{"product_id":"1986-takara-tomy-tomica-no-1-hino-grandview-bus-1-154-made-in-japan","title":"1986 Takara Tomy Tomica No.1 Hino Grandview Bus 1\/154 Made In Japan","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e1986 Takara Tomy Tomica No.1 Hino Grandview Bus 1\/154 Made in Japan Die-Cast Model Vehicle\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover a rare piece of Japanese transportation and Tomica history with the \u003cstrong\u003e1986 Takara Tomy Tomica No.1 Hino Grandview Bus 1\/154 Made in Japan Die-Cast Model\u003c\/strong\u003e. This classic release represents one of the most iconic Japanese sightseeing buses of the 1980s and holds a special place in Tomica history as the vehicle that took over the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eNo.1 Tomica slot\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1986. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced during Tomica's golden \u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan era\u003c\/strong\u003e, this detailed miniature recreates the \u003cstrong\u003eHino Grandview\u003c\/strong\u003e, Japan's first domestically produced mass-production double-decker sightseeing bus. With its distinctive tall body design, panoramic passenger windows, and classic \"HINO GRANDVIEW\" markings, this vintage Tomica is a must-have collectible for \u003cstrong\u003eTomica enthusiasts, Japanese vehicle collectors, bus fans, and die-cast historians\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇯🇵 \u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Made in Japan Tomica Release\u003c\/strong\u003e – Produced in Japan during Tomica's highly regarded manufacturing period. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🚌 \u003cstrong\u003eIconic Hino Grandview Double-Decker Bus\u003c\/strong\u003e – Represents one of Japan's most historically significant sightseeing buses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⭐ \u003cstrong\u003eTomica No.1 Collection Model\u003c\/strong\u003e – Occupied the prestigious No.1 position in the Tomica lineup from 1986 until 2000. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eLarge 1:154 Scale Replica\u003c\/strong\u003e – Accurately recreates the proportions of the real double-decker bus. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚙️ \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Speed Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e – Features Tomica's classic smooth-rolling wheel system. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔩 \u003cstrong\u003eDie-Cast Metal Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e – Durable metal body combined with detailed plastic components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🕰️ \u003cstrong\u003eVintage Collector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e – A discontinued Japanese-made Tomica release from the classic era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎁 \u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Display Collections\u003c\/strong\u003e – A standout piece for vintage Tomica shelves and Japanese transport collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring home a piece of Japan's golden age of public transportation with the \u003cstrong\u003e1986 Takara Tomy Tomica No.1 Hino Grandview Bus Made in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike typical die-cast cars, this Tomica represents something much larger — a vehicle that played an important role in Japan's sightseeing and coach industry. The \u003cstrong\u003eHino Grandview\u003c\/strong\u003e was introduced as a revolutionary Japanese double-decker coach, developed to meet the growing demand for luxury sightseeing transportation during the 1980s. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real Hino Grandview was first shown as a concept at the \u003cstrong\u003e1983 Tokyo Motor Show\u003c\/strong\u003e and entered production in \u003cstrong\u003e1985\u003c\/strong\u003e, becoming Hino's first domestically produced mass-production double-decker bus. Although production numbers were limited, with only around a small number of vehicles built, it became a memorable symbol of Japanese engineering and tourism culture. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognising the importance of this unique vehicle, Tomy released the \u003cstrong\u003eTomica No.1 Hino Grandview Bus in July 1986\u003c\/strong\u003e, replacing the previous No.1 Fuso Hato Bus. It remained part of the Tomica range until \u003cstrong\u003eJune 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of the longest-running bus castings in the classic lineup. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis miniature captures the defining characteristics of the Hino Grandview:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall double-decker coach silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge panoramic passenger windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed front and rear styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic HINO GRANDVIEW body graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Japanese sightseeing bus appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model is finished in the traditional Tomica style of the era, combining a sturdy die-cast body with carefully moulded plastic details. Its larger \u003cstrong\u003e1:154 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e gives it impressive presence compared with standard 1:64 Tomica cars, making it a unique display piece within any collection. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial \u003cstrong\u003eTakara Tomy Tomica\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Number: \u003cstrong\u003eNo.1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle: \u003cstrong\u003eHino Grandview Bus\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Release: \u003cstrong\u003eJuly 1986\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: \u003cstrong\u003e1\/154\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: \u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cast metal body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper Speed rolling chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Tomica red box era collectible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for collectors and enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTakara Tomy (Tomy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic Tomica Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHino Grandview Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble-Decker Sightseeing Coach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1:154\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDie-cast metal with plastic components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuly 1986\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduction Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuly 1986 – June 2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis Feature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuper Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal Retail Price\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e¥320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAbout The Hino Grandview Bus\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHino Grandview\u003c\/strong\u003e represents an important chapter in Japanese bus history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped during the 1980s, the Grandview was created as a premium sightseeing coach designed to provide passengers with a unique elevated viewing experience. Its double-decker layout offered increased passenger capacity while maintaining the comfort expected from Japanese luxury tour buses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vehicle became especially associated with sightseeing operators and tourism services in Japan. Although it was produced in limited numbers compared with conventional buses, its distinctive appearance made it memorable among Japanese vehicle enthusiasts. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the Hino Grandview is remembered as a symbol of Japan's ambitious engineering during the 1980s, alongside other iconic vehicles from the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1986 Tomica No.1 Hino Grandview Bus\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly appealing because:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt was the \u003cstrong\u003ethird vehicle ever assigned to Tomica's famous No.1 position\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt belongs to the highly collectible \u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan Tomica period\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt remained in production for approximately 14 years, demonstrating its popularity. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt became the foundation for multiple special-event Tomica releases, including various bus company editions created for the National Bus Fair. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts unusual bus format makes it stand out from typical sports car-focused die-cast collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × \u003cstrong\u003e1986 Takara Tomy Tomica No.1 Hino Grandview Bus 1\/154 Made in Japan Die-Cast Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Original Tomica packaging \u003cem\u003e(if included with purchase)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🚌 Tomica collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇯🇵 Japanese die-cast enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🚍 Bus model collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏯 Fans of Japanese transportation history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⭐ Vintage toy collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏠 Display cabinets and collector shelves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎁 Unique gifts for automotive enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy From Toyvora?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eToyvora\u003c\/strong\u003e, we specialise in authentic collectibles from the world's leading brands, including \u003cstrong\u003eTomica, Hot Wheels, LEGO, Pokémon, Funko Pop!, Transformers, Matchbox, and premium die-cast models\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery collectible is carefully packaged to help protect the model and its condition, making it suitable for both dedicated collectors and enthusiasts discovering classic Japanese automotive history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a true piece of Tomica heritage to your collection with the \u003cstrong\u003e1986 Takara Tomy Tomica No.1 Hino Grandview Bus 1\/154 Made in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rare vintage Japanese die-cast model celebrating one of the country's most memorable sightseeing buses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takara Tomy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58757193040197,"sku":"TT-TOMICA-NO1-HINO-GRANDVIEW-BUS-1986-MIJ","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1071\/8062\/2149\/files\/76387AA4-5B16-4774-B084-4E044F986420.jpg?v=1785857503","url":"https:\/\/toyvora.co.uk\/products\/1986-takara-tomy-tomica-no-1-hino-grandview-bus-1-154-made-in-japan","provider":"Toyvora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}