Motorsports in Japan 　　モータースポーツインジャパン: Choro Q ? ? Funky caricature model cars from Japan.

For something different.

Some of you may know the ChoroQ (チョロQ) series of miniature pull back cars from Japan, the original 'Penny Racers' first made by Takara Toys back in 1978.
The name comes from the Japanese word "Choro-choro" which means "dash around" and an abbreviation of "cute"(Q).

What sets these particular Toys apart is the fact that they will often make limited Editions of actual rare vehicles and real life Racing Cars. These Limited Editions tend to be done in fairly small numbers and the prices Collectors will pay can often exceed 15000 yen (approx US$150)
The designs are largely based on illustrations by Yasuhiro Nakamura, who also design covers for books and Video games, and are done in the caricature style that is so popular with Motor Vehicle Art these days.

They often have amazing detail considering their very small size (4.5cm x 3cm), and there are even radio controlled versions made.

While I am not really into collecting model cars, some of these Limited Editions were a bit hard to resist when I came across them ;-)

別にチョロQを集めているわけでは、ないけれど、ちょっと珍しいものに興味があるので、思わず買購入しちゃいましたｗｗ

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