Tamiya’s RC buggies, Grasshopper and Hornet, will celebrate their 40th anniversary in 2024. To commemorate the 40th anniversary, we will introduce videos from when they were released and events held in 2024 to commemorate the 40th anniversary.
The commemorative events were held at Tamiya Circuit on August 18, 2024, Pine Beach RC Raceway on November 10, 2024, and TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO from November 30, 2024 to January 26, 2025. Event details: Tamiya Circuit (August 18, 2024): This was an RC fan meeting where participants brought their favorite Tamiya RC cars and enjoyed free driving and photo shoots. Mini RC games and a raffle were also held. Pine Beach RC Raceway (November 10, 2024): Participants drove and raced in a driving event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Grasshopper and Hornet. TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO (November 30, 2024 to January 26, 2025): A Grasshopper & Hornet 40th Anniversary Campaign was held, and various events were held.
Monthly Archives: May 2025
A romantic story about the birth of the Tamiya RC buggy car
This time, we will talk about how to play with RC cars, which led to the birth of the Tamiya RC Buggy. It has been about 45 years since the birth of the Tamiya RC Buggy, and many people are still enjoying the Tamiya romance today. This video is full of emotion so that the romance of Tamiya RC cars can be conveyed to people all over the world, so please take a look.
Source: Paisen RC
Tamiya official release list June 2025
RC Models
42389 1/10 RC TRF104 chassis kit
47330 1/10 RC Bigwig (2017)
56046 1/16 RC German Federal Army Main Battle Tank Leopard 2 A7V Full Operation Set (with 4ch R/C)
56378 Scania 770 S 4×2 Full Operation Set
51754 1/10 RC Audi R8 LMS 2008 Spare Body Set
Scale Models
24372 1/24 Porsche 962C Jägermeister
Mini 4WD
15547 EZ Chassis Spiked Tire & Wheel Set
95683 HG Lightweight 13mm All Aluminum Bearing Roller (Tapered Type)
Tools & Paints
87232 Cloth sandpaper #1000
87233 Cloth sandpaper #1500
87234 Cloth sandpaper #2000
87235 Cloth sandpaper #3000
