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Tamiya Fair 2023 announcement


Hobby festival held! 18th ( Sat ) 9:00-17:00, 19th ( Sun ) 9:00-16:00
Venue: Twin Messe Shizuoka North Building, South Building 

Shizuoka’s autumn hobby event “Tamiya Fair” will be held at Twin Messe Shizuoka in November this year!
In 2023, the event will be held in both the North and South Buildings, and we will keep you informed of the event details on this page. Please stay tuned!

Announcement and exhibition of Tamiya’s new products
New products such as scale models, RC models, Mini 4WD, and crafts that will be released from this fall to early next year will be exhibited all at once. Each development staff member will explain the product, so if you have any questions, please feel free to ask!

Electric RC car world championship match! (North Building)
Players with advanced skills and speed from the Tamiya Grand Prix All Japan Championship (11 regions), the Tamiya Asia Cup (8 countries in Asia), and the Tamiya Championship Series (North America) will compete for the title of this year’s RC World Champion Driver. We will compete. Machines from various categories engaged in extremely close battles competing for 0.01 seconds. The fast-paced race on the large special circuit is so powerful that it will make you sweat just by watching it!

RC Tank Owners Meeting Held!! (18th, South Building)
The 1/16 RC tank series is attractive for its ultimate sense of realism, recreating not only the actions unique to tanks, but also the sounds and lights. A variety of tanks gather in the special field, from tanks from World War II such as the Tiger I, Sherman, and JS-2 to the latest working tanks such as the Type 10, Leopard 2A6, and M1A2 Abrams. Watch timeless tank battles, including tense one-on-one match battles and team battles where combinations are the key to victory!

Try!! Toyota RC School (19th, South Building)
“Experience the excitement of manufacturing and cars through building an RC car!” An
instructor will teach you everything from assembly to basic driving of Tamiya’s RC on-road car “au TOM’S GR Supra (TT-02 chassis)”! “Try!! Toyota RC School” is an RC car assembly class that can be enjoyed not only by children but also by women. Difficult parts have been specially prepared, so he can assemble it smoothly and effortlessly, and the instructor will provide easy-to-understand instructions for those with no experience. Once the machine is completed, practice running it. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn everything from how to use the transmitter to the basics of flight control.

Shizoka plastic model club joint exhibition
This year, we will once again hold a joint exhibition focusing on clubs active in Shizuoka Prefecture, which is Japan’s number one producer of plastic models. More than hundreds of items will be gathered, including scale models of airplanes, tanks, cars, etc., as well as bodies of Mini 4WD and RC cars.

Mini 4WD event (South Building)
“Mini 4WD Station Champion Tournament 2023” and “Mini 4WD World Challenge 2023” will be held!!
On the 18th (Saturday), the “Mini 4WD Station Champion Tournament 2023 ” will be held (3 lane course) to determine the best in
Japan between racers selected from the “Mini 4WD Station Challenge ”, which has been held in more than 500 competitions nationwide. “ Mini 4WD World Challenge 2023
” will be held on the 19th (Sunday), where overseas representative racers from all over the world and about 100 top domestic racers will compete ! Do not miss it! *Only players who have acquired the right to participate in the race will be allowed to participate in the race.

Collaboration Mini 4WD with “Shogawa Water Festival” limited to Toyama Prefecture Tonamino


A mini 4WD will be released in collaboration with Tamiya and the executive committee of the “Shogawa Water Festival” held in Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture. A limited edition set of the standard kit “Estura (MA Chassis)” (ITEM18659) with an original designed body sticker and sleeve package. Sales are scheduled to begin at the festival venue on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Limited to 900 pieces, the special venue price is 1,650 yen (tax included).

The collaboration mini 4WD’s orange-based design with blue lines is inspired by the “Shogawa and Oyabe Rivers that flow through the Tonami Plains, bearing abundant golden ears,” and includes the “Water Festival” and “1073 No. It also includes logos such as “Tonanino” and “TOYAMA.” The sleeve package features beautiful photos of Shogawa Aiguchi Dam, Kanjoji Park, Tonami Tulip Park, and Shogawa Gorge, with the main focus being the Tonami Plain dyed in the setting sun, taken by popular photographer Inagaki Yasuto of Imizu City. It has an attractive design full of regional character.

Mini 4WD races have been held continuously at the “Shogawa Water Festival” since 1996, when Mini 4WD became a nationwide boom, and the deep connection between the festival and Mini 4WD and the enthusiastic enthusiasm of the local staff are evident. This collaboration was made possible through these efforts.

▼Related links
Shogawa Water Festival
https://mizumatsuri.com/
City Official Tourism Site “Tonatabi”
https://www.city.tonami.lg.jp/kanko/event/526p/
Inaga Kyast
https://twitter.com/inagakiyasuto
https://www.instagram.com/inagakiyasuto

Photos of Tamiya new releases exhibited at the 61st All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2023

Static Model Products
◇ 1/700 JMSDF Defense Ship FFM-1 Mogami
◇ 1/48 Lockheed Martin® F-35®B Lightning Ⅱ®
◇ 1/48 Grumman FM-1 Wildcat/Martlet Mk.V™
◇ 1/48 British 2-Ton 4×2 Ambulance
◇ 1/35 German Tank Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.F & Motorcycle Set “North Africa”
◇ 1/24 Toyota Celsior (UCF11) – re-issued product
◇ 1/12 Honda CX500 Turbo – re-issued product
◇ 1/12 Ducati Superleggera V4 (Finished Model)

Mini 4WD & For Kids
◇ Mini 4WD New Year’s Edition “Year of the Dragon 2024”
◇ Mini 4WD Lupine Racer 2 (AR)
◇ Avante Mk.III Azure Clear Special (Polycarbonate Body) – re-issued product
◇ Exflowly Polycarbonate Body Special (Purple) (MS) – re-issued product
◇ HG Aluminum Wheels for Low Profile Tires II (Reversible, 2pcs.) – re-issued product

R/C Products
◇ 1/10 R/C Squash Van (GF-02)
◇ 1/10 R/C Super Sabre (2023)
◇ 1/10 R/C Fiat 131 Abarth Rally Olio Fiat (MF-01X)
◇ 1/14 Scania 770 S 6×4 (Silver Edition)
◇ 1/10 R/C Toyota Land Cruiser 40 (Yellow Painted Body) (CC-02)
◇ XV-02 Carbon Reinforced Lower Deck
◇ XV-02 Short Carbon Damper Stay Set
◇ The Hornet 1-Piece Large Diameter Wheels (Front & Rear)

Tools & Paints
◇ Chipping Liquid
◇ Bipedal Walking Robot
◇ PS Dark Blue

Official video of Tamiya booth and new releases exhibited at the 61st All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2023



We’ll give you a quick tour of the Tamiya new product corner at the All Japan Model Hobby Show! (September 29, 2023, Tokyo Big Sight)
00:00 Introduction
00:07 Introduction of new scale model products
14:07 Introduction of new makeup products
16:04 Introduction of new RC model products
28:33 Craft new product introduction
35:24 Mini 4WD new product introduction

New Tamiya announcement list to be displayed at the 61st All Japan Model & Hobby Show

Below is a list of new announcements planned for exhibition by Tamiya at the 61st All Japan Model & Hobby Show.

Static Model Products
◇ 1/700 JMSDF Defense Ship FFM-1 Mogami
◇ 1/48 Lockheed Martin® F-35®B Lightning Ⅱ®
◇ 1/48 Grumman FM-1 Wildcat/Martlet Mk.V™
◇ 1/48 British 2-Ton 4×2 Ambulance
◇ 1/35 German Tank Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.F & Motorcycle Set “North Africa”
◇ 1/24 Toyota Celsior (UCF11) – re-issued product
◇ 1/12 Honda CX500 Turbo – re-issued product
◇ 1/12 Ducati Superleggera V4 (Finished Model)

Mini 4WD & For Kids
◇ Mini 4WD New Year’s Edition “Year of the Dragon 2024”
◇ Mini 4WD Lupine Racer 2 (AR)
◇ Avante Mk.III Azure Clear Special (Polycarbonate Body) – re-issued product
◇ Exflowly Polycarbonate Body Special (Purple) (MS) – re-issued product
◇ HG Aluminum Wheels for Low Profile Tires II (Reversible, 2pcs.) – re-issued product

R/C Products
◇ 1/10 R/C Squash Van (GF-02)
◇ 1/10 R/C Super Sabre (2023)
◇ 1/10 R/C Fiat 131 Abarth Rally Olio Fiat (MF-01X)
◇ 1/14 Scania 770 S 6×4 (Silver Edition)
◇ 1/10 R/C Toyota Land Cruiser 40 (Yellow Painted Body) (CC-02)
◇ XV-02 Carbon Reinforced Lower Deck
◇ XV-02 Short Carbon Damper Stay Set
◇ The Hornet 1-Piece Large Diameter Wheels (Front & Rear)

Tools & Paints
◇ Chipping Liquid
◇ Bipedal Walking Robot
◇ PS Dark Blue

Please note that this is a tentative list, and the actual items on display – as well as their official names – may change without notice.

Tamiya Fair 2023 announcement


Hobby festival held! 18th ( Sat ) 9:00-17:00, 19th ( Sun ) 9:00-16:00
Venue: Twin Messe Shizuoka North Building, South Building 

Shizuoka’s autumn hobby event “Tamiya Fair” will be held again this November at Twin Messe Shizuoka!
In 2023, the event will be held in both the North Building and South Building. Please stay tuned!
Click here to see the reports from past Tamiya Fairs.

Tamiya RC Live – Kakegawa Grand Prix Tournament, introduction of BBX option specification car and Tamiya RC history



Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Kakegawa Tournament, introduction of BBX option specification car and Tamiya RC history!
・ Introducing the “Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Kakegawa Tournament” held at Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit on Sunday, July 16th. We will also deliver the pattern of the “Tamiya Touring” class where the incandescent battle was developed! ・ TRF Maezumi modifies the BBX, which will be released in August 2023, with optional parts. We introduce points for assembling and effective optional parts all at once! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2003. The “Xanavi Nismo GT-R (R34)” with a V6 layout engine, the “Blackfoot Extreme” with big tires with a diameter of 130mm, and the “Raybrick NSX 2003” sponsored by light manufacturer Raybrig will be on display.

Mika Häkkinen and Tamiya in 1991