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AFX / Tomy Collection & Facts
Bookmark this page, and check on regularly, as I plan to update and expand with info on collecting slot cars.
Import Catalog's
AFX / Tomy Imports of Japan: Yellow & Silver Boxes
Here are some facts about AFX & Tomy H.O. Slot cars.
If I get something wrong, let me know so I can correct it !!!The TOMY SL- Series Front & Rear Lighted Cars...
These (6) cars are the Front & Rear Lighted TOMY's. They use standard chassis' and two however, (the Kenwood & the Silk-Cut), are Extremely Rare! Once thought to be "Set Only" cars, These were actually also available as a Scarce Release "SL" (Special Lighted) series. The "SL" Series came in Pit-Cases similar to the EX Series except they were numbered SL-001, SL-002, SL-003 etc... These (2) cars in there "SL" Pit cases are even more rare than the Set-Only versions. So much so, that Most people have Never even seen the "SL" cases. These Lighted cars have slightly larger bodies to accommodate the Lighting mechanism, but are still Very Cool looking! A must for any Collection!, thanks to Jeff Vladika of AFXRacing for this info.
Tomy EX Primus Series.....
About 1990, Tomy released the best-detailed HO slot cars ever produced, the EX Primus series in the US and Japan. AFX collectors often refer to these cars as the EX Series due to their Tomy catalog numbers; EX001 through EX018. These cars came attractively packaged in hard plastic cases with a pit-wall base. By the time Tomy was done, it had released 19 different cars. Two different classes of cars where produced. The first six were Group-C cars and the rest were Formula 1, all on the Super G+ chassis. At the top of the Bill Board is a vinyl decal. This decal came in two types. One had a large word "Shell" in the middle with AFX HO scale racing on each side. The other (Most Common) had a large AFX in the center and TOMY King of Racing Cars on the left and TOMY Feel the Heart of GP on the right. Inside the case the car was covered with a lightweight clear plastic cover. Covering the whole case was clear Plexiglas top to keep the dust out. On the underside is the Japanese paperwork.
Tomy had two productions. One for sale only in Japan, and the other for export to the US and Europe. These two production were different in chassis and in paperwork. The bodies remained the same with the exception of the EX-007 McLaren MP4/5-Marlboro . The McLaren MP4/5-Marlboro was never released from Japan due the law in the United States prohibiting the advertisement of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Sex on Toys (Advertising & Promotion Law of 1977). A year or two later, Tomy HQ's decided to allow the Europe Tomy manufacture companies to product the Japanese version chassis for sale and package in Europe.
These are some of the most sought after Tomy cars ever produced. Several of the cars in this series command over $75.00 when available in mint condition. These cars can occasionally be found for sale at auctions such as eBay, but be prepared to pay quite a bit for mint unopened boxes., thanks to Jeff Vladika of AFXRacing for this info.How do you know if you have a Mint complete EX package car & case. Well, it easy.
1. In the bottom of the case, there is the paper work. Two sheets of Paper, one larger
than the other. There is a cardboard card with Japanese writing. That cardboard
will have that case number either near the top (Japanese Version), or you will find it
under the bar code, (US Version) example 9207 would be the EX-007.
2. The BillBoard will have a body clip in the back for all the F1 Indy's and there shouldn't
be any for the GTP (because they are using the clip on the chassis).
3. First, the car is secured with a Grey wire tie wrap, Now the case, I have just learned
that there is a certain pattern that was used for taping the case. the smaller plastic
lid that covers the car is taped to the bottom platform on one side. The Case lid is
also taped on each side and normally taped over the tape that was used for the
smaller plastic lid.
4. The car chassis, The Japanese Non-export : EX Series chassis should have a rear
axle retainer. It is made of medal. The paperwork will show the picture of the rear
axle retainer. Also the Japanese Non-export has stronger magnets. I found that
the majority of all the car I purchased, did not have them. But look at the paper work
that came with the car, and compare them to another Tomy SG+. Japanese EX Series
are the only one to have them. These Rear Axle Retainers are easy to find, between
$1.50 to $2.00 ea. The Japanese export for US: The chassis does not have the rear
axle retainer and the paperwork does not show a picture of the rear axle retainer.
Bottom Cardboard US Version
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Tomy Super G Plus Series..... (click to enlarge)
Tomy 8702 PENNZOIL #2
Tomy 8703 MOBIL #1
Tomy 9209 FERRARI F-189 #1
Tomy 9874 POWER PROS #19
Tomy 9879 TEAM AFX #5
Tomy 9880 ARMOR ALL #1
Tomy 9930 ON THE SPOT #41
Tomy 9931 IMPACT INSURANCE #17
Tomy 9935 AMERIMAX #16
Tomy 9936 SKILMASTER #18
Tomy 9940 F1 #2 TEAM AFX RACEMASTERS
Tomy 9941 F1 MALYASIA CASTROL
Tomy 9943 F1 #10 MANIC
Tomy 9942 F1 #7 HURRICANE
#9060 CHAMP CAR F1 #1 MCDONALD'S
#9061 CHAMP CAR F1 #3 FORSYTHE
#9062 CHAMP CAR F1 #9 CDW IN RED/WHITE & YELLOW
#9063 CHAMP CAR F1 #5 RM WILLIAMS
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Bob Carey of GTP/F1 HO slot car, Jeff Vladika of AFXracing for this info.
Have fun looking around. If you have any comments or suggestions. Email me at
Gunnerbill@cox.net
