In response to your requests, we installed Tamiya’s fastest motor in the TRF104 and ran it. Please take a look at the video, which also shows off the driving skills of our senior.
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Tamiya official release list August 2025
RC Models
56048 1/16 RC M4 Sherman (105mm Howitzer Mounted) Mechanical Steering System
58527 1/10 RC Hornet by JUN WATANABE
47480 1/10 RC M-08R chassis kit
47520 1/10 RC M-07R chassis kit
Scale Models
35390 1/35 American Tank Destroyer M36
60794 1/72 Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II
Mini 4WD
18717 Jeepney (FM-A chassis)
95180 HG Ball Link Mass Damper (Square/Carbon Plate) J-CUP2025
95486 Raikiri Pink Special (Polycarbonate body / MS chassis)
Noriko Hidaka, Mae-chan, and Dr. Taki appear at Tamiya RC Car 50th Anniversary Event
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the birth of the Tamiya RC car, the “Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix” recording race was held at the Tamiya Circuit in Shizuoka City on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Popular voice actress Noriko Hidaka, who served as the MC of the popular TV program “Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix,” Yasuyuki Maeda, also known as Mae-chan of Tamiya, and Fumito Taki, a Tamiya employee also known as Dr. Taki, gathered together for the first time in 35 years. RC fans who watched the program at that time participated from all over the country and struggled in the race to aim for the driver interview by Noriko Hidaka, which was also a specialty of the program. The venue was filled with smiles from start to finish, and it was a dream-like day that brought back fun memories of those days.
In addition, the “Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Special” will be held at the Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit the following day, Sunday, April 13. The guests were Hiromi Kae, a TV personality who loves Mini 4WD and RC cars, and Satoshi Maezumi, a Tamiya employee who has won the Electric Off-Road All Japan Championship and is currently involved in the management of RC car events. Don’t miss this heated battle that unfolded on one of the world’s largest RC circuits.
Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Special in Tamiya Circuit held on Saturday, April 12th in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
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- Surrounding the MC, Hidaka Noriko, are Dr. Taki, also known as Fumito Taki (left), and Mae-chan, also known as Yasuyuki Maeda (right).
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- An RC car race was held at Tamiya Circuit as part of an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Tamiya RC cars.
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- All participating athletes took a commemorative photo with performers including Hidaka Noriko.
Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Special in Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit held on Sunday, April 13th in Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture
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- An event commemorating the 50th anniversary of Tamiya RC cars will also be held at Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit, one of the world’s largest all-weather courses.
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- Hiromi Kae (left), a familiar face at the RC car event where she served as MC, and Tamiya employee Satoshi Maezumi (right), also known as “Senpai.”
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- Races were held in a total of five categories, including a “Junior Class” for elementary and junior high school students and a “Women’s Class” in which only female drivers competed.
Paisen building the new Tamiya F1 chassis TRF104
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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)〉
Click here for details on Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2025!
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.
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