Public days: May 17 and 18

at Twin Messe Shizuoka

Trade days: May 15 (Thursday) 9:30-16:30 May 16 (Friday) 9:30-16:30

Public days: May 17 (Saturday) 9:00-17:00 May 18 (Sunday) 9:00-16:00

NEWNEW Finished Models (5/26) Scale Models (5/26) R/C Models (5/26) Dungan Racers, R/C Mini 4WD, Mini 4WD (5/26) Others (5/26)

1/20 WilliamsF1 BMW FW24 Tamiya presents an authentic model of the F1 machine that took second place during the 2002 Formula 1 season. With precision like you've never seen before, the model actually assembles like the real WilliamsF1 BMW FW24! Can be assembled to depict car during pit maintenance. 1/12 Yoshimura Hayabusa X-1 1/32 Grumman F-14A Tomcat "Black Knights" 1/700 U.S Navy Battleship BB-63 Missouri 1/48 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Bubbletop 1/700 U.S Navy Fletcher Class Destroyer DD-797 USS Cushing Click here to view Shizuoka Hobby Show New Item List

1/20 M1025 Humvee NATO and Desert Version (Semi-Assembled Die-Cast Model) Tamiya's 1/20 scale M1025 Humvee gets renewed with a more powerful die-cast look. Pre-painted and semi-assembled, this kit can be finished with ease. Both NATO and Desert Camouflage versions are available. Click here to view Shizuoka Hobby Show New Item List

1/14 R/C Truck Knight Hauler The latest, cutting-edge R/C trailer head. Combined with the Item 56511 Tractor Truck Multi-Function unit, the Knight Hauler comes to life with incredibly realistic sounds, lights, and actions. 1/10 TB Evolution III Surikarn Limited Tamiya is proud to present the TB Evolution III Surikarn Limited chassis kit, the machine that won the Thailand International Touring Car Championship title. This explosive combination between the TRF drivers and the Tamiya evolved machine led TRF to a victory in two of the Thailand International Touring Car Championship classes. To celebrate this victory Tamiya releases its highest evolved chassis to date with all new option parts and setting sheets used by Surikarn himself! Click here to view Shizuoka Hobby Show New Item List

R/C Mini 4WD Car Component Kit (R/C Unit not included) Entering the next generation of R/C Mini-4WD, Tamiya presents totally original bodies with a nostalgic Mini 4WD motif. Jet engines in rear add a powerful and cool look to these awesome racers! Lindwurm-Rider (Car Component Kit) Cobalt-Gunner (Car Component Kit)

2-Channel Remote Control Mechanical Insect (Six-Leg Crawling Type) This robot moves just like a real six-legged insect. This new addition to the popular Robo-craft series features a 2-channel remote control box that controls forward/reverse and left/right movement. Screw-On and Snap-On parts make for easy assembly. Submarine motor

R/C Demo-run Check out the sheer power of awesome R/C demo runs, up close. The Knight Hauler and other exciting new products will be presented in-motion! Dangun Practice Racing The action will be intense! Dangun racing with roaring crowds and DR celebrity Dangun Guts are sure to be highlights! R/C Mini 4WD Test Drive Come try your hand at R/C Mini 4WD! The thrill of speed control and on the edge racing excitement just can't be beat! Place: Exhibition Hall of Twin Messe South Wing -May 17 (Saturday) 9:00-17:00 -May 18 (Sunday) 9:00-16:00 This year marks the 13th Model Club Joint Exposition. A total of 109 different model clubs and interest groups from Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and Hong Kong will display many of their works. In addition, the top works from Tamiya America's Tamiya/Con 2002 will also be on display. Free shuttle bus to Twin Messe will be available form JR Shizuoka Station South Exit Bus leaves from terminal 16. 15 minutes from Tomei Shizuoka Interchange. Twin Messe Parking costs 100yen for 30min. Free parking sites are also available nearby at Shizuoka Bicycle Racing Circuit and other parking lots. Free shuttle bus transportation is available from these sites.*Shuttle bus leaves every 15min. Click here for map of Twin Messe Place: Tamiya Headquarters Ondawara 3-7 Shizuoka City 5/17 (Sat)- 5/18 (Sun) 9:00-16:30 Tamiya Headquarters will be open to the public. Come and catch a rare glance at our molding machinery. An informative film about our model development process will also be shown. Our lobby is full of fantastic displays such as real F1 machines, model archives of classic Tamiya products, and more! So come on in and make yourself at home! *Pictures show prototypes. Models and items names are subject to change. HOME