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Street Rider (1:12)
Tamiya are to release a 1/12th scale figure named Street Rider to compliment your road bike model.
Tamiya are to release a 1/12th scale Yamaha XV1600 Road Star Custom motorbike in October.
Lamborghini Countach LP500S (1:24)
Tamiya have re-released a 1/24th Lamborghini Countach LP500S with a red body complete with clear coat.
Leon Cvstos AMG (1:24)
Tamiya are to release a rather striking version of the Mercedes-AMG GT3, the Leon Cvstos AMG in 1/24th scale in July.
Mazda 787B (1:24)
Tamiya are to reissue thier 1/24th Mazda 787B that raced in the 1991 Le Mans 24 Hour race.
Dax Honda Export 70 (1:6)
Tamiya's only model release this month is a re-release of thier rather cute Dax Honda Export 70 in 1/6th scale.
Toyota TS050 Hybrid (1:24)
Tamiya are to release in the future a very futuristic looking Toyota TS050 Hybrid in 1/24th.
Lancia Stratos Turbo (1:24)
Tamiyas release for January sees the classic Lancia Stratos Turbo in a special Silver Color Plated body version.
Tamiya has just announced a new 1/24 Ford GT (modern version) supercar. This is based on the second generation design first shown in 2015. Keep reading for the complete text from Tamiya on this new tool kit.
Churning the rumor mill here, but looks like there maybe a soon to be released kit from Tamiya in the 1/24 Race Car category.
The New Acura NSX (1:24)
Breaking news! Tamiya will be releasing the new Acura NSX (or is it still a Honda NSX) in 1/24 scale later this year. The new NSX is the successor to the original although a lot has changed in the last 2 decades since the production of the original first started. This time around, the NSX will be AWD, a Hybrid and an automatic only. However, these differences do not hinder the car's overall performance and enjoyment at all.
Mazda Roadster (MX-5) (1:24)
Tamiya has a good record with their car models and the latest one announced is a 1/24t scale Mazda Roadster (MX-5. This kit has a release date of November 2015, but no recommended price has been released as of this time.
Tyrrell 003 (1:12)
Tamiya has released a 1/12th scale Tyrrell 003 this month. This model does use parts from previous releases, but new mouldings have been added to accurately replicate the Tyrrell 003 as seen at the Monaco GP of 1971.
This thoroughbred late 1980s monster was developed for competition racing, namely the Group A touring car races that were considered the pinnacle of their era.
As such, the Skyline GT-R (R32) was fitted with a powerhouse 2,568cc inline-six DOHC, 24-valve, twin turbocharged and intercooled 280hp engine. It was loaded with cutting edge technology such as Nissan's original ATTESA E-TS variable torque-split 4-wheel drive train, and a SUPER HICAS 4-wheel steering system.
For those who wanted to take its performance (and looks) to even greater heights, there was also a healthy market for customizing parts; principal among the suppliers were Nismo, Nissan's racing arm. This precision plastic model recreates a customized Skyline GT-R (R32) fitted with a bevy of after-market parts including Nismo offerings.
As such, the Skyline GT-R (R32) was fitted with a powerhouse 2,568cc inline-six DOHC, 24-valve, twin turbocharged and intercooled 280hp engine. It was loaded with cutting edge technology such as Nissan's original ATTESA E-TS variable torque-split 4-wheel drive train, and a SUPER HICAS 4-wheel steering system.
For those who wanted to take its performance (and looks) to even greater heights, there was also a healthy market for customizing parts; principal among the suppliers were Nismo, Nissan's racing arm. This precision plastic model recreates a customized Skyline GT-R (R32) fitted with a bevy of after-market parts including Nismo offerings.
Tamiya will be announcing a new 1/24 scale Toyoda Model AA which was the companies first car in 1936. Truly a historic and iconic automobile from a bygone age.
Tamiya will be announcing and showing off this new 1/24 scale Honda S600 at the Shizuoka Hobby Show in a few days.
Subaru BRZ Street-Custom (1:24)
Tamiya races in with a 1:24 Subaru BRZ with detailed engine, interior and suspension. Lots of extra goodies in this Tamiya kit as well.
Big Scale Lotus Type 49 1967 (1:12)
Third time is definitely the charm with this re-released re-release! Tamiya brings back the 1:12 Lotus Type 49 with some extra goodies thrown in...now I'm looking forward to the end of the year!
Tamiya have announced four release's at the recent 2011 Shizuoka Hobby Show.
Tamiya have a announced three new kits to be released as well as several re-released models at this years Nuremberg Toy Fair.
Tamiya have gone all European for February with a host of cars to be released.
Tamiya have recently announced their July 2009 releases; Tamiya’s recent automotive kit releases include only 6-wheeled machine in F1 history: the Tyrrell P34.
Tamiya’s auto releases for the first 6 months of 2009 include the addition of a further four kits to the 1/24 scale Sports Car Series as well as a new 1/6 scale motorcycle.
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