Gimca FMB Series Titan Cars F1, F2, F3 & F4 (c.1977)
In 1977 Takara also sold Titan Command Cars separately under Gimca FMB label. These Titan cars basically shared the same body as the one that came with Microman Titan Command figures however it came with wheel accessories for the slot car track.
It seems Takara sold these Gimca Titan Command Cars as "prototype" or "first run" cars since they all came in "bare metal" finished. .Each car also had slot car type bottom (with two metal tabs for electrical contact), a motor unit and adjustable front wheels complete with real rubber tires. The rear wheels also have battery compartment for small camera battery. Takara also included with each car a dry cell battery compartment unit that can be mount on top of these Titan Command Cars.
Titan Dash Rail
The Titan Dash Rail is an interesting merger of several lines, most notably Gimca and Microman Titan series. The American equivalent would be something out of a Matchbox or Hot Wheels catalog.
Pictured below was my own unused version, featuring a nifty catalog and sticker set and the most unexcited child ever seen on the front box. A novelty to be sure, but also somewhat uncommon from what I can tell.
Having never used it, I would guess some trigger device shot the car around the track to the finish line, offering minutes of intense racing action!
F1 Cosmo Rod
F2 Tai Bird
F3 Apo Rod
F4 Magma Rod
Packaging
Titan Command car came in Gimca style box which is very similar to Microman Titan Command box. These Titan cars were designated as FMB because they came with Frame, Motor and Battery units. (Microman Titan Commands were designated as FT since it came with a Frame and a Titan)
Beside these "sci-fi" style cars, Takara also produce real world style Gimca slot cars. Along with cars, Takara also sold numerous slot cars accessories under Gimca brand.
Stickers
Each car came with clear backing sticker sheet.
