Playart’s very rare Accord Hatchback in approximately 1:54 scale. For a cheap toy, the detail is quite remarkable. Made in Hong Kong, the Playart Accords come in various carded blisters – which tend to be even rarer in good shape. Painted black metal bottoms were the norm for this vintage.
Tomica released a the 1977 Accord Hatchbacks in 1:45 scale as part of their larger Dandy series. These tend to be rather rare as collectibles because a good number become used as toys.
The tampos and badges are sharp and nicely scaled. The interiors are amazingly detailed considering there are no opening doors and the side and rear windows are tinted – Ebbro didn’t have to go to the level of detail.
Further below, you’ll also see the Honda boxed versions which are essentially the same Ebbro model in a different box. It would have been good if Honda at least differentiated the models with alternate interior colors or factory options like accessory wheels or may be with untinted windows.
For a bit of a change from the serious accurate diecasts and resin models, here’s a more playful rendition of the EU/JP Honda Accord Sedan from a few generations ago. Highly sought after pull-back toy from Maruka. Maruka’s charicature Accord in approximately 1:40 scale.