Future release Tamiya 58701 Opel Calibra V6 Cliff (TT-01E)

While the item number was known to us here more than a month ago, now we have the full details:

Tamiya welcomes the Opel Calibra V6 Cliff R/C model based on the TT01 Type-E chassis. The Opel Calibra V6 Cliff participated in the 1995 German Touring Car Championship (DTM) series race. Introduced by Joest Racing with driver JJ. Lehto, the car was powered by a 2.5-litre engine V6 engine capable of 420 hp. The distinctive all-black bodywork with the Cliff logo caught people’s attention, and this car showed strength in the DTM.

About the model
– This is a 1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 448 mm, width: 185 mm, height: 128 mm. Wheelbase: 257 mm.
– The bulky 1990s shape of the Calibra V6 is stylishly captured by a lightweight, rigid polycarbonate (clear) body with separate side mirrors and a rear spoiler.
– The model uses the shaft-driven TT-01 E-Type 4WD TT-01 chassis, which is based on a durable tub cockpit frame and offers an intuitive, highly controllable drive.
– It features a 4-wheel double wishbone suspension system, and rear differential gears to produce excellent handling.
– Silver ABS, concave wheels are matched with slick racing tyres.
– Comes with decals and masking stickers for use on the paint job.

Features
– Length: 448 mm, width: 185 mm, height: 128 mm, wheelbase: 257 mm.
– Encapsulated 4WD all-wheel drive
– prototypical unpainted polycarbonate body
– Plastic side mirrors and rear spoiler
– Powerful “Torque-Tuned” 540 electric motor
– Independent front and rear suspension
– Electronic speed controller
– Many optional tuning parts available

Necessary accessories
-Remote control with receiver, steering servo, 7.2 V
-NiMH battery pack, charger, paint for polycarbonate body (TAMIYA-PS)

Paisen RC (Satoshi Maezumi) driving the Tamiya 58687 Escort MkII Rally MF-01X in the snowy mountains



Thank you for watching ☆ ★ This time I ran an RC car on a snowy mountain ☆ ★ Shizuoka was a fresh experience because it is hard to accumulate snow ♪ It was fun alone, but doing it with many people It looks like! !! After all it is cold in the snowy mountains and I can not talk 🤭 It is a secret that Paisen chewed 🤫 I would like to shoot in various places from now on, so if you have a recommended park or spot, please comment ☆ ★ Also, please make a request We are looking for comments, such as I want to see this video ~, I want you to go here ~, etc. 🔥 Thank you for watching ☆ ★ — Paisen RC ↓
Source: Paisen RC Mini

Review of Tamiya 58702 Subaru BRZ ZD8 TT-02



Sometimes simple is better and when it comes to a fun on-road kit to build up, Tamiya is a great company to turn to. We managed to get an early release of the new Tamiya Subaru BRZ ZD8 TT-02 Kit. The TT-02 chassis itself is not new. It’s been around for a while and has proven to be a fun build model that performs really well for it’s simple design and suspension set-up. We actually recommend the TT-02 a lot for those looking for a kit to build. Luckily there are a number of body options for TT-02 kits and here’s one more with the BRZ body. This video is a quick look at this car and how much fun it is to drive stock out of the box.
Source: RCDriver_Online

Cancellation of the Nuremberg Toy Fair Spielwarenmesse 2022


For the second year in a row it is cancelled due to the pandemic situation, we were really looking forward to it as we love being there, meeting our favourite brand and the people behind, reporting live and revealing the new releases from there, but we will stay patient and hoping for a better situation again in the near future.

Here is the official statement of the fair:

Cancellation of the physical Spielwarenmesse 2022

The toy industry has been looking forward to the world’s leading event for the sector at the beginning of February. The rapid growth of the Omicron variant in recent days, however, and the resultant increasing number of cancellations to stands, has left the organiser, Spielwarenmesse eG, with no alternative – with a heavy heart it has to cancel Spielwarenmesse 2022 in Nuremberg. As an alternative, exhibitors, specialist retailers and media representatives can meet up on the Spielwarenmesse Digital platform.

“We have fought hard to be able to hold the live event and we received strong support initially from toy markets worldwide,” says Christian Ulrich, Spokesperson of the Executive Board at Spielwarenmesse eG. A large number of suppliers without international distribution networks appealed to the organisers even in December to continue with the fair, which is so important to international business.

In the last few days, conditions have been deteriorating. Due to the rapid growth of the Omicron variant, the situation with the pandemic is now markedly different. In response to this a large number of exhibitors, out of concern for the health of their teams, cancelled their stands. The Spielwarenmesse, the leading global industry event, thus no longer looked capable of providing its customary broad overview of the international toy market. A further complication was that it was no longer possible to plan ahead with any certainty because it was possible at any time that the event could be cancelled by the authorities.

“We regret having to make this decision and are grateful to everyone who remained committed to a physical trade fair to the very end,” commented Christian Ulrich. A multifunctional platform is available both for exhibitors and for visitors: thanks to Spielwarenmesse Digital, they still have networking opportunities and the facility to discover the latest trends, within the original timetable of the trade fair.

Tamiya figure remodeling contest 50th prize-winning work announcement


In 2021, there were many topics such as the Tokyo Olympics and the success of Major League Baseball players that made us feel radiant even in the corona, and thanks to you, the “Pachi Remodeling Contest” has reached its 50th anniversary. I am deeply grateful to all the fans for their support over the years. This time, there were many works that expressed the excitement of the Tokyo Olympics from various perspectives, and I think many of them were worried about the conflict with the deadline.

By the way, the memorable 50th gold medal award is a collaboration between Yuji Aoyama ‘s Olympic competition and Sengoku warlords. Not only the unique idea, but also the high reproducibility of the details of the armor helmet and the production of the pedestal that tightens the work shines. The theme of the work of Norio Mushiaki of the Silver Award is the encounter between two legendary major leaguers. Being able to express ideas in 3D instead of 2D is the fun of figure remodeling. And the bronze medal is the work of Naoto Okada , who also conveys the spirit of the gold and silver medalist of the Tokyo Olympics . It is a work that looks exactly like a single body, which can be said to be the basis of figure remodeling that beautifully reproduces the skeleton and movement of the body that can not be deceived. Furthermore, this time, Kunihiko Sato of Iwate, who has been exhibiting continuously since the start of the contest in 1973, was awarded the 50th Anniversary Special Award. Produced 45 pictogram performances representing each competition, which became a hot topic at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. Take off your hat for the vitality that doesn’t make you feel the age of 75 years old in terms of conception, production speed, and craftsmanship! We are expecting more and more success to further improve the exhibition record.
For the Topic Award and Idea Award, I chose the works that greatly excited the 50th contest. Maruno Yoshiaki’s parade andHidetoshi Shuto ‘s “Human Character” is the origin of the 1 / 35MM series, a fun group of soldiers from all over the world. Mr. Kunihiko Sato, a major figure in the contest, appears in Mr. Shojiro Morio ‘s work. Did Mr. Sato expect that he would be the subject of his work? The above three works won the topic award, and Ms. Minoru Nagayoshi won the idea award for a timely collaboration in which the pictogram performers of the Olympics celebrated the 50th contest. The MM prize is Hiroyuki Kimura . At first glance, it is humorous to see US soldiers inspecting German Goliath tracks. This scene, which you can see in battlefield photos, is well-balanced in a vignette style. The rookie award is for Hidekazu Nomura , a nostalgic idea work for “camel battery” . The pose of the base figure is skillfully used and combined well with Wild Willis. Isn’t it an interesting approach to imagine the subject matter from the pose of the figure? Takakazu Miyagi (15 years old) of the Junior Award is based on a historical graphic novel set in his hometown of Okinawa. It is a heartfelt work that tells the misery of war.

A figure remodeling contest that has reached a memorable milestone. We will take a new step with our fans, hoping that the current heavy days will end. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Winning works　* Honorable Mention (in alphabetical order)



■ Pamphlet for works participating in the 50th doll remodeling contest If you wish to have a pamphlet for the 50th doll remodeling work, enclose a stamp worth 140 yen in an envelope, and specify your address, name, and the pamphlet for the 50th doll remodeling work. Please apply to the following. (Please contact Customer Service for back numbers) Tamiya Co., Ltd. Customer Service “Puppet Remodeling Brochure 50” Section, 3-7 Ondabara, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka 422-8610
⇒ 50th Doll Remodeling Contest Participating Work Brochure (PDF)
⇒ Click here for details on the “Doll Remodeling Contest (in Japanese language)”

New production batch of Tamiya 58654 Lancia 037 Rally TA02-S


This kit replicates the Lancia Rally 037 that raced in the early 1980s in a 1:10 scale R/C version.
The highly detailed bodywork is made from durable ABS and is matched to Tamiya’s TA-02S chassis.
The TA02S chassis is the short-wheelbase version of Tamiya’s popular TA02 chassis, perfect for a true sports car.
It features a tubular chassis and fully independent 4-wheel suspension equipped with hydraulic shock absorbers coupled with a rear ball differential and a satellite and planetary differential on the front axle.
Features:
– 1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 422mm, width: 186mm, height: 132mm.
– The bodywork is injection moulded and offers a highly realistic reproduction of the 037. Comes with metal plated headlight reflectors, taillights and fog lights. The side mirrors and windscreen wipers are made from separate parts.
– It also has cockpits to reproduce the cockpit and the figures of the driver and navigator.
– The TA02S chassis is a 4WD unit with a cardanic transmission, a ball differential at the rear and a differential with satellites and planetaries on the front axle.
– The four-wheel independent double wishbone suspension is combined with CVA oil dampers.
– New front bumper and sheet of stickers to recreate the Martini livery.
– Includes Type 540 engine.
– This new production of January 2022 does not include the electronic controller.
– TS line spray paints are recommended for body painting.

Tamiya 95149 Astralster Tiger Version (MA Chassis)

Overall length = 156 mm The photo shows the kit assembled and painted.


Tiger’s dust creates an incandescent race
A plastic model assembly kit for a four-wheel drive racer that is fun to race with high-performance driving. The Astral Star Tiger version is a special version of the Astral Star, a machine with a real car feel, designed by Kota Nezu of znug design. A sticker designed with a tiger’s face that gives off a glare with the front hood adds an extraordinary impact to the stylish appearance. It is a pleasure to attract attention with its outstanding presence. In addition, the MA chassis, which is easy to assemble and has high performance, adopts a reinforced type made of polycarbonate ABS resin, and the gear cover and rollers are also unified in black color. The 5-spoke wheels are accented as red. And the tires are equipped as standard with super hard small diameter low height tires that are hard to bounce when landing after jumping and have high cornering performance. The tiger’s trash and sharp running will make the race even more exciting. ⇒ design studio · znug design (rigging design) and

MA chassis in pursuit of driving efficiency
“MA” is an abbreviation for Midship AERO. The “MS chassis” with a mid-engined layout with a double shaft motor mounted in the center of the car body, and the “AR chassis” designed with special attention to the airflow (aero) during driving. The “MA chassis” is a combination of the excellent features of each in a single chassis. Of course, by making use of the racing know-how accumulated so far, we have thoroughly refined the running performance by equipping it with a 3.5: 1 gear ratio, 6 low friction resin rollers, and a rear skid bar as standard equipment. In addition, the adoption of an integrated monocoque structure improves ease of assembly and maintainability. It is a chassis that can be used for a wide range of purposes, from beginners to veteran racers, from street races on small courses to official competitions on large special 5-lane circuits.

Basic specifications
● Overall length 156 mm, overall width 97 mm, overall height 44 mm ● With double shaft motor ● Adhesive-free inset type for assembly

Items to be purchased separately
● 2 AA batteries