Sunday, June 7, 2015

From Kyosho's Mazda Rotary Engine Minicar Collection - 1991 Le Mans Winner Mazda 787B



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**This is a updated post:  Images in this post were hijacked by Photobucket image hosting site, so pictures have been re-uploaded with quick revamp(Photobucket will not release the original images w/o ransom).

Also, keep in mind: While this Kyosho was a blind box item, MSRP of these blind boxes were ¥525(roughly $5, U.S.).  As some of you know, Tomica Limited Vintage NEO version are about to hit the streets at MSRP of........ ¥8,000(over $70, U.S.).

Granted, TLV version will have removable hoods, they are not blind box items(you don't know which specific model's inside blind boxes), but it'll be interesting to see how much improvement we'll see on TLV version over the Kyosho!



kyosho mazda 787b le mans winner

This is a special race car, especially to JDM fans.  I've never followed any racing series, but from what I understand, this has been the only Japanese car ever to win the 24 hours of Le Mans, and the rotary engine was banned after this race.  

Back then, I thought the paint job on this car was pretty ridiculous.  It could be that my fashion sense isn't great, or the 'look' was way ahead of its time.  Probably little bit of both.  Today, combine its radical looks with the historic win, it's a really popular car.  Happens to be one of the best screamers out there, and that doesn't hurt:




hot wheels 787b

kyosho mazda 787b 1991 le mans winner minicar rotary

kyosho mazda 787b 1991 le mans winner minicar rotary

kyosho mazda 787b 1991 le mans winner minicar tlv

kyosho mazda 787b 1991 le mans winner minicar 1/64

kyosho mazda 787b

kyosho mazda 787b le mans tomica

kyosho mazda 787b tomica limited vintage

kyosho mazda 787b 1991 le mans winner tomica limited vintage

In front of the 1/18 version of this Le Mans Champ which was added to the fleet recently(full post coming):

mazda 787b kyosho autoart le mans

Update:  Adding my grading on this car.


Minicar Grade

Value - 10 
For me, this car is a "10" in value, whether the $24 I paid, or $5 blind boxes cost.  It's so neat, so rare.

Quality -  8
For the blind box price, I'd give it a "20".  lol  For the $24 I paid, it's still actually really good.  Deduct a point for the missing rooftop decal, cleaner detailing of the exhaust area on the right side would've bumped it up to a ten, but still very nicely done.

Allure - 10

This 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans winner has been recreated in 1/64 scale, very faithfully.  Beautiful diecast of a historical beauty.... and with the JDM vibe.  It's a easy "ten".




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