The Cruise Train DX series. In Japan DX is shorthand for DeLuxe.
The Cruise Train DX Series Train Suite Shikijima was released on 01-Feb-18, list price 5500 JPY.
https://blueplastictracks.com/showthread.php?tid=3317
It was discontinued within the year, but was re-issued on 20-Jun-20, at the same time as the new Cruise Train DX Series Twilight Express Mizukaze. Both again listed at 5500 JPY.
There was some speculation in this forum regarding possible differences between the first and second releases of the Shikijima, but I'm not sure that we ever reached a definitive conclusion at the time. It's my current belief that there is no difference except for some minor changes to the layout of the printing on the box.
Both are still available to order from HobbySearch, but as I haven't been watching to see if they've been going out-of-stock, I can't say whether this indicates an initial over-estimate of their popularity or alternatively an on-going strong demand! You can also find both at Plaza Japan.
The Cruise Train DX Series Train Suite Shikijima was released on 01-Feb-18, list price 5500 JPY.
https://blueplastictracks.com/showthread.php?tid=3317
It was discontinued within the year, but was re-issued on 20-Jun-20, at the same time as the new Cruise Train DX Series Twilight Express Mizukaze. Both again listed at 5500 JPY.
There was some speculation in this forum regarding possible differences between the first and second releases of the Shikijima, but I'm not sure that we ever reached a definitive conclusion at the time. It's my current belief that there is no difference except for some minor changes to the layout of the printing on the box.
Both are still available to order from HobbySearch, but as I haven't been watching to see if they've been going out-of-stock, I can't say whether this indicates an initial over-estimate of their popularity or alternatively an on-going strong demand! You can also find both at Plaza Japan.
Shikijima Plakids
Mizukaze Plakids