Three new designs by Kunio Okawara added to the lineup! Tomica x Mobile Suit Gundam" 7 types will be released in mid-March, 2023!

TOMY has announced the release of a new series of seven die-cast miniature cars in the "Tomica x Mobile Suit Gundam" series (suggested retail price: 1,210 yen each, including tax and up), which will go on sale at toy specialty stores nationwide from mid-March 2023. Simultaneous release in Asia is also planned. (*Excluding some regions.)

In addition to the four already announced, three new "Tomica x Mobile Suit Gundam" models designed by Kunio Okawara, who was in charge of mobile suit design for the "Mobile Suit Gundam" anime series, have been added, bringing the total to seven models. Mr. Okawara designed these specially for Tomica.

New "Tomica x Mobile Suit Gundam" Information

The "Tomica x Mobile Suit Gundam" series, which recreates "Mobile Suit Gundam" in the world of "Tomica," will go on sale in mid-March 2023. The series is based on the concept of "Tomica's dream collaboration! The "Tomica x Mobile Suit Gundam" series will be released in mid-March 2023, and will include four models from the "Dream Tomica" series that collaborates with popular characters and contents, and three models from the "Tomica Premium Unlimited" series for adults based on themes from movies, anime, and TV dramas.

Release date: Mid-March 2023
Released by: TOMY Company, Ltd.
(C) Sotsu, Sunrise

Where to handle:
Toy specialty stores nationwide, toy sections of department stores and mass merchandisers, Tomica specialty stores "Tomica Shop", Internet stores, Takaratomy's official shopping site "Takaratomy Mall" (takaratomymall.jp), etc.

Tomica x Mobile Suit Gundam" official website : www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tomica/gundamtomica

<Reservations

Prior to the release in mid-March 2023, reservations will be accepted from October 7, 2022 (Fri.) at toy specialty stores, department stores and mass retailers nationwide, Tomica specialty stores "Tomica Shop", Internet stores, "Takara Tomy Mall", etc.

*Contact your local store after October 7 (Fri.) to find out if they are accepting reservations.

Each store has a limited quantity. Reservations will be closed as soon as they run out.

Dream Tomica" series

NEW* Tomica designed by Kunio Okawara

Dream Tomica SP Mobile Suit Gundam Model Gundam (RX-78-2)
Product size: W37 x H26.5 x D71mm (main body)
Ages: 3 years old and up

The design of the main body of the Tomica is an original model drawn by Kunio Okawara, the mobile suit designer of "Mobile Suit Gundam". The features and symbolic details of the Earth Federation Forces' mobile suit "Gundam (RX-78-2)" are incorporated into the design, and the entire body of the vehicle is designed to give the impression of a mobile suit.

*NEW* Tomica designed by Kunio Okawara
■ "Dream Tomica SP Mobile Suit Gundam Model Char Exclusive Zaku
Price: 1,210 yen (tax included)
Product size: W38 x H24 x D68.5 mm (main body)
Ages: 3 years old and up

The design of the Tomica body is an original model drawn by Kunio Okawara, the mobile suit designer of "Mobile Suit Gundam". The symbolic red body is designed with a mono eye (single camera), power pipes, and multi-blade antennae, giving the entire body a mobile suit look. Furthermore, the head has been specially designed this time with a shoot-down mark (star mark).

*NEW* Tomica designed by Kunio Okawara
■"Dream Tomica SP Mobile Suit Gundam Model Mass Production Type Zaku
Price: 1,210 yen (tax included)
Product size: W38 x H24 x D68.5 mm (main body)
Ages: 3 years old and up

The design of the main body of the Tomica is an original model drawn by Kunio Okawara, the mobile suit designer of "Mobile Suit Gundam". The symbolic green body with mono eye (single camera) and power pipes are designed to give the whole body a mobile suit look. Enjoy the world of "Mobile Suit Gundam" by displaying the Gundam, Zaku for Char, and mass-produced Zaku as a set.

Dream Tomica Ride-On Mobile Suit Gundam Buggy
Price: 1,430 yen (tax included)
Product size:
W58 x H36 x D66 mm (main body)
W18×H35×D11mm (Amuro Rey figure)
W18×H35.5×D13㎜ (Char Aznable figure)
Ages: 3 years old and up

The "Dream Tomica Ride-On" series is a set of character figures and die-cast miniature car "Tomica". One figure each of Amuro and Char is included, and one figure can be mounted on the baby carriage itself. The scene of the fateful encounter between Amuro and Char on Side 6 in the movie can be recreated and enjoyed.

＜Comment from Kunio Okawara, mechanical designer

My child used to play with "Tomica" when he was little. There was a time when I ordered an acrylic display case and displayed it in my child's room. I have always loved cars, so when I was offered the chance to collaborate with "Tomica," which is loved by men and women of all ages and from all over the world, I was very surprised at the opportunity to be a part of this collection, and I was filled with joy as well as with pressure.

I was very happy as well as under pressure to be a part of the collaboration between "Gundam" and "Tomica," so I was asked to design three items: a Gundam, a Zaku for Shia, and a mass-produced Zaku. The first thing that came to my mind was to design a body based on the head, and then add the characteristic parts of a mobile suit and put it all together. I am not the type of person who thinks this way and that, so I tried to express the image that came to my mind in a straightforward manner. I received suggestions for parts that could not be reproduced in the production of the product, and made corrections. It was a job that I have not had much experience with, and I enjoyed it very much.

Profile
After graduating from Tokyo Zokei University, I worked in the apparel industry before joining Tatsunoko Productions. He was in charge of enemy mechanisms from "Science Ninja Team Gatchaman" (1972), and has been active as a mechanical designer ever since. After leaving Tatsunoko Productions, he worked at "Design Office Mecha-Man" and became a freelance designer in 1978, participating in various productions. His representative works include "Yatterman" (1977), "Mobile Suit Gundam" (1979), "Armored Trooper Votoms" (1983), and "Gaogaigar, King of the Braves" (1997).

Tomica Premium Unlimited" series

Tomica Premium Unlimited Mobile Suit Gundam White Base
Product size:
W58 x H32 x D71 mm (main body)
W20×H10×D37.5㎜ (pedestal with wheels)
Ages：6 years old and up

The main body and pedestal parts with wheels can be separated. When the pedestal parts with wheels are attached, you can enjoy driving just like normal TOMICA, and when the pedestal parts with wheels are removed, you can enjoy the heroic figure of the soaring White Base.

Tomica Premium Unlimited Gundam Core Fighter
Price: 1,430 yen (including tax)
Product size:
W47 x H24 x D68 mm (main body)
W20×H11.5×D35㎜ (wheel parts)
Ages：6 years old and up

Clear parts are used for the cockpit window. The main body and wheel parts can be separated. When the wheel parts are attached, you can enjoy the same driving fun as with regular Tomica models, and when the wheel parts are removed, you can enjoy the heroic figure of the core fighter running through the air.

Tomica Premium Unlimited Gundam G-Fighter
Price: 1,430 yen (including tax)
Product size: W71.5 x H27 x D69 mm (main body)
Ages: 6 years old and up

Clear parts are used for the cockpit window. The crawler (caterpillar) is also made of synthetic rubber, which allows you to enjoy a different kind of driving experience from that of a regular Tomica.

Product image is under development. Specifications are subject to change.

Chogokin x ZOIDS

The latest prototypes and new developments of "Chogokin x ZOIDS" are scheduled for release in November!

The BANDAI SPIRITS x TAKARA TOMY collaboration products will be exhibited at TAMASHII NATION 2022, a figure exhibition event organized by BANDAI SPIRITS from November 18 (Fri.) to 20 (Sun.), 2022.

The "Chogokin x ZOIDS," which sculpts "Liger Zero" from "ZOIDS" in the world of "Chogokin," will unveil the latest prototype of "Chogokin RZ-041 Liger Zero" and the next development in the series. The "Tomica x Mobile Suit Gundam" series will also be on display.

Event Information
TAMASHII NATION 2022
Period: November 18 (Fri.) - 20 (Sun.), 2022
Place: Bellesalle Akihabara
Admission: Free
For more details, please visit the official event website. (tamashii-nation .tamashii.jp)

Product Information
Chogokin RZ-041 Liger Zero
(Scheduled for release in 2023)
Product size: W approx. 220 x H approx. 140 x D approx. 100 mm (*W 400 mm including tail)
Ages: 15 years old and up
Copyrights: (C) TOMY
Released by: BANDAI SPIRITS Co.

Chogokin x Zoids" official website: tamashii.jp/special/chogokin/zoids

Liger Zero, the representative machine of the second Zoids series developed in the Heisei era, has been commercialized using a unique Chogokin approach. The concept of "metal life form", the origin of Zoids, was pursued by studying animal skeletons. The "movability of the beast" is reproduced by integrating the technologies BANDAI SPIRITS has cultivated for finished figures, including a leg mechanism for which a Japanese patent has been applied for. In addition, by attaching and detaching the armor, it is possible to reproduce two modes: Zero Unit attached state and bare body state.

Collaboration Project "Dream Together - Connecting Thoughts, Creating Dreams Together

BANDAI SPIRITS and TOMY will launch their first collaboration project "Dream Together - Connecting Thoughts, Creating Dreams Together" in June 2022. The two companies will launch "Chogokin x ZOIDS" and "Tomica x Mobile Suit Gundam," as well as hold events and produce original promotional videos.

The two companies have been deepening communication for many years, hoping to someday work together to do interesting collaborations that would bring dreams and surprises to customers and the industry. The major changes in the world over the past few years have further strengthened this desire, and this collaboration has been realized. Through this project, we will create an entertainment chemical reaction by multiplying the unique brands and contents of the two companies, and deliver exciting dreams from the toy industry.

The catchphrase "Dream Together" was chosen by TOMY to mean "We are together," and the sub-catchphrase "- Connecting Thoughts, Creating Dreams Together" was chosen by TOMY to mean "We are together, sharing dreams. The sub-tagline, "-Thinking Together, Creating Dreams Together" was conceived by BANDAI SPIRITS to express its desire to deliver dreams to toy lovers and the toy industry as a whole through this project.

*Collaboration Project official YouTube:

(C) SOTSU, SUNRISE
(C) TOMY