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Upcoming Tamiya Fair 2022 – the hobby festival will be held for the first time in three years!


The hobby festival will be held for the first time in three years! 19th ( Sat ) 9:00-17:00, 20th ( Sun ) 9:00-16:00
Venue: Twin Messe Shizuoka North Building

Shizuoka’s autumn hobby event “Tamiya Fair” will be held at Twin Messe Shizuoka North Building for the first time in three years. We will prepare various events where customers can participate, play and experience, including the exhibition of new products that will be released from the fall to winter of 2022. Please come to the Tamiya Hobby Festival!

⇒ Click here for the Tamiya Fair 2018

Announcement and exhibition of Tamiya’s new products
New products such as scale models, RC models, Mini 4WD, and work kits that will be released from this autumn to early next year will be exhibited all at once.
Each development staff will be in charge of product explanation. Please feel free to ask us any questions!

Tamiya product sales corner
Many items such as Tamiya products currently on sale and original goods are available. You may find something new to enjoy, such as the scale model or parts you were looking for, or the tools and paint you want to use. The number of products is limited.Please forgive us when we are sold out.In addition, we may limit the number of popular products that can be purchased per person. Please note that the contents are subject to change.

Shizuoka plastic model club joint exhibition
A joint exhibition of works by clubs active in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan’s top producer of plastic models, will be held again this year. Hundreds of scale models such as airplanes, tanks, and automobiles, as well as Mini 4WD and RC car bodies will be gathered.

Exhibition of Doll Modification Contest
The Doll Remodeling Contest is a model contest using soldier dolls about 5 cm tall from the << 1/35 Military Miniature Series >>. From simple remodeling that just changes poses and combining accessories, to skillful works that transform into a completely different person or character, to ideas that are competitive based on the fun of ideas, the soldiers should be the base. Any work is OK! . The 2022 submissions will be exhibited for the first time at the venue. Please enjoy the wonderful work that you can’t believe it’s 1/35 size!

RC Tank Owners Meeting Held!! (19th)
A 1/16 RC tank series with the ultimate realism that reproduces not only the actions unique to tanks, but also sound and light. In the special field, a variety of tanks are gathered, from WWII tanks such as Tiger I, Sherman, and JS-2 to the latest modern tanks such as Type 10, Leopard 2A6, and M1A2 Abrams. Check out the timeless tank battles, including tense one-on-one match battles and team battles where combinations are the key to victory!

Mini 4WD Event (West Building/Saturday 19th only)
Details coming soon

First programming experience class (paid)
Let’s experience “programming”, which is attracting attention because it will be compulsory at elementary schools from 2020! We will hold a robot programming experience session for beginners at the popular classroom “Tamiya Robot School” that is being developed nationwide. Using the teaching materials “Cam Program Robot Construction Set” used in the school and the children’s computer “IchigoJam”, the robot will act according to the program entered in BASIC language. You can understand the mechanism of programming and mechanism while having fun.
◎ Schedule: 19th (Sat), 20th (Sun)
◎ Target: 3rd grade elementary school and above. Junior high school students and younger must be accompanied by a guardian.

Self-Defense Forces Public Relations Corner
The Self-Defense Forces PR corner, which is familiar at the Shizuoka Hobby Show, will also appear at the Tamiya Fair venue!
We are planning to exhibit the Ground Self-Defense Force vehicles, which are rarely seen.

Vehicles to be exhibited
Type 96 Wheeled Armored Car (WAPC)
Light Armored Vehicle (LAV)

Tamiya RC car experience driving event held (free)
Held an RC car assembly class at the Tamiya Fair 2022 venue. A weekend full of hobbies, including a tour of the Tamiya Fair and driving on a special circuit! Full-time staff will thoroughly lecture on the know-how of RC car production. Parents and children are welcome to participate.

RC car assembly class held (paid)
Held an RC car assembly class at the Tamiya Fair 2022 venue. A weekend full of hobbies, including a tour of the Tamiya Fair and driving on the circuit! Full-time staff will thoroughly lecture on the know-how of RC car production. Parents and children are welcome to participate.

Running tank experience corner (free)
Let’s run a large course with a scene with a 1/48 tank that shows comical running. Find your favorite machine and keep trying until you reach the goal!
Cooperation: UMA (Moving Model Association)

Sweets decoration production experience corner (charged)
Why not try your hand at a hobby where you can make sweets that look just like the real thing from materials such as clay. Participation by parents and children is also very welcome. You can take home the finished work. *The works are not edible.

In addition to this, there are many hands-on corners at the venue!!
RC trailer ride experience corner (free)
Let’s ride a 1/14 size RC trailer. We will carry out a trailer riding experience for elementary school students and younger.
Mini 4WD workshop (charged)
Let’s make and play on the spot! ! Reception at any time! A circuit is also available for running the completed machine. The staff will kindly give you a lecture on how to assemble it.

List of exhibiting companies / cooperating organizations (in no particular order)
Many manufacturers and cooperative organizations are exhibiting at the Tamiya Fair. Scale models, RC-related manufacturers, and many unique manufacturers are exhibiting, so please check each booth.
UMA (Moving Model Association) / Natural Style Co., Ltd. / Tamiya Robot School / Kyoto Machine Tool Co., Ltd. / Mizuho Co., Ltd. / Fine Mold Co., Ltd. / SWEET Co., Ltd. / MMP Co., Ltd. / Shimomura Alec Co., Ltd. / Chuo Package Co., Ltd. / Tamiya Plastic Model Factory Shimbashi / Tamiya Plastic Model Factory Tressa Yokohama / Model Art Co., Ltd. / Shizuoka Sangyo Service Co., Ltd. Restaurant Suruga / Shizuoka Plamo Club Joint Exhibition / Self-Defense Forces Shizuoka Regional Cooperation Headquarters / Laupen Model / Unit Co., Ltd. Promotion / Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. / Pilot Ink Co., Ltd. / Japan Military Vehicle Association / Studio Yuwa Co., Ltd. / Maruma Corporation / Hobby Shop Gannett / Netz Toyota Kobe Co., Ltd.

Detail photos of Tamiya 61124 Tamiya Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II

The unassembled finished product and runner images of the new product “1/48 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II”, which was announced at the 60th All Japan Model Hobby Show, have been released. Please pay attention to the unique shape of the state-of-the-art stealth fighter faithfully modeled and the detailed mold reproduced precisely. We will inform you as soon as the product release date and detailed information are decided.

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

Full official details and photos of Tamiya 42383 Chassis Kit TB Evo.8


The pinnacle of shaft drive 4WD touring chassis
A brand new chassis that bears the name of the pinnacle of shaft drive 4WD touring chassis “TB EVO” will be released for the first time in five years. By combining a new-shaped carbon chassis with a minimal upper deck, it achieves optimum pitching rigidity and a low center of gravity for driving. The main chassis also adopts a mechanical plate and center stiffener. The front and rear aluminum bulkheads have also been redesigned to provide superior strength and drive efficiency. The suspension uses the same upper and lower arms as the TA08 PRO to maximize tire grip. SSBB (Super Short Big Bore) dampers are standard equipment for both front and rear. The motor mount has a structure that allows easy backlash adjustment, and two types of motor layout can be selected: front mid/rear mid. Based on the data obtained from the previous “TB EVO” series, we pursued speed, maneuverability, and maintainability, and the “TB EVO.8” was born.

Main equipment parts
2.25mm Thick carbon lower deck ●2mm thick carbon upper deck ●1mm thick carbon mechanical plate ●2mm thick carbon bumper support ●Single type aluminum lower bulkhead F/R ●Aluminum upper bulkhead F/R ●Aluminum motor mounts A/B/C ● Aluminum servo mount ●Aluminum battery holder ●Aluminum center stiffener ●Aluminum front direct cup ●TRF super short big bore damper plus ●42mmW cardan drive shaft ●42mm lightweight swing shaft (strengthened type) ●06 hard coated aluminum pinion gear (23T) ●Front and rear stabilizer ● Full bearing

Separately purchased
●Body ●Brushless motor ●Tire ●Wheel ●RC mechanism: ESC, 2 channel radio with low profile servo ●Battery and charger for running ●Transmitter power supply

Gamba Osaka limited Tamiya Mini 4WD models


Mini 4WD and Gamba Osaka, which caused a big boom among elementary school students in the late 90’s, are a dream collaboration!
In addition to selling 3 types of original Mini 4WD at a special booth outside the venue, those who have purchased can enjoy assembling and racing on the course at a special booth!

*Limited to 500 pieces for sale on the day and online shop.
* Tools and batteries for assembly can be rented.
* Depending on the congestion situation, you may have to line up before assembling and participating in the race experience on the course.
*Please note that we are not responsible for any damage caused during the race experience.
* It will be sold at the online shop at a later date.

■ Aero Avante
[Price] 2,420 yen (tax included)
[Sales location] Mini 4WD special booth behind the outside goal

■ Mach Frame
[Price] 2,420 yen (tax included)
[Sales location] Mini 4WD special booth behind the outside goal

■ Raikiri
[Price ] ] 2,420 yen (tax included)
[Sales location] Mini 4WD special booth behind the outside goal


Source in Japanese language: Gamba Osaka

Bakugan Brothers Let’s & Go! Magnum and Sonic pure tin chopstick rests


High-quality finish by Kurita Sangyo, a long-established cast metal manufacturer in Shizuoka Prefecture, under the Jutaro brand. Two types, Hurricane Sonic and Cyclone Magnum, will be released simultaneously.

67503 Hurricane Sonic chopstick rest
67504 Cyclone Magnum chopstick rest

The popular machine becomes a high-class chopstick rest
Mini 4WD animation “Bakusou Brothers Let’s & Go!!
A pure tin chopstick rest in the shape of Retsu Hoshima’s machine, Hurricane Sonic. As it is made by Kurita Sangyo, a long-established casting manufacturer in Shizuoka Prefecture, the product has a luxurious finish. The unique texture of craftsmen’s handiwork and the heavy weight are the charms of casting. In addition to being able to be used as a paperweight, it can also be enjoyed as a display model because it is detailed. Also, pay attention to the red package that reproduces the box art of the kit with foil stamping. The inside is decorated with illustrations of the Retsu and Go brothers, and a set of Retsu Hoshima cards. It is a fulfilling content that allows you to fully enjoy the world view of animation.

Tamiya official international release list October 2022

Static Models
 14140  1/12 Ducati Superleggera V4

Kids
 15532  Low Friction Plastic Double Rollers (Blue/19-19mm)
 95640  Mini 4WD 40th Anniversary Super Hard Low-Profile Tire & Wheel Set (12-Spoke)
 95641  Mini 4WD 40th Anniversary HG Carbon Stay for Wide Front Sliding Damper (2mm)
 95642  Mini 4WD 40th Anniversary HG Carbon Stay for Wide Rear Sliding Damper (2mm)