The One about the MODEMO NT143 Tokyo Toden 8800 “Yellow”

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I have been looking to add a Bureau of Transportation – Tokyo Metropolitan Government Model 8000 Train to my collection and Hasegawa MODEMO had released them back in 2015. Known for releasing railcars/trams, MODEMO’s NT143 were among the popular releases and are now quite a Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 13

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“Let’s Torekatsu!” (Let’s Training) on BS FUJI JAPAN was posted on the official YouTube Channel.  The show is hosted by joshitetsu announcer, Kuno Tomomi. For episode 12, Joshitetsu announcer Kuno Tomomi is on location at Kagoshima-Chuo Station in Kyushu. The number of new trains arriving Read More …

The One about the Tomica 122: Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great Shinkansen Series H5 Hayabusa Transporter

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Tomika, the die-cast toy vehicles from Takara Tomy has been produced since 1970. While prior to the companies merger in March 2006, Takara was known for its Licca-chan dolls and Beyblade and for vehicles, it would become poular with their Choro-Q electric cards. Tomy on Read More …

The One about the TOMIX 9479 J.R. Diesel Train Type KiHa 120-300 (Geibi Line) – Hiroshima Carp Wrapping

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When I went to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, I had the opportunity to learn about the creation of the Hiroshima Carp baseball team through a manga I had purchased about the reconstruction effort after Hiroshima was decimated by an atom bomb. While I’m Read More …

The One about the J! (VR Podcast Edition) Episode #116 – Playing Golf + TPC Scottsdale for the first time!

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The J! (VR Podcast Edition) Episode #116 – Playing Golf + TPC Scottsdale for the first time! GOLF+ is the ultimate VR Golf experience and the exclusive VR Golf game of the PGA TOUR. Join your friends for a round on Pebble Beach, Pinehurst No. Read More …

The One about AVEVA LED Puck Lights with Remote USB Rechargeable Lights Closet Lights

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I absolutely love puck lights. Convenience for being small but to also being able to change its colors with a click of a button. I decided to try the AVEVA LED Puck Lights with Remote USB Rechargeable Lights Closet Lights. Design-wise, it’s much different compared Read More …

The One about the TOMYTEC Bus Collection Hokuriku Group [Business Limited Edition] Arigatou Komatsu Bus (Set of 2)

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For today’s review, I am going to take a look at TOMYTEC’s Bus Collection Hokutetsu Group [Business Limited Edition] Arigatou Komatsu Bus (Set of 2). Before I begin, let me first preface that TOMYTEC is nothing like Hot Wheels or Matchbox vehicles. For one, these Read More …

The One about the KATO N Gauge E235 Series Yamanote Line 10-030 Starter Set

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I am a big fan of model train starter sets. For one, you get a four car model train which is usually $125+ US, but throw in tracks and a power controller and what should be $200, you are getting for about $108 US (at Read More …