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Happy Holidays from Tamiya, Inc.

The turbulent year 2020 is now drawing to a close, and Tamiya would like to wish a safe and happy holiday season to all around the world. To see our holiday video on our official YouTube channel, click the link below.

Tamiya wishes you happy holidays


Wishing a happy holiday season to all Tamiya fans across the globe!
楽しいクリスマスをお過ごしください！
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使用キット：
1/14RC メルセデス・ベンツ アロクス 3348 6×4 ダンプトラック レッドキャビン / シルバーベッセル エディション
https://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/56361/index.html
TAMIYA 1/14 SCALE RADIO CONTROL MERCEDES-BENZ AROCS 3348 6×4 TIPPER TRUCK RED CAB & SILVER BED EDITION
https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/56361/index.htm

Details and photos of Tamiya Catalog 2021 scale model version 64430 Japanese / 64431 English

Among Tamiya’s abundant lineup, the catalog 2021 (scale model version), which includes a wide range of completed models, mini 4WD, fun work series, and make-up materials, especially scale models, will be published this year as well. The 9-split cover has a layout of tools in addition to the scale model and Mini 4WD’s attention items. Featured models such as 1/12 Honda CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP, 1/24 McLaren Senna, 1/35 German Panzer IV F type are introduced in large format photos. In addition, the pages of 1/16, 1/35, 1/25 RC tanks and 1/14 RC trailer trucks, which are full of scale, are also spectacular. In addition, we have posted a compatibility table of the top works of the Pachi Contest 80 and paint products. Choosing the next model while looking at the catalog is a blissful time unique to model fans. It’s a book full of charm that you can’t stop feeling excited just by looking at it. Size 26 x 25.5 cm, 97 pages in total.

Winning works of the Tamiya Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2020 Concours d’Elegance ONLINE

Introducing the award-winning works of the Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2020 “Concours d’Elegance ONLINE”!
“Concours d’Elegance ONLINE”, which was held online from August 2020 to compete for ideas for dressing up Mini 4WD. Introducing all 12 works that won the “NEW ERA Award” in 4 periods, JC2020 Condele 1-3, additional EX, and other award-winning works at once. From real-life live-action machines to machines full of interesting ideas, please have a look at the many powerful works that involuntarily groan “So Kita!”!

Tamiya RC LIVE December 13 – Christmas Special! Tamiya RC 2021 New Product Introduction and Christmas Special Talk Show



December 2020 Introduction of new products and introduction of Tamiya Grand Prix East Japan Tournament
・ Introduction of new products in December 2020
・ We deliver the state of the Tamiya Grand Prix East Japan Tournament held in November.


Christmas Special !! 2021 New Product Introduction and Christmas Special Talk Show
・ We deliver new product information scheduled to be released in 2021 !!
・ We deliver a Christmas SP talk show that summarizes 2020 !!

Tamiya RC LIVE December 12 – Holiday Meeting Afternoon



Introduction of Tamiya Holiday MTG (morning section) live broadcast and Toyota Challenge Cup
・ JUN WATANABE will be invited as a guest to the Tamiya Holiday MTG (morning section) for a live broadcast. (Scheduled from 10:05 to 10:30)
・ We will deliver the state of the Toyota Challenge Cup held in November.


Introduction of Tamiya Holiday MTG (afternoon) live broadcast and Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix East Japan Tournament Formula E participation record
・ JUN WATANABE will be invited as a guest to the Tamiya Holiday MTG (afternoon) to broadcast live. (Scheduled from 14:05 to 14:30)
・ We will deliver the state of the Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix East Japan Tournament Formula E participation record held in November. (Scheduled from 14:30 to 15:00)

Tamiya Plastic Model Factory Limited Kit Racer Mini 4WD Neo VQS 2021 Sakura Special


It will be on sale from December 19, 2020 (Saturday) at Tamiya Plamodel Factory.
A limited edition kit, “Racer Mini 4WD Neo VQS 2021 Sakura Special”, which can only be obtained at Tamiya Plamodel Factory Shimbashi Store and Tressa Yokohama Store, will be released. Neo VQS with its speedy styling is set with an original sticker inspired by the cherry blossom petals dancing on the moonlit night. The metallic graphics of “Shimbashi” and “Yokohama” that decorate the body side and the gorgeous coloring combine to create a perfect presence. In addition, the high-performance running of the VZ chassis is expected to play an active role in racing. It is a perfect souvenir or collection.
For details, please see the information for each store. Please contact each store directly for availability.
⇒Tamiya Plamodel Factory Shimbashi Store (Minato-ku, Tokyo)
⇒Tamiya Plamodel Factory Tressa Yokohama Store (Kohoku-ku, Yokohama)

Tamiya wins several reader awards of the magazine MODELL FAHRZEUG for 2020


The magazine MODELL FAHRZEUG – Germany’s leading magazine for car miniatures – has awarded the prestigious “Model Vehicle of the Year” prize for the 30th time. This year, the “Model Car Oscars” were chosen virtually for the first time, at the agricultural machinery specialist CLAAS in Harsewinkel.

The initiators of this year’s “Model Car Oscars” awards again had to break new ground with the trade magazine MODELL FAHRZEUG. Other times require different formats and that is why the 30th reader’s choice was made virtually. Together with the host CLAAS, the editorial staff of MODELL FAHRZEUG had decided on a digital format this year and recorded the ceremony at the agricultural machinery specialist’s headquarters in Harsewinkel. The stream with the award ceremony is now available on YouTube:

Winner category Q model making: Various scales, Porsche 934 “Jägermeister”, Tamiya in 1/12

Winner Category S RC: Electro Business, VW Karmann Ghia, Tamiya in 1/10

Top brand 2020 RC: Tamiya

Source and more in German language: MODELL FAHRZEUG

Just add some electronics & go! Tamiya 46701 Lunch Box X-SA video review by RC Driver



Here’s a true classic in the RC world, the Tamiya Lunch Box. This iconic custom RC van is easily recognizable and a favorite among many RC enthusiasts who have been in the hobby for a long time. In the past this RC was offered as a kit and then a Ready To Run and even a special edition offering. Now, it’s available in another form, an X-SA kit. X-SA stands for Expert Semi-Assembled which means the Van arrives professionally built and detailed from Tamiya with motor and ESC also included. All you need to do with this kit is install a radio system, servo, battery and go! Pure Tamiya RC fun is right at your finger-tips with this easy to finish kit. In our review we go over the kit’s features, it’s assembly and take it out for some old school bashing fun. Want to experience some of the best of RC’s past? The Tamiya Lunch Box X-SA might be the ticket.
Source: RC Driver YouTube channel