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The second collaboration between Tomica and Tamiya from Bakusou Kyoudai Let’s & Go


The second collaboration product between Takara Tomy’s popular mini car series Tomica and Tamiya’s Mini 4WD will be released on March 16th.

In this collaboration, the machines Magnum Saber and Sonic Saber operated by the main characters Retsu Seima and Go Seima from Bakusou Kyoudai Let’s & Go!!, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2024, will be commercialized as Tomica. be done.

The new products are “Tomica Premium Unlimited Bakusou Kyodai Let’s & Go!! Mini 4WD Magnum Saber and Tomica Premium Unlimited Bakusou Kyodai Let’s & Go!! Mini 4WD Sonic Saber.” The price is 1,430 yen (tax included) each. In July, the main character’s rival Futoshi Kurosawa’s “Black Saber” will also be released in the same series, and this will be a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive product. Pre-orders are now being accepted for both products.

The new Tomica product has a fully painted body that does not require stickers, and faithfully reproduces the design of the Mini 4WD. As a Tomica-like feature, it is equipped with an action that rotates the front roller. The packaging uses a covered box, which is rare for Tomica and pays homage to the Mini 4WD boxes of the time.

More information: Takara Tomy

Official product video of Tamiya 58729 Opel Kadett GT/E MB-01 Chassis



Length: 417 mm. Opel Kadett GT/E model wheelbase: 239mm (L)
This R/C model assembly kit recreates the GT/E, a high-spec version of Opel’s 1970s hit car the Kadett, with a polycarbonate body depicting the classic 2-door form. The model is based upon the MB-01 chassis, a versatile platform which can be assembled as front- or rear-wheel drive and in one of three wheelbases.

Tamiya official release list April 2024

RC models
22081 TA08R aluminum motor mount
22086 4x18mm Titanium Turnbuckle Shaft
22090 BB-01 Aluminum steering arm (L/R)
22091 BB-01 Aluminum steering bridge
51728 Toyota Celica GT-FOUR RC (ST185) Spare Body Set
51732 BT-01 C parts (wheel axle)
51733 BT-01 E parts (subframe)
51734 BT-01 F/L parts (mecha mount/rear body mount base)
51736 BT-01 T parts (suspension arm)
51737 BT-01 Spur gear shaft set for FR
58729 1/10 RC Opel Kadett GT/E (MB-01 chassis)
58735 1/10R C MOTUL AUTECH Z (TT-02 chassis)

Crafts
70258 Universal slider set

Tools
69945 Modeler’s Nipper α (White)

Official product video of Tamiya 58737 Hotshot II (2024) 4WD Buggy



Tamiya welcomes a re-released and updated version of the 4WD buggy Hotshot II, the original of which was first released in 1987, following Tamiya’s first 4WD buggy Item 58047 Hotshot released in 1985 and Item 58054 Supershot released in 1986. The Hotshot II was a lightweight design thanks to its use of plastic parts.

  • This is a 1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 390mm, width: 235mm, height: 160mm.
  • The shaft-driven 4WD gives speed and stability off road, and through corners.
  • The 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension employs CVA oil dampers (II) (one for front and two for rear) with a front stabilizer to help get the most out of the 4-wheel drive.
  • Dynamic body and rear wing are lightweight polycarbonate (0.7mm thick), and use a colour scheme featuring orange lines on a black base. Polycarbonate body is pre-cut and pre-painted in black.
  • Gearboxes are sealed to keep out dirt and sand, and contain differentials for smooth cornering.
  • Sections such as ABS monocoque frame and suspension arms feature reinforced plastic for high durability.
  • Semi-pneumatic oval block / pin spike hybrid tires are paired with large-diameter one-piece nylon wheel.
  • Includes updated stickers
  • Includes 540 motor and ESC