{"product_id":"2007-takara-tomy-tomica-no-63-maeda-seisakusho-mini-crawler-crane","title":"2007 Takara Tomy Tomica No.63 Maeda Seisakusho Mini Crawler Crane","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2007 Takara Tomy Tomica No.63 Maeda Seisakusho Mini Crawler Crane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏗️ A Unique Piece of Japanese Construction-Vehicle History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the character of a real \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompact crawler crane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to life with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakara Tomy Tomica No.63 Maeda Seisakusho Mini Crawler Crane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18 August 2007\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this distinctive Tomica represents the equipment of Japanese manufacturer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaeda Seisakusho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and features the unusual multi-legged design that gives the real machine its famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Crab Crane\" (かにクレーン)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e nickname. Its combination of crawler tracks, adjustable outriggers and articulated boom makes this one of the most unusual construction vehicles in the classic Tomica range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🦀 A Crane Designed Like a Crab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike conventional mobile cranes, the Maeda Mini Crawler Crane has a highly distinctive configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts compact tracked body is accompanied by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextendable outriggers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the miniature to recreate the characteristic wide-legged stance of the real machine. When deployed, these supports give the crane its instantly recognisable spider- or crab-like appearance — hence Maeda's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Crab Crane\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e terminology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe real Maeda crab cranes were developed for situations where conventional truck-mounted cranes could struggle, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003euneven or restricted sites and areas such as construction sites, cemeteries and stonework locations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Their compact design allows them to operate where larger machinery may have limited access.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚙️ Interactive Crane Functions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Tomica is much more than a static miniature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eboom can be raised and lowered and extended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the crane to be positioned in different working configurations. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoutriggers are also movable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving collectors and young builders the ability to recreate the crane's characteristic stabilised stance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey moving features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🔧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoom moves up and down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e↔️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoom extends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🦀 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutriggers are movable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🛞 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrawler-track design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese mechanisms give the model an engaging construction-play experience while also making it particularly interesting as a display piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏗️ Authentic Maeda Seisakusho Styling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model is based on machinery from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaeda Seisakusho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a Japanese manufacturer specialising in construction and engineering equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tomica miniature faithfully captures the unusual proportions of a compact crawler crane: a low tracked chassis, elevated operator\/crane structure, articulated boom and multiple stabilising legs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts green-toned bodywork and mechanical configuration give it an unmistakably industrial appearance that stands apart from conventional Tomica cars, trucks and emergency vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📜 An Important No.63 Tomica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Maeda Seisakusho Mini Crawler Crane has an interesting place in Tomica history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt became the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esecond model to carry the No.63 designation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, replacing the long-running \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurukawa Wheel Loader FL140\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which had occupied No.63 since 1972. The Maeda crane entered the range in August 2007, immediately following the retirement of the Furukawa wheel loader.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe No.63 designation therefore connects two very different generations of Tomica construction machinery — an early-1970s wheel loader and a highly specialised 2007 crawler crane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐ A Popular Base for Special Tomica Variants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unusual design of the Maeda Mini Crawler Crane also made it a useful foundation for several later Tomica variations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe casting was subsequently used as the basis for special releases including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvent Model ★★ No.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHBP07 Blue Crab Runner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaeda Seisakusho Crab Crane Fire Support Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagician Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrab Crane Patrol Car\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors, this makes the original No.63 an interesting starting point for exploring the wider family of Maeda crane Tomica models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎯 Why Collectors Will Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomica No.63 Maeda Seisakusho Mini Crawler Crane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers something genuinely different from the typical die-cast vehicle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🏗️ Authentic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaeda Seisakusho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e construction-machine theme\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🦀 Distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrab Crane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🔢 Official \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomica No.63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e📅 Released \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18 August 2007\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🛞 Compact crawler-track design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔧 Movable and extendable boom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🦀 Movable outriggers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇯🇵 Japanese construction-equipment heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📜 Second model to use the No.63 designation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐ Casting later reused for multiple special Tomica variants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎁 Perfect for Construction \u0026amp; Tomica Collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis model is an excellent choice for collectors who enjoy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomica • Japanese Die-Cast • Construction Machinery • Cranes • Maeda Seisakusho • Heavy Equipment • Vintage \u0026amp; Retro Tomica • Industrial Vehicles • Japanese Engineering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts unusual appearance makes it particularly effective as a display model. Positioned alongside conventional Tomica cars and trucks, the crane immediately stands out thanks to its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emultiple stabilising legs and articulated boom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also a fascinating model for anyone interested in the miniature representation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003especialist construction equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than mainstream road vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📦 Product Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Takara Tomy \/ Tomica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tomica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomica Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No.63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maeda Seisakusho Mini Crawler Crane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 前田製作所 かにクレーン\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mini Crawler Crane \/ Crab Crane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Release:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18 August 2007\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3+ according to the original Japanese release information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Boom raises\/lowers and extends; outriggers are movable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No batteries required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 78 × 41 × 39 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🦀 Small Crane. Serious Character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2007 Takara Tomy Tomica No.63 Maeda Seisakusho Mini Crawler Crane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of those Tomica models that immediately catches the eye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecrawler tracks, crab-like outriggers, extendable boom and specialist construction-machine design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it captures the distinctive character of Maeda Seisakusho's compact cranes in classic Tomica form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seriously unusual addition to any Tomica or construction-vehicle collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 🏗️🦀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takara Tomy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58891449106757,"sku":"TOMICA-63-MAEDA-MINI-CRAWLER-CRANE-2007","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1071\/8062\/2149\/files\/22E77A31-0E3F-473C-ADC2-DED806687983.jpg?v=1787146700","url":"https:\/\/toyvora.co.uk\/products\/2007-takara-tomy-tomica-no-63-maeda-seisakusho-mini-crawler-crane","provider":"Toyvora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}