Quick answer: Marlboro Vista Tropical Splash KS Box (SKU SS-330) and Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan) (SKU SS-278) are two distinct Marlboro records in the Virqalo catalogue. They share the Marlboro brand word and the same sale unit (one carton of 10 packs), but they differ in exact title, SKU, name markers, and current listed price. Neither record is a substitute for the other. This guide is for Australian adults aged 18 and over; it is factual catalogue information only and does not recommend tobacco use. Tobacco contains addictive nicotine, and smoking causes serious health risks.
The two records at a glance
Both records were listed in stock on the live catalogue when checked on 10 August 2026, and both are sold as one carton containing 10 individual packs. The amounts below are the current listed AUD prices shown on the product pages at that check; prices and stock can change, so read the final product page before you decide.
| Exact displayed title | SKU | Current listed price | Regular price | Name markers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro Vista Tropical Splash KS Box Cigarettes – 1 Carton (10 Packs) | SS-330 | A$239.12 | A$280.00 | Vista, Tropical Splash, KS Box |
| Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan) Cigarettes – 1 Carton (10 Packs) | SS-278 | A$256.20 | A$300.00 | Ice Blast, Mega, 8mg, Japan |
Both titles are capsule-style Marlboro records in catalogue naming, meaning their names carry flavour-line words from capsule-style product lines in their home markets. The guide to capsule cigarettes explains how terms such as Blast and Tropical Splash appear in exact record names. The word “Blast” appears in the Ice Blast title only; “Tropical Splash” appears in the Vista title only — keep the full wording intact when you search.
What each part of the name means
Marlboro Vista Tropical Splash KS Box (SS-330)
Every word after “Marlboro” in this title is part of the exact recorded name and helps identify the record:
- Vista is the product line name.
- Tropical Splash is the flavour-line name.
- KS Box is the pack format marker. The KS and Super Slim size terms guide explains how KS appears in catalogue titles.
The title carries no country-edition marker and no printed mg figure. At the 10 August 2026 check, the product page displayed A$239.12 with a regular price of A$280.00.
Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan) (SS-278)
This title carries four identification markers that the Vista title does not:
- Ice Blast is the ice-line name.
- Mega is the size-line marker.
- 8mg is the printed strength-style figure used to identify the record. The mg number guide explains what the printed figure is and is not.
- (Japan) is the market-edition marker. The country and edition guide explains how edition words identify exact records.
At the 10 August 2026 check, the product page displayed A$256.20 with a regular price of A$300.00.
How to tell them apart in one check
Use the SKU first. If the record you are looking at shows SS-330, it is the Vista Tropical Splash KS Box record; if it shows SS-278, it is the Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan) record. When a product name or SKU does not match exactly, the records are distinct.
If no SKU is visible, check the title markers: the words Japan, Mega and 8mg appear only in the Ice Blast record title; Vista, Tropical Splash and KS Box appear only in the Vista record title. The two records also differed in price at the 10 August 2026 check: the Vista record was listed at A$239.12 (regular A$280.00) and the Ice Blast record at A$256.20 (regular A$300.00). Prices change, so treat the SKU and the exact title as the reliable identity fields, and use the carton price check guide to confirm amounts before ordering.
Which record matches your search?
Start from the words you actually typed:
- If your search says “vista”, “tropical splash” or “ks box”, check the Vista record (SS-330) first.
- If your search says “ice blast”, “mega”, “8mg” or “japan”, check the Ice Blast Mega record (SS-278) first.
- If your search mixes markers from both titles, or returns a listing whose title you cannot fully match, the record is probably not the one you intended. Match the complete displayed title together with the SKU before you decide, following the same routine used in the Marlboro record identification guide and the product listing guide.
Where these records sit in the catalogue
Both records live in the Marlboro brand category. The live catalogue lists four Marlboro records in total, and the Marlboro record identification guide maps all four. Both records in this comparison are sold as 1 Carton (10 Packs), and the exact product directory lists every live record and brand route.
Frequently asked questions
Are Marlboro Vista Tropical Splash and Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan) the same product?
No. They are two distinct catalogue records with different exact titles and different SKUs (SS-330 and SS-278). They share the brand word and the carton unit, but neither record is a substitute for the other.
Which record is the Japan edition?
The Ice Blast Mega record. The word “(Japan)” is part of its exact title: Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan) Cigarettes – 1 Carton (10 Packs) (SKU SS-278).
Which record costs more?
At the 10 August 2026 check, the Ice Blast Mega record was listed at A$256.20 (regular A$300.00) and the Vista record at A$239.12 (regular A$280.00). Confirm the current amount on the product page before ordering.
What does KS Box mean in the Vista title?
KS is a pack size and format term, and Box marks the pack style. The size terms guide explains how these words are read in catalogue titles.
What does 8mg mean in the Ice Blast title?
It is the printed strength-style figure carried in the exact record name and used to identify the record. It is not a health rating. The mg number guide explains this in detail.
I still cannot tell which Marlboro record I found.
Match the full displayed title and the SKU against the record pages linked above. If the title or SKU differs, it is a different record. You can also contact the Virqalo editorial desk with the full title and SKU so the record can be checked.
Quick answer again: verify by SKU — Vista Tropical Splash KS Box is SS-330 and Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan) is SS-278. Keep the full wording intact, confirm the SKU, and open the current product page. These are distinct records for Australian adults 18+; neither is equivalent to the other, and this guide makes no health, cessation or youth-oriented claims.