This very special opportunity to celebrate 40 years of Mini 4WD was born from the suggestion of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe (TGR-E) Vice Chairman Kazuki Nakajima. Watch as he takes us through the results of wind tunnel tests on cars sent in by Mini 4WD racers.
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Official photos of the products on display in the Tamiya booth at the 60th All Japan Model and Hobby Show
First photos of new Tamiya products displayed at the 60th All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2022
Static Model Products
◇ 1/48 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
◇ 1/35 British Cruiser Tank A34 Comet
◇ 1/24 Nissan Z
◇ 1/12 Ducati Superleggera V4
◇ 1/12 Team Suzuki ECSTAR GSX-RR ’20 No.42 (Finished Model)
Mini 4WD & For Kids
◇ Mini 4WD 40th Anniversary HG Carbon Stay for Wide Front Sliding Damper (2mm)
◇ Mini 4WD 40th Anniversary HG Carbon Stay for Wide Rear Sliding Damper (2mm)
◇ Mini 4WD 40th Anniversary Super Hard Low-Profile Tire & Wheel Set (12-Spoke)
◇ Skid-Tape 2 (80x120mm, 2pcs.)
◇ HG Aluminum Large Dia. Narrow Wheels II (2pcs.)
◇ Low Friction Plastic Double Rollers (Blue/19-19mm)
R/C Products
◇ 1/10 Chassis Kit TB EVO. 8
◇ 1/10 R/C Egress Black Edition
◇ 1/10 R/C Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V (TT-02)
◇ TA08 Low Friction King Pin Balls (4pcs.)
◇ 1/10 Glow-Engine R/C TG10-Mk.2FZ Racing Chassis Kit 2022
Tools & Paints
◇ Rubber Band Powered Trike
Source of photos: Dengeki Hobby Web
Winning works of the Tamiya Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2022 Concours d’Elegance ONLINE
Introducing the award-winning works of the Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2022 “Concours d’Elegance ONLINE”
Works that won the “NEW ERA Award”, “Yokohama Tire Award” and “XLARGE Award” at “JC2022 Condere 1-4” held during the period, and works that won the “MC / Mini 4 Doctor Award” and “Other Awards” are introducee all at once.
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- [Condere 2 NEW ERA Award] 〔Author〕 ok 〔Title〕 Bergkaiser Groub Eisenwolfrider Michael created this machine inspired by toothed whales. The setting of the story is also GOOD!
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- [Condere 2 NEW ERA Award] [Author] ruru [Title] Ignition Sports A super cool Ignition with a crisp finish and internal reproduction. The glossy body and midship engine are the points of interest!
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- [Condere 2 NEW ERA Award] 〔Author〕 Mr.P 〔Title〕 SPIRAL BOOSTER Spiral Propulsion Machine Appears!
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- [Condere 2 NEW ERA Award] 〔Author〕 vivid 〔Title〕 JADOW A Zcowl A new generation Jado Ace dedicated to all Mini 4 racers of the full cowl generation. It’s just cool without complaining! The coloring is also GOOD!
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- [Condere 1 NEW ERA Award] [Author] Nage [Title] Iron Astute A machine that makes use of the characteristics of Flame Astute and Iron Beak. The use of purple is cool! It is a work with outstanding taste.
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- [Condere 1 NEW ERA Award] [Author] Taiyo [Title] Eleglitter ST-01 Eleglitter pursuing speed and beauty. I can’t get enough of this shiny…! It’s a machine with special specifications that allows you to change the styling depending on the race!
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- [Condere 1 NEW ERA Award] [Author] inMyHead [Title] Boogie!! It’s a cute and happy work that makes you smile just by looking at it. The sense of parts choice and coloring is also GOOD!
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- [Condere 1 NEW ERA Award] [Author] Kaku [Title] FF Mach frame with asymmetric color that is conscious of “light and darkness”! It is a work that can be enjoyed from various angles. The lighted-up appearance is also perfect!
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- [Condele 1] [Yokohama Tire Award] [Author] Kojikoji [Title] Avante Jr. Refusion2
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- [Condele 2 XLARGE Award] [Author] Mizore [Title] FM-A Jado Ace off-road specification
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- [Condele 2 XLARGE Award] [Author] RAVEN [Title] THE END
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- [Condele 2 XLARGE Award] [Author] AZANINA [Title] Proto-Emperor Zarathustra
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- [Condele 1 XLARGE Award] [Author] GANZO [Title] Yaris WRX XLARGE.ver
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- [Condele 1 XLARGE Award] [Author] KAGAROT [Title] Hell Gumbaw PDC Custom
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- [Condele 1 XLARGE Award] [Author] ruru [Title] X BOX
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- [Condele 2 MC Guts Award] [Author] Well [Title] Electric Buggy
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- [Condele 1 MC Guts Award] [Author] Shiryu [Title] LIBERTY EMPEROR Armor Type-Laser
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- [Condele 2] [Mini 4 Doctor Award] [Author] Suzuki Konta Punch [Title] Proto-Emperor ZXF
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- [Condele 1] [Mini 4 Doctor Award] [Author] Hiropapa @Team COC [Title] Ironbeak ReFEED
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- [Condere 2 Sakurai Naru Award] [Author] Ogasawara [Title] Shooting Star DUS
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- [Condere 1 Naru Sakurai Award] [Author] Kazunori-555 [Title] Red Flame
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- [Condele 2 MC GUY Award] [Author] Taiga @TRIVALS [Title] Beat Magnum That “Koro” SP
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- [Condele 1 MC GUY Award] [Author] ⭐️Bakuon Kozou⭐️ [Title] Super Nyanpera Jr.
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- [Condele 2] [Award for having a good dream] [Author ] Nekozame Taro
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- [Condele 2] [Evil way but royal road award] [Author] Ein [Title] JADOW A “Flame Blade”
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- [Condele 2] [Paisen Happy Award] [Author] Daichi@Kashiramoji D@Team COC [Title] TRF RAIKIRI MS
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- [Condele 2] [Award for KING] [Author] Nobori [Title] Road Spirit EVO
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- [Condele 2 Pirate Award] [Author] nitoro [Title] Pirates of Gamborian
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- [Condele 2] [Cyber Racer Award] [Author] CRASH @ Shimote no 4WD [Title] B3 (Blue Blood Blaster)
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- [Condele 2] [Wild Racer Award] [Author] TAKE [Title] Racing BULLHEAD 2
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- [Condele 2] [FRUITY 4WD Award] [Author] Aka [Title] Old Ponchi
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- [Condele 2 Kaijin Prize] [Author] Miyabi@MISTY -Misty- [Title] Poseidon Spirit -Null-
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- [Condele 2] [Reproduction Award] [Author] Tomori Inomura [Title] Flower Ax Premium -Bakusou Siblings-
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- [Condele 2] [Hot Summer Award] [Author] Tora Volta @ Mini 4WD [Title] Melt
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- [Condele 2] [MECHANICAL Award] [Author] Shonen Kanemasa [Title] Spin Viper Orochi
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- [Condere 2 GIGAMAX Award] [Author] All-purpose rabbit [Title] BROCKEN GIGAS
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- [Condelete 1] [Summer Hat Wearing Award] [Author] Monochrome Ubon [Title] Avante on the beach
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- [Condele 1] [Old Style Award] [Author] Nijiiropapa [Title] Super Avante Jr. Classic Color Edition
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- [Condele 1] [Shooting Idea Award] [Author] KOSE photographer [Title] Light Blue AS-5
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- [Condelete 1] [Award for Cool Cool] [Author] Pierre (pierre.de.paul) [Title] LORD SPIRIT FULL LASER
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- [Condele 1] [Kumamoto red and black award] [Author] Blue@RL [Title] Kumamon’s Astral Glitter
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- [Condele 1] [Youth is Plasma Award] [Author] Chikara @team.COC/D’eR [Title] Sand Vulcan
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- [Condele 1] [Best Coloring Award] [Author] Kaoruko Kozen @ ROUTE404 [Title] Gecko Masquerade
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- [Condele 1 Red Armor Award] [Author] NAO@team Raizan Gundan [Title] JADOW A [Demon]
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- [Condele 1 Shooting 4WD Award] [Author] Take @ Daddy who loves taking 4WD [Title] Run in the sky
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- [Condele 1] [PHANTOM FLAME Award] [Author] Damaken (IKEDA) [Title] Super Emperor Black Max
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- [Condele 1] [Gold Dragon Award] [Author] Mottsun@TIDALWAVE [Title] SHAO BAI RON
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- [Condele 1] [Hisense & Idea Award] [Author] Marunishi 54 & SARA [Title] SARA-one
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- [Condele 1] [Simple is Best Award] [Author] tkfm_hobby [Title] God Burning Sun_repaint
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- [Condele 1 Modeling Award] [Author] kens [Title] VINTAGE BULL
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- [Condele 1] [Custom Truck Award] [Author] Dera [Title] Honda e’s-Pick
Tamiya RC Live – Introducing the Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Fukui & Nagano Tournaments and Tamiya RC History
Introducing the Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Fukui Tournament and Tamiya RC History!
・ We will deliver the pattern of the final race of the “Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Fukui Tournament” held at the Fukui Prefectural Industrial Hall on Sunday, August 14th. ・We will introduce the settings of the Astute 2022 (TD-2) used by Tamiya Maezumi, also known as Paisen, in the TD2 Grand Prix class. ・We will continue to introduce items released in 1997 in Tamiya RC History. The “Calsonic Skyline GT-R” that fought with Kazuyoshi Hoshino and the “King Blackfoot” with its powerful big tires will appear. We will also introduce the “Porsche 911GT” that uses the belt drive 4WD “TA03R-S chassis” that appeared with a rear motor and short wheelbase!
Introducing the Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Nagano Tournament and Tamiya RC History!
・ We will deliver the final race of the “Tamiya Grand Prix RC Car Grand Prix Nagano Tournament” held at Eye City 21 on Sunday, August 21st. ・Introducing the latest settings for the XV-02 chassis, a rally Grand Prix class specification popular for high-speed battles. ・Tamiya RC history introduces items released in 1997. Please see the direct drive F1 chassis F103 special kit “F103RX chassis kit”, “Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI Bosch”, and “Honda S-MX lowdown”.
Tamiya RC Live – Submission contest “local RC photo” excellent work announcement, Tamiya Grand Prix All Japan Championship Fukui Tournament and Tamiya RC history
Posting Contest “Local RC Photo” Excellent Work Announcement and Tamiya RC History!
・Twitter posting contest held from July#Local RC photoIntroducing the excellent works of “. You might feel like traveling just by looking at famous places all over the country that were filmed with RC. ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 1996. The “KURE Nismo GT-R” that attracted attention with its black color, the “Pia Kano no Accord VTEC” that was active in the All Japan Touring Car Championship, and the “Alfa Romeo Julius Print GTA” modeled on a rear-wheel drive chassis will appear. . Also introducing the front motor belt drive 4WD “TA03F chassis”!
Tamiya Grand Prix All Japan Championship Fukui Tournament Introduction and Tamiya RC History!
・ We will deliver the final race of the “Tamiya Grand Prix All Japan Championship Fukui Tournament” held at the Fukui Prefectural Industrial Hall on Saturday, August 13th. ・Introducing recommended tires for the TC-01 chassis, which is designated for the TRF Grand Prix class. ・ Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 1997. You can see the “Opel Calibra Cliff” and “Martini Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI” that participated in the International Touring Car Championship, and the 1996 All Japan Touring Championship Class 2 winning machine “Jacks Accord”.
Tamiya products to be displayed at the 60th All Japan Model & Hobby Show
Static Model Products
◇ 1/35 British Cruiser Tank A34 Comet
◇ 1/24 Nissan Z
◇ 1/12 Ducati Superleggera V4
◇ 1/12 Team Suzuki ECSTAR GSX-RR ’20 No.42 (Finished Model)
Mini 4WD & For Kids
◇ Mini 4WD 40th Anniversary HG Carbon Stay for Wide Front Sliding Damper (2mm)
◇ Mini 4WD 40th Anniversary HG Carbon Stay for Wide Rear Sliding Damper (2mm)
◇ Mini 4WD 40th Anniversary Super Hard Low-Profile Tire & Wheel Set (12-Spoke)
◇ Skid-Tape 2 (80x120mm, 2pcs.)
◇ HG Aluminum Large Dia. Narrow Wheels II (2pcs.)
◇ Low Friction Plastic Double Rollers (Blue/19-19mm)
R/C Products
◇ 1/10 Chassis Kit TB EVO. 8
◇ 1/10 R/C Egress Black Edition
◇ 1/10 R/C Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V (TT-02)
◇ TA08 Low Friction King Pin Balls (4pcs.)
◇ 1/10 Glow-Engine R/C TG10-Mk.2FZ Racing Chassis Kit 2022
Tools & Paints
◇ Rubber Band Powered Trike
Tamiya at the upcoming 60th All Japan Model & Hobby Show
The 60th All Japan Model Hobby Show, which has been postponed for a long time, has been decided! It will be held for two days on October 1st (Sat) and 2nd (Sun) at Tokyo Big Sight South Halls 1 and 2.
Tamiya’s new products will be announced later.
■Trade Day *Not open to the public.
September 30th (Fri.) 9:00～17:00
■Consumer Days
October 1st (Sat.) 9:30～18:00
October 2nd (Sun.) 9:30～16:30
■Venue: Tokyo Big Sight South Hall 1 & 2
■Entrance Fee: 1,000 yen (pre-sold tickets), or 1,200 yen (tickets bought on-site)
(*Children 15 and under: free)
Tamiya RC Live with detailed information on the new Tamiya TB EVO.8
Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Kakegawa Tournament Introduction and Tamiya RC History & New Product Details Announcement Special 2
・ The final race of the “Tamiya Grand Prix RC Car Grand Prix Kakegawa Tournament” held at Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit on Sunday, July 17th will deliver. ・Information on the latest shaft drive 4WD chassis “TB EVO.8”, which will be a new product after this fall of 2022, will be released for the first time in the world! Please enjoy detailed commentary by TRF Kono. ・Tamiya RC history introduces items released in 1996. The Audi A4 STW, which played an active role in the German Super Touring, the square-style Volvo 850 BTCC, and the entry-level 2WD buggy, the Fighter Buggy RX.
Featuring Tamiya Satoshi Maezumi, Riku Sunahara, Takayuki Kono
Tamiya RC Live with detailed information on the new Tamiya Egress Black Edition
Tamiya Grand Prix All Japan Championship Kakegawa Tournament Introduction and Tamiya RC History & New Product Details Announcement Special 1
・ The final race of the “Tamiya Grand Prix All Japan Championship Kakegawa Tournament” held at Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit on Saturday, July 16th We will deliver. ・ Detailed information on the new product “Egress Black Edition”, which will be released after this fall of 2022, will be released for the first time in the world! ・We will continue to introduce the items released in 1996 in Tamiya RC History. You can see the “Honda CR-V” reproduced with a realistic resin body, “Williams’ Renault FW18” that built the strongest era of Williams, and the pioneer of lightweight sports “Eunos Roadster”.