While I do enjoy collecting all the new Tamiya Mini 4WD rides, I especially like the Year of and Holiday versions the most. This new kit – the Year of the Horse 2026 – was certainly on my list – Super II chassis, shiny gold-plated wheels surrounded by clear tires and that hot Top Force […]
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I’m finding out that motor break-in on your Tamiya Mini 4WD racers is actually a very helpful thing. I also realized I didn’t have a ‘proper’ stand for which to do it. Thus – the Mini 4WD Motor Break-In Stand. This stand incorporates a few key features – vented bucket that holds the motor in […]
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Yes, I know – the Advan Aero Avante is not a new Mini 4WD kit from Tamiya. However, this is one kit that is extremely difficult (and possibly expensive) to get in the United States. Yet, here we are. Thanks to someone who was recently in Japan, he brought me back an original Advan kit […]
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For all those on the fence about the new ME Mini 4WD Chassis from Tamiya, I’ve created a video of the complete build so you can see how it goes together. This not only shows all the new parts, it also highlights the main differences between the original MA and the new ME chassis’. I […]
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After Santa brought some great sales to Tamiya last year in the form of the Santa Claus 2024 Mini 4WD kit, he’s back again in a 2025 version – same VZ chassis but with a new holiday-themed Panda racer body set! Follow along as we check out this new kit and show you everything that […]
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Tamiya has released another new Mini 4WD kit, however it’s not just a new car, it’s actually a whole new design!!!! Meet the Raizzan, the latest Mini 4WD that comes to us all the all new ME chassis. The ME is the next-gen MA platform, taking the best features from that car and adding a […]
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There’s an exciting new Mini 4WD kit coming soon from Tamiya on an all-new chassis – the Raizzan with the ME chassis! This new chassis is basically a lighter weight MA chassis with WAY more adjustment – removeable (and tunable) front and rear stays, plastic bearing P parts from the VZ (for more efficiency), new […]
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After last year’s special Christmas Mini 4WD release, Tamiya is dropping a 2026 version as well – the Santa Claus Red Racer. This kit will come on the VS chassis and feature a red ABS plastic Panda Racer body set with green and white build parts. A special metallic decal sheet is included as is […]
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Tamiya has announced a new Mini 4WD for the New Year holiday featuring a pre-painted horse figure, the Chinese zodiac animal for 2026. This ride will be on the Super-II chassis and include a red ABS version of the Top Force Evo Jr. body set. Chassis components will be a complimentary white and gold color. […]
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The Avante Mk.III Nero is the latest Mini 4WD from Tamiya in their Advanced Pack Series. This kit includes the Avante Mk.III kit (on the MS chassis) with a molded smoked ABS body, red chassis, red fin-type wheels and white support parts. It also has a Light-Dash Pro motor and a slew of upgrade parts: […]
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