Category Archives: Tamiya Company

Introduction of Tamiya RC Circuit Challenge and Tamiya RC High-Tech Course & TB-05R release commemoration, introduction of TB Evo series history


Introduction of Tamiya RC Circuit Challenge and Tamiya RC High-Tech Course
・ Introduction of Tamiya RC Circuit Challenge
・ Introduction of how to use Tamiya Circuit and how to drive for beginners
・ Tamiya RC high-tech course << About damper for M chassis >>


TB-05R release commemoration, introduction of TB Evo series history
・ Introducing the history of Tamiya TB Evo series to commemorate the release of TB-05R
・ Looking back on the history and evolution of the Tamiya shaft drive 4WD racing machine, which continues from “TB Evolution” developed as a race specification machine in 2000 based on the “TB-01” chassis to “TB Evo.7”.

Appearance
Tamiya Satoshi Maezumi, Riku Sunahara, Takayuki Kono

Introducing the morning section of “Tamiya RC Holiday Meeting” and Tamiya RC history to commemorate the renewal of the Tamiya Circuit Off-Road Course



Introduction of the morning section of “Tamiya RC Holiday Meeting” and Tamiya RC history to commemorate the renewal of the Tamiya Circuit Off-Road Course
・ Introducing the Tamiya RC Holiday Meeting held at the Tamiya Circuit Off-Road Course, which will be renewed OPEN (* The content may be changed in case of rain)
・ Tamiya RC History 《RC released in the early 1980s》
Appearance
Tamiya Satoshi Maezumi, Riku Sunahara

Tamiya again among the awards of the Modell Fan magazine


The results of this year’s Modell des Jahres (Model of the Year) are in! German magazine Modell Fan has announced its Modell des Jahres (Models of the Year). Tamiya is delighted that our 1/24 McLaren Senna and 1/35 Marder I models were honored with awards, which are chosen by the magazine’s staff and readership.
Item 24355 1/24 McLaren Senna
Item 35370 1/35 German Tank Destroyer Marder I

Tamiya RC LIVE – Introducing new RC products scheduled to be released in the first half of 2021 part 2 and TB-05R development secret story



Introduction of new RC products scheduled to be released in the first half of 2021 part 2 and the story behind the development of TB-05R
・ Introduction of new RC products scheduled to be released in the first half of 2021
・ TB-05R development secret story
Appearance
Tamiya Satoshi Maezumi, Riku Sunahara, Takayuki Kono

Popular plastic model due to nesting, chairman Shunsaku Tamiya speaks of “worldwide shortage”

By Takafumi Yabuki, December 27, 2020

Tamiya Chairman Shunsaku Tamiya = Shizuoka Hobby Square, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City, November 8, 2020


Plastic models are selling. It is said that sales of related products have also increased, as it is seen as “needing demand” due to the new coronavirus. That popular anime has also been made into a plastic model, and it is expected that model fans will expand. However, according to the top executives of each manufacturer, it seems that the sails are not always smooth.

“It has increased by more than 30% year-on-year. Production is not in time and there are not enough products worldwide,” said Shunsaku Tamiya, chairman of model giant Tamiya (Shizuoka City). I have been involved in plastic models for more than half a century, but I am surprised that “models of ships I designed in my 30s and 40s are also selling. This is the first time for me.”

According to Tamiya, not only plastic models, radio-controlled models, and Mini 4WD, but also tool nippers, paints, adhesives, etc. are sold as a whole, and some are still in short supply. The person in charge speculates that “there are fewer people going out and many people have started making plastic models at home.” Corona has restricted the operation of overseas factories, so it is said that it has recruited new employees in Japan.
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Source and full article in Japanese language: Asahi Digital

Happy Holidays from Tamiya, Inc.

The turbulent year 2020 is now drawing to a close, and Tamiya would like to wish a safe and happy holiday season to all around the world. To see our holiday video on our official YouTube channel, click the link below.

Tamiya wishes you happy holidays


Wishing a happy holiday season to all Tamiya fans across the globe!
楽しいクリスマスをお過ごしください！
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使用キット：
1/14RC メルセデス・ベンツ アロクス 3348 6×4 ダンプトラック レッドキャビン / シルバーベッセル エディション
https://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/56361/index.html
TAMIYA 1/14 SCALE RADIO CONTROL MERCEDES-BENZ AROCS 3348 6×4 TIPPER TRUCK RED CAB & SILVER BED EDITION
https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/56361/index.htm

Tamiya RC LIVE December 13 – Christmas Special! Tamiya RC 2021 New Product Introduction and Christmas Special Talk Show



December 2020 Introduction of new products and introduction of Tamiya Grand Prix East Japan Tournament
・ Introduction of new products in December 2020
・ We deliver the state of the Tamiya Grand Prix East Japan Tournament held in November.


Christmas Special !! 2021 New Product Introduction and Christmas Special Talk Show
・ We deliver new product information scheduled to be released in 2021 !!
・ We deliver a Christmas SP talk show that summarizes 2020 !!

Tamiya 63718 Genkosha Yasuo Otsuka art book “Lupin the Third” and the car and locomotive


Exploring the origins of Yasuo Otsuka, a master of the anime world
A book that looks back on the activities of Yasuo Otsuka, an animator who has created numerous masterpieces such as the TV animations “Lupin the Third” and “Conan of the Future”. There are plenty of illustrations, such as a set of vehicle paintings that appear in the Lupine III series, as well as a dynamic and mechanical appeal that is about to start. In addition, the steam locomotive that made 14-year-old Mr. Oka fascinated and sketches of the jeep that came with the troops, such as sketches of jeep that came with the troops, and the works of childhood that became the origin of mechanic knowledge. In addition, a valuable original manuscript when supervising the design of the Comical Mini 4WD series, which has gained popularity for its bold deformation, is also included. Chairman Shunsaku Tamiya looks back on his memories with Mr. Otsuka and sends a message.

Released around Friday, July 31, 2020, price 3,850 yen
Format/Number of pages: 160 pages of A4 modified format
Published by Genkosha: Yasuo Otsuka