News on the latest UK Tamiya releases, plus interesting views on the world's favourite plastic and RC model company

Milton Keynes
Joined September 2009
New year ... new catalogue. What will you build next?
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A Gandini/ Bertone design which was the poster car in the 1980's, a film star and one of the first wedge shaped supercars. The connection with Tamiya is strong too. A Countach LP500S was the 5th car in the RC range. Returns next month. A limited release so pre-order advisable.
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The mighty original Clod Buster is back! Who remembers staring at a grainy video, in a famous model shop in 1987 wanting one ? youtube.com/watch?v=kg3311qi…
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Come on @Vectorsport1! Best wishes to both cars at @PortimaoCircuit in the finale of the 2026 @EuropeanLMS season.
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TAMIYA UK retweeted
#全日本模型ホビーショー #タミヤ ブースでは、タミヤ金型部社員が所有する「フォルクスワーゲン タイプ2」の実車を展示中! 実車の存在感はもちろん、車両を彩るディスプレイにもぜひご注目ください😊
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TAMIYA UK retweeted
タミヤが展開する、接着剤不要で組み立てられる「クリックロック」新製品がサプライズ発表されました!ワーゲンバスに続き今度は1/24で73カレラをキット化します。ボディ色はホワイトとレッドの2色展開で、未塗装でもバッチリの仕上がりです! #全日本模型ホビーショー #全日本模型ホビーショー2026
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Latest items in the Clicloc range. Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 1/24 scale plastic model snap-together assembly kit of this iconic Porsche. Available in two colours, with usual high-quality detail from Tamiya, inc chrome parts etc without the need to paint or glue. Due 12/26
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See @TomleyRCGarage latest video on the all new @VW Dune Beetle Cross. As he poses the question, could this be Tamiya’s best buggy in 50- years! youtu.be/CB_Vj0D4Emo
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That Friday feeling! @VW Dune Beetle Cross
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Excellent Friday viewing. @harrismonkey hands the mighty E-Type over to Richard kent in the @goodwoodrevival Stirling Moss Memorial Trophy!
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Coming Soon 1/24 Citroën 2CV Who doesn't love a 2CV. High detailed kit, features engine and transmission and also includes interior and two sun-roof options; open and closed for realism. Due for release later this year.
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TAMIYA UK retweeted
#タミヤ #クリックロック 1/24カーモデルシリーズ「1/24 フォルクスワーゲン タイプ2 (T1)(レッド/ホワイト)、(ブルー/ホワイト)」2026年12月発売予定。パーツを切り取り、はめ込むだけで確実に完成。タミヤクオリティのカーモデル製作が手軽に楽しめます!
【新製品】#タミヤ #クリックロック 1/24カーモデルシリーズ「1/24 フォルクスワーゲン タイプ2 (T1)(レッド/ホワイト)(ブルー/ホワイト)」2026年12月発売予定。接着・塗装いらずで手軽に楽しめる新世代カーモデルの第一弾は、愛らしい姿で世界中にファンの多い“ワーゲンバス”ことフォルクスワーゲン タイプ2。パーツはランナーごとに8色で成形。二つのボディカラーを同時発売します。ご期待ください! tamiya.com/japan/products/28…
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The BMW 320i Racing starred in the 1977 World Championship for Makes and later went on to race in the Daytona 24 piloted by Ronnie Peterson. The 1/24 Kit features the wide arches, spoiler and wing, plus a detailed inline-4 DOHC engine. M Sport decals finish it off. Arrives Oct
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Our proud association with @Vectorsport1 continues at @SilverstoneUK @EuropeanLMS this weekend. Both Pro and Pro-am carrying the two stars!
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Look, no paint... or glue! New Clic Loc range provides high-quality Tamiya grade scale models without the need for paint or glue. Simply click together. Arriving November, come two iconic favourites: @VW Type 2 (T1) buses, available in blue and red.
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Another Tamiya icon returns.. Born to be Wild! The Falcon (2026) is an uprated version of the 1986 1/10th, 2WD buggy. Full ball-raced, independent suspension with CVA dampers. Arrives November.
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NEW RC RELEASES Lambos incoming! Two Tamiya favorites return next month. The @Lamborghini Countach LP5000S returns on the TT-02 chassis, while the 1/12 Cheetah is back as a 2026 version of 58007 original. More info to follow
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Not sure any upgrade packages will include six-wheels this weekend @Autodromo_Monza @F1 The ever popular 1/12 Tyrrell P34 returns in November and includes photo-etched parts.
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It's clod busting time! Tamiya legend Clod Buster (2026) arriving early next week. The big-wheel twin-motor, go-anywhere monster truck with dual steering returns.
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All set for the 4-hours @circuitspa @EuropeanLMS Best wishes to @Vectorsport1 who start from P3 in LMP2 Pro-am and P7 in Pro with @RyanCullenRace starting. Photo S. Patterson
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