These cars are among my favorite Tomica Limited Vintage release and I must say, they really did a great job. I regret not pre-ordering the first release of the CR-X when I had the chance to do so. The model car was so popular in Japan and Asia that it was sold out even before it even reached the hobby stores.
The Honda CR-X was launched as the Honda Ballade Sport in Japan. From what I read, it was a popular car back in the eighties not only because it handles well on the road, but also because of it's fuel efficiency. It was Motor Trend Magazine's Import car of the millenium for 1990 and was listed as Car and Driver magazine's ten best list for 1985.
Tomica's attention to detail definitely made this model car desirable for collectors. Everything is well replicated in spite of the small scale. The wheels are done really well, along with the side mirrors, which Tomica often forget to include on their cars. No Honda collection would be complete without this iconic car. When Tomica released the second and third wave of this highly coveted model car, I was fortunate enough to get a few pieces.
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