Display case finder
Enter how many cars you own and get a case recommendation. Full guide: Tomica display cases and storage.
The display case finder estimates how much shelf space your Tomica collection needs. Enter how many cars you own and it calculates the shelf length required, then compares it against common display cases, storage boxes and carry cases to suggest what fits.
Rule of thumb: a standard Tomica is about 75 mm long, so roughly 13 cars fit per metre of shelf in a single row. Buses, trucks and Long Type Tomica are considerably larger — count them as one and a half standard cars, and keep a little headroom for the next haul.
For help choosing between official cases and generic acrylic boxes, see the display and storage guide.
These are estimates for planning, not exact product dimensions. Tomica castings vary: a kei car is much shorter than a bus or a Long Type Tomica, so treat the numbers as an upper guide and measure your own shelf.
Which type of case?
| Type | Typical capacity | Best for | Trade-off | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter-top acrylic case | roughly 20 – 60 cars depending on size | Small collections you want on a desk or shelf | Clear dust protection and cheap, but stacks poorly once you go past about 60 cars. | Search |
| Wall-mounted display shelf | roughly 40 – 120 cars | Showing the side profile of the cars, which is how most collectors display them | Needs wall space and fixing. Each row usually holds about 25 – 30 cars per metre. | Search |
| Stackable storage box | roughly 30 – 50 cars per box | Large collections in storage, or cars you rotate | Cheapest per car and easy to stack, but you cannot see the cars without opening it. | Search |
| Carrying case with trays | roughly 24 – 48 cars | Children who want to take cars with them | Designed for play rather than display. Look for one with individual slots. | Search |