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Thursday, February 04, 2010

Tamiyablog's photos from the Nuremberg Fair.

The 2010 Nuremberg International Toy Fair opened this morning, and Tamiyablog members are on site today and tomorrow. Below some "first impression" photos of new items presented by Tamiya on the fair. The photos will be replaced by higher quality photos later, as required. For detailed list, scroll down to the previous blog entry, or click here!























Wednesday, January 27, 2010

New Tamiya Releases at the 2010 Nuremberg Fair

05.02.2010 #2 Further new items added
05.02.2010 #1 Further new items added

04.02.2010 #2 Further new items added and temporary descriptions updated.
04.02.2010 #1 Further new items added.
03.02.2010 Further new items added.
01.02.2010 Some product photos and further new items added.

31.01.2010: 1 correction (sorry!) and some further new items added.


Please note: Some of the listed items are not displayed at the fair. Furthermore, some items displayed as "new" at the fair are not listed below as Tamiyablog has presented them in the past.

Finished models:
21068 1/12 Suzuki RGB500 1980 No.10 (Finished Model)

Static kits:
24316 1/24 Aston Martin DBS 2006
24317 1/24 Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR 722 Edition (tentative)
24318 1/24 Porsche 935/78 Moby Dick (reissue of 24010 w/Cartograf decals)
243XX 1/24 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32) Taisan
(tentative)
25104 1/25 Russian SU-100 Tank Destroyer
25105 1/35 M4A2(76) Sherman "Red Army" (w/6 Figures)
25106 1/35 WWII US Field Maintenance Yard (w/2 Figures)
25107 1/35 Japanese Army Type 3 Medium Tank Chi-Nu (w/4 Figures)
25108 1/35 Japanese Army Type 5 Medium Tank Chi-Ri (w/Metal Gun Barrel)
32568 1/48 German Tank Destroyer Marder III M (with 7.5cm Pak40)
35307 1/35 German Heavy Tank Destroyer Jagdtiger Mid-Production, Otto Carius
35308 1/35 British Small Army Car 10HP Tilly

36313 1/16 WWII German Field Commander
92215 1/48 North American P-51D Mustang 9th AF
92216 1/48 North American P-51B Mustang "Blue Nose"

RC:
40557 TamTech-Gear Brushless Motor
40561 TamTech-Gear High Grade Aluminum Motor Mount
45042 TamTech-Gear Brushless ESC
45043 TamTech-Gear Brushless Motor & Brushless ESC Set
42163 TRF511 Box Type Battery Holder
42164 TRF Sticker Set (Black, White)
42168 Touring Car Short Type Spring Set
46601 XB Sports Mazda RX-7 (TT01ES)
46602 XB Sports Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32) (TT01ES)
46603 XB Sports Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk. VI) (TT01ES)
46604 XB Sports Mitsubishi Lancer Evo.X (TT01ES)
51402 Honda S800 Racing Body Parts Set
51403 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Super Trofeo Body Parts Set
51404 Alfa Romeo MiTo Body Parts Set
51405 Alfa Romeo MiTo Wheels
51406 Sand Scorcher Body Parts Set
54198 F104 Rubber Tire (Front, Hard)
54199 F104 Rubber Tire (Rear, Soft)
54212 M-Chassis 3x37mm Titanium Coated Suspension Shaft
54213 M-Chassis 3x48.5mm Titanium Coated Suspension Shaft
54214 M05 Titanium Hex Screws for Motor Mount (2 Pcs.)
54215 F104 Spur Gear Adapter
56325 MAN TGX 26.540 6X4 XLX (Tractor Truck)
57800 XB BMW M3 E30 Sport Evo Drift-Spec (TT-01D Type-E)
57801 XB Nissan GT-R (R35) Drift-Spec (TT-01D Type-E)
58453 Alfa Romeo MiTo (M05L)
58455 Nissan GT-R R35 Drift-Spec (TT-01D Type-E)
58456 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Super Trofeo (TA05 Ver.2)
58457 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U406 (CC-01)
58461 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo V WRC (DF-03Ra)
84109 TB-03R Chassis Kit
84113 Buggy Champ Ball Differential (part known for a while, but item number now confirmed)

Mini 4WD:
92218 Mini 4WD Pro Avante Evangelion "Awake" Version
92219 Mini 4WD Pro Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles Home Color Edition
92221 Mini 4WD Pro Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles Mr. Carrasco Edition
94717 Dyna-Hawk GX Super XX Special (Super XX Chassis)

94719 Laser-Gill Super XX Special (Super XX Chassis)
94722 High Grade Carbon Reinforced N-04/T-04 Units


Finishing Materials:
87118 Tamiya Polycarbonate Body Cleaner

Monday, January 25, 2010

Vintage Tamiya Wild Willy Race Video

Monday, January 18, 2010

Tamiya Philippines Factory
















Monday, January 11, 2010

New Videos of Tamiya Educational Kits





Monday, January 04, 2010

Guesses and Wishes for Tamiya 2010 Releases

Like in the beginning of 2009 which products do you think Tamiya could release this year (static, RC, mini, anything) and which products would you personally like to be released (regardless of if their chances are realistic)?

Feel free to use the comments link at the end of this entry (comments are shown after being checked which can take some hours).

Friday, December 25, 2009

Tamiya Japan Best Models 2009 Voting Results with Voters Comments

No. 1 most popular is "Tamiya Rough Rider (2009)" determined! 2009 Planning website] to determine the annual year-end ranking by a popular vote of the product everyone was released, he ranked overall this year is one of the RC model car "Tamiya Rough Rider (2009)"! Came back more than 30 popular models at least a year and has won the most votes over the world. The two are in lower positions, such as the Fairlady Z RC · Tyrell and ranked at the top of the old and new car models along the scale. The less popular models of warships and military TOP5 car models now dominate the results.


Overall ranking product name
1st Tamiya Rough Rider (2009)
2nd 1 / 20 Tyrell P34 1976 Japanese GP
3rd 1 / 24 NISSAN Fairlady Z (Z34)
4th 1/10RC F104 PRO (with Body)
5th 1/10RC M-05 PRO Chassis
6th 1 / 35 British Infantry Tank Matilda Mk.III / IV
7th 1 / 35 German Heavy Tank Destroyer Yakutotaiga Early Production
8th 1/10RC Ferrari F60
9th 1 / 350 JAL cruiser Mogami
10th 1 / 24 Calsonic IMPUL GT-R (R35)


Division TOP5 ~ ~ RC Model

Tamiya Rough Rider (2009)
● RC was released I was surprised to things of this age model reprinted model. I'm afraid that the money can not buy casual setting, that longing can get the model right now that I think is very valuable. We hope to develop new products.
● I first bought the Tamiya Rough Rider RC models. Details while wearing the old faithful reproduction of the improvements is a great product. RC Buggy is modern in the sense that the scale model of the vehicle was lost than just driving performance is much potential for great charm can not talk.
Retro
● Tamiya RC is why do we give such attractive. The home of RC electric buggy that reprinted the Tamiya Rough Rider Parts consisting of metal, XR311 and I wanted to reprint it 次Ida Konbattobagi events.
● Kadonika, and can not reproduce the Tamiya Rough Rider with a camel with Reshingubatteri to me? Tamiya Rough Rider, but I wanted to reprint a long time, mainly because most reprinted Reshingubatteri Temashita I give up now. The next year will also be reprinted Tamiya Sand Scorcher, I just want to reprint even if the Ford Ranger.
● Tamiya Rough Rider was the flower of the highest childhood! I bought resale and listen well. Attraction of high-performance ATVs are even many Yappari 勝Temasen Koitsu.
● reprint itself "miracle"! Aside blister and reproduce, in an earnest admiration for the twin star fans. Tamiya Sand Scorcher, including the planned 2010 launch of the year, 30 manufacturers that resell the product as close to perfect for more than a year ago, the only Tamiya in space! ?

F104 PRO (with Body)
● Dairekutodoraibutaipu finally again that the car was released to the RC. So nice in that they can reproduce and rear body work and refinement.
● I've been waiting! F1RC new products! First, you have to appreciate that the battery upright! Maybe buy Dattara Temasen landscape. The wheel also seen Def and ingenuity, and I use the F103 is also part of the high points! Body weight and F60 series come with the development kit also looking forward to the future! Year 2009 is the undisputed best model!
● 16 years remodeling of the new born again by the D · D chassis. F103 is running normally without any anywhere as Piki. Great body cool and contemporary style to it.
Hisashi Tamiya model
● Formula people! Buy a new car in 15 years, the assembly was completed smoothly, and I would not run again is easy.只今, 15 years ago and remember the "rehabilitation" is inside. F60 coolness so surprising, so I will buy, we can expect a lineup of future expansion.
● F1 I was thinking I want to start just with the launch of F104 and, partly because 踏Mi切Rimashita to buy good-looking braces. In his big hit with the show! The RC life even more fun now.

M-05 PRO Chassis
● Minishashi emerged as a new M-05, the finest cars of yesteryear still popular M-01 and M-03 worlds and a good model, let me ease up. For my Minishashifan, because it's long-awaited model.
● M03's previous work is sensing systems for a long time popular best-selling model, the next model of what we've wanted and I end up coming out of this. Just when it was announced again that M is a product suddenly want to become stuck to the chassis. 4WD also deliberately did not received a good impression.
● a long time since I was expecting M Temashita new chassis. Touring car category and can sense light in these categories because it's gotten tired I was delighted the other. I think a good rest, I'll expand the lineup of the body.
● finally tradition chassis M 05 now. "Change" in the choices that increase rather than 03 for one hope they continue going left. The development of the FF 05 as a model I am looking forward to the touring car. Including the M05 such a possibility in the future and hope has been selected.

Ferrari F60
● Latest F1 and they still embody the style, I think it's enough quality to run as well as display model.
● From the moment I saw the website, seems like a fairly high degree of completion of radio-controlled body than ever before. Between the shape of the wing from the side pontoons that way even though the motor was a very good impression of the timeless feel of it.
● real RC model? I think that surprised of the outcome. Tamiya done! Is superb and reminiscent. RC, in both scale model F1 model and I check out.
CUSCO DUNLOP SUBARU IMPREZA (TA05 ver.II chassis)
● I am a beginner in RC, assembled, Suge drove the first moment! I had a feeling What looks great on. The underbody and other materials, the standard material is flexible to withstand the crash me, once you've used the 416 I can upgrade with good things and could use a driver. Parts are expected to enhance future options. Tamiya best!
● TA05 liked the evolution of the race. We hope to evolve in the future.
● Absolute Beginners It's been a win, thanks to the chassis this year.
● 10 years of RC is chosen to restart the machine.


- Scale Model Division TOP5 ~

1 / 20 Tyrell P34 1976 Japanese GP
● 70's as I was born in Tamiya's = P34 is still a strong image. Japan GP launch of this specification, is delighted with Mr. Tamiya F1 to strongly appeal to us not forget things. Of course, the reason for this is that the products have not gotten that gem is based on the old kit. Latest F1 is nice, but the most popular vehicles in the future history (019 Tyrrell P34 Personally, my dream is to be released in the protocol of Tamiya brand!) And want to shed some light on the kit think. We hope.
● the Tamiya 1 / 20 of his P34 Dearutai liked that one, came back from Japan GP and further specifications.
● 1970's love. Better precision etched parts, brings out the model.
Only 1 / 20 is so small parts, the first I was a little far too difficult and so much fun.
● At the time, but was in elementary school I used to love, P34 Tyrell did. The series of children's magazine P34 RC Temashita they would like it to be found. Unique six-wheel Kakkoyokatta ~. I really wanted to see the race 出来Re.
● childhood, TV and sail fast was an unforgettable scene in the rain at Fuji Speedway live!
● If the fabrication is the main car models, racing cars have different specifications for each particular race, the fun extends to modifications. F1 particular model, the Japanese GP has been modified so that the specifications are hard to find parts and materials collected. Japanese GP this specification P34 comes with etching, which is set based on historical research new parts was very nice product. Next time come to thank you Furukauringubajon commercialization.

1 / 24 NISSAN Fairlady Z (Z34)
● 1 / 24 NISSAN Fairlady Z (Z34) was selected. Dare to continue to sell the sports car, sports car during the winter is NISSAN's also applauded after TAMIYA kit is quick to applaud Facebook. Joy can be placed in the hands of sports car is the same even at his age. Roadster Ver. It is also expected that the selection of the kit.
● Fairlady Z is the old model cars of the past have liked, and gave a new Z34 for the Tamiya kit is the first to be grateful. Preceded by moving the steering mechanism of the Z33 is omit, the Z34 I think this is good in closely reproduce. I appreciate the color white plastic body. 1 / 24 in the Z34's Version NISMO, the first Z 240ZG, ZL, Z432 is also hope that Tamiya released.
● I think Japan's world-class car. Parts configuration alone can make reasonably good weekend.
● Z continues to make only single-mindedly. The latest Z is almost like real, very happy with anything from making the room from the vehicle. You will feel a sense of ownership and that sort of look at the finished watching Keroro's coverage of catalogs and magazines. The future while dreaming Z continues to own the vehicle making. I thank you works Tamiya's future.
● It is a car that has been seen lately in the city have not bought yet. I wanted to make them so cool! Fairlady Z has been so for generations models, such continuity is welcome. Model Celica sports car is so drastically reduced the market recently is the one vehicle I had been no vote!

1 / 35 British Infantry Tank Matilda Mk.III / IV
● Mold delicate figure of atmosphere, etc., and Matilda is a cry from the previous work (which is of course because the course Speaking of technology in improving the passage of time). After enjoying home, and gradually make the time to use before bedtime.
● MM Series is a milestone of 300 works, than I am right now and compare it with the technological advances of the early work MM series was eager to remember the times series.
● African Campaign liked more time in elementary school, are attracted to Variants of the Afrika Korps. Also, like the British army stood before it as well, especially Matilda tank is a heavy favorite style. Produced some older movies, with the stock, also bought two new pieces. Following the grant or renewal, what Valentine's Day?
● 300 anniversary of his model! Easy to make split parts, great sense of unity when finished! Making time, feeling the thickness of the plate of a tank was bliss.

1 / 35 German Heavy Tank Destroyer Yakutotaiga Early Production
● I want to thank the new models have been released and I have never had to hand. Presence may increase the willingness of the cases making models are also a large painting.
● pearskin finish body surface, for the display tracks, such as subtle expression hatch, just 1 / 35 Yakutotaiga 新Rashii opened up the world's first. Also expected to increase only its second-generation, fully expecting to meet me to do so. (Which made the King Tiger, of course, left a strong impression that somehow Yakutotaiga.) Say anything if it is reproduced is not internal, it is expected in the future.
● been released, was produced immediately. Made to smooth the tracks split, is also easily assembled into an extraordinary upper body split. Minutes fast easy assembly and was painted over time. The tanker is, I use the decals for German soldiers were released around the same time. If you have not made yet, please make it come. Certainly satisfied.

1 / 350 JAL cruiser Mogami
● 1 / 350 when I went out with the best aviation cruiser was the hope of this project. Point that you have fulfilled the stunning, is inspiring. Thank goodness the double figure of the era of you to sell the best and cruisers. The price has been reduced, and a new hope to maintain this price.
● As a model ship enthusiasts, 1 / 350 that the rich are happy to come to obediently. Please make out the battleship USS competitive class. Something I have not yet put the other hand. Yamashiro battleship, aircraft carrier Hiryu, including but Shinano, is recommended at completion of battleship Yamashiro. This is the acme of principle 大艦 slugger. The modern battleship is not only Japan but not a classic appearance and is evaluated in the world, I think a good sales record.
● and Hobby Show, the attendant says, "If you come out the day If, WL boxes with pictures that are out of the guidebook" The request was then, and it became a reality, joyous think. I wanted to assemble carefully, and I want to see that is really driving the bottom part of watching a beautiful ship, with the motor ran 塗Razu underwater colors. Watching his flowing, carved out his enviable feeling of past days in the Imperial Japanese Navy.


- 4 wheel drive Mini division TOP5 ~

1st Special Makkusubureika CX09 Black
● Pre-Carbon Super X was released in that notice before the revival of the chassis. That's real nice matte texture and not satisfactory performance and good driving! No. I bought one kit this year.
● Tamiya truly work and wow, I really tasty.
● involuntarily, causing the order to recall the old Ita事 can play, and now the things we enjoyed was from the warehouse to dust off the JC. 『Now officially』 friends are excited to get away. That thing at the time Okozu Kai could, I could not afford parts, machine. Now as an adult, it is actually more fun than during the previous boom.
● TRF Makkusubureika reputable carbon was good was the X is equipped with a chassis and wheels. Gearbox was lame X 持Temashita shine off the good feeling and they fit perfectly into the chassis.
● Very easy to use, still has not broken easily, was exciting from the hand did not enter into the chassis of carbon.
● While the old chassis, new chassis, put up a win in combat. Best!

X1 · dash Hara Shi Huangdi (Ra Purotoen pages) (VS Chassis)
● The chassis has been commercialized with the legendary Mashinpurotoenpera is happy. It is this generation units is still 30.
● Shi Huangdi Hara (Ra Purotoen pages) is a child, 買Ezu only a limited event was one of those things even if you want kit. The other four wheel drive mini still regrets So it was that you should have now graduated.
● The Emperor and the original 20 children did not enter into the fullness of the heart to get things around the time almost a year after the kit.
You do not have a shop that sells Abantebokkusu anymore but that is shipped with body parts. VS wants to put the three types of images from the chassis of the chassis is the way it was perfect ....
● for the local residents were in elementary school, four wheel drive mini-tournament to be held in Shizuoka and the metropolitan area, could not get on sale for the event was sold exclusively in Japan, the Purotoenpera, 20 years time Thank goodness finally able to get Ete. Thank you to resell the Jioenpera remain.
● Machine absolutely could not get a kid (Hara Shi Huangdi) it is a mono Nante be moved over the years to get. I only can say with a special surprise.


Avante Mk.II V Special
● Avante tradition is often limited, this is like the best of it all. What is it Yappari box. Important kit you'll want to have a very upscale.
● cool to the box. Fearless. Full of used parts. Was a good deal.
● Mini-made four wheel drive and Dad have really enjoyed. Now I tell my brother play together. Now I want to go on a field trip to Tamiya.
● cool.

Avante Mk.III fourth Red Special
● I bought a four wheel drive when not stuck in a deep red color is a mini-novel. Supercar generation and so knowing the name of Avante machine, it will be drawn to the cool style rear wing and a lower ride height Yappari car. Teresa Heinz Hamatteimasu daughter.
● In those amuses Tamiya wide range of products, in the lineup, but worried the four wheel drive mini-scale model, who has fun this past year, It's been a vote from the four wheel drive mini - .
● red Avante is also quite nice to actually grasp it. It is Yappari Avante.
● made was good.

Dash 1 Emperor Ultra-fifth volume (super encoding error pages) (MS Chassis)
● DASH now been satisfactorily reproduce the part did finally able to reproduce the original illustrations in the volume remake. After the RC from the same material as paper stickers (the four wheel drive mini Iemasu in general, without even dress up like the old sticker, but difficult to use and durable no stickers at all when you want the original color), and If I was out of the wheel design also 伴E.
● This is a machine from the Zaurus Tokuda teacher appeared in comics. I also have a special kit Supaenpera Supaenpera and four wheel drive version of the mini racers.

Electronic translation from Tamiya, INC.

Monday, December 21, 2009

Video of Trip to Tamiya HQ in Shizuoka, Japan

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Tamiyablog Sonic Hawk, a tribute to an ugly duckling


Those of you who had the Sonic Fighter as your first RC-car, surely have fond memories of it, and probably also don't think it's ugly. When it was originally released, it was for most other enthusiasts among us just ugly and unrealistic, and combined with quite terrible handling and inadequate durability, It was at that time by many simply not being considered worthy of belonging to the Tamiya RC-car range. Anyway, I think there is no denial that it was a rather poor attempt at making a new model by using basically the same parts as the even uglier and worse performing predecessor, the Striker.

Although not much appreciated back then, it now belongs to the Tamiya classics, and though it's not among the favourite models of most enthusiasts, it doesn't look that bad at all anymore! Once an ugly duckling, Now, 22 years after its release, it still isn't a swan, but it’s attractive in its own unique way and triggers memories of the "good old days".

So, as a tribute to the "ugly duckling", I painted a Keen Hawk body in the Sonic Fighter's colour scheme and applied original Sonic Fighter stickers. The wing was cut and modified to resemble the wing of the Sonic Fighter. To give the model a proper "military look", although a hi-vis scheme, I covered the body and wing with Tamiya PS55 matt clearcoat after applying the stickers. The chassis has the same modifications as used for the DF-03 "Racing Master" presented here some time ago, except for the more appropriate black wheelnuts. I tried with white Keen Hawk wheels first to stay in line with the Sonic Fighter’s design, but opted for the dark yellow Avante Mk. II wheels in the end as they compliment the paint scheme better.

I think few enthusiasts would claim the Keen Hawk to be beautiful, and giving it a Sonic Fighter look certainly hasn't changed that, but as a tribute to the poor ugly duckling, it's maybe not that bad..... Maybe I should attempt a modern interpretation of the Striker too? ;-)





Monday, December 07, 2009

Video of Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire Mk.IX & Interview with Kit Designer Katsumi Tokunaga at 2009 Tokyo Hobby Show



2 years development time, a great reminder to RC fans that good static models can be more complex and elaborate to develop.

Source: HobbyLink Japan