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Spielwarenmesse 2023 introduction, Tamiya Spring Cup 2023 advice, Tamiya RC new products in the first half of 2023 & Tamiya RC history



Introduction of German Spielwaren Messe 2023, Tamiya Spring Cup 2023 advice information and Tamiya RC history!
Spielwaren Messe 2023 held in Germany in early February 2023, Tamiya booth where many new products were announced Introducing!
・ We give setting advice for the “Tamiya Spring Cup 2023” scheduled to be held at Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit on March 18 (Sat) and 19 (Sun). A lot of useful information, such as a comparison video of the “M-07” and “MF-01X” that can be used in the new class “M Rally Grand Prix”! ・Tamiya RC history introduces RC released from 1999 to 2000. “Juggernaut 2” which boasts the largest size in Tamiya RC history, “Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI WRC” which won the world rally championship for 4 years in a row in 1999, and “F103LM-TRF Special Chassis Kit” appear.


Introducing Tamiya RC new products in the first half of 2023 and Tamiya RC history!
・ We deliver the details of the new products announced at the “Spielwaren Messe 2023” held in Germany in early February 2023 and the first half of 2023 at the local venue. Don’t miss this opportunity to check out the details of the BBX and MB-01, which have been attracting a lot of attention! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 2000. The first model in the TB series, the Subaru Impreza (1999 German domestic rally championship winner), the Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM 2000 Team D2, and the first two-belt machine in the TA series, the TA04 PRO!

Tamiya Grand Prix in Osaka Auto Messe and Tamiya RC History


Introducing the Tamiya Grand Prix in Osaka Auto Messe and Tamiya RC History!
Introducing the “Tamiya Grand Prix in Osaka Auto Messe” held at Intex Osaka on February 10 (Friday) and 11 (Saturday). Please pay attention to the “Rally Grand Prix” class, which has become a heated race! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 1999. The “Peugeot 206 WRC” and “Toyota Aristo” that Peugeot sent to the WRC since 1999, and the special version of the still popular off-road car “Blitzer Beetle His Chrome Metallic Special” will appear.


Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Introducing the Osaka Auto Messe Tournament and Tamiya RC History!
We introduce the “Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Osaka Auto Messe Tournament” held at Intex Osaka on Sunday, February 12th. Please pay attention to the hot race of the “JJ Grand Prix” class, which is exciting with Jr. drivers and female drivers! ・Tamiya RC history introduces RC released from 1999 to 2000. “Toyota GT-One TS020” and “Raybrick NSX” which won the second overall position at Le Mans in 1999, “Calsonic Skyline GT-R (R34 )”.

Tamiya RC Live – Tamiya Grand Prix Concours d’Elegance winning works, Grand Prix Kakegawa Tournament and Tamiya RC history


Introducing the 2022 Tamiya Grand Prix Concours d’Elegance winning works and Tamiya RC history!
You can see all at once, from works that are particular about fine details to unique works! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 1999. “TA03R-S-TRF Special Chassis Kit” and “Mercedes CLK-GTR Original Tire”, which incorporates 28 OP parts for TA03R-S, and “Alfa Romeo 156 Racing”, which was active in CIS in Italy, will appear.


Introducing the New Year Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Kakegawa Tournament and Tamiya RC History!
We deliver the “New Year Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Kakegawa Tournament” held at Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit on Sunday, January 15th. Lunchbox and Midnight Pumpkin! Please also pay attention to the “CW-01 Challenge” where big tire machines run fiercely. ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 1999. “Stadium Raider” with plenty of American mood, “Audi R8R” that won the 1999 Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race, and “Toyota Celica” are here!

Tamiya live videos – Holiday Meeting Rally, BLOCKHEAD Meeting, Tamiya RC History, Mini 4WD Station Challenge and more



Introduction of Holiday Meeting “Rally”, BLOCKHEAD MEETING and Tamiya RC History!
・Introducing the “Holiday Meeting “Rally”” held at Tamiya Circuit on Saturday, January 21st. Many rally machines run fast on on-road and off-road courses! ・Please see the “BLOCKHEAD MEETING” venue held at Tamiya Circuit on Sunday, January 22nd. The parade run of only WILD ONE BLOCKHEAD MOTORS is a masterpiece! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 1999. “Honda S2000”, “Toyota Altezza” that won the 1998 Japan Car of the Year, and “Penzoil Nismo GT-R (R34)” that was active in JGTC will appear.


Introducing the New Year Tamiya Grand Prix Kakegawa Tournament and Tamiya RC History!
・ We will introduce the pattern of the “New Year Tamiya Grand Prix in Kakegawa” race held at Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit on Saturday, January 14th. 112 participants! Please pay attention to the hot race of the “Touring GPX2023” class, which recorded the highest number of entries in this tournament! ・Tamiya RC history introduces the RC released in 1999. You can see the “BMW M Roadster” and “Ford Focus WRC” modeled on open 2-seater sports cars, and the “Wild Wheelie 2” where anyone can enjoy wheelie driving with a renewed chassis


TAMIYA Mini4wd LIVE（January, 2023)
This time on Mini 4WD LIVE, we take a look at the Mini 4WD Station Challenge 1st ROUND races, which start in February and are run by stores taking part in the Mini 4WD Station program here in Japan.There will also be live action from the Tokyo leg of the Mini 4WD Grand Prix 2023 at Shinagawa Seaside, the full-size Aero Avante in ADVAN colors, a feature on the 3rd anniversary of the “Chosoku Grand Prix” smart device game, and more!

A second life – The Tamiya Bullhead


We bought this original 1991 Bullhead used at a fair price. Many parts were missing, the body had various extra holes for lamps and attachments. On the other side, it wasn’t broken. Instead of the original chrome rims, old white dirty rims from the Clodbuster were installed. We disassembled the chassis into all individual parts, cleaned all parts and then reassembled them. We stripped the bodywork and then sealed all the superfluous holes with ABS plates. A lot of work with putty and sanding followed before the body could be primed and painted. We chose mica blue (Tamiya TS-50) as the color. Finally, several coats of clear coat (Tamiya TS-13) followed. Missing and defective chrome parts were replaced with new parts from rere-Bullhead. The old white rims were dyed with yellow fabric paint and then painted wet-on-wet with yellow (TS-16) and camel yellow (TS-34). The aim was to match the color of the yellow fabric dampers. The previous owner had built custom exterior mirrors and a lift kit for the rear axle out of metal. We wanted to use these nice parts again and therefore derusted, ground and polished them. Finally, the USA flag should be mounted. Here we didn’t like Tamiya’s solution to attach the flag directly to the bracket. With the help of a stabilizer part from the rere-Fox, an aluminum antenna holder and a black antenna tube, we built a flagpole so that the flag now forms a nice finish for the rear. We’re happy to have given this bullhead after more than 30 years a second life and hope you like it as much as we do.

Introduction of new Tamiya RC models



Introduction of Tamiya NEW model and Tamichall climax special information and Tamiya RC history!
・Details of the Tamiya RC new model scheduled to be released next spring will be released for the first time in the world. ・Introduction of special information for “Tamichare Climax *” scheduled to be held at Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit on December 10th and 11th. We will guide you through recommended settings and body selection points. (* A big event where representatives of the Tamiya Challenge Cup, a race sponsored by dealers nationwide, gather) ・ Tamiya RC History introduces the RC released in 1998. The shaft drive buggy “Baja Champ” born from a touring car chassis, the high-power pickup “Ford SVT F-150 Lightning”, and the R33 GT-R “Penzoil Nismo GT-R” that was active in JGTC are now available!
Cast Tamiya Satoshi Maezumi, Riku Sunahara
More details about the new Tamiya RC models

Tamiya RC Live – Tamiya Grand Prix Tournaments and Tamiya RC History


Tamiya Grand Prix Kansai and Tamiya RC History!
The Tamiya Grand Prix All Japan Championship Kansai held at Kobe Harbour Land on Saturday 25 September. The final race of the ‘Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Kansai’ held on 26 September (Sun) will be shown. Tamiya RC History introduces the R/C released in 1997. The ‘Nissan R390 GT1’ that participated in the Le Mans 24 Hour Race, the all-rounder buggy ‘Blazing Star’ and the ‘Mad Bull’ with its big tyres will make an appearance.


Tamiya Grand Prix Aichi Introduction and Tamiya RC History!
Tamiya Grand Prix Aichi held on Saturday 15 October at the Port of Nagoya Garden Wharf Rinko Midori-en. Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix in Aichi held on Sunday 16 October. Tamiya RC History introduces the R/C cars released in 1997. The ‘Volkswagen Golf V5’, the ‘avex Dome MUGEN NSX’ which competed in the All Japan GT Championship, and the ‘Porsche 911 Carrera’!


Introduction of Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit Off-Road Meeting, Tamiya GP Champion Round Just Before Special & Tamiya RC History!
The Tamiya Offroad Meeting held on the renewed Offroad Course on 9 October (Sunday) will be presented with the final race. Tamiya Grand Prix Championships” to be held on 29th and 30th October, we introduce the course layout and the points of attack for each class. Tamiya RC History introduces the RC released in 1998. The ‘Opel Vectra STW’ that competed in the German Super Touring Car Series, the ‘Subaru Impreza WRC’ that won the Manufacturers’ title in the WRC and the ‘Rover Mini Cooper Racing’ that appeared with the reborn M chassis will be introduced.