The Tomica No. 21 Mitsuoka Buddy is a 1/66 scale die-cast replica of the real-life SUV by Mitsuoka Motors.

This model was released on February 19, 2022, and remained in the main Tomica lineup until its retirement in December 2025.

Product Specifications :

Brand: Takara Tomy (Tomica)
Scale: 1:66
Material: Die-cast metal with plastic components
Action Features: Working suspension
Color: Standard release features a two-tone Sky Blue and White paint scheme
Dimensions: Approximately 7 cm (2.75 inches) in length
Manufacturing: Produced in Vietnam

Key Design Details:

The Tomica model faithfully replicates the Mitsuoka Buddy’s “retro-modern” aesthetic, which is a customized Toyota RAV4 designed to look like a vintage American SUV (specifically resembling a Chevrolet K5 Blazer).

Front Profile: Features an imposing silver vertical grille and stacked rectangular twin headlamps.

Body: Includes a white roof with molded roof rails and a shark fin antenna.

Rear: Detailed with “Mitsuoka” text and painted red vertical taillamps.

Wheels: SUV-style wheels designed to simulate chunky off-road tire treads.