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33,000 Visitors Swarmed into Tamiya Fair 2007
▼Tamiya Fair 2007 was held from November 23rd to November 24th, and 33,000 visitors came to pack Shizuoka City's Twin Messe convention center. This year was the 9th year in which Tamiya Fair was held, and the theme was "A Hobby Festival for All to Enjoy." Not only were visitors able to see exciting new Tamiya products, they were also able to take part in various fun events and shop for special event-only items.  ▼Tamiya Fair was housed in both the North and South Halls of the Twin Messe Shizuoka. In the North hall, 58 drivers from all across Japan and 14 drivers from Europe, America, and Asia competed in the prestigious Tamiya World Championship R/C races on a custom-made indoor circuit. In addition, the Shizuoka Prefecture Model Club Joint Exposition showcased the masterpieces of local model builders, and visitors were also treated to displays featuring actual race cars the GT300 class WILLCOM ADVAN Vemac 408R. ▼The South Hall featured many hands-on events in conjunction with the "Fuji-no-Kuni Shizuoka Prefecture Traffic Safety Fair." These events were tailored for many of our younger visitors, with the Mini 4WD Magnum GP 2007 attracting over 400 participants and the Junior Cup featuring 380 elementary school-aged racers. Nearby was the dramatic combat of the R/C Tank Owners' Meeting, Dangun Racer Building Corner, Robocraft Hands-On Corner, Accessory-Making Corner, as well as the lively R/C Demonstration Corner. ▼Tamiya Fair 2007 was a tremendous success, but we have more exciting plans in store for 2008, so please come again next year! |
 ■The South Hall filled with visitors. |
 ■Mini 4WD Shop Corner, with new releases and limited-edition items. |
 ■There were also lots of scale models available. |
 ■Trying out a bulldozer at the Educational Construction Series Hands-On Corner. |
 ■Tamiya's latest Robocraft beetles were popular with the kids. |
 ■Friends and siblings alike dueling with the Boxing Fighter Battle Set. |
 ■Moms and daughters enjoyed the Accessory-Making Corner. |
 ■Kids created their own original color designs. |
 ■The hands-on corners provided fun for the whole family. |
 ■Even the youngest fans enjoyed the Railway Fun Series circuits. |
 ■Massive circuits only available at Tamiya events! |
 ■Even the "Doctor Yellow" Shinkansen was on hand. |
 ■Many lucky fans got a signature from famous ship artist Kihachiro Ueda. |
 ■The picture coloring corner featured aspiring artists. |
 ■Mr. Arino from Tamiya News also gave drawing demonstrations. |
 ■4 tankers giving their all during the R/C Tank Meeting team battle. |
 ■The amazing R/C tanks captivated the crowd of onlookers. |
 ■Tankers from all over Japan came for the R/C Tank Meeting. |
 ■Parents enjoyed building with their children, and got the kits as a present to take home! |
 ■Fans of all ages experienced the joy of building with their own hands. |
 ■Kids testing out their freshly-built Dangun Racers. |
 ■Experiencing the thrill of R/C for the first time. |
 ■The mighty sounds of R/C trucks brought a lot of attention. |
 ■Easy-to-use TamTech-Gear R/C cars were a hit with the kids. |
 ■400 racers took part in the Mini 4WD Magnum GP 2007. |
 ■There was also a Junior Cup course only for elementary school kids. |
 ■Mini 4WD fans got to meet their favorite racer personalities! |
 ■Young racers from the Junior Cup Rookie Class. |
 ■A gathering of beautifully-built Mini 4WD machines. |
 ■"Check out my awesome car!" |
 ■The North Hall featured the Tamiya World Championship and Shop Corner. |
 ■Arabian Oasis Team Impul's Lola FN06. |
 ■Miniature car maker Ebbro also had a booth. |
 ■WILLCOM ADVAN Vemac 408R GT300 class race car. |
 ■The 408R's driver, Haruki Kurosawa, was also here in person! |
 ■Instant race driver and race queen. |
 ■Tamiya staff demonstrated airbrush painting techniques. |
 ■Visitors built their own model scooters at the Model-Building Corner. |
 ■Tamiya staff were on hand for model-building demonstrations and to give tips to fans. |
 ■Tamiya's entire lineup was available at the popular Shop Corner. |
 ■A complete range of R/C parts to choose from. |
 ■Limited-edition items and spare parts galore! |
 ■Many eye-catching R/C cars were on display. |
 ■The 5th Shizuoka Prefecture Model Club Joint Exposition. |
 ■Lots of interesting entries for the Figure Remodeling Contest. |
 ■Checking out the latest new Tamiya products. |
 ■The TRF display featured the machines that took historic victories. |
 ■Tamiya staff were on hand to present each item in detail. |
 ■Group photo of Tamiya World Championship 2007 drivers. |
 ■What is in their sights? Their cars or victory? |
 ■Every driver worked hard on their machines in the Pit Area. |
 ■Custom circuit made only for the Tamiya World Championship. |
 ■Endurance race featured cars with glittering LED lights. |
 ■The victors from each class and their spoils. |
★☆Tamiya World Championship Final Results (PDF)
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(The information on this page is current as of November 29, 2007.)