A thorough explanation of the popularity and appeal of Tomica! We also introduce how to choose and recommended sets.

Why is Tomica so popular? Here are 6 reasons why it's so popular!

Tomica is a miniature car series that has been loved by Japanese children and adults for over 50 years since its release in 1970. With cumulative sales exceeding 670 million units, it continues to evolve.

6 Charms of Tomica

1. A diverse lineup of vehicles

   • There is a wide range of real car models available, from sports cars to trucks, fire engines, and police cars.

   • It is characterized by its high collectibility, with cars ranging from everyday sights to rare models.

2. Commitment to safety

   • The corners are rounded and the parts are designed to be difficult to come off so that children can play with it safely.

   • This is a toy that can be safely given to small children.

3. Authentic craftsmanship

   • The design and texture are faithful to the actual car. Made of die-cast material, every detail is reproduced in great detail.

   • It is also popular with adult collectors.

4. Reasonable size and price

   • It's palm-sized and easy to carry, and the price is reasonable enough that you can buy it with your pocket money.

   • Perfect for collections and gifts.

5. The joy of collecting

   • There are many limited edition models and collaboration products, so it's fun to collect them.

   • Another great thing about it is that parents and children can enjoy it together.

6. Brand Authenticity

   • As it is a brand that has been loved for many years, you can trust it and make a purchase with peace of mind2 .

   • This is a product that will bring back memories for parents too.

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Trends seen from Tomica's popularity rankings

• Real-life car models and work vehicles, such asthe Toyota Century (No. 115) and the Seino Transportation Kangaroo Delivery Truck (No. 106), ranked at the top.

• The Dream Tomica series and collaboration products are also very popular and are attracting attention as collector's items.

  
  

Recommended Tomica sets and how to choose them

• There are a wide variety of sets available, including road sets, base sets, and safari sets .

• It is highly expandable, so you can add more as you grow .

• For your first Tomica, we recommend the basic road set .

• The gimmicks and limited edition car sets are fun for adults too .

summary

Tomica has many appealing features, including a wide variety of models, high safety, authentic craftsmanship, reasonable prices, and collectability. It is still popular with many people as a toy that parents and children can enjoy together. Check out the sets and limited edition models that interest you and enjoy the world of Tomica!