Tomica guides

Tomica is a Japanese die-cast car line made by Takara Tomy since 1970. This guide explains the numbering, the scale, and how it differs from Hot Wheels and Matchbox.

A practical guide for parents and new collectors: which series to start with, how numbering works, what "first edition" means, and how to store cars.

Where Tomica is actually sold by region — Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, North America and Europe — plus what to expect on price and shipping.

How many cars fit in the common Tomica display boxes, what sizes exist, and how to choose between official cases and generic acrylic boxes.