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With permission granted from the SAU admin (thanks Christian!) I'd like to introduce a new website "OEM Soko" (OEM -> Original Equipment Manufacturer, Soko -> Warehouse) https://www.oemsoko.co.jp/

It's a family business registered in Japan and owned by my wife (Japanese) with myself running the website and shipping side and doing all the English translations/dealing with clients in English. My son is also involved part time while studying. The business has been registered since 2016 but never promoted outside Japan until now due to other obligations. 

So what service does OEM Soko offer? In a nutshell: Anything worth shipping from Japan via Japan Post EMS. It's primary focus is Automotive accessories and hobby related items such as model cars etc, however there's also a "Vintage Soko" section dealing with used items and categories like Car cleaning and Tools. There's also a category "Nifty items" which includes any items we come across that are a) made in Japan, and b) have some sort of "nifty" attribute. 

By all means please take a look and let me know your thoughts or any feedback here in this thread. We're updating the products all the time and although it's not 'populated' so much at this stage, by checking up on what's new I'm sure there'll be something to pique your interest!

* As an introductory offer to SAU members we'll throw in a "Car Wash Japan" Made in Japan 30cm x 30cm microfiber cloth with any order regardless of value! Just put your SAU member name and a link to your SAU profile in the "Order special instructions" section in the Shopping Cart (see attached image) to receive this free gift! 🙂👍

We're always open to any request for items from Japan no matter what it is, automotive related or not, so by all means please use the Contact form to send your request here! :  https://www.oemsoko.co.jp/pages/contact

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1/43 BCNR33 Nissan Skyline GT-R Clarion Nismo LM by MTECH

Released in 1996, this rare MTECH/Epoch BCNR33 Nissan Skyline GT-R Clarion Nismo LM is a faithful reproduction of the actual vehicle that raced at Le Mans the previous year. This vehicle's fame increased when it was featured in Sony Playstation game Grand Turismo 1 & 2 as the "NISMO GT-R LM Race Car '95". It features basic engine detail and reasonably accurate interior details. A fine addition to any collection where nostalgia is the focus!

https://www.oemsoko.co.jp/products/rare-1996-mtech-1-43-bcnr33-nissan-skyline-gt-r-clarion-nismo-lm

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OEM Soko is in the process of securing Nakago brand artisan tin drinkware as a partner supplier.

We can offer assistance to supply Nakago products (domestic Japan shipping or international), and also if you're intending to visit the Kansai region in Japan, we can assist with reserving spots in Nakago's workshop to enjoy making your own one-of-a-kind sake cup.

https://www.oemsoko.co.jp/blogs/oems-blog/nakago-shop-workshop-handcrafted-tin-drinkware
 

 

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Pre-order now for shipment 1st week of December!

Tomytec is releasing the second production run of the 1/64 scale NISMO 400R on 30th November. This time, it will be released with a different specification from the first production run. The body colours will be red, which appeared frequently in the catalogue, and navy blue. 

This 1/64 scale die cast model is produced with highly detailed wheels, interior, body emblems and badges and accurate tire tread patterns.

Release date: 30th November 2024*

https://www.oemsoko.co.jp/products/tomica-limited-vintage-neo-bcnr33-nissan-skyline-nismo-400r

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Something a little different....

Assembly videos of DeAgostini's 1/8 scale Fast & Furious BNR34 Nissan Skyline GT-R. Starting from issue 28 as the original intention was to obtain all 110 weekly issues then do a 'super cut' video. The boxes were taking up too much space so we start from #28:
 

 

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Price drops on most of the scale model cars for the end of summer! 😅

Some nice Nismos in there. If you missed it from the original post, SAU members get a free microfibre cloth from Car Wash Japan. Once they run out we'll update it to another item:

https://www.oemsoko.co.jp/collections/1-43-scale-model-cars

https://www.oemsoko.co.jp/collections/1-64-scale-model-cars

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The Celica is *really* cheap for 1/18 scale! 😮 Shipping price is high but even so it's still a great bargain.
The other models in the series after the Celica (which is #1) are more expensive from the manufacturer so this is a great deal which won't last long.

Thank you very much Brett! I'll have it sent tomorrow (can't get it packed in time before the post office shuts today sorry 🙂)

On 25/10/2024 at 5:52 PM, r32-25t said:

What other models does that series have? 

#2 in the series is the 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
#3 - KGC10 Nissan Skyline GT-R Hakosuka
#4 - NA1 Honda NSX

Those are all the ones currently available as a "test run" to see how well they sell. If they sell well enough, they will release the next batch:

- BNR32 Nissan Skyline GT-R 
- Isuzu Bellet
- AE86 Toyota Sprinter Trueno
- SA22 Mazda RX-7
- Toyota 2000GT
- S30 Nissan Fairlady Z 'G-nose'
- KGC110 Nissan Skyline GT-R Kenmeri

For the current batch I'd say they're pretty much sold out, but will check later today. The sales test run is only held in two bookstores in Japan, one in Kansai, one in Kanto. As such there's no official website update (yet). 



 

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I mentioned earlier that the other models in the series would cost more, the Cosmo will be 7500 jpy (AUD 74.44 today's exchange rate) and the NSX will be 9750 jpy (AUD 96.77) assuming they are still available. I assume all other models if/when they are released will sell for 9750 jpy (which is still a good deal I reckon!). 

On 25/10/2024 at 10:39 AM, Rezz said:

The other models in the series after the Celica (which is #1) are more expensive from the manufacturer

For two 1/18 models in one box the weight will be around 4.5kg which will cost 11950 jpy (AUD 118.61)

Still interested in those? 

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Also about the NSX, the rear window doesn't open and there's no engine detail, however the bonnet does open, and the headlights can be raised. I've read some blog posts that it's a shame that the engine isn't shown but otherwise the model is decent.

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Just got this one in which might be a little more interesting for SAU members:

https://www.oemsoko.co.jp/products/1-18-extra-scale-1970-kpgc10-nissan-skyline-2000gt-r
 

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For anyone who might be put off by the slightly wacky wheel offset shown on the box photo above, the production models are not like that. Here's some more pics of the actual product (as well as the interior)

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Shipping from Japan, get them now before the end of year delays! 👍

Only 2 left:
1973 Toyota Celica LB 2000GT --> ¥6,500 JPY 
https://www.oemsoko.co.jp/products/1-18-extra-scale-1973-toyota-celica-lb-2000gt

Only 1 left:
1970 KPGC10 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R --> ¥9,750 JPY
https://www.oemsoko.co.jp/products/1-18-extra-scale-1970-kpgc10-nissan-skyline-2000gt-r

Only 1 left:
1968 Mazda Cosmo Sport --> ¥7,500 JPY
https://www.oemsoko.co.jp/products/1-18-extra-scale-1968-mazda-cosmo-sport

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