Monthly Archives: September 2023

Tamiya official international release list October 2023

R/C Models
 58727  1/10 R/C Mitsubishi Pajero (CW-01)

Static Models
 20071  1/20 Porsche 935 Vaillant
 24064  1/24 Toyota Soarer 3.0GT Limited
 35385  1/35 Livestock Set II
 35100  1/35 British Churchill Crocodile Tank
 25426  1/350 Japanese Navy Submarine I-400 (Special Edition)

Tamiya x S-PULSE Mini 4WD S-PULSE special edition new releases


S-Pulse is collaborating with Tamiya, one of the world’s leading model manufacturers based in the hobby town of Shizuoka, and the S-PULSE special edition of Tamiya’s popular mini 4WD will be released on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Since it will be a new release, we will inform you about the design and sales details as follows.

About collaboration
Tamiya, one of the world’s leading model manufacturers based in the hobby town of Shizuoka, and Shimizu S-Pulse have collaborated to release the S-PULSE special edition of Tamiya’s popular mini 4WD on Saturday, September 23, 2023. It will be released. It will also be released at the same time at Kojima Co., Ltd., a club partner of Shimizu S-Pulse that handles a wide range of Mini 4WDs (Kojima x Bic Camera Shizuoka store, Numazu store, and Fuji store). For this collaboration, two popular models were selected under the supervision of “Kojima Mini 4WD Official MC Kojimaru”. Samples will be on display at the stadium store for the home game against Yamagata on Saturday, September 9th.

Product line-up

Mini 4WD PRO Series DCR-02 (Decross-02) S-PULSE Special Edition

This is a four-wheel drive plastic model assembly kit with high performance and fun racing. DCR-02 (Decross-02) is one of the Mini 4WD PRO series that uses the “Cross System”. The chassis (vehicle body) uses a high-performance MA chassis. “MA” is an abbreviation for MidshipAERO. The double-shaft motor is mounted in the center of the vehicle, resulting in excellent drive efficiency and weight balance, and the underside of the vehicle has been designed with consideration to airflow (aero) while driving, resulting in excellent aerodynamic effects. The S-PULSE Special Edition is now available, allowing you to customize the DCR-02 to S-Pulse specifications. The exterior is also an S-Pulse original sleeve.

[Basic specifications]
Total length when completed: 156mm, total width: 97mm, total height: 42mm
with double shaft motor
*Assembling is a snap-in type that does not require adhesive.
* Batteries sold separately (2 AA batteries)

[Price/Quantity]
2,900 yen (tax included) / 1,380 units in total
*S-PULSE STORE Shimizu store, Stadium store, S-PULSE official online store 380 units in total
3 Kojima stores total 1,000
*September 23rd (Saturday) Kojima 3 stores total 700 units, October 7th (Saturday) IAI Stadium Kojima booth 300 units

Mini 4WD REV Series K4 Gambo S-PULSE Special Edition

This is a plastic model assembly kit of a high-performance racer that uses shaft drive four-wheel drive. The K4 Gambo is a machine modeled after the custom light trucks that have become popular overseas in recent years. As the name “Ganbo” means “having a lot of fun”, the metallic orange ABS resin body is full of playfulness. The chassis adopts FM-A with a front motor layout that incorporates aero design. Since the center of gravity is closer to the front of the vehicle body, the height of the jump is suppressed and it leads to a sense of stability. The S-PULSE special edition, which allows you to further customize the metallic orange body K4 Gambo to S-Pulse specifications, is now available.

[Basic specifications]
Total length when completed: 144mm, width 97mm, height 61mm
with motor
*Installed assembly requires no adhesive
*Batteries sold separately (2 AA batteries)

[Price/Quantity]
3,200 yen (tax included) / 600 units in total
*S-PULSE STORE Shimizu store, Stadium store, S-PULSE official online store 300 units in total
Each Kojima store total 300 units

Release date
September 23, 2023 (Sat) 10:00-
*The Kojima booth at IAI Stadium will be open from 10:30 on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

Sales location
S-Pulse Official Online Store
S-PULSE STORE Shimizu store
S-PULSE STORE Stadium store (during the home game on Sunday, September 24th)
Kojima x Bic Camera Shizuoka store, Numazu store, Fuji store
*Release times at each Kojima x Bic Camera store depend on the business hours of each store.
IAI Stadium Kojima Booth (during the home game on Saturday, October 7th)

Source in Japanese language: S-PULSE

Tamiya Mini 4WD additional production notice

Thank you for your continued patronage of Tamiya products.
The following Mini 4WD kits and parts released in 2023 have been very well received, and we
apologize for the inconvenience caused by running out of stock at an early stage.
Therefore, we have decided to start additional production.
Regarding the shipping time, we will inform you again as soon as it is decided.

(Released in May 2023)
95296 1/32 Dash No. 1 Emperor (MS Chassis) Black Special
95383 Mini 4WD Catcher (Mini 4WD Station/Black)
95434 Stainless Screw Set (15, 20, 25, 30mm) ) (black)

(Released in June 2023)
95387 HG ball link mass damper (square/carbon plate)
95415 Stainless flat screw set Black (10/12/20/25/30mm)
95481 Aluminum spacer set (12/6.7/6 95424 2mm aluminum lock nut (5 green)
95497 HG 13mm all aluminum bearing roller (taper type) 95556 2mm aluminum lock nut (5 orange)

95508 Neotridagger ZMC Carbon Special (Super II Chassis)


95466 Manta Ray Mk.II Black Special
95508 Neotridagger ZMC Carbon Special (Super II Chassis)
95598 Neo VQS Advanced Pack (VZ Chassis) (Released in August 2023)

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.

First photos of some upcoming Tamiya static releases

20071 1/20 Porsche 935 Vaillant
25208 1/35 German Tank Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.F & Motorcycle Set “North Africa”
31037 1/700 JMSDF Defense Ship FFM-1 Mogami
35385 1/35 Livestock Set 2
61125 1/48 F-35B Lightning II
61126 1/48 FM-1 Wildcat Martlet