Tokyo Motor Show
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Smoooth and elegant. I love concept vehicles, even delivery vans. |
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What I definitely did not know was that Toyota now has Dr Seuss employed in their concept vehicle design department |
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Long ago I had envisioned the classroom of the future to look something like this. |
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For many shy and geeky types, booth babes at various exhibits and trade shows are the only time they get to talk to real women, cute ones |
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A professionally done clay model |
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And a cringe-worthy wanna-be attempt |
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Back to what the show is really about, that and.... |
....hair-raising new experiences in automotive thrills (0.2 mph, maybe) |
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Disney Motors to the rescue. Success is guaranteed with this crew. |
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The Japanese version of Matchbox model cars. That was too good an idea not to copy. She's holding a replica of the Subaru BRZ racer behind her. Behind her was also a huge line that wrapped back and forth. I asked if any English speakers were there and a couple spoke up. I asked what they were in line for, a movie? A free sample? No, no, a sample, but limited and for sale, not free. One of those must-have limited show collectors editions. Moving on |
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I keep telling you, this is what the show was really about. This part of the show was for automotive design schools, parts manufacturers, toys, and such. |
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On to a different hall and some of the heavy gear. A whole side of one hall was trucks from all over. |
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And the all important booth babes here were no less cute and enthusiastic than in the sexier parts of the show |