The One about the PLARAIL REAL CLASS – Series 185 Limited Express Train (Odoriko/Green Stripe)

Earlier this spring, Takara Tomy teased about the upcoming “Plarail Real Class”, a new type of Plarail targeted towards adults. Hobby Japan recently interviewed Plarail Real Class developer Iwata, who said about why they are releasing Plarail Real Class saying, “In response to the declining Read More …

The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast) Ep. 42 – Upcoming releases, model train sales ranking and more!

The J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast) Ep. 42 – Upcoming releases, model train sales ranking and more! * The following podcast is for those who share a love/passion for Japanese model trains and Japanese trains in general. I also talk about trains internationally as well. * Read More …

The One about the KATO 14-503-3 POCKET LINE SERIES TRAM (CHIBI-DEN TRAM)

When it comes to “patrol trains”, there are two trains that are available that stick out for me and are two that are worth owning. The Modemo NT129 Keifuku Electric Railway Mobo 101 Randen Patrol Train and the KATO 14-503-3 POCKET LINE SERIES TRAM (CHIBI-DEN Read More …

The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast Edition) Episode 41

The J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast) Ep. 41 – Upcoming releases, model train sales ranking and more! * The following podcast is for those who share a love/passion for Japanese model trains and Japanese trains in general. I also talk about trains internationally as well. * Read More …

The One about the Mini Auto Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 (Yellow and Orange)

One of the best makers of diecast metal vehicles in China is Mini Auto. Many come affixed to a plastic base which can be unscrewed and the vehicles are wonderful in the fact that they come with gimmicks such as driver/passenger doors that open, hood Read More …

The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast) Ep. 39 – Upcoming releases, I received my EF66-0 and more!

The J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast) Ep. 39 – Upcoming releases, I received my EF66-0 and more! * The following podcast is for those who share a love/passion for Japanese model trains and Japanese trains in general. * We have no affiliation with Takara Tomy/TOMIX/Plarail, Dovetail Read More …

The One about the Hot Wheels Liberty Walk Silhouette Nissan Silvia (S15)

Liberty Walk, one of the biggest names in the world when it comes to automotive tuning. Started by Kato Wataru, the Japanese business is known for taking original cars and crafting unique versions from body kits to small customizable works, may it be the spoilers, Read More …