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Photos of Tamiya new releases exhibited at the 61st All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2023

Static Model Products
◇ 1/700 JMSDF Defense Ship FFM-1 Mogami
◇ 1/48 Lockheed Martin® F-35®B Lightning Ⅱ®
◇ 1/48 Grumman FM-1 Wildcat/Martlet Mk.V™
◇ 1/48 British 2-Ton 4×2 Ambulance
◇ 1/35 German Tank Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.F & Motorcycle Set “North Africa”
◇ 1/24 Toyota Celsior (UCF11) – re-issued product
◇ 1/12 Honda CX500 Turbo – re-issued product
◇ 1/12 Ducati Superleggera V4 (Finished Model)

Mini 4WD & For Kids
◇ Mini 4WD New Year’s Edition “Year of the Dragon 2024”
◇ Mini 4WD Lupine Racer 2 (AR)
◇ Avante Mk.III Azure Clear Special (Polycarbonate Body) – re-issued product
◇ Exflowly Polycarbonate Body Special (Purple) (MS) – re-issued product
◇ HG Aluminum Wheels for Low Profile Tires II (Reversible, 2pcs.) – re-issued product

R/C Products
◇ 1/10 R/C Squash Van (GF-02)
◇ 1/10 R/C Super Sabre (2023)
◇ 1/10 R/C Fiat 131 Abarth Rally Olio Fiat (MF-01X)
◇ 1/14 Scania 770 S 6×4 (Silver Edition)
◇ 1/10 R/C Toyota Land Cruiser 40 (Yellow Painted Body) (CC-02)
◇ XV-02 Carbon Reinforced Lower Deck
◇ XV-02 Short Carbon Damper Stay Set
◇ The Hornet 1-Piece Large Diameter Wheels (Front & Rear)

Tools & Paints
◇ Chipping Liquid
◇ Bipedal Walking Robot
◇ PS Dark Blue

Official video of Tamiya booth and new releases exhibited at the 61st All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2023



We’ll give you a quick tour of the Tamiya new product corner at the All Japan Model Hobby Show! (September 29, 2023, Tokyo Big Sight)
00:00 Introduction
00:07 Introduction of new scale model products
14:07 Introduction of new makeup products
16:04 Introduction of new RC model products
28:33 Craft new product introduction
35:24 Mini 4WD new product introduction

New Tamiya announcement list to be displayed at the 61st All Japan Model & Hobby Show

Below is a list of new announcements planned for exhibition by Tamiya at the 61st All Japan Model & Hobby Show.

Static Model Products
◇ 1/700 JMSDF Defense Ship FFM-1 Mogami
◇ 1/48 Lockheed Martin® F-35®B Lightning Ⅱ®
◇ 1/48 Grumman FM-1 Wildcat/Martlet Mk.V™
◇ 1/48 British 2-Ton 4×2 Ambulance
◇ 1/35 German Tank Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.F & Motorcycle Set “North Africa”
◇ 1/24 Toyota Celsior (UCF11) – re-issued product
◇ 1/12 Honda CX500 Turbo – re-issued product
◇ 1/12 Ducati Superleggera V4 (Finished Model)

Mini 4WD & For Kids
◇ Mini 4WD New Year’s Edition “Year of the Dragon 2024”
◇ Mini 4WD Lupine Racer 2 (AR)
◇ Avante Mk.III Azure Clear Special (Polycarbonate Body) – re-issued product
◇ Exflowly Polycarbonate Body Special (Purple) (MS) – re-issued product
◇ HG Aluminum Wheels for Low Profile Tires II (Reversible, 2pcs.) – re-issued product

R/C Products
◇ 1/10 R/C Squash Van (GF-02)
◇ 1/10 R/C Super Sabre (2023)
◇ 1/10 R/C Fiat 131 Abarth Rally Olio Fiat (MF-01X)
◇ 1/14 Scania 770 S 6×4 (Silver Edition)
◇ 1/10 R/C Toyota Land Cruiser 40 (Yellow Painted Body) (CC-02)
◇ XV-02 Carbon Reinforced Lower Deck
◇ XV-02 Short Carbon Damper Stay Set
◇ The Hornet 1-Piece Large Diameter Wheels (Front & Rear)

Tools & Paints
◇ Chipping Liquid
◇ Bipedal Walking Robot
◇ PS Dark Blue

Please note that this is a tentative list, and the actual items on display – as well as their official names – may change without notice.

Tamiya Fair 2023 announcement


Hobby festival held! 18th ( Sat ) 9:00-17:00, 19th ( Sun ) 9:00-16:00
Venue: Twin Messe Shizuoka North Building, South Building 

Shizuoka’s autumn hobby event “Tamiya Fair” will be held again this November at Twin Messe Shizuoka!
In 2023, the event will be held in both the North Building and South Building. Please stay tuned!
Click here to see the reports from past Tamiya Fairs.

Tamiya RC Live – Kakegawa Grand Prix Tournament, introduction of BBX option specification car and Tamiya RC history



Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Kakegawa Tournament, introduction of BBX option specification car and Tamiya RC history!
・ Introducing the “Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Kakegawa Tournament” held at Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit on Sunday, July 16th. We will also deliver the pattern of the “Tamiya Touring” class where the incandescent battle was developed! ・ TRF Maezumi modifies the BBX, which will be released in August 2023, with optional parts. We introduce points for assembling and effective optional parts all at once! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2003. The “Xanavi Nismo GT-R (R34)” with a V6 layout engine, the “Blackfoot Extreme” with big tires with a diameter of 130mm, and the “Raybrick NSX 2003” sponsored by light manufacturer Raybrig will be on display.

Mika Häkkinen and Tamiya in 1991

Tamiya RC Live including Tamiya BBX TRF with Maezumi specificiations, Tamiya RC autumn new products, Grand Prix Okayama Tournament and Tamiya RC History


Introducing the Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Okayama Tournament and Tamiya RC History!
Introducing the RC Car Grand Prix Okayama Tournament. We deliver the “MAZDA JJ Grand Prix” class sponsored by Mazda Motor Corporation and the “Willie Grand Prix” class, which is fun just to watch! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2002. “Enzo His Ferrari” announced at the Paris Salon in September 2002 bearing the name of the founder of Ferrari, “TB Evolution III” which is the third generation of the TB Evolution series of 4WD touring cars, “Apt- Audi TT-R” will appear.


Commentary on Tamiya Grand Prix All Japan Championship 2023 strategy points by TRF Maezumi, Tamiya RC autumn new product introduction and Tamiya RC history!
TRF Maezumi explain each class in detail. Find the key to the strategy and aim for representation! ・Introducing the “BBX” scheduled to be released in August with TRF Maezumi’s optional specifications! ・We introduce the details of “1/35 RC German Panzer IV Type J”, “2003 Ford Focus RS Custom”, and “XV-02RS PRO” scheduled to be released in autumn as new Tamiya RC products! ・Tamiya RC history introduces RC released in 2002-2003. “Baja King” was developed with the image of a buggy active in the traditional race “Baja 1000” that runs 1000 miles off-road in Mexico, and “Enzo’s Ferrari” developed in combination with TT-01, ” Williams BMW FW24″ appear.

Tamiya RC Live with reports to racing events and Tamiya RC history



Introduction of off-road meeting in Kakegawa and Tamiya RC history!
・We introduce the “Off-Road Meeting in Kakegawa” held at the Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit Off-Road Course on Sunday, May 28th. Pay attention to the “M-RALLY” class, which was held for the first time on an off-road course! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2002. The “Ford Focus RS WRC 02” developed for the 2002 WRC victory, the “Beams Integra” that won 1st and 2nd place in the C-4 class at the 2001 Tokachi 24-hour race, the “F201 chassis kit (original with body)”.


Introducing the Tamiya Grand Prix All Japan Championship Okayama Tournament and Tamiya RC History!
・We introduce the pattern of the “Tamiya Grand Prix All Japan Championship Okayama Tournament” which finally started. Please pay attention to the race that became a heated development in each class with the right to represent the “Tamiya World Champion Decision Battle 2023”! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2002. The “Mini Cooper”, which was fully remodeled in 2002, and the “CLK-DTM 2002 AMG-Mercedes”, which was driven by former F-1 driver Jean Alesi in the 2002 DTM, and 2002. You can see “Raybrick NSX 2002” with the motif of the vehicle of Team Kunimitsu with MOONCRAFT.

Tamiya RC Live – Introducing the 61st Shizuoka Hobby Show, Toyota Challenge Cup and Tamiya RC History



Introduction of the 61st Shizuoka Hobby Show, Toyota Challenge Cup Day 1 and Tamiya RC history!
・Introducing the “BLOCKHEAD MEETING” held at Sumpu Castle Park on Thursday, May 4th. Pay attention to the overwhelming number of off-road machines running all at once! ・Introducing the “61st Shizuoka Hobby Show” held at Twin Messe, Shizuoka City for 5 days from May 10th (Wednesday) to May 14th (Sunday). We will also deliver the installation view of the “BBX” and “MB-01”, which were exhibited as new products at the venue and attracted attention. ・You can see the “Toyota Challenge Cup Day 1” held on Saturday, May 13th at Nanbu Gymnasium in Shizuoka City. Also pay attention to the “WRC” class on a special circuit with a powerful big jump! ・Tamiya RC history introduces RC released from 2001 to 2002. The “Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII WRC”, which adopted the TB-01 chassis, which was popular for rally driving at the time, and the “Nissan Fairlady Z”, which became synonymous with Nissan sports cars. Please see the “Ferrari F2001” that has become a hot topic.


Introduction of Toyota Challenge Cup Day2, information on Tamiya Grand Prix All Japan Championship 2023 and Tamiya RC history!
・ We deliver the state of the Tamiya booth at “CHIMERA GAMES” held in Odaiba, Tokyo on May 20th (Sat) and 21st (Sun). The RC experience corner was a big hit with the children! ・The “Tamiya Grand Prix All Japan Championship 2023” will finally start with the “Tamiya Grand Prix All Japan Championship Okayama Tournament” on June 17, 2023. We will introduce the introduction of each holding area and strategy points. ・Introducing the “Toyota Challenge Cup Day 2” held on May 14th (Sun) at Nanbu Gymnasium in Shizuoka City. Please also pay attention to the “JJ” class, which is limited to elementary and junior high school students and women, and the “Parent-child” class, where parents and children join forces to compete! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2002. -Based on the Ferrari 360 Modena Challenge, which debuted at the 1999 Geneva Show as the fifth generation of the Ferrari 308, and the Toyota MR-S Racing, which first adopted the short wheelbase TA-04SS, and the Mercedes-Benz CLK. Please take a look at the “HKS CLK” developed for the 2002 JGTC.