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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.
Quick choice: Tokyo Mod or Special Edition?
- Pick the vehicle first: Datsun 510 or 1973 Skyline KPGC110.
- Pick Tokyo Mod when the numbered graphics and decorated finish are central to the display.
- Pick Special Edition when you prefer the linked simpler finish. Do not assume the two ranges share identical opening features.
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Four releases with different buying reasons
| Release | Listed identity | Opening features |
|---|---|---|
| 31518Y | 1971 Datsun 510, yellow Special Edition | Not stated in the current offer |
| 32532 | Datsun 510 No. 46 Simoniz BRE, Tokyo Mod | Hood and doors |
| 31528W | 1973 Skyline KPGC110, white Special Edition | Doors, shown for item 31528 in Maisto’s 2026 catalog |
| 32539GRN | 1973 Skyline KPGC110 No. 73, green metallic and gold, Tokyo Mod | Hood and doors |
All four listings specify 1:24 scale. The two Tokyo Mod descriptions explicitly list rubber tires, diecast construction with plastic components, and opening hood and doors. The shorter Special Edition descriptions do not provide the same detail. A missing feature list does not prove that a panel is fixed; confirm the exact release if opening the engine area matters 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 current description does not state dimensions or opening features. Ask about the exact 31518Y before choosing it for a fitted case or an open-panel display.
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 listing gives an approximate length × width × height of 6.75 × 2.75 × 2.25 inches, with opening hood and doors. Those figures apply to 32532; do not use them as measurements of the yellow 31518Y. The graphics and exact release identity remain the clearest reasons to choose one over the other.
The current 32532 title does not supply a model year or a race result. Do not carry the yellow car's 1971 designation across to the numbered release, or treat its sponsor graphics as a record of a particular race victory.
White Skyline: choose the KPGC110 shape without the No. 73 scheme
The white 1973 Skyline KPGC110 offers the simpler finish. The current 31528W offer does not give measurements or an opening-parts list. Maisto’s 2026 catalog, printed page 13, identifies the white base item 31528 and marks its doors as opening. Confirm the hood and actual dimensions separately if either affects your choice.
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 and doors, plus approximate length × width × height of 7.5 × 3 × 2.25 inches. That provides a stated hood-opening option without assuming what the white model can or cannot do.
Even matching approximate dimensions would not establish identical tooling or all mechanical differences between releases. A catalog comparison can identify documented features, but a hands-on inspection would be needed for a detailed casting assessment.
Compare the two Special Edition finishes
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. Compare the model’s measured footprint with the inside of your case; a package needs its own allowance if the car will stay boxed. 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.
Check the exact version before choosing
Compare the body, graphics and item number together: 31518Y is the yellow Datsun, 32532 the No. 46 Datsun, 31528W the white Skyline, and 32539GRN the green-and-gold No. 73. Check the package label and an opening-panel photograph when a particular function matters.
Tokyo Mod graphics do not turn a different Datsun or Skyline casting into the same release. If the listing, photographs and package do not agree, record the uncertainty and choose from the facts that are actually visible.
Maisto Tokyo Mod buying FAQs
Are all four models the same scale?
Yes. The four linked listings are labeled 1:24, but the exact vehicle, finish and item number still differ. Their descriptions also provide different levels of feature detail; a shared scale does not establish identical parts or dimensions.
Can the yellow Datsun’s 1971 year be assigned to the No. 46 BRE release?
Not from the product title used here. Keep each listing’s documented identity separate rather than carrying a year across releases.
Does the white Skyline list an opening hood?
The current white 31528W description does not give a feature list. Maisto’s 2026 catalog marks the doors on base item 31528. Ask explicitly about the hood if you want to display the engine. The green-and-gold 32539GRN description lists the hood and doors.
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