TOMY Plarail Catalog Discussion Thread

[Super]

Wow, that Catalog is so new it even has the newly released JR Kyushu Sweet Train in it. Fantastic Collection Ripley, thank you so much for sharing it with us.

[ripley802]

I just found and purchased the 2018-2019 catalog. I will update the archive thread once it arrives. Here is a sneak peak, are those “Real steam” engines?

[Trainfanz]

Nope, that's just an added effect. Not much for me to see in there Shinkalion-wise, seeing as the line has wrapped up for the year with the release of Doctor Yellow and I doubt they'd tease at much in a consumer catalog. I'm more interested in the catalogs sent to retailers.

[Super]

are those “Real steam” engines?  

Interesting, that sure would be pretty neat to have a real steam Hiro along with James, Percy, Gordon and Thomas. If they are I would hope that they reworked the mechanics of the steam makers as wasn't the 2017 Plarail release of Thomas real steamer problematic? Can't wait to see the Catalog Ripley...thanks.

[ripley802]

Yes, there definitely was a learning curve with. 2017 releases. It does work nicely though once you get the hang of it.

[chrisjo]

I just found and purchased the 2018-2019 catalog.  I will update the archive thread once it arrives.  Here is a sneak peak, are those “Real steam” engines? 

I'm not seeing 2018-2019 in the archive yet, but I've just found it online while Googling a string of assorted Katakana / Hiragana characters that's on the Mega Station box.

Here:
https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/to...atalog.pdf

[chrisjo]

And 2019 is here:

https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/to...atalog.pdf

[ripley802]

Good find Chrisjo, that seems way easier than scanning it in..lol..

I do have the 2018/2019 one but haven’t had a chance to scan it and think it may have been misplaced. :-(

[Super]

Thank you Chrisjo

I am surprised to see so much Tomica diecast vehicle items in this catalog. Alas no new Motor Tomica's though. Hey Tomy...how about some new motorized vehicles? I have a good idea for you because I know you are watching us....why not come out with a few of the Disney/Pixar Cars vehicles that are motorized that run on road track's? It looks like you already have some rights to make the non-motorized characters, how about a Limited Edition Mater and/or Lightning McQueen? How about it...you know you want to.

[chrisjo]

And 2020-21 is here, in a new interactive format:

https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/pl...alcatalog/

[Super]

Wow...now that is a great format. Very enjoyable to thumb through the pages and have the ability to zoom in. Thanks for sharing Dr Chris