Subaru Sambar Pumper (Okabe Village Fire Dept)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9562.jpg

LV-68a Subaru Sambar Pumper (Fuji Heavy Industries Mitaka Factory)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9563.jpg

Thanks for looking!

I will post more later... :thumbsup:

Thank you so much for the pictures. They are beautiful and a great treat for my eyes. Looks like I'll be buying some Tomica soon....

Subaru Sambar Light Van (Postal Service) Tomica Shop Original
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/IMG_9919.jpg


Another must have for me, thanks for sharing Mike! :thumbsup:

Here's my simple diorama setup with TLVs.

http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn352/arch_jovet_3/Street%20Diorama/DSC07078.jpg

:cool:

Another must have for me, thanks for sharing Mike! :thumbsup:

Here's my simple diorama setup with TLVs.

http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn352/arch_jovet_3/Street%20Diorama/DSC07078.jpg

:cool:

Thanks Jovet!

BTW, your diorama is anything but simple - it is beautiful! :thumbsup:
I love your diorama shots. I have to try and hunt down some of those street scenes for myself.

Is there a reasonably priced USA connection/distributor for these?

Yea What Karl Said!

Is there a reasonably priced USA connection/distributor for these?

We are working on it!!!

We have a number of pieces we will posting on our site from a recent vendor we bought out. Hoping to stock new merchandise before years end.

We are working on it!!!

We have a number of pieces we will posting on our site from a recent vendor we bought out. Hoping to stock new merchandise before years end.

I'd just like to say I purchased some of Marks TLV inventory a few weeks ago, and I look forward to him being able to carry 'Tomica' products on a regular basis in the near future. :thumbsup:

I'd just like to say I purchased some of Marks TLV inventory a few weeks ago, and I look forward to him being able to carry 'Tomica' products on a regular basis in the near future. :thumbsup:

Thank you Sir - very kind!

Here's a couple of quick pix of the TLV's I got from Mark...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/CANON023.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/CANON010.jpg

This last one is a comparison of a TLV bus at 1:64 (foreground) vs a Tomytec Bus at 1:80 (Japanese HO guage), that I also got.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/toyotageek/TOMICA%20LIMITED%20VINTAGE/CANON028.jpg

We are working on it!!!

We have a number of pieces we will posting on our site from a recent vendor we bought out. Hoping to stock new merchandise before years end.

Hi Mark!
I received your list but I have most of the TLVs in your list.
But I'm thinking of getting a few of the box sets though....maybe after I receive extra funds.

Good luck and hope to more new items from you. :thumbsup:

Sounds good - everything will be hitting our retail site over the next few days, so folks can shop at their leisure.

So glad to see some TOMICA love in the forum!

Tomica Limited Vintage (TLV) has helped change my collecting habits. I'm cutting back on 1:43 scale cars in favor of smaller scales, especially the 1:64 scale TLV's! While TLV may not be right for the majority of collectors out there, they are perfect for me in that they consist of Japanese marques, especially nostalgic Japanese vehicles. I have the complete range of TLV Toyotas and a few others too. I was lucky when an online shop in the US was going out-of-business and was selling their inventory at 40 - 60% off (which gave me the chance to buy some non-Toyota vehicles). Otherwise I get my cars straight from Japan thanks to family and friends.

Thanks for posting all the pics! I see a number that I really want. Still need a Daihatsu Midget, and the Subaru Sambar Light Van is awesome.

:thumbsup:

Jovet : it's beautiful diorama!:thumbsup:
Another must have for me, thanks for sharing Mike! :thumbsup:

Here's my simple diorama setup with TLVs.

http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn352/arch_jovet_3/Street%20Diorama/DSC07078.jpg

:cool:

Hello, I am Ramses from Amsterdam and I am TOMICA and SPOT-ON collector.
I have put my collections on my website, so anyone can enjoy it.
Here is the link to my SPOT-ON collection and to my TOMICA collection. I really need to find the LV NEO numbers 19 and 20, and I am looking for some TOYS CLUB issues. If you have any and want to swap, I have many spare items to swap with.
Please look at my SPOT-ON site here: spot-on-collector.com

And my TOMICA collection: spot-on-collector.com/links/TOMICA%20TOYOTA.htm

If anyone can help me with information on TOMICA DISNEY Series I would be very happy.

I am Tomica collector and SPOT-ON collector from Amsterdam, The Netherlands and I am happy to be a member of your forum now. I also bought several times from MINI MOTORS and they arranged shipping to me to Amsterdam. Always well packed and fast sent.
I hope to see the collection soon on your website Mark, I am TOMICA addicted!

Here is the new LV-N24b, it is such a beautiful model.

http://spot-on-collector.com/LV-N24b%20FIRE%20TRUCK%20HINO.jpg

http://spot-on-collector.com/LV93a%20PORSCHE%20912%20RED.jpg
http://spot-on-collector.com/LV96aNISSAN.jpg

TOYS CLUB made some special varieties of the LV series. I have a few sets, but still missing some. Here are pictures of 2 full sets that I have.

http://spot-on-collector.com/TC1.jpg

http://spot-on-collector.com/TC2.jpg

Tomica limited vintage is one of best company in die cast industry today.
Quality items, excellent details.
Nowadays I don´t collect these beauties only for the reason that they only release japan cars (more than 90% of releases are japan cars).
Also the price is a bit high (double or more than similar items)
Unfortunately my budget is only for european and american cars (more common) and Kyosho, minichamps, high speed are my main companies.
I wish TLV will release more european cars in the future.

Tomica Limited Vintage are really nice, maybe a tad too expensive but the details are worth it.

They also look good in any Japanese diorama and some of them fit US/European dioramas too (mostly the Vintage Neos with the 80s/90s cars, when Legacies, Corollas, Galants, Sunnies (Sentras in the US,) and Bluebirds (Stanzas)) became kinda common. Course if you are picky with details, the dashboard shouldn't be too hard to copy into a left-hand drive version.