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| Matchbox v Tomica Civic Type R | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Sep 16 2011, 05:40 AM (1,338 Views) | |
| diecastdingo | Sep 16 2011, 05:40 AM Post #1 |
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I thought it might be time for another one of these. So - putting them next to each other one thing is pretty obvious - the MB is a lot larger - it is rated at 1/61 versus the Tomica's 1/68 scale. Something in the middle would have been nice, like, say 1/64? ![]() ![]() Viewed from the front, it is immediately apparent that the MB has the better detail, mainly due to more and better tampos: ![]() 'Round the back, the story is much the same really: ![]() The only point the Tomica scores over the MB is the opening rear hatch - but the pay off there are the blacked out windows; ![]() The orange rims are a matter of taste, but they look good to me. ![]() Overall, an easy win for the MB. Which makes MB's new direction even more of a shame, now that we know how good they can be, if only they want to! Edited by diecastdingo, Sep 16 2011, 05:42 AM.
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| Firehawk73 | Sep 16 2011, 08:40 AM Post #2 |
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I picked up the silver version of the MB Honda Civic several months back at a CVS. I normally don't buy cars there because the mark up on them is a little much but I was really impressed on the level of detail that they did on that car. I think MB could be a real competitor to JL and GL if they would be constant on their level of quality and detail. |
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| Swifty | Sep 17 2011, 03:00 AM Post #3 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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LOL! And I do agree, wholeheartedly, on all points. They both should be 1/64 exactly, and the Matchbox is the better casting of the two. However, it's a lot easier to get the details and the tampos onto the much larger casting than it is the smaller one. I'd call it a draw (because of the Tomica's opening hatch).... if it didn't have blacked out windows. |
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| JustDavid | Sep 17 2011, 06:50 PM Post #4 |
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Thanks for the comp DCD...they both look good but I agree with all points about the MBX. And being orange is a bonus since I love that color. |
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| mbx64 | Oct 28 2012, 03:09 PM Post #5 |
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Well, the Honda Civic Type R is not much of a looker in it's own. I mean, have you seen the back of it? It's shaped like an egg! I believe that the Matchbox versions wins here, mainly because of the casting detail and wheels. When will Tomica stop living in the past and make new wheels? |
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| Stampede | Oct 28 2012, 07:16 PM Post #6 |
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Team Canada
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I like the MB one better, although the tomy one isn't bad. |
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