Family & Life Magazine Issue 3 | Page 5

ADVERTORIAL Cars For EvEryonE In ThE FamIly It started out as a humble mission to give Japanese children small die-cast cars that resembled the vehicles produced by the country’s automobile makers. Today, the Tomica line of toy vehicles has grown in size and popularity across the globe and has become a brand enjoyed by children and parents across generations. After all, from the age of three, children become interested in the world around them and start to re-create the things they’ve seen and experienced. The model cars provide the perfect platform for your kids to create new stories, have fun and ultimately, learn. TakaraTomy, creator of the Tomica models, have remained true to its vision four decades after releasing its first car model and have continually churned out vehicle after vehicle. In fact, in Japan, the third Saturday of the month is Tomica Day, as that’s the day the company releases a new model to the public. TakaraTomy don’t just restrict themselves to Japanese car companies now too; they’ve made mini BMWs, Mercedes-Benzes, Audis and more! If you’ve also ever wanted to introduce your children to the intricacies of the roads and transport system in a city, TakaraTomy. has you covered with its Tomica Town series, featuring highways, multi-storey car parks, road tracks and more. There’s even a PlARAIl Train System expansion if you ever decide to expand your children’s to ۂ