Today, the Tomica line of toy vehicles has grown in size and popularity across the globe and has become a brand enjoyed by children and parents across generations.

TakaraTomy, creator of the Tomica models, have remained true to its vision four decades after releasing its first car model and have continually churned out vehicle after vehicle. In fact, in Japan, the third Saturday of the month is Tomica Day, as that’s the day the company releases a new model to the public. TakaraTomy don’t just restrict themselves to Japanese car companies now too; they’ve made mini BMWs, Mercedes-Benzes, Audis and more!

But, what makes Tomica so special and appealing to children?
Each model is specially designed such that it fits snugly in their hands and some of the models even come with interactive features such as extendable ladders and swinging car doors, making playtime even more fun. There is even an Eco Tomicaseries of car models that emit lights when pushed along the ground, and without needing any batteries.

And as your children push their Tomica model cars along the ground while lost in their make-believe world, they are not only entertaining themselves but also stimulating their minds and improving their hand-eye coordination and motor skills.

After all, from the age of three, children become interested in the world around them and start to re-create the things they’ve seen and experienced. The model cars provide the perfect platform for your kids to create new stories, have fun and ultimately, learn.

If you’ve also ever wanted to introduce your children to the intricacies of the roads and transport system in a city, TakaraTomy. has you covered with its Tomica Town series, featuring highways, multi-storey car parks, road tracks and more. There’s even a PlaRail Train System expansion if you ever decide to expand your children’s town to include a functioning railway system!

So, fire up your metaphorical engines, grab your favourite car model or three and dive into a make-believe world with your children, where there is no noise and environmental pollution when you drive around town with your Tomica model cars.