East Japan Railway 8500/8000 Series Train Set by BANDAI SPIRITS

The 8500 series, based on the 8000 series, was manufactured from 1975 for direct operation on the Toden Arakawa Line, the New York Line, and the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line. From 2003, it also operated on the Tobu Isesaki Line (now the Tobu Skytree Line) via the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line. It was used on the Oedo Line with shortened formations. The 8000 series debuted in 1969 and operated mainly on the Tokyu Line and the Oedo Line until its retirement in 2008. You can choose between the 8500 and 8000 series, both featuring front red stripes, no side stripes, and air-conditioned cars.

• Production of 8500 series for direct operation on various lines
• Expansion of direct operation to include Tobu Railway's Skytree Line
• 8000 series' debut and active service on Tokyu and Odaiba lines
• Choose between 8500 or 8000 series, both with front red stripe, no side stripe, and air-conditioned cars