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Digest video of the “Can you build a radio control?” book release commemoration talk show event



Episode 1 / Manga Cross] Can you build a radio control? ⇒ https://mangacross.jp/comics/rc/1
Information for book ⇒ https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4253238092/
Akita Shoten’s web comic service “Manga Cross” ⇒ https://mangacross.jp/
Experience story told by manga artist Shuji Abe who had a radio control car that he had admired as a boy. The popular essay manga published in Akita Shoten’s web magazine “Manga Cross” has finally been made into a book! In commemoration of this, a talk show by the author, Hideshi Abe, was held. We will talk about the live voice of RC fans. In addition, Mr. Kayuki Yamazaki (pdc_designworks representative), who also designs Tamiya RC cars and mini 4WD, welcomed guests and made the talk show lively. This is a summary of the talks by Prof. Hideshi Abe from the talk show event held at the Tamiya Fair special stage on Sunday, November 17, 2019. © Shuji Abe (Akita Shoten)

“TAMIYA World Championship 2019” TAMIYA Grand Prix Official R/C Car Race video report



November 17, 2019 (Sun) Held at Twin Messe Shizuoka, Special Circuit. The final game of “Tamiya GP World Champion Decision Battle 2019”, which will determine Tamiya Electric RC Car World No. 1, was held at the large special circuit of Twin Messe Shizuoka. Tamigra Masters competed with Volkswagen Type 2 and Dancing Rider, and Championship held M-Sports, St, GT, TRF, and MAZDA Jr. classes, all of which were heated races.

00:02:14 M-Sports Championship Finals A-main # 1
00:08:45 St Championship Finals A-main # 1 / Final A Main 1st Heat
00:15:12 GT Championship Finals A-main # 1 / Final A-Main 1st Heat
00:21:34 TRF Championship Finals A-main # 1 / Final A-Main 1st Heat
00:28:01 MAZDA Jr. Championship Finals A-main # 1 / Final A-Main 1st Heat
00:34:33 Extreme Bus Race / Final
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00:42:10 M-Sports Championship Finals B-main
00:49:34 St Championship Finals B-main
00:56:34 GT Championship Finals B-main
01:03:38 TRF Championship Finals B-main
01:10:23 MAZDA Jr. Championship Finals B-main
01:17:35 Masters Rider Race / Final
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01:24:40 M-Sports Championship Finals A-main # 2 / Final A-Main 2nd Heat
01:33:13 St Championship Finals A-main # 2 / Final A Main 2nd Heat
01:40:38 GT Championship Finals A-main # 2 / Final A Main 2nd Heat
01:48:41 TRF Championship Finals A-main # 2 / Final A Main 2nd Heat
01:56:33 MAZDA Jr. Championship Finals A-main # 2 / Final A Main 2nd Heat
02:04:39 Awards ceremony

“Tamiya’s Mae-chan” Tomoyuki Maeda appears in “The Man of Showa 50” magazine – see the video message

Editorial department Matsuzaki / Editorial member Boyaki

Hello, this is Matsuzaki of the editorial department! A message video from the people who appeared in the magazine of the brother magazine “Showa 50-year-old”, which was launched last month, was released on YouTube again, following Dr. Murashimbo of the other day!

The first mini 4WD boom started in 1987! The Mini 4WD, which was born as a mascot version of an RC car, began with the thought of President Tosaku Tamiya (at that time) to make a kit that could be assembled and enjoyed easily by elementary school students. To talk about the mini 4WD boom that happened around the 1975 male generation, which was about the upper grades of elementary school at that time, it is absolutely indispensable to Mr. Yasuyuki Maeda, “mamiya no mae-chan”. Talking to Mae-chan, who appeared in “Korokoro Comic” magazine and served as a moderator while working for Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix, which was broadcast on TV Tokyo. I was able to ask. There should be many people who were crazy at the time! Let’s think about that time!

It seems that it is said to be the third mini 4WD boom now, but it is probably the 1975 male generation who was an elementary school student at the time of the 80’s boom. After this interview, I received a message from Mae-chan for a man who became an adult in 1975. Please take a look!

Source in Japanese language: Showa 40 years man magazine

Tamiya Mini 4WD Graphics Book Yaesu Mediamook with Special Sticker Appendix


From the 1980s to the present, Tamiya’s hit model “Mini 4WD” has been loved by many fans. Confronting the Mini 4WD from the perspective of “mature hobby culture”, focusing on the art works of users who are active in painting competitions (competit delegances) throughout the country, how to make cool machines, and how to play as a communication tool Introducing familiar ways to enjoy as a valuable partner in lifestyle. A book that fully conveys the new appeal of Tamiya’s Mini 4WD to many hobby fans.

Special Appendix
Special Sticker
PUNK DRUNKERS x ZNUG DESIGN x PDC_DESIGNWORKS x NABA

Size: 100 pages in A4 size
Publication date: October 2019
Publisher: Yaesu Publishing
ISBN-10: 4861445124
ISBN-13: 9784861445125