Dream Tomica | Batmobile

08.11.2020 - The Batmobile is the single most important part of the Batman mythology that’s important to the character that appeared in the same time introducing the Caped Crusader in Detective Comics #27. It has evolved through the car’s technology and has been adapted in other media that also includes the videogames, film, and animation adapting through the times the same way Batman’s character development. The Batmobile from the 1989 film was introduced is something else that became an icon on its own.

Dream Tomica | Lupin The 3rd Fiat 500

02.18.2020 – With the resurgence of Lupin the Third due to the recent film’s “Lupin III: The First” long-time fans and those recently introduced to the franchise will probably look for merchandise tie-ins or previously released collectibles based on the characters or even the iconic car that Jigen and Goumon has driven in the film. Your worries are immediately forgotten as Tomica, a diecast toy brand has produced the iconic Fiat 500 car that appears in the Lupin the Third franchise from television series, Manga, and the recent film under the Dream Tomica sub-brand!

The Next Best Capsule Toys at Toy Kingdom!

09.09.2016 – Capsule toys are fun and addicting which depends on what type collectible you’ll be interested. If you’re a minimalist you’ll definitely like the little surprises that come out of the capsules much like mystery bagged toys. Previously featured best Capsule toys where quite interesting and just like the last ones these might capture your attention. They all can be found at Toy Kingdom’s flagship store in SM Megamall and if you look further there’s more surprises waiting.

The Best Capsule Toys at Toy Kingdom

08.03.2016 – Gashapons are an addicting hobby that has been popular in Japan and has become known is some parts of the world. They have been considered also as a blind trade-in-box where some are available in sets besides found in vendo machines. In the Philippines this hobby has not only attracted kids, but also their parents and adult collectors. You can find these capsule type machines at flagship stores like in Toy Kingdom.

Dream Tomica | Speed Racer's Mach 5

07.14.2016 – The ‘Mach 5’ is an iconic car that appeared in Speed Race an anime series that was originally known as Mach GoGoGo in Japan. This was serialized in print in Shueisha's 1966 Shōnen Book. From April 1967 t0 March 1968 it aired 52 episodes on Fuji TV, which was later re-broadcast on Tokyo MX from July 1 to September 25, 2008. It was popular in the US and has spawned a movie in 2008 a successful franchise up to now.

Toy Sightings | Marvel Metal Collection

06.14.2016 – Takara Tomy introduces the “Marvel Metal Collection”, which originally produces diecast cars of various shapes and sizes. This probably the first time they ever produced diecast figure to bring some of Marvel’s finest. They have released a set of Star Wars diecast figures that hasn’t reached the Philippines. They consist of the characters from The Force Awakens, but the ones that have been sighted are the characters from Marvel’s Avengers…

Dream Tomica: NERV Official Business Coupe

05.11.2016 – Dream Tomica continues to expand Takara Tomy’s Tomica sub line based from licensed pop culture properties. The subline launched in 2012 with a set of vehicles ranging from the batmobile to including a Pikachu car. In 2015 they have launched another wave of cars, which includes a vehicle version of Godzilla, Mothra which also include Lupin the 3rd and even have some more Pokemons. But there realistic cars too like from Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Toy Sightings: Toy Story by Tomica!

02.05.2016 – Toy Story 4 won’t be out until 2018 and still being developed. But the merchandise based on the Disney Pixar film feature never ends. There’s always going to be a set of characters based on Toy Story no matter the shape or size. This is evident with Japanese toy maker Takara Tomy where a new set of Toy Story figures and vehicles where sighted. It features six characters in the line made by Takara Tomy for their Tomica line and its quite impressive how they stand out.

Toy Sightings: Tomica Star Wars Cars & Ships!

01.29.2016 – The Star Wars fever is not yet over that the reinvigorated franchise has more films being developed. “Rogue One” an upcoming film is set to be shown this year so expect more merchandise to roll over in the coming months ahead. One of them is Takara Tomy a Japanese company well known for licensed brands who happens to have their own “Star Wars” being sighted in retail stores this week.

Dream Tomica: Snoopy School Bus!

01.11.2016 - “Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie” is already out in Philippine cinemas, and the merchandise related to the film like the character tumblers from Snack Time is already available not including the Happy Meal Toys. But for long time readers of Charles M. Schulz’s timeless comic strips has been into Snoopy collectibles. These are the ones not related to the animated feature one example is the diecast cars by Takara Tomy’s Dream Tomica licensed vehicles…

Toy Sightings: "The Good Dinosaur" Merchandise!

11.22.2015 – “The Good Dinosaur” is Pixar’s second major computer animated feature after the success of “Inside Out” and this will the first time the company has released to films simultaneously. It’s the premier week for “The Good Dinosaur” as it nears the Philippine release in a couple of days. What more exciting is the merchandise to coincide with its release!

APCC Manila 2015: Tomica Booth & Exclusives!

09.18.2015 – Asia Pop Comicon Manila opened its doors for ‘Industry Pro’ for those who work in a company or have their own business this is a great opportunity to see what to expect at this show. This is mostly what con goers see on ‘Preview Day.’ For those Tomica series’ diecast vehicles you’ll be surprised what else they have revealed aside from the TEM (Tomica Event Models) series during ‘Media Day’. Certainly you’ll be in for a treat that you might spend the day at APCC Manila.

APCC Manila 2015: Tomica Event Model Exclusives!

09.16.2015 – Apart from the guests at Asia Pop Comicon that were featured during ‘Media Day’ there where several merchandise which was on display. They are mostly from the exhibitors for this event namely Ban Kee Trading, Comicave and Filbar’s. Of course no fan won’t get their chance to see the exclusives and collectibles, which are only available at APCC Manila with Ban Kee they are the local distributors for Bandai’s popular Gundam property and Takara Tomy’s Tomica diecast cars!

Tomica DIY Event at Toy Kingdom!

09.13.2015 – Tomica event happening at Toy Kingdom store in Makati offers something rarely seen in other toy shops. Currently they are running an event this weekend and another on September 19-20, 2015. The highlight for this event is the “DIY Design your Own Truck,” which they have an exclusive Tomica truck that you can customize with your artwork or design. This is a rare event for those into customizing with more details about it here…

Tomica: Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Toy Kingdom Truck!

09.10.2015 – Diecast cars collecting is one of the interesting hobbies out there. There are countless cars based from licensed automobile manufacturers out there produced by well known brands in this generation. There are also exclusives from conventions, event launches and stores. In the Philippines it’s rare to see one exclusively made for a particular store. But for Toy Kingdom this might be a first exclusive everyone should not pass up.

APCC Manila 2015 Next Wave of Guests Announced!

08.20.2015 – The first wave of guests for Asia Pop Comicon Manila certainly has caught the world’s attention and this will definitely solidifies that it will be big. You’ve got Hollywood stars making their first trip along with other guests.



But as they say there’s more in the list surprise you why you should definitely book a flight and make your way to the first international pop culture comic convention in the Philippines. APCC has announced another list of guests so take a deep breath…

Dream Tomica: Initial-D A86 Trueno!

02.07.2014 – Initial D is a popular anime about street racing which features the iconic Toyota AE86 Trueno driven by Takumi Fujiwara. The huge following of the series also put drifting in the spotlight as one of Japan’s racing sports. Fujiwara who works in his father’s tofu delivery takes the AE 86 as its service vehicle, which honed his driving skills in the series. Dream Tomica a die cast toy line of cars produced the most recent iteration of the iconic car inspired from the series…

Dream Tomica 144: MarioKart 7 Mario!

02.20.2013 – Mario Kart is the longest running racing game with its current version released in the Nintendo Wii U game console. It’s one of the greatest multi-player racing experiences being a diverse game mode that has a rich replay value of its entertainment fun. Mostly a fun experience being played also in handheld gaming consoles for Nintendo that younger kids enjoy playing with the same group who has a Nintendo 3DS.

Zoids: Liger Zero Phoenix

Yes I eat little children!

Presenting the Dungeon's Zoids Liger Zero Phoenix. While doing the research for this review, I've came to the surprising realization that one of the nicest toys to have invested in in the past two or three decades are Zoids - which will become obvious later.

DISCLAIMER: Before we start the review, I just have to point out that I had to dig this out of one of the deeper pits of the Dungeon - and clean it. When I found it, The Liger Zero was attached to a Jet Falcon, as such I did not notice that I left one of the leg armor pieces of the Liger Zero Pheonix back somewhere where I did not feel like digging for again thanks to allergies.

Transformers: MP-13 Soundwave and MP-14 Red Alert preview pics surface

Via Tformers.com and Amazon Japan, new high quality  pictures have gone up online for Takara Tomy's next batch of Masterpiece series Transformers toys! The new photos preview MP-13 Soundwave, one of the most anticipated and highly awaited figures in the line, and MP-14 Red Alert!

Check out more pictures of the sneaky Decepticon spy and heroic Autobot soldier via the source post at Tformers.com and Amazon Japan here and here!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm