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Videos of the Tamiya booth at the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2023 and details of the new scale releases



Introducing the new product corner in the Tamiya booth at the 61st Shizuoka Hobby Show! (May 10, 2023, Twin Messe Shizuoka)


Tamiya 2023 Spring/Summer Release Scale Model New Product Introduction – Military Model Edition
00:32 1/35 German Jagdpanzer IV/70(A)
13:14 1/35 German Infantry Set (Late War)
23:16 1/35 JGSDF Type 16 Mobile Combat Vehicle C5 (Winch)


Tamiya 2023 Spring/Summer Release Scale Model New Product Introduction – Car & Motorcycle Model Edition
00:28 1/24 GMA T.50
13:42 1/20 Porsche 935 Martini
19:06 1/12 Honda CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP 30th Anniversary
20:51 Tire coating agent

Newest Tamiya RC Live videos



Introduction of Spring Cup / Rally / Formula E and Tamiya RC history!
・We introduce the “Spring Cup / Rally” and “Spring Cup / Formula E” held at Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit on March 18 (Sat) and 19 (Sun). Please pay attention to the “M Rally” class, which was held for the first time this time, and the “Formula E” class, which excited the venue with high-level race development! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2001. “Subaru Impreza WRC 2001 complete body specification”, “Lancia 037 Rally” featuring a styrene resin body, and “Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM 2000 Team Original Tire” that fought the reborn DTM (German Touring Car Championship) revived under new regulations.


Introduction of Tamiya Grand Prix Inn Kansai, Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Kansai Tournament and Tamiya RC History!
Introducing the “Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Kansai Tournament”. Please pay attention to the hot race of the “Tamiya Touring” class, which was a close battle from beginning to end! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2001. The “TXT-1” that reproduces the monster truck that runs through the stadium, the “Ford Focus RS WRC 01” that appeared in 2001 and was very successful in the WRC, and the “TA04-R Chassis Kit”, the highest peak of the TA04 series.


Introduction of Tamiya Grand Prix Inn Aichi, Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Aichi Tournament and Tamiya RC History!
“Tamiya Grand Prix in Aichi” held at Nagoya Port Garden Wharf Rinko Ryokuen on April 22nd (Sat) and 23rd (Sun) and “Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Aichi Tournament”. Also pay attention to the race of the “4WD buggy” class, where many of the new TT-02BRs released last month participated! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2001. The “Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Car”, which has been active in world races such as JGTC and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the “TB Evolution II Chassis Kit”, which is an evolution model of TB Evolution, and the combination of Kazuyoshi Hoshino and Satoshi Motoyama will compete in All Japan. The “Calsonic Skyline GT-R 2001” that competed in the GT Championship will appear.

Tamiya Products to be displayed at the 2023 Shizuoka Hobby Show

35383 JGSDF Type 16 Mobile Combat Vehicle C5 (with winch) *The photo is a prototype.


Static Model Products
◇ 1/24 GMA T.50
◇ 1/20 Porsche 935 Martini
◇ 1/35 German Panzer IV/70(A)
◇ 1/35 German Infantry Set (Late WWII)
◇ 1/35 JGSDF Type 16 Mobile Combat Vehicle C5 with Winch
◇ 1/72 Lockheed Martin® F-35®A Lightning Ⅱ®
◇ 1/12 Honda CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP 30th Anniversary

Mini 4WD & For Kids
◇ Estoura (MA)
◇ Dash-1 Emperor (MS Chassis) Black Special
◇ K4Tasche (FM-A)
◇ Neo-VQS (VZ) Advanced Pack)
◇ Hyper-Dash 3 Motor J-Cup 2023
◇ Hyper-Dash Motor PRO J-CUP 2023
◇ HG Carbon Rear Brake Stay (1.5mm) J-Cup 2023
◇ HG Carbon Front Stay For Fully Cowled Mini 4WD (1.5mm) J-Cup 2023
◇ Super Hard Low-Profile Tire & Wheel Set (Spiral) J-Cup 2023
◇ 19mm Aluminum Ball-Race Roller Set J-Cup 2023

R/C Products
◇ 1/10 R/C BBX (BB-01)
◇ 1/10 R/C Toyota Land Cruiser 300 (CC-02)
◇ 1/10 R/C TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRT/GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID (TT-02)
◇ 1/14 R/C Scania 770 S 8×4/4
◇ 1/10 R/C Fiat Abarth 1000 TCR Berlina Corse (MB-01)
◇ 1/10 R/C Porsche 911 GT3 (992) (TT-02)
◇ 1/10 R/C 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK AMG Racing Version (TT-02)
◇ 1/10 R/C Toyota Land Cruiser 40 (CC-02)
◇ 63mm Swing Shafts
◇ BB-01 Aluminum Front Uprights (2pcs.)
◇ BB-01 Aluminum Servo Stays
◇ BB-01 Slipper Clutch Set

Tools & Paints
◇ Monorail Train
◇ Rail Set (for Monorail Train)
◇ Tire Coating Fluid

* The list on this page is tentative and subject to change without notice. The information on this page is current as of April 20, 2023.

Information on the 61st Shizuoka Hobby Show


■Vendor Invitation Day *General public cannot enter
May 10, 2023 (Wednesday) 9:30-16:30
May 11, 2023 (Thursday) 9:30-16:30

■Elementary, Junior High and High School Student Invitation Day
2023 Friday, May 12, 9:00-17:00

■Public Day *Advance registration is required to enter
May 13, 2023 (Sat) 9:00-17:00
May 14, 2023 (Sun) 9:00-16:00
■Venue: Twin Messe Shizuoka
■Admission free
■Organizer: Shizuoka Model Teaching Materials Cooperative

⇒ 61st Shizuoka Hobby Show Official Homepage (in Japanese language)

The 61st Shizuoka Hobby Show, the largest model hobby event in Japan, is full of topics. At the Tamiya booth, new products that will be released by summer will be exhibited at once. This time, there are a lot of hot new products in each genre! . Not only can you take a closer look at the new products before they go on sale at the venue, but you can also directly ask the explanation staff about the points you care about. You can also enjoy shopping at the “sales corner” where various products and goods are available. On the public day, “Tamiya Headquarters Special Tour 2023” (please register in advance) and “RC Car Festival in Hobby City Shizuoka” will be held at a nearby venue at the same time. Bring your whole family to Shizuoka in the fresh greenery for a big hobby event!

⇒ Tamiya head office special tour (13th and 14th) (in Japanese language)

Tamiya RC Live – New product introduction 2023 and Tamiya RC history



March / April 2023 New product introduction, TT-02SRX, TT-02BR release commemorative special and Tamiya RC history!
・2023 Introducing new products that will be released in March and April 2019. Information on optional parts that can be used for the “TT-02SRX” and “TT-02BR”, as well as a running video of the new product “Toyota Celica GT-FOUR (ST165)” released in April will be released! ・In commemoration of the release of “TT-02SRX” and “TT-02BR”, a comparison run of “TT-02SRX” and “TT-02SR” and a “4WD buggy” class that can be used in the popular class of the Tamiya Grand Prix ” A lineup of interesting information such as comparison runs between TD4 and TT-02BR! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2000. The “Mammoth Dump” and “Loctite Zexel GT-R (R34)” equipped with a gimmick that allows the cargo bed to move up and down, and the “Subaru Impreza” modeled in honor of Arai, who showed great success in the 2000 WRC season. WRC Arai specification” appears.


Additional information on new products in the first half of 2023, introduction of Thailand International Touring Car Race 2023 and Tamiya RC history!
・Introducing additional information on new Tamiya RC products for the first half of 2023. Introducing the actual “Porsche 911 GT3 (TT-02)” and explaining the chassis structure of “Fiat Abarth 1000TCR Berlina Corsa (MB-01)” by Tamiya Maezumi! In addition, we also release a video of the new off-road RC “BBX” running on the Tamiya Circuit. ・We deliver the “Thailand International Touring Car Race 2023” held in Thailand in February 2023, the atmosphere of the local race venue, and the race pattern of the “TT-02 One Make” class. Check out the setting method of the TT-02 chassis, which is the machine that TRF Suzuki Kiyokazu will participate in! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2001. The “Subaru Impreza WRC2001 Prototype” modeled after the prototype of the new Impreza that played an active part in the 2001 WRC, and the Corvette race specification “Corvette C5-R” and “Subaru Impreza WRC2001” that are representative of American sports! *Each delivery is scheduled for 60 minutes. Appearances Tamiya Satoshi Maezumi, Riku Sunahara *You cannot watch before the live distribution time (you can see the archived video after distribution). *Video and audio may be disturbed due to circumstances such as communication conditions, and distribution may be canceled without notice.

Tamiya RC Live – Tamiya Grand Prix Aichi and Tamiya RC history



Introduction of Tamiya Grand Prix Inn Aichi and Tamiya RC history!
・Introducing the “Tamiya Grand Prix in Aichi” held at Nagoya Port Garden Wharf on Saturday, February 25th. We will also introduce the machines selected by Condele and the setting sheets of the top players! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2000. Team Kunimitsu with Mooncraft’s “Raybrick NSX (2000 spec)” that competed in the 2000 season of the All Japan GT Championship, “Castrol his Tom’s his Supra (2000 spec)” and “Opel V8” that showed success in the same year coupe will appear.


Introduction of the Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Aichi Tournament and Tamiya RC History!
・ Introducing the “Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Aichi Tournament” held at Nagoya Port Garden Wharf on Sunday, February 26th. Please pay attention to the hot race of the “CW-01 Challenge” class, which has become an eventful development! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2000. Please see the “Toyota bB” and “Ferrari 360 Modena Challenge”, whose unique styles have gained popularity among young people, and the “TB Evolution Chassis Kit”, the first in the TB Evolution series developed as Tamiya’s traditional shaft 4WD chassis. increase.