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2025 63rd All Japan Model Hobby Show Tamiya New Products Image & Video Report

Check out some pictures of the products on display in the Tamiya booth at the 63rd All Japan Model and Hobby Show.


Scale model
12032 1/12 Honda RA273 (with etched parts) (Special Sale)
14058 1/12 Yamaha FZR750R (OW01) (Special Sale)
14143 1/12 Ducati Superleggera V4 with RACING KIT
24374 1/24 NISSAN Skyline 2000 Turbo GT-E･S (Special Sale)
35144 1/35 German Armored 8-Ton Half-Facelift with 3.7cm Anti-Aircraft Gun Type 37 Flak Sauria (Special Sale)
35322 1/35 Israeli Tank M1 Super Sherman (Special Sale)
35392 1/35 German 5cm Anti-Tank Gun Pak38
60795 1/72 Grumman F-14D Tomcat (Announced at the venue)

35103 1/35 German Field Kitchen Set (Special Sale) (Announced at the venue)
35129 1/35 German Infantry Rest Set (Special Sale) (Announced at the venue)
35324 1/35 Iraqi Army Tank T-55 Enigma (Special Sale) (Announced at the venue)
16002 1/6 Dax Honda ST70 (Special Sale) (Announced at the venue)

RC model
58750 1/10RC Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO (TT-02 chassis)
47522 1/10RC Grasshopper Black Edition
47523 1/14RC Mercedes-Benz Arocs 4151 8×4 Dump Truck (Green)
58752 1/10RC Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 EVO II 1991 (TT-02) (Announced at the venue)
58753 1/10RC DB01 SR Chassis Kit (Announced at the venue)
48219 1/35RC German Tank Panther G Late Model (with dedicated radio control) (Announced at the venue)

22094 DT-04 Carbon Damper Stay Set
22095 DT-04 Freewheel Shaft (Long)

Mini 4WD
18663 1/32 Ryzan (ME chassis)
95173 Trail Mini 4WD Kumamon Version (15th Anniversary Model)
18662 Avante MkIII Nero Advance Pack (MS chassis)
95698 Mini 4WD Santa Claus (Red Racer)
95694 2026 Zodiac Mini 4WD “Year of the Horse”
95692 HG Carbon Front Bumper Plate (1.5mm)
95693 HG Carbon Rear Bumper Plate (1.5mm)
95695 N-04/T-04 Reinforced Unit (White)
95697 Two-Stage Low-Friction Plastic Roller (19-19mm) Red (Mini 4WD Station)

Crafts, auxiliary materials and tools
70267 Rolling Robot Craft Set (Infrared 2-Channel Remote Control)

87236 Tamiya Cement (Pour Type) Low Odor
87237 Tamiya Instant Adhesive (Fast-Curing Type) II
69947 Modeler’s Knife (Mint Green) (Special Sale)
69948 Plastic Paper 0.05mm Thick B4 Size (4 Sheets) (Special Sale)
69035 – 69039, 69049, 69050 Tamiya Color Paint Stand (Also available for sale to model enthusiasts)

Tamiya Fair 2025


Tamiya Fair 2025 November 15th (Sat) 9:00-17:00, 16th (Sun) 9:00-16:00
Venue: Twin Messe Shizuoka North Hall, South Hall　

Shizuoka’s autumn hobby event, “Tamiya Fair,” will be held again this November at Twin Messe Shizuoka!
The event will be held in both the North and South Buildings of Twin Messe, and details of the event will be updated on this page. Stay tuned! ⇒ Click here for the Tamiya Fair 2024 event report.

From JR Tokyo Station or Nagoya Station: Take the JR Shinkansen Hikari for approximately 1 hour. Get off at JR Shizuoka Station. (Please check the timetable for stops.)
● Taxi: Approximately 7 minutes from the south exit of JR Shizuoka Station
● Shizutetsu Justline Bus　
[From JR Shizuoka Station] From bus stop 11 at the north exit, take the Prefectural General Hospital Takamatsu Line bound for Toro Coop Town, get off at Twin Messe-mae, and it’s a 1-minute walk.
[From JR Higashi-Shizuoka Station] From bus stop 2 at the south exit, take the Nihondaira Line bound for Shin-Shizuoka Bus Terminal, get off at Magarikane 3-chome Dental Association Hall-mae. Turn left at Koguro Post Office and walk for approximately 5 minutes.
● Get off at Shizuoka Railway Kasugamachi Station, cross National Route 1, and walk for approximately 12 minutes.
● Approximately 10 minutes by car from Nihondaira Kunozan Smart IC on the Tomei Expressway.
● Approximately 25 minutes by car from Shin-Shizuoka IC on the Shin-Tomei Expressway.

⇒Twin Messe Shizuoka “Access” page

★ The Twin Messe Shizuoka facility parking lot has limited space. Please avoid coming by car as much as possible and use public transportation instead.

■ The event may be photographed, filmed, and used in print and on websites, among other media outlets related to Tamiya. Please be aware of this before participating. ■ The organizers will take every precaution to prevent accidents, but cannot be held responsible for accidents, theft, injuries, or other damages that occur. ■ Please refrain from drinking alcohol inside the venue. Anyone who causes a nuisance to other customers or who does not follow the instructions of staff may be asked to leave. ■ Pets are not permitted. We ask for your understanding.

63rd All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2025 & list of Tamiya products on display


■ Trade Day (not open to the general public)
Friday October 17, 2025: 9:00 – 17:00

■ Public Days
Saturday 18th October, 2025: 9:30 – 17:30
Sunday 19th October, 2025: 9:30 – 16:30

■ Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, South Hall 3 & 4
Click here to visit the official homepage (external site)

Tamiya will once again be in attendance at the All Japan Model & Hobby Show, held in Big Sight, Tokyo. Please note that tickets are required . Click here for more information (external site)

Tickets
On-site purchases: 1,200 yen (including tax)
Advance tickets: 1,000 yen (including tax)
Visitors over Junior High School age enter free.

List of Tamiya items scheduled for display

Static Models
ITEM 12032　1/12 Honda RA273 (w/Photo-Etched Parts)
ITEM 14058　1/12 Yamaha FZR750R (OW01)
ITEM 14143　1/12 Ducati Superleggera V4 with Racing Kit
ITEM 24374　1/24 Nissan Skyline Sedan 2000 Turbo GT-E S
ITEM 35144　1/35 German 8ton Semi-Track 3.7cm Flak 37
ITEM 35322　1/35 Israeli Tank M1 Super Sherman
ITEM 35392　1/35 German 5cm Anti-Tank Gun (Pak38)

R/C
ITEM 58750 　1/10 R/C Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO (TT-02 Chassis)
ITEM 47522 　1/10 R/C The Grasshopper Black Edition
ITEM 47523 　1/14 R/C Mercedes-Benz Arocs 4151 8×4 Tipper Truck (Candy Green Edition)
ITEM 22094 　DT-04 Carbon Damper Stay Set
ITEM 22095 　DT-04 Freewheel Axles (Long)

Mini 4WD
ITEM 18662　 Avante Mk.III Nero (MS Chassis) Advanced Pack
ITEM 95173　 Trail Mini 4WD Kumamon Version (15th Anniversary)
ITEM 95694　 Mini 4WD New Year’s Edition “Year of the Horse 2026”
ITEM 95698　 Mini 4WD Santa Claus (Red Racer)
ITEM 18663　 Raizzan (ME Chassis)
ITEM 95692　 HG Carbon Front Bumper Plate (1.5mm)
ITEM 95693　 HG Carbon Rear Bumper Plate (1.5mm)
ITEM 95697　 Low-Friction Plastic Double Rollers (Red/19-19mm) Mini 4WD Station
ITEM 95695　 Reinforced N-04/T-04 Units (White)

Tools / Finishing Materials / Educational Construction
ITEM 69947 　Modeler’s Knife (Mint Green)
ITEM 69948　 Pla-Paper 0.05mm B4 Size (4pcs.)
ITEM 70267 　Rolling Robot (2-Channel IR Remote Control)
ITEM 87236 　Tamiya Extra-Thin Cement (Low Odor)
ITEM 87237 　Tamiya CA Cement (Quick Type) II

In Memoriam: Mr. Masao Tamiya who defined the Tamiya style


For model enthusiasts and design aficionados, the name Masao Tamiya has long been deeply etched in their hearts as the “behind-the-scenes force” behind the beauty of the Tamiya brand. As the younger brother of Chairman Shunsaku, Tamiya oversaw Tamiya’s design for over 30 years and created the iconic Twin Star logo that symbolizes the brand. His passion and craftsmanship exude an unwavering commitment to beauty and unwavering trust.

The Man Behind Packaging That “Conveys” Design
In 1981, the exhibition “Designer and Company Series 20: Masao Tamiya and TAMIYA: Tamiya Model Packaging Design” was held at Design Gallery 1953, showcasing the internationally acclaimed packaging designs he had created over more than 20 years. Tamiya’s white box (the so-called “white package”) was not merely packaging, but a “window” that spoke of its contents and heightened the anticipation of opening it. Above all, the precise and thoughtful design resonated deeply with fans.

Design as Art − The World of “Paper and Color”
After leaving Tamiya in 1998, Tamiya shifted his creative focus to graphic art. In 2005, an exhibition of three-dimensional artworks created by hand using paper was held. Utilizing the unique texture of paper and the warmth of handcrafted work, the pieces featured vibrant flat surfaces and depth reminiscent of paintings. Visitors were likely moved by the subtle variations in coloring and cutting, realizing that this was not merely a print but a living, breathing work of art.

Tamiya RC Car Festival in Shizuoka video report



From Friday, 16 May to Sunday, 18 May 2025, the ‘RC Car Festival in Hobby Town Shizuoka’ was held at the Shizuoka City Southern Gymnasium, adjacent to Twin Messe Shizuoka. On the day, many people visited the event, and the three days were filled with smiles and excitement through RC car experiences, workshops, and competitions. Event contents: RC car test drive event ‘Try!! Toyota RC’ RC car competition ‘Toyota Challenge Cup’ Mini 4WD workshop Experience booths by automotive-related companies and organisations (RC car operation, car mechanism experiences, etc.) Thank you very much for your participation and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you all again!

Tamiya World Championship 1996

Our reader Søren Boy Holst who won the Tamiya World Championship 1996 and still races since 35 years without a break RC cars kindly provided us some insights, photos and video of it for which we are very thankful:

Attached is a podium photo from the Tamiya World Championship 1996 held at Kakegawa Circuit, where Søren Boy Holst from Denmark won the FWD class and became Tamiya World Champion. In the same season, he also won the Tamiya European Championship in Switzerland (where a young Marc Rheinard also participated in the FWD class) – making it a double victory year for him in the Front Wheel Drive category.

In the photo, Søren is seen at the top of the podium holding his trophy and his Tamiya FWD race car. The race marked the early use of the now-famous Kakegawa Circuit, which had only just opened that year.

Also present at the same event was Scotty Ernst (USA), now a legendary RC race announcer and founder of the ETS series, who competed in the 4WD Touring Car class. The US FWD Champion Fred Medel also took part in the FWD category.

If you have other photos, link to the TV article, or any other relevant informations from that race, please send it to me. – I had a fantastic time in Japan, and I plan to come back soon, this time with my family.

Tamiya Blockhead Motors RC Picnic “Sotosotodays Camp Grounds Lake Yamanaka Misaki”



TAMIYA BLOCKHEAD MOTORS RC PICNIC was be held on Saturday, June 7th and Sunday, June 8th, 2025.
“sotosotodays CAMP GROUNDS Yamanakako Misaki” is located in Lake Yamanaka, Yamanashi Prefecture. “TAMIYA BLOCKHEAD MOTORS RC PICNIC”, held at a large campsite on the shores of Lake Yamanaka, is an outdoor event where Tamiya and Blockhead Motors propose the charm and fun of RC outdoors with the theme of “RC x Outdoor x Camp”, where you can enjoy camping and bonfires in the great outdoors.
The event was packed with a wide range of content, including a “Special Athletic RC Circuit” where you could enjoy RC cars with your own or rental cars, RC experience runs, vintage RC car running events, exhibits by popular outdoor brands and shops, RC WALK, RC sports day, and a parade run. We hope you enjoyed the event with your family and friends.