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The team of tamiyablog.com had the chance to the see and drive the new Bruiser re-release at the Nuremberg Toy Fair 2012. Our first observation was that the new gearbox drives similarly quiet as the old one and shifts gears very smoothly. Also although not many changes have been made at the steering (at a first glance we only noticed new steering knuckles) it seems to respond better and turn quite sharper which is probably also because of the differentials. Another observation was that it doesn’t have front free drive wheel hubs any more (as they aren’t really needed with a diff) and so climbing in reverse is significantly improved. The tires of the 2 running prototypes seemed also a bit softer then the old ones and the tires of the demonstration chassis were significantly softer. The new gearbox is shorter and elastically mount only in the rear (front mount is stiff) and it has 2 lugs which aren’t used, so maybe Tamiya has more future plans for it? Also in the end there is a rod which at first glance has no function but possibly is for easier servo rod alignment. The differentials have a screw and thread on the upper side which is probably for locking them. From what we understood from a Japanese employee the box won’t have blisters and that there won’t be a Multi Function Controller for it, the runners in the fair had just both TLU-01 and TLU-02 light units. The decal sheet has 4 blue squares to possibly cover the side bar screws, weird it didn’t have 6 or 8 for all the screws. All in all we were extremely satisfied by this unexpected re-release and the amount of important but well hidden improvements.

More photos of the fair can be seen here.

Scale Models

1/32 North American P-51D Mustang

(Silver Color Plated)

1/35 Iraqi Tank T-55 “Enigma”

1/35 German Steyr 1500A Kommandeurwagen

HQ Staff Set (w/7 Figures) (Limited Edition)

1/35 U.S. Tank Destroyer M36 Jackson (Re-release)

1/35 U.S. Tank Destroyer M10 (Re-release)

1/48 Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ

1/16 WWII Wehrmacht Officer

1/48 Avro Lancaster B Mk.III Special “Dambuster”/

B Mk.I Special “Grand Slam Bomber”

1/100 Space Shuttle Atlantis

1/350 Japanese Navy Submarine I-400 Special Edition (Re-release)

1/700 Japanese Battleship Yamato w/Detail-Up Parts (Re-release)

1/12 Enzo Ferrari

1/12 Ferrari 312B (w/Photo-Etched Parts)

1/12 Team Lotus Type 72D 1972

1/18 Subaru R-2SS

1/24 BMW 635CSi Jagermeister

1/20 Ferrari F1-2000 No.3 (Finished Model)

1/20 Ferrari F310B No.5 (Finished Model) (Tentative)

1/20 Ferrari F310B No.6 (Finished Model) (Tentative)

RC Models

1/10 R/C Toyota 4×4 Pick-Up Bruiser (RN36)

1/10 R/C MINI JCW Coupe (M-05)

1/12 R/C New Man Joest Racing Porsche 956

(RM-01)

1/12 R/C Racing Truck Nissan Titan

1/10 R/C Toyota Celica GT-Four 1990

(TT-01 Type-E)

1/10 R/C Bush Devil II

1/10 R/C Stadium Thunder (2012)

1/10 R/C TA05 ver.II GLD Chassis Kit

40-Foot Container Semi-Trailer

for Tamiya 1/14 R/C Tractor Truck (NYK)

1/10 XB Blackfoot III

1/10 XB Mitsubishi Montero Wheelie

1/12 XB Nissan Titan

1/10 XB Tyrrell P34 1977 Monaco GP

1/10 XB MINI JCW Coupe (M-05)

[TRF] 44mm Double Cardan Joint Shaft (2pcs.)

[TRF] Drive Shaft for 44mm Double Cardan Joint Shaft (2pcs.)

[TRF] Axle Shaft for Double Cardan Joint Shaft (2pcs.)

[TRF] Joint Casing for Double Cardan Joint Shaft (2pcs.)

[TRF] 1050 Ball Bearing (3mm Thick, 2pcs.)

[TRF] Cross Joint for Double Cardan Joint Shaft

[OP] DB02 Carbon Reinforced A Parts (Gear Case)

[OP] DB02 Carbon Reinforced K Parts

(Upper Arm Mount)

[OP] DB02 Carbon Reinforced L Parts (Upper Deck)

[OP] DB02 Carbon Reinforced M & N Parts

(Damper Stay / Sus. Mount)

[OP] DB02 Carbon Reinforced S Parts

(Rear Gear Case)

[OP] RM-01 Roll Spring Set

[OP] RM-01 Carbon Damper Mount Plate

[OP] RM-01 Carbon Rear Body Mount Plate Set

[OP] RM-01 Aluminum Type 380 Motor Adapter (Blue)

[OP] RM-01 Pitch Spring Set

[OP] RM-01 Aluminum Motor Mount

[OP] RM-01 3x31mm Titanium Coated King Pin (2pcs.)

[OP] RM-01 Wheel Set (Fluorescent Pink)

[OP] RM-01 Wheel Set (Fluorescent Yellow)

[OP] RS-540 Torque-Tuned Motor

For kids

Thunder Dragon Premium (VS Chassis)

Dash-1 Emperor Premium (Super-II Chassis)

Dash-01 Super Emperor Premium (Super-II Chassis)

Tridagger XX Clear Special (Polycarbonate Body)

Vanquish Clear Special (Polycarbonate Body)

Zenquish Progress (VS Chassis)

Azente Progress (Super-II Chassis)

Low-Profile Tire & Wheel Set

(For Super X & XX Chassis)

Low-Profile Tire & 1-Way Wheel Set

13mm Aluminum Ball-Race Rollers (Ringless/Blue)

13mm Aluminum Ball-Race Rollers (Ringless/Red)

13mm Aluminum Ball-Race Rollers (Ringless/Purple)

Colored Carbon Multi Roller Stay (3mm / Silver)

Colored Carbon Rear Multi Roller Stay (3mm / Silver)

Front Double Aluminum Plate Set (Light Blue)

Rear Double Aluminum Plate Set (Light Blue)

Tool & Paints

TS-86 Pure Red

Tamiya Weathering Master Set (For Car Chassis)

Clear Plastic Beams 3mm L-Shaped (6pcs.)

Clear Plastic Beams 5mm L-Shaped (5pcs.)

Tamiya really did it, it will come on the original chassis with some great improvements, tomorrow we will report from Nuremberg Fair with live photos.

58519 1/10 R/C Toyota 4×4 Pick Up Bruiser (RN36)

Tamiya’s R/C Toyota Bruiser was originally released in 1985 and Tamiya has answered fans’ calls to give this popular pick-up truck model the special re-release treatment. The original layout of the chassis has been kept while modern improvements have been discretely incorporated.

About the Model

*This is a 1/10 scale R/C assembly kit.

*Kit includes FREE BONUS PARTS (Cleaning Brush x1) which are for EXPORT ONLY and are subject to the FIRST PRODUCTION.

* Bonus cleaning brush features 2 types of bristles and an ergonomic handle. (Brush will not be available for purchase as a separate item). The form of the Bruiser, including the sleeper cab, has been reproduced with a durable injection-molded body.

* Metal ladder frame chassis keeps the original layout and features a black-finished surface.

* Newly-designed die-cast transmission is equipped with planetary gears for optimized gear ratio.

* Refined clutch mechanisms offer smooth gear changes and superb durability. 3 gears are possible (1st gear=4WD, 2nd & 3rd gears=Rear Wheel Drive).

* Newly-designed front/rear axle housings are equipped with differential, which may be locked for even greater off-road performance.

* Separately available LEDs can be installed in the light cases to depict realistic head and tail lights.

* Type 540 motor included.

Looking back to the Tamiya RC 35th anniversary and introducing new items and promotions.
Unfortunately only in Japanese.

As every year the visitors of the Japanese Tamiya hopepage voted for their favourite new releases.
As overall #1 the 1/350 Japanese Battleship Yamato was determined.

Total voting:
# 1 1/350 Japanese Battleship Yamato
# 2 1/10 RC Avante (2011)
# 3 1/24 Lexus LFA
# 4 1/10 RC TA06 PRO chassis kit
# 5 1/20 Team Lotus Type 78 1977 (with Etching Parts)
# 6 1/32 North American P-51D Mustang
# 7 1/35 BT army assault gun -42 in Finland
# 10 1/12 RC Tom’s Toyota 84C (RM-01 Chassis)
# 10 1/10 RC Fast Attack Vehicle (2011)
# 10 1/12 Fiat Yamaha Team Yamaha YZR-M1 ’09 Estoril Edition

Top 5 scale models:
#1 1/350 Japanese battleship Yamato

#2 1/24 Lexus LFA

#3 1/20 Team Lotus Type 78 1977 (with Etched Parts)

#4 1/32 North American P-51D Mustang

#5 1/35 BT army assault gun 42 in Finland

Top 5 RC models:
#1 Avante (2011)

#2 Ta06 PRO Chassis Kit

#3 Tom’s Toyota 84C (RM-01 Chassis)

#4 Fast Attack Vehicle (2011)

#5 Sand Rover (2011)

Top 5 Mini 4WD:
#1 Slash Reaper

#2 Rising Edge

#3 Victory Magnum Premium (Super Carbon II Chassis)

#4 Vanguard Sonic Premium (Super Carbon II Chassis)

#5 Vanquish RS

Top 5 other:
#1 Panel Line Accent Color

#2 Decoration Series

First of all we would like to thank every sender of a competition entry, there were so many great ones that we had a quite hard time to chose the ones we liked the most. Here are our top choices in alphabetical sequence:

From those entries the price,  a new 58500 Sand Rover RC car kit, wins Frederic B. from France with this entry:
The team of tamiyablog.com congratulates again all participants and wishes similarly prosperous next 5 years full of great Tamiya news!