Tomica No. 42 Hato Bus (2016)
トミカ No.42 はとバス
Photo: Takara Tomy (official product photo) · Official product image, used for identification · Takara Tomy official product page (takaratomy.co.jp) — shows the actual Tomica die-cast model
What this model is
Tomica No. 42 Hato Bus (2016) is a die-cast model in the Tomica Regular (No. 1 – No. 120) line, released in Japan on May 2016. It models a Mitsubishi vehicle and falls into our bus category. It took over the number from Hato Bus. It is the 7th different vehicle to carry the number 42.
It is a 1/156 model of the real-life vehicle. It has no special features.
Hato Bus is the best-known sightseeing bus operator in Tokyo.
The Regular line the main Tomica line. Around 120 numbers are active at any time, and Takara Tomy swaps the vehicle behind a number every few years. Most models have working suspension and opening parts.
Variants
| Variant | Notes |
|---|---|
| Regular edition | The standard production version sold in the normal red Tomica box. |
We only list a variant when we have a source for it. Colour variants and re-release details are added as they are verified.
Where to buy
| Region | Channels | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | Cheapest and most complete selection. Standard models are 594 yen including tax. | |
| Taiwan | Shopee TWmomoPChome | Imported stock through local marketplaces. Prices vary a lot between sellers. |
| Hong Kong | HKTVmallShopee HK | Imported stock through local marketplaces. Prices vary a lot between sellers. |
| Singapore & SEA | ShopeeLazadaTokopedia | Imported stock through local marketplaces. Prices vary a lot between sellers. |
| Worldwide | Imports. Expect to pay two to four times the Japanese price, more for out-of-production cars. |
Sources
- Takara Tomy official product page
- Tomica Wiki (community database)
- Photo: regular-42.jpg by Takara Tomy (official product photo) — Official product image, used for identification via Takara Tomy official product page (takaratomy.co.jp)
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