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Fresh observations.
Timely updates.
Practical collecting and observation notes sit alongside product releases and diecast culture news.
GARAGE NOTES
Observation and collecting notes
Useful ways to enjoy the models already on your desk.
How to inspect and document the underside of a 1/64 diecast model
A careful method for turning over a miniature car, photographing its base and recording markings and structure without converting uncertain clues into facts.
A simple location system for a 1/64 diecast collection
A practical way to connect containers, zones and overview photographs so that miniature cars remain easy to find without building an elaborate database first.
How to keep miniature-car color consistent in smartphone photos
A repeatable smartphone workflow for keeping light, exposure, white balance and reflections consistent when photographing 1/64 miniature cars.
How to check wheels and stance on a 1/64 die-cast model
A repeatable, non-invasive way to observe four-wheel contact, body lean, axle wobble, wheel-to-fender clearance and rolling behavior on a 1/64 miniature.
Same Angle, Better Comparisons: A Repeatable 1/64 Photo Method
Consistency before drama: a simple phone-based station and five-view sequence make ride height, proportions, wheels and release variations easier to compare over time.
Seven Things You Can Learn from Diecast Packaging
A 30-second pre-opening check can preserve the series, item number, scale claim, materials, rights information, production clues and card-art context.
LATEST NEWS
Products and car culture
New diecast releases plus car-related film, anime and game news.
Tomica Premium Campaign 2026: Eligible Items, Receipts and Conflicting Deadline Notices
Eligible numbered Tomica Premium 01–50 models, three points per entry, receipt dates, exclusions and the conflicting deadline notices on the official page.
Tomica December 2026 releases: RX-8, custom works and Fairlady Z
A collector-focused guide to Takara Tomy’s December 2026 list, covering standard Tomica, the 1/59 RX-8, four custom works variants and the new smart garage color.
Tomica October 2026 releases: F80, sports car set and Delica Mini delayed to November 28
A guide to Takara Tomy’s October 2026 releases. The Delica Mini and Tomica Premium Hiace moved to November 28; see dates and prices for the F80, sports set and retailer exclusives.
Kyosho Adds 34 1/64 Lionel Racing Models to Its Late-September Release List
A verified breakdown of the 34 Lionel Racing 1/64 entries added to Kyosho’s September 16 shipping update, organized by vehicle group, race context, price and timing.
Two Evangelion Racing Tomica S15 Silvias: Preorder Date, Price and Delivery Notes
Two Tomica releases based on the Evangelion Racing Nissan Silvia S15s are opening for preorder in Japan. Here is what the official announcement says—and where the delivery windows differ.
A 1/64 Convenience Store Diorama: What Tomytec's Official Announcement Confirms
A guide to Tomytec's first convenience-store Tomica Rama Vintage set, covering its announcement, Japanese preorder timing, release plan, price, size, interior, movable features and display footprint.
Tomytec Announces the Arsenia 1/64 AS010 Type 16 Mobile Combat Vehicle
A guide to Tomytec's September 10 announcement, covering the Japanese preorder date, February 2027 release plan, price, scale, display features and customization options.
Tomica's September 2026 Releases: AE92, JDM Customs and Film Cars
A collector-focused reading of Takara Tomy's official September 2026 product list, with planned timing, prices, scale notes and clear boundaries between announcement and hands-on review.