First introduced in 1983, the 2WD racing buggy Frog made a huge splash with its eye-catching design and high performance running. The Frog now makes a comeback, updated for a new age, but with its basic structure essentially unchanged. Preserving its characteristic space frame, the oil dampers for trailing-arm type rear suspension have been updated to diaphragm type. Rear drive shaft features dogbone type joint for secure power transmission. Sleek polycarbonate body remains the same, while 3-piece wheels feature front grooved and rear spike tires for excellent off-road running.
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“Tamiya Modelers Store” to open on January 25, 2025
“TAMIYA MODELERS STORE”
is a store offering customer service and parts.
New store opening in the Shinbashi/Toranomon area on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
“TAMIYA MODELERS STORE” is a store handled by Tamiya Customer Service that stocks approximately 2,000 parts (aftermarket parts) for Tamiya scale models, RC models, Mini 4WD, etc. It can also be used in conjunction with Tamiya’s flagship store “TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO,” which was newly opened in May last year and is located a one-minute walk from the store. “TAMIYA MODELERS STORE” aims to be a partner that enriches the hobby life of Tamiya fans and modelers.
■Store name: TAMIYA MODELERS STORE
■Opening: Saturday, January 25, 2025
■Address: 1F, Le Graciel BLDG.80, 4-27-1 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0004
*1 minute walk from “TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO”
■Telephone: 03-6809-1175 (forwarded from TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO)
■Business hours: Weekdays (Monday to Friday) 11:00-20:00 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00-19:00
■Note: Payment is by cashless payment only; cash payments are not accepted.
Video report of Tamiya Blockhead Motors RC Outdoor Festival
TAMIYA BLOCKHEAD MOTORS RC OUTDOOR FES 2024 was held on Saturday, November 30th and Sunday, December 1st, 2024! It was held at Asagiri Camp Base Sorairo, located at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, at the “Mattari” site of a large campsite consisting of four free sites. The theme of the festival was “RC x Outdoor x Camp,” where you can enjoy camping and bonfires in the great outdoors. Tamiya and Blockhead Motors are proposing the charm and fun of RC outdoors. There was a wide variety of content for visitors to enjoy with their families and friends, including a “Special Athletic RC Circuit” where visitors could enjoy their own RC or rental machines, an exhibition of a real Monster Beetle, sales of venue-exclusive items from TAMIYA x BLOCKHEAD MOTORS, a Grasshopper & Hornet 40th Anniversary Driving Event, exhibits from popular outdoor brands and shops, RC mini-games and an RC sports day.
★BLOCKHEAD MOTORS
https://blockheadmotors.stores.jp/
★Asagiri Camp Base Sorairo
https://sorairo-camp.jp/
1/32 Mini 4WD Tamiya 92453 Lexus LBX Morizo RR White Special (MA chassis) now available at Lexus dealerships
ITEM 92453 LEXUS LBX MORIZO RR White Special (MA chassis)
Available from: Friday, February 7, 2025 at Lexus dealers, etc.
Price: Availability, method, and price may vary depending on the Lexus dealer.
For details, please contact your local Lexus dealer directly.
Enjoy the LBX with Mini 4WD
This is an assembly kit for a four-wheel drive racing car that allows you to enjoy high-performance driving. The LBX MORIZO RR, a high-performance model that enhances the driving performance of the LEXUS compact cross “LBX” and pursues sporty driving and driving pleasure, has been made into a Mini 4WD. The high-quality, dynamic style with a strong presence is reproduced with a rich atmosphere of the actual car. The blacked-out roof, front and rear lights, and the distinctive front grille called the “Unified Spindle Grill” are available as stickers. In addition, the chassis is equipped with a double shaft motor with excellent driving efficiency and is high-performance and easy to assemble, with a focus on aerodynamics. This is a noteworthy machine that scales down the powerful driving of the MORIZO RR. The body color is white. The stickers and packaging are also specially designed and different from the ” ITEM18661 Lexus LBX MORIZO RR (MA chassis) “.
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 body, 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 know-how accumulated in races so far, the driving performance has been thoroughly refined, including 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 156mm, width 97mm, height 52mm when completed ●Double shaft motor included ●Can be assembled by snapping and screwing without using adhesive
Items to be purchased separately
●2 AA batteries
*This product will be sold at Lexus dealers nationwide.
The availability and handling method, including price, may vary depending on the Lexus dealer. For details, please contact your nearest Lexus dealer directly.
* A workshop (free of charge) and sales (1,320 yen including tax) will be held at the “LEXUS/GR Mini 4WD Workshop” to be held in Hall 6C “Kids Ability PARK” at “Osaka Auto Messe 2025” (February 7th (Fri) – 9th (Sun ), 2025, INTEX Osaka).
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- LEXUS LBX MORIZO RR White Special (MA chassis) package
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- The body color is white, and the Lexus and “MORIZO RR” emblems, as well as the single-letter combination lamp that tightens up the rear style, are set with metallic stickers.
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- The MA chassis, which uses a double shaft motor, has a gray body and black A parts.
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- Stickers are specially designed
Video of Grasshopper & Hornet 40th Anniversary Festival in Tamiya Circuit
Tamiya official release list February 2025
Scale Models
24027 1/24 Renault 5 (Cinq) Turbo Rally Specification
RC Models
47381 1/10 RC Super Astute (2018)
47391 TB-05 Aluminum lower bulkhead (Release date postponed to March 2025)
47456 1/10RC TB-05R Chassis Kit (Release date postponed to March 2025)
Mini 4WD
15543 Super X/XX Super hard small diameter narrow tire (24mm) & carbon reinforced wheel (3 spokes)
18661 Lexus LBX MORIZO RR (MA chassis) (Spring 2025)
95680 HG Aluminum Wheels for Small Diameter Narrow Tires (24mm) (2 reversible)
2025 Tamiya first cargo of the year ceremony
Some future Tamiya Mini 4WD releases
15544 31mm Tires/Carbon Wheels
15545 26mm Tires/Carbon Wheels
15546 31mm Tires/Carbon Wheels
95681 Reinforced Gear Cover
95682 MS Chassis Set
95683 HG Alum Ball-Race Rollers
95684 Multi Roller Setting Stay
95685 HG Carbon Rear Stay 3Mm
95686 LP Tire/A-Spoke Wheel Set
95687 Hyper Dash Motor Pro
95688 HG Alum Ball-Race Rollers
95689 Thunder Shot Mk.II
Guesses and Wishes for Tamiya 2025 Releases
Like at the previous changes of the year
a) which products do you think Tamiya could release this year (static, RC, Mini 4WD, anything else) and
b) which products would you personally like to be released (regardless of if their chances are realistic)?
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Full official details of Tamiya 64456 Catalog 2025 Scale Models
Tamiya Catalog 2025 is published, featuring a wide range of Tamiya products from scale models to mini 4WDs, fun craft series, craft tools, and makeup materials. The cover features new items for popular scale models and mini 4WDs, with a plastic model runner in the background. Large-format photos of popular new products such as the 1/48 Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II and the 1/24 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992) are featured. Also, the 1/35 German Panzer I diorama , which has finally appeared in the MM series, is also noteworthy. In addition, it covers craft tools such as nippers and brushes that are essential for production, as well as items such as paints and airbrushes. The Tamiya color compatibility table based on lacquer paints is also useful. It’s fun to check out new products, and to think about your next kit. It’s a book full of things to see, and just turning the pages will get you excited. The size is 260 x 255 mm, and there are 93 pages in total.
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- For the large-format photo of the car model, we chose the 1/24 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992) , a high-performance road car that prioritizes circuit driving . Armed with aerodynamic parts, it looks very impressive even as a model.
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- Following on from the F-35A and F-35B , the carrier-based version has finally been released, the 1/48 Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II , is also introduced in large format photos. Pay attention to the intricate details, such as the delicate molding of the main wings and the interior of the weapons bay.
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- Big-scale models such as the 1/6 Honda Africa Twin and 1/350 Yamato are introduced with large-format photographs that convey their presence and power.
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- In addition to tanks, sports cars, and ships, this book contains a wide range of vehicles, including airplanes and motorcycles. It also includes detail-up parts that will greatly enhance the finish of your work.
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- Dinosaurs that lived from about 230 million to 65 million years ago are also modeled in 1/35 scale. By completing the “diorama set” that also reproduces small animals and plants that lived in the same era, you can understand ancient life.
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- The latest product in the 1/35MM series, a dioramas using a German Panzer I tank and KS600 sidecar, is also featured. From this ingeniously crafted work, you can even hear the soldiers talking.
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- We have a wide lineup of craft tools that are essential for model making and other crafting, from basic tools for beginners to tools for veterans. They are posted by category, so it’s easy to find items that interest you.
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- This page features not only adhesives, putties, and surfacers that are easy to use and have excellent performance, but also makeup materials such as modeling wax and compounds that will make your creations even more attractive.
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- The features of each compressor and airbrush are explained in detail. This is useful for considering before purchasing.
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- The wide variety of Tamiya colors includes color samples of bottled paints, spray paints, and marker-type paints. Polycarbonate spray paints are also included.
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- A compatibility chart for Tamiya colors is provided. Based on lacquer paints, you can see at a glance which acrylic paints and spray paints correspond to each color.
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- A wide variety of Mini 4WDs will be introduced, including the Cross Spear 02 suited for practical use , and the Grasshopper Jr. , a Mini 4WD version of Tamiya’s iconic RC car, the Grasshopper .
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- This page features craft sets that can be easily assembled using a small number of parts, allowing you to learn about various mechanisms while having fun.
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- We also have a wide selection of materials and craft parts that can be used for original crafts, robot building, summer vacation independent study projects, and more.