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The good folks over at Tamiya have uploaded a Life-size Lunch Box EVO 1/1 Scale Real Vehicle Version! video. That’s right, Tamiya had a full scale Lunch Box EVO on display at the 64th Annual Shizuoka Hobby Show that was totally dropping jaws. The 1/12th scaled version has gotten thousands of people into our hobby over the years and the [...]
Over at Tamiya they have posted a new video showing off all their New Products at the 64th Annual Shizuoka Hobby Show. Watch below to see all the new products that Tamiya had on display at the hobby show, that will soon be hitting your local hobby shops. From their highly collectable Porsche 934 1976 50th anniversary kit, to their [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of their 1/10 Nissan R91CP Group-C Kit. This classic Tamiya was first released back in 1992 and is expected to make its return this August. Here’s some highlights- * Limited edition release * Composite chassis * Independent coil-sprung king pin front suspension * 1.5mm FRP T-bar and CVA oil damper rear suspension * Adjustable ground clearance * [...]
New from Tamiya is the 1/14th scaled Volvo FH16 Globetrotter 750 8×4 Tow Truck (Silver Edition) Kit. This incredibly realistic tow truck is loaded with scale features and could be a great addition to your rc garage. Here’s some highlights- * Special limited-edition with pre-painted ABS body * Body painted in TS-17 Gloss Aluminum with a urethane clear top coating * Width – [...]
Over at Tamiya they have uploaded a new 1/12 Lunch Box EVO video. The Tamiya Lunch Box has gotten thousands of people into the rc hobby and the latest EVO version is the best Lunch Box yet. With classic retro styling, updated suspension, and larger sizing, the Lunch Box EVO is a great way to spend an afternoon in the [...]
New from Tamiya is a 1/10 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo with Pre-Painted Body. This limited edition release comes with a professionally pre-painted and pre-trimmed body for your convenience. Here’s the highlights- * Pre-painted in metallic orange and black with smoke windows * Pre-cut wheel arches and pre-made body mount holes * Proven 4WD TT-02 chassis * Width: 189mm * Wheelbase: 251mm (short spec) * Separate polycarbonate front [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1/10th scaled BMW M3 Sport Evo 1992 Jagermeister Kit. This limited release kit comes with updated markings and window masking tape for the body painting process. Here’s more highlights- * Proven 4WD TT-02 chassis * Includes famous Linder team Jägermeister livery * Width: 185mm * Wheelbase: 257mm * 1.0mm polycarbonate body with updated markings * Rear wing and side mirrors [...]
Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! Every so often in this hobby, someone will pop into a comment section or forum thread and ask a question that seems perfectly reasonable on the surface: “Why are they still making that?” It usually comes up when talking about platforms like the Tamiya Clod Buster, the Lunch Box, the Traxxas Stampede, or a handful of [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1/10th scaled Lunch Box Evo. The latest edition of the Lunch Box comes with updates to make it even more fun than before. Here’s the highlights- * Front double wishbone suspension * Rear 3-link rigid axle suspension * 115mm chevron style tires * Durable styrene plastic body * Wheelbase – 217mm * Width – 295mm * Width & wheelbase are 10mm [...]
Over at Tamiya they are re-releasing their 1/10 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT. The Ford Ranger was first released back in 1981, but is now back with revisions to make it look more scale realistic. Here’s the highlights- * New molded side mirrors, wipers, & headlights * Molded front grill and bumper guards * Front stealth body mount * Wheelbase – 250mm * Width – 215mm * [...]
Over at Tamiya they are getting ready to drop a 1/10 BMW M4 GT3 EVO Kit. This hot looking BMW is fully licensed and has been beautifully scaled down from the original. Here’s some highlights- * Replica of BMW M4 GT3 EVO as raced in 2025 FIA WEC * All-new 1mm thick polycarbonate body * Separate polycarbonate front and rear light cases * Fun [...]
The crew over at Tamiya have just released a promotional video for their Porsche 934 1976 50th Anniversary Kit. We’ve heard that this kit is perhaps already sold out, as it’s a special 50th anniversary collectors item, but the promo video below does a nice job of showing off just how cool it is. Featuring magnetic body mounts and a [...]
Greetings all, and Happy Friday! Welcome to The Backyard. The Nuremberg International Toy Fair is officially in the books, and as always, it brought a flood of new R/C announcements with it. There were plenty of on-road cars, off-road racers, and competition-focused machines unveiled over the past week — and while all of that is cool, longtime readers know I’m a [...]
Recently announced by Tamiya is the 1/10 TRF421X Touring Car Kit. Back in the day, Tamiya was well known for their high-end touring car race kits and now they are back with the new TRF421X. Here’s some highlights- * New aluminum chassis * Updated shock towers * Lowered motor mount * Carbon reinforced a-arms * Two upper deck choices * 30 gram weight plate * Durable steel [...]
Being shown at the Nuremburg Toy Fair is the new Tamiya 1/10 Quirkhopper GF-02 Kit. The Quirkhopper is a 10th scaled monster truck that uses Tamiya’s 4wd GF-02 chassis, to go along with a futuristic, insect like buggy body. Here’s some highlights- * Wheelbase – 267mm * Width – 280mm * Buggy body with headlights and large air intakes * 123mm large-diameter monster truck [...]
