2004 Takara Tomy Tomica No.2 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Tow Truck

🚛 A Classic Japanese Tow Truck in Iconic Tomica Form

Bring a hardworking piece of Japanese road-service equipment to your collection with the 2004 Takara Tomy Tomica No.2 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Tow Truck.

Released in November 2004, this classic Tomica model combines the compact, recognisable shape of the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter with a fully functional towing mechanism designed to interact with other Tomica vehicles. The result is a miniature workhorse that is just as enjoyable for imaginative play as it is for display.

🔧 Built for the Rescue

When another vehicle needs assistance, this Mitsubishi Fuso Canter is ready for the job.

The rear-mounted tow mechanism can be lowered, creating a ramp-like position that allows another Tomica vehicle to be loaded and towed. This simple but effective feature gives the model genuine play functionality and makes it an especially fun addition to a larger Tomica collection.

The model also features working suspension, adding the familiar rolling and handling characteristic associated with Tomica vehicles.

🚨 A Proper Working Vehicle

The No.2 Canter Tow Truck has the purposeful appearance of a real recovery vehicle, with a compact cab at the front and dedicated towing equipment at the rear.

The contrast between the white Canter body and the coloured towing assembly gives the miniature a distinctive appearance, while the compact proportions make it easy to incorporate into Tomica road, garage and emergency-service scenes.

At approximately 7.5 cm long, it has a substantial presence among other Tomica vehicles without losing the compact character that makes the range so collectible.

⚙️ Classic Tomica Functionality

This model keeps its features focused on what matters most for a tow truck:

• 🔧 Movable towing mechanism
• 🛞 Working suspension
• 🚗 Tow other compatible Tomica vehicles
• 🚛 Detailed Mitsubishi Fuso Canter-inspired body
• 📏 Approximately 7.5 cm long

The tow mechanism is particularly appealing because it allows the No.2 to interact directly with other vehicles in a Tomica collection rather than simply sitting on display.

📜 An Important No.2 Tomica

The Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Tow Truck occupies an interesting position in the history of the Tomica numbered range.

It was released on 20 November 2004, replacing the No.2 Tadano Rough Terrain Crane TR151S. It subsequently remained in the range until June 2011, when it was replaced by the No.2 Hanta Asphalt Paver F1741WZ. It was the fourth different vehicle to carry the No.2 designation.

The casting was also reused for numerous special versions and themed releases, including JAF tow-truck variants, Tomica special-colour editions and other promotional models.

⭐ Why Collectors Will Love It

The Tomica No.2 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Tow Truck is a particularly enjoyable model for collectors who appreciate vehicles with an actual function.

• 🇯🇵 Classic Japanese Tomica release
• 📅 2004 release
• 🔢 Official Tomica No.2
• 🚛 Based on the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter
• 🔧 Movable tow mechanism
• 🛞 Working suspension
• 🚗 Designed to tow other Tomica vehicles
• 📏 Approx. 7.5 cm long
• 📜 Part of the No.2 Tomica lineage
• ⭐ Casting used for multiple special editions

🎁 Perfect for Tomica & Die-Cast Collectors

This model is an excellent addition to collections focused on:

Tomica • Mitsubishi Fuso • Tow Trucks • Japanese Die-Cast • Recovery Vehicles • Commercial Vehicles • Construction & Utility Vehicles • Classic Tomica • Japanese Vehicles

It is especially enjoyable alongside other Tomica models because the functional towing mechanism gives collectors the opportunity to create realistic breakdown, recovery and roadside-assistance scenes.

Whether displayed individually or used as part of a larger Tomica town, the No.2 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Tow Truck brings something different to the collection: a working miniature recovery vehicle with genuine play interaction.

📦 Product Details

Brand: Takara Tomy / Tomica
Series: Tomica
Tomica Number: No.2
Model: Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Tow Truck
Vehicle Type: Tow Truck / Recovery Vehicle
Original Release: November 20, 2004
Production Period: November 2004 – June 2011
Scale: Non-scale
Approx. Length: 7.5 cm
Features: Working suspension and movable tow mechanism
Function: Tow-compatible Tomica vehicles

🚨 Small Truck. Big Recovery Mission.

The 2004 Takara Tomy Tomica No.2 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Tow Truck is a classic example of what makes Tomica so enjoyable — a recognisable real-world vehicle, compact die-cast construction and a feature that actually makes it do something.

Lower the tow mechanism, bring another Tomica vehicle aboard and get the recovery operation underway.

A hardworking Japanese tow truck with classic Tomica character. 🚛🔧