{"product_id":"1988-takara-tomy-tomica-no-3-hiace-delivery-van-1-66-made-in-japan","title":"1988 Takara Tomy Tomica No.3 Hiace Delivery Van 1\/66 Made In Japan","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e1988 Takara Tomy Tomica No.3 Toyota Hiace Delivery Van 1\/66 Made in Japan Die-Cast Model Car\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring home a piece of Japan’s commercial vehicle heritage with the \u003cstrong\u003e1988 Takara Tomy Tomica No.3 Toyota Hiace Delivery Van 1\/66 Made in Japan Die-Cast Model Car\u003c\/strong\u003e. Representing the fifth-generation \u003cstrong\u003eToyota Hiace (H50 series)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this vintage Tomica release captures one of Japan’s most successful and recognisable work vans, a vehicle that became an essential part of businesses, deliveries, and everyday transportation throughout the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in \u003cstrong\u003e1988\u003c\/strong\u003e, this classic \u003cstrong\u003eTomica No.3 Toyota Hiace Delivery Van\u003c\/strong\u003e was produced during Tomica’s highly regarded \u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan era\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring the traditional die-cast craftsmanship collectors value. Finished as a practical delivery van, the model recreates the boxy commercial styling, compact proportions, and functional design that made the Toyota Hiace one of the world’s most dependable utility vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its authentic \u003cstrong\u003e1:66 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, durable die-cast body, and vintage Tomica details, this discontinued Japanese release is an excellent addition for \u003cstrong\u003eToyota collectors, JDM enthusiasts, vintage Tomica fans, and die-cast model collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇯🇵 \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Made in Japan Tomica Release\u003c\/strong\u003e – Produced in Japan during Tomica’s classic manufacturing period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🚐 \u003cstrong\u003eIconic Toyota Hiace Delivery Van\u003c\/strong\u003e – Represents one of Toyota’s most successful commercial vehicles worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⭐ \u003cstrong\u003eClassic Tomica No.3 Model\u003c\/strong\u003e – A historic entry in Tomica’s long-running Standard Series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic 1:66 Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e – Accurately recreates the proportions of the real Toyota Hiace van.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔩 \u003cstrong\u003eDie-Cast Metal Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e – Built with Tomica’s traditional metal body and detailed components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏢 \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Commercial Vehicle Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Celebrates the vans that powered Japan’s businesses and delivery networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🕰️ \u003cstrong\u003eVintage Collector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e – A discontinued 1980s Tomica model from the golden era of Japanese die-cast production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎁 \u003cstrong\u003eUnique Display Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e – Perfect for collectors who appreciate everyday Japanese vehicles, not just sports cars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the vehicles that helped build Japan’s economy with the \u003cstrong\u003e1988 Takara Tomy Tomica No.3 Toyota Hiace Delivery Van Made in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many collectors focus on legendary sports cars, the Toyota Hiace represents a different side of automotive history — reliability, practicality, and everyday usefulness. Since its introduction in \u003cstrong\u003e1967\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Hiace has become one of Toyota’s most important commercial vehicles, trusted by businesses, tradespeople, transport companies, and families around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Tomica release recreates the \u003cstrong\u003efifth-generation Toyota Hiace (H50 series)\u003c\/strong\u003e, introduced in \u003cstrong\u003e1977\u003c\/strong\u003e and produced through the 1980s. The H50 generation became extremely popular in Japan thanks to its improved cabin space, durable construction, efficient engines, and versatile body configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real Hiace was widely used as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery and cargo vans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompany fleet vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassenger transport vans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall business work vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakara Tomy transformed this everyday Japanese icon into a detailed miniature with the \u003cstrong\u003eTomica No.3 Toyota Hiace Delivery Van\u003c\/strong\u003e. The model captures the distinctive features of the fifth-generation Hiace, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall rectangular body design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort front bonnet styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge cargo compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic commercial vehicle proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod-correct Japanese van appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in Japan in 1988, this Tomica reflects the craftsmanship of an era when Japanese die-cast models were highly regarded for their durability, accuracy, and attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike modern collector releases focused mainly on exotic vehicles, this Hiace represents authentic Japanese automotive culture — the vehicles seen every day on Japanese streets, delivering goods and supporting local businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors building a complete Tomica history, this No.3 Hiace Delivery Van is an important piece representing the practical side of Japan’s automotive heritage.\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 collectible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: \u003cstrong\u003eToyota Hiace Delivery Van\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneration: \u003cstrong\u003eFifth Generation Hiace (H50 Series)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Number: \u003cstrong\u003eNo.3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease Year: \u003cstrong\u003e1988\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: \u003cstrong\u003e1:66\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\u003eClassic Tomica Standard Series release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Japanese collectible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003eTomica Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToyota Hiace Delivery Van\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH50 Series (5th Generation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1:66\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\u003eOriginal Release Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1988\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial Delivery Van\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAbout The Toyota Hiace H50 Series\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eToyota Hiace H50 series\u003c\/strong\u003e played a major role in Toyota’s global commercial vehicle success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in \u003cstrong\u003e1977\u003c\/strong\u003e, the fifth-generation Hiace improved upon earlier models with greater interior space, improved comfort, and stronger durability. Its practical design allowed Toyota to offer multiple configurations, from cargo vans to passenger models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hiace became especially important in Japan, where compact commercial vehicles were essential for urban deliveries and small businesses. Its reliability helped establish the Hiace name as one of the world’s most trusted vans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, older-generation Hiace models have developed a strong following among collectors and enthusiasts due to their nostalgic styling, mechanical simplicity, and connection to Japan’s everyday automotive culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1988 Tomica No.3 Toyota Hiace Delivery Van\u003c\/strong\u003e is desirable among collectors because:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇯🇵 It belongs to the highly collectible \u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan Tomica period\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⭐ It represents an important everyday vehicle from Japanese automotive history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🚐 Commercial vehicles are less commonly produced than sports cars, making them unique within collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🕰️ Original 1980s Tomica releases are increasingly appreciated for their nostalgia and craftsmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📦 Well-preserved examples with original packaging are particularly sought after.\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\u003e1988 Takara Tomy Tomica No.3 Toyota Hiace Delivery Van 1\/66 Made in Japan Die-Cast Model Car\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🚐 Toyota Hiace collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇯🇵 JDM enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⭐ Vintage Tomica collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏢 Japanese commercial vehicle fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🚗 Die-cast model collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏠 Display shelves and collector cabinets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎁 Birthday, Christmas, and special occasion gifts\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 passionate collectors and enthusiasts discovering classic Japanese automotive history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a unique piece of Japan’s commercial vehicle heritage to your collection with the \u003cstrong\u003e1988 Takara Tomy Tomica No.3 Toyota Hiace Delivery Van 1\/66 Made in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e — a vintage die-cast collectible celebrating one of Toyota’s most important and recognisable vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takara Tomy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58757273026885,"sku":"TT-TOMICA-NO3-TOYOTA-HIACE-VAN-1988-MIJ","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1071\/8062\/2149\/files\/0642E454-C569-4154-A93B-B068D9B02E68.jpg?v=1785867128","url":"https:\/\/toyvora.co.uk\/products\/1988-takara-tomy-tomica-no-3-hiace-delivery-van-1-66-made-in-japan","provider":"Toyvora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}