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Monthly Archives: June 2025
Tamiya Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2025 “Wakening Venom Circuit 2025” section introduction & onboard camera footage
Powered by FDK Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2025 Drive on Yokohama Tire’s official course “Wakening Venom CIRCUIT 2025” Introduction to each section and on-board camera footage of the actual run. *Uses Starter Pack MA Power Type (Blast Arrow). MINI4WD JAPAN CUP 2025 “Wakening Venom CIRCUIT 2025” Section Guide & On Board 〈MINI 4WD STARTER PACK MA POWER SPEC (BLAST ARROW)〉
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Paisen RC introducing the Egress, Tamiya’s strongest vintage shaft-driven 4WD buggy
This video shows the “EGRESS”, which was developed in 1989 as the successor to the “AVANTE”, driving while talking about memories from that time. We also introduce some episodes from when it was developed 36 years ago, so please take a look☆★
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Photos and full details of Tamiya 95690 Manta Ray Mk.II City Circuit Special (MA chassis)
MANTA RAY Mk.II CITY CIRCUIT SPECIAL (MA CHASSIS)
On sale from Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the Japan Cup 2025 Shizuoka Tournament Mini 4WD special project product *Sold at Tamiya event venues 1,320 yen
Overall length: 153 mm. The photo shows the kit assembled and painted.
Purple colored special machine
This is a plastic model assembly kit of a four-wheel drive racer that is fun to race with its high performance. The Manta Ray Mk.II CITY CIRCUIT Special is a special machine designed for the “City Circuit Tokyo Bay” in Odaiba, Tokyo, planned and operated by Tom’s, which is involved in real car racing activities and car custom parts development. The body, which is modeled after a ray swimming in the ocean, is the same purple color as the EV carts (motor-powered racing carts) that run here. It features a left-right split rear wing and a raised front fender. In addition to the body markings, the “CITY CIRCUIT” and TOM’s logos are provided as special metallic stickers. The chassis is an MA that combines good driving efficiency with ease of assembly. The chassis body is black, while the rollers and gear covers are coordinated with the same purple as the body. The special low-friction tires (maroon) with the “CITY CIRCUIT TOKYO BAY” logo pad-printed tighten the feet.
MA Chassis Pursuing Driving Efficiency
“MA” stands for Midship AERO. The “MS Chassis” has a midship layout with a double shaft motor mounted in the center of the vehicle, and the “AR Chassis” is designed with particular attention to airflow (aero) while driving. The “MA Chassis” combines the excellent features of each into one chassis. Of course, by utilizing the racing know-how accumulated so far, the driving performance has been thoroughly refined, with a 3.5:1 gear ratio, six low-friction resin rollers, and a rear skid bar as standard equipment. In addition, the adoption of an integrated monocoque structure has improved ease of assembly and maintenance. This chassis can be used by a wide range of racers, from beginners to veteran racers, and from races using two-lane and three-lane courses to official competitions on large special five-lane circuits.
Basic Specifications
● Length 153mm, width 97mm, height 40mm when completed ● Double shaft motor included ● Easy snap-together assembly
Items to be purchased separately
● 2 AA batteries
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- Package design for the Manta Ray Mk.II CITY CIRCUIT Special (MA chassis). The coloring features the coloring of the EV cart used in the CITY CIRCUIT.
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- The MA chassis uses a double shaft motor and is coordinated with a black body and purple A parts to match the body color. The gear ratio is 3.5:1, making it a super-fast type.
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- The maroon low-profile tires (low friction) reduce grip and realize sharp cornering. The white CITY CIRCUIT lettering enhances the racy atmosphere.
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- CITY CIRCUIT TOKYO BAY is an entertainment facility planned and operated by Tom’s Co., Ltd., that combines motorsports and technology. It is an activity spot in Odaiba, Tokyo, where you can enjoy driving an EV cart while feeling the sea breeze with your whole body.
Tamiya 63795 Official Guidebook Mini 4WD Super Speed Guide 2025-2026
A classic super-speed mook book that condenses the fun of Mini 4WD
The “Mini 4WD Super Speed Guide”, which has become the bible for people who enjoy Mini 4WD, is on sale again this year! It introduces detailed explanations and strategies for the “Wakening Venom CIRCUIT 2025” of the official circuit of the Japan Cup 2025. It also introduces know-how for “making” a machine that will win the race, from a complete catalog for “selecting” a machine. The explanation of “brake” settings, which are difficult for beginners, is a must-see! In addition, it is full of information for enjoying Mini 4WD, from a guide to participating in races to “play” with Mini 4WD to the core of settings as talked about by champions.
Contents
・Powered by FDK Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2025 Drive on Yokohama Tire Wakening Venom CIRCUIT 2025!
・Adopts the popular EZ chassis! A thorough explanation of Van Brun
・Tamiya RC car’s best cars are also available in Mini 4WD! Avante Jr. & Grasshopper Jr.
・Upgrade parts Super Speed Data File 2025
・Even beginners can become masters of braking ~ Slow down! Brake Spirit
・Racers who want to be featured in the Super Speed Guide gather! “Super Speed Welcome!”
・Guide to participating in the Mini 4WD Japan Cup
・Let’s try the Mini 4WD Station Challenge!
・20 Mini 4WD Stations all over Japan
・Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2024 & Mini 4WD Grand Prix 2025 Champion Machine Gallery
・Overseas competitors also did well! MINI4WD WORLD CHALLENGE 2024
・Champions who won the Mini 4WD Grand Prix talk! This is how Japan Cup 2025 will be fought
○ Format and number of pages: A4 wide, 102 pages
○ Appendix: Special sticker compatible with all machines
○ Publisher: One Publishing
○ Author: Get Navi Editorial Department
Couple of more upcoming Tamiya Mini 4WD models
Paisen RC participating in a radio-controlled car race using the Tamiya Hornet 40th anniversary model Hornet EVO.
This is a video of participating in a radio-controlled car race using the Tamiya Hornet 40th anniversary model “Hornet EVO”. Please take a look at the Hornet EVO’s magnificent jump.
Source: Paisen RC
Dr. Fumito Taki who who was in charge of development of the first Tamiya RC model M4 Sherman in 1974 drives and explains the Tamiya RC 50th anniversary version
This video shows how Dr. Taki, who was in charge of development of the “M4 Sherman” developed in 1974 to commemorate the birth of Tamiya’s first RC, talked about his passion for the real thing.
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Tamiya official release list July 2025
RC Models
58611 1/10 RC Honda City Turbo (WR-02C chassis)
47521 XM-01 Carbon damper stay (F/R)
Scale Models
24029 1/24 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC
24032 1/24 Honda Prelude XX
Mini 4WD
95174 Hyperdash 3 Motor J-CUP 2025
95175 Hyper Dash Motor PRO J-CUP 2025
95176 Torque Tune 2 Motor J-CUP 2025
95177 Torque Tune 2 Motor PRO J-CUP 2025
95178 HG Carbon Multi Reinforced Plate (1.5mm) J-CUP2025
95179 HG Carbon Rear Roller Stay (1.5mm) J-CUP2025
95181 Cross Spear 01 J-CUP2025 (VZ chassis)
Crafts
71201 Microcomputer Robot Craft Set (Crawler Type)
