Tamiya’s popular Mini 4WD Portable Pit is now available in a cool-looking Asia Challenge 2026 purple theme. Like the original Portable Pit, this case is made from ABS plastic and polypropylene with the ‘doors’ able to hold all kinds of track goodies – batteries, tools, parts, etc. Two commemorative 72mm round hologram stickers are included. […]
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Tamiya’s double aluminum rollers feature a 13/12mm setup, providing smooth and stable cornering. It’s lightweight design offer approximately a 20% reduction in weight. 520 ball bearings, spacers and mounting hardware are also included. These rollers are compatible with all Mini 4WD cars. Details Product: Tamiya Lightweight Double Aluminum Rollers – 13-12mm Part #: 95379 Chassis: […]
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Tamiya’s aluminum 13mm rollers are now available with gold anodizing. They feature pressed in 520 ball bearings and have lightening holes in them, reducing overall weight by about 30%. Includes a set of 2 with mounting hardware. Details Product: Tamiya Lightweight 13mm Aluminum Ball-Race Rollers – Gold Part #: 95704 Chassis: All Price: $6.80 Buy […]
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Tamiya has collected a group of upgrade items with Special Edition labeling for the Asia Challenge 2026. These parts consist of the following: 95708 Tamiya Small Diameter, Low-Friction Tires and Carbon Y-Spoke Wheels – Asia Challenge 2026 95714 Tamiya Aluminum 19mm Ball-Race Rollers – Asia Challenge 2026 95715 Tamiya Carbon Side Stays for AR Chassis […]
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To commemorate the 2026 Asia Cup, Tamiya has released a new Asia Challenge edition Geo Glider on the FM-A chassis. This kit features smoked ABS plastic, fin-spoked wheels in deep black gloss and a set of purple, hard low-profile tires with white printed lettering. A dedicated AC2026 sticker sheet is also included. Details Product: Tamiya […]
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The Trail Mini 4WD is Tamiya’s latest chassis release, geared towards Mini 4WD for ‘off-track’ purposes. This special version commemorates Easter with colorful plastic parts and a special Easter Bunny driver figurine.= Features on this kit include clear violet ABS plastic, white spoked wheels with light blue spiked tires. A new dedicated metallic sticker set […]
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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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