A JDM Legend

Next Dealer Edition Diecast Review: Honda NSX Type R!

In my previous entry, I've dealt with a dealer edition model, which was a Minichamps Porsche Cayenne GTS.

Now, let's tackle with another one of its type, but from a different brand. Say hello to the Ebbro 1:43 scale Honda NSX Type R.

It is a dealer edition model, packaged in a Honda box, and even the brand isn't etched under the chassis, but a quick trip to Google will tell you that it's made by Ebbro.

So why did I get an NSX Type R? Simple. It's one of my favorite JDMs. Only one of the two, to be specific. The other is a Mazda RX-7.

The Honda NSX. Honda's slap to Ferrari's face on how to make a fast, but also RELIABLE sports car: One that would start even in cold, and won't leak nor fail. In fact, the NA series NSX is still one among the most reliable used sports cars on sale... with a hefty price, of course.

And here's the epic part: Ayrton Senna helped developed the NSX! His inputs were very valuable in its development period.

Even though a stock NSX was already bonkers enough, Honda thought that they can't sit on their laurels. They decided to release a more hardcore version - the Type R.

The Type R is like a "GT3 RS" version of the NSX. It's lightened and improved overall, though it still had the same horsepower as a regular NSX (because Gentleman's Agreement). Look up on YouTube on how the NSX-R performed in Best Motoring races. You'll be surprised.

And the fact that it's playable in racing games such as Gran Turismo, we mere mortals can enjoy its performance even if it's only virtual. 

The model I'm reviewing is the NA2 version of the Type R. I am in love with its shape (even though some may contest the fixed headlights) hence leading it to be my favorite JDM of all time.

Ebbro makes incredible models. From JDM classics to Super GT machines, you could say your JDM fantasies will come true if you buy from that brand. Though they're no means cheap, especially this model which I bought for a rather huge sum.

Of course it has flaws. Aside from its price, the model may have questionable paint quality (most likely due to age) but so far it's negligible and as long as you care for it, it shouldn't be that of a problem.

The ride height may be accurate, but the wheels struggle to roll (mainly because it isn't a toy) to the point that fears of one tire being popped off may be aggravated.


Moving on to the positives, the proportions are accurate. It's undeniably NSX. It doesn't look like a child's toy car of some sort. The side mirrors are durable, rarely likely to detach. The headlight and tailight covers are nicely fit as well, never prone to crack.

I would never get tired looking at this future JDM classic, even though it's only a scale model.

It's money well-spent. And will definitely be a keeper.

UP NEXT: A new addition to my favorite Kyoshos...