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Researched guide, checked 6 November 2026. Tomica’s two planned Spoon Civic FL5 models share customisable parts, but their inspiration differs: BL26 uses the racing colours of the Spoon Rigid Collar Civic, while WH26 represents Spoon’s demo car. Both are scheduled for December 2026 in Japan; UAE availability has not been confirmed.
BL26 vs WH26: what is the difference?
BL26 Spoon Civic FL5 draws on the racing colours associated with the Spoon Rigid Collar Civic in Japan’s Super Taikyu series. WH26 Spoon Civic FL5 (Demo Car) takes its inspiration from Spoon’s demonstration car. Spoon describes both as original wide-body custom interpretations of the FL5 Civic Type R, rather than exact scale replicas of unmodified road cars.
Spoon’s announcement identifies the two inspirations and describes this as the first collaboration in the Custom Works range. Choose BL26 if you prefer a racing connection; choose WH26 for the demo-car theme. The product codes are a useful way to avoid confusing the two when ordering.
What comes with each model?
Takara Tomy lists one car, one extra wheel set and one extra rear wing for each version. Its December product announcement says both offer wheel changes, ride-height adjustment, rear-wing changes and an opening bonnet. Spoon says the wing options represent its crane-neck design and a standard-shaped wing, and that changing wheels changes the ride height.
Keep the small loose parts together if you display either car outside its packaging. Before buying a previously opened example, check that the extra wheel set and rear wing are present and ask for clear pictures of the actual item. The official listings are a better reference for the final appearance than a generic illustration.
What should UAE collectors check?
As of 6 November 2026, Takara Tomy lists both for a December 2026 release. Spoon says overseas distribution varies by country and some regions are undecided. That announcement does not establish a UAE release date or local stock. Check the code, contents, delivery terms and availability with the seller before ordering.
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Which one should you choose?
The key choice is the story you want on your shelf: BL26 for the racing-colour connection, WH26 for the Spoon demo car. Both offer the same listed spare-part categories. Check the official product images and confirm local availability before deciding.
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