2010 Diecast or Miniature Model?

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  1. sciguy125

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    Does anyone know where I can get a little one? I want to turn it into a shift knob.
     
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    There are a few on the us ebay site now but they're expensive. I did get my blue one last week and just love it. It's exactly like my car in the dark blue with the sunroof and solar roof panels.
    The doors and rear hatch open and it only says Toyota Prius on the bottom of the car and the box; no toy mfg at all. There are also a few of the 09 keyrings that are about 3" long on ebay for about $10 which is a bargain.
     
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    2010 Diecast for $7.38 Shipped!!!

    I just noticed that Tomy Tomica now has a white Gen 3 Diecast Prius 1/60 scale available:

    [IMGLINK]http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/3/7/6/5/8/8/webimg/361915268_tp.jpg[/IMGLINK]

    [IMGLINK]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u128/finsonchanshop/photo%20album%209/Tomica892.jpg[/IMGLINK]

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    [IMGLINK]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u128/finsonchanshop/photo%20album%209/Tomica894.jpg[/IMGLINK]

    The lowest price I found including shipping is $7.38:

    Tomica #89 Toyota Prius 1/60 Diecast Car Tomy New - eBay (item 120544185290 end time May-15-10 08:21:32 PDT)

    There are several other eBay sellers selling it for $8 to $10 shipped. Look for the white Gen 3 ones on this list (it's the Tomy Tomica #89 Prius):

    tomy tomica prius, Toys Hobbies. Great deals on eBay!
     
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  5. Tideland Prius

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    Looks like the feathered headlight design is hard to do on the smaller diecast models
     
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  6. Boo

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    Yeah, Tomy did the same thing with their Gen 2 Prius 1/60 scale model. Just painted the whole headlight silver.

    However, I think that on the Matchbox Gen 2 Prius 1/60 scale cars, they do feather the headlights.

    What I'm really waiting for is for Kinsmart to come out with their Gen 3 Prius 1/34 scale models that you can buy for $4.99 at drugstores and toy stores. The detailing is much better on those, e.g., on the Gen 2 they had clear plastic headlight lens covering chrome painted stacked headlights.
     
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    Not quite released yet, but the detailing on this diecast is pretty amazing.
    welcome to minichamps
    It will probably be fairly expensive though.
     
    #47 HI MPG, Apr 24, 2010
  8. Tideland Prius

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    That looks nice.

    Or maybe an AutoArt version
     
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    Yes, 1/43 scale models tend to be surprisingly good. This one won't be as exclusive or expensive as the Japanese-dealer-only 1/30 models, but they'll be a close second.
     
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    After reading this thread, I decided to get a Matchbox Prius just for fun. It was kind of difficult to find, but I got the last one at a local Toys R Us. It's not the 2010 model, but it was only $1. :) I've attached a picture of it.

    For those of you in southern CA, I've also seen larger models (possibly similar to the Kinsmart ones mentioned here) for $4.99 at a Thrifty/Rite-Aid store. They have front doors that can be opened, and I remember seeing them in silver metallic and another color. I don't think they were the 2010 model either.
     

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  12. Boo

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    Searching "Prius Toy" on eBay, I see that some more reasonably priced Gen III diecast model Priuses are available now. In descending order by price:

    1. Official Licensed 1/30 Scale SILVER Prius w/Solar Roof - $64.99 starting bid + $15 shipping:

    OFFICIAL LICENSED TOYOTA NEW PRIUS 1/30 SILVER GREY CAR - eBay (item 380254285395 end time Aug-02-10 21:25:00 PDT)

    COMMENT: Although other vendors are selling this for a Buy It Now price that's double this price, $64.99 starting bid + $15 shipping is still too rich for my blood (but maybe not yours).

    2. 1/32 Scale BLACK Prius - $29 + $15 shipping:

    all new 1/32 Toyota Prius 2010 Hybrid Cars b - eBay (item 330449977256 end time Aug-08-10 06:39:28 PDT)

    3. 1/32 Scale WHITE Prius - $29 + $15 shipping:

    all new 1/32 Toyota Prius 2010 Hybrid Cars w - eBay (item 330449978226 end time Aug-08-10 06:46:06 PDT)

    4. Tomy Tomica 1/60 Scale PURPLE (light blue-purple/periwinkle) Prius - $6.05 + $5 shipping:

    TOMICA TOYOTA PRIUS PURPLE - eBay (item 390201902680 end time Aug-26-10 02:57:04 PDT)

    5. Tomy Tomica 1/60 Scale RED Prius Limited Edition - $5.50 + $5 shipping:

    TOMY TOMICA LIMITED #117 TOYOYTA PRIUS DIECAST CAR - eBay (item 190399270142 end time Aug-21-10 10:42:44 PDT)

    6. Tomy Tomica 1/60 Scale WHITE Prius - $1.90 + $5 shipping:
    New Tomy Takara Tomica No 89 Toyota Prius 1/60 2009 - eBay (item 250624560609 end time Aug-28-10 09:32:35 PDT)

    COMMENT: Even $1.90 + $5 shipping is too rich for my blood. (I got no money!) I'm holding out for Kinsmart to come out with their 1/34 scale Gen III Priuses that I could buy at a local pharmacy for $4 or $5. :)
     
    #52 Boo, Jul 29, 2010
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    Did they mention when that might be? Thanks.
     
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  14. Boo

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    No, I haven't heard anything about it. I'm just assuming that Kinsmart will eventually come out with one.
     
    #54 Boo, Jul 29, 2010
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