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Maisto Tokyo Mod vs. Special Edition: Datsun 510 and Skyline KPGC110
Choose Tokyo Mod when the numbered decoration is part of the appeal; choose the linked Special Edition car when you prefer its simpler finish. Comparing the same vehicle families makes the difference clearer than buying on the series name alone.
This guide covers the Datsun 510 and the 1973 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R KPGC110 in Maisto's 1:24 catalog. The Skyline generation matters: these are not R34s, R35s or the KPGC10 model offered by other releases.
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Four releases with different buying reasons
| Release | Listed identity | Opening features |
|---|---|---|
| 31518Y | 1971 Datsun 510, yellow Special Edition | Hood and doors |
| 32532 | Datsun 510 No. 46 Simoniz BRE, Tokyo Mod | Hood and doors |
| 31528W | 1973 Skyline KPGC110, white Special Edition | Doors |
| 32539GRN | 1973 Skyline KPGC110 No. 73, green metallic and gold, Tokyo Mod | Hood and doors |
All four listings specify 1:24 scale, rubber tires and diecast construction with plastic components. The feature difference between the two Skyline descriptions is worth checking when opening the engine area is important to your display.
Yellow Datsun 510: start with the body and color
The yellow 1971 Datsun 510 is a straightforward option when your interest is the vehicle rather than a numbered graphic scheme. Its hood and doors are listed as opening, and the approximate size is 6.75 × 2.75 × 2.25 inches.
Choose it for a small classic-Japanese-car display or when yellow is the preferred finish. A less decorated appearance does not certify every detail as factory-stock on the original full-size car; compare the actual model photograph with what you want to collect.
No. 46 BRE Datsun: choose the named decoration
The No. 46 Simoniz BRE Datsun, 32532, adds the named sponsor and team decoration in the Tokyo Mod range. The listing spells out BRE as Brock Racing Enterprises.
Its approximate dimensions match the yellow model's catalog estimate, and it also lists opening hood and doors. That makes the graphics and exact release identity the clearest reasons to choose one over the other.
The product title does not supply a model year or a race result. This guide does not assign the yellow car's 1971 designation to the numbered release, or turn its decoration into an unsupported claim about a particular race victory.
White Skyline: choose the KPGC110 shape without the No. 73 scheme
The white 1973 Skyline KPGC110 offers the simpler finish. Its listing gives an approximate 7.5 × 3 × 2.25-inch footprint and opening doors.
Choose it when you want this Skyline generation in white. Keep the KPGC110 designation in a gift request or collection list; “classic Skyline” is not specific enough to distinguish it from other generations.
Tokyo Mod Skyline: green, gold and No. 73
The No. 73 Skyline is the one to examine when the green-and-gold finish is the attraction. Its description lists an opening hood as well as doors, unlike the white listing's door-only specification.
The same approximate overall dimensions do not establish identical tooling or the complete mechanical differences between the releases. A catalog comparison can identify the promised features, but a hands-on inspection would be needed for a detailed casting assessment.
How we would start a collection
For a two-car row focused on vehicle variety, choose one Datsun and one Skyline. For a variation-focused display, choose a simpler and a numbered version of the same subject. These are separately sold models, not a bundled assortment.
Leave space around opening panels and confirm the current item number before checkout. A photo of a numbered car should not be used as the main image for its plain counterpart, so use the linked product galleries to verify the intended finish.
For another finish-led comparison, see our Maisto Lowriders guide. For a miniature transport scene with a Datsun included, read the transporter buying guide.
Choose a Maisto Datsun or Skyline for your collection
Specifications checked against linked Muncle Mikes listings on September 23, 2026. Dimensions are approximate; this is not a historical racing reference or a hands-on model test.
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