1:57 Civic 3 Door by Tomica

The 3rd generation Civic Hatchback released in 1984 spawned numerous Tomica and custom variants. The Hondacurator Collection has over a dozen variants – some of which still need to be photographed.

Originally published January 3, 2004

Refreshed: December 29, 2024

Red/silver original release
The first release from May 1984 was the red with silver below the beltline on the sides and with silver bumpers that were integrated with its painted metal base. The ivory interior extended to become a ivory engine in its engine bay – visible through an operning hood. This first release was made in Japan through its production.

Blue “Maruei” promotional custom
The Maruei promotional release used the stock box for packaging. As with the regular version, the silver painted base extends to the front and rear bumpers that are integrated into the base. The difference on this release is that the sides were not painted.

Blue (boxed set)
With a casting-typical white interior, this made in Japan blue variant is from a Tomica gift set exclusive, this release has lower cladding in a silver that looks light blue with “DOHC” just ahead of the rear wheels.

Yellow “Honda DOHC Sports” (white base)
A yellow Civic Hatchback with black “Honda DOHC Sports” markings and a white base plate.

Yellow “Honda DOHC Sports” (yellow base)
Also packaged in the regular box, this version with yellow bumpers and base is a rarer variation.

Yellow department store promotional custom
A commemorative yellow Civic with a silver bottom half and “Winter 1985” on the roof.

White/red #16 “Motul” race car
A rare race Mugen Civic with decals unapplied. Not sure what the original packaging was.

White/gold #15 “DOHC Sports” race car
Another rare, limited edition, Mugen Civic race car #15 was release exclusively at a Group A Race-car themed fair held across department and toy stores in 1986. Made in Japan, this release was boxed in the Tomica’s regular series box

Red #18 “Cabin” race car
Another special edition race Civic – the red #28 “Cabin”-liveried Civic was also introduced at the same series of events. Like the #15, this release was made in Japan and also boxed in the Tomica’s regular series box

White/black patrol car (Ito-Yokado exclusive)
An Ito-Yokado exclusive Patrol Car version released in 2006 as the first variation of this casting made in China.