Future Mini 4WD Tamiya 18656 Roborace


Here comes the first Tamiya Mini 4WD that reproduces a Roborace.
Roborace is a competition with autonomously driving, electrically powered vehicles. It aims to be the first global championship for autonomous cars. All teams will utilize the same chassis and powertrain, but will have to develop their own real-time computing algorithms and artificial intelligence technologies.
More about Roborace: Wikipedia

“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

Another photo and official description of Tamiya 47432 Super Clod Buster Black Edition


It’s back, and ready to obliterate unfriendly terrain just like before! This time, the Tamiya Super Clod Buster appears as a special Black Edition, with new colors for the body and components, a brand-new sticker design and more!

Two motors and 4WS system
The Super Clod Buster is equipped with two motors and tightly sealed gearboxes that have been molded as one piece with axle housing. Minimum power loss and smooth cornering are obtained thanks to a gear train transmission and differentials. The included Dual Motor ESC provides ample power to get your truck over obstacles. Furthermore, this monster truck is also equipped with a 4WS system for 4-wheel drive steering. This feature makes tight cornering with such a big machine easy!

• 1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 480mm, width: 380mm, height: 340mm.
• Truck body is injection molded in black plastic, with great detail and realism. Metal- plated parts are included to depict front grille, supercharger air intakes and roll bars.
• Red plastic bumper and damper components.
• The model is based around a bathtub chassis frame, endowed with rigid link suspension and two springs on each wheel that provide ground clearance of 55mm and a superb off-road drive.
• Four-wheel steering.
• Two Type 540 motors included.
• Included: Twin motor TEU106BK ESC give ample power via front and rear differential gears.
• New Sticker design.
• Requires: 2 or 3 channel radio, steering servo, 7.2volt battery & compatible charger, and TS paint.

Modelling Mr. Shunsaku Tamiya and Diego, the famous fan from Argentina



This is a commemorative photo of two people remodeled in the doll remodeling contest. The work was on display at Tamiya Fair and won the bronze award.
Source: Sじろう @ Twitter
More about Diego

New Tamiya static kits presented at Tamiya Fair 2019


Tamiya 14136 1/12 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon

Tamiya 35371 1/35 German Infantry Mid-WWII

New Tamiya Mini 4WD presented at Tamiya Fair 2019


Tamiya 95532 Buck Blader

Tamiya 95534 Vise-Intruder

Tamiya 19454 Cosmosonic FM-A Chassis

Tamiya 18094 NEO-VQS

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

Loading the legendary Tyrrell P34 from the Tamiya Museum for the upcoming Suzuka Circuit Sound of Engine event



Sources and more: Suzuka Circuit & Tamiya INC Twitter