The Tamiya The Grasshopper Black Special is the 2nd release of this iconic body set. This new kit, however, includes updated parts and decals to make up the Black Special – and it’s awesome! This video provides a complete overview of the Tamiya The Grasshopper Black Special, perfect for Mini 4WD racers trying to decide […]
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Tamiya has chosen the Geo Glider as the commemorative vehicle for the 2026 Asia Challenge. Aside from being a standard FM-A Geo Glider, the kit has some cool new features to set it apart from previous versions of this car: light grey chassis, smoked Geo Glider body set, a special decal sheet, black-chrome fin wheels […]
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The Philippine Cup Special Mach Frame Mini 4WD is a special edition car celebrating the successful Mini 4WD Series held in that country. This kit is based on the FM-A chassis but with a new color – silver – as well as black dish wheels, low-friction tires (with lettering) and TWO, pre-painted body sets – […]
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I’ve been sitting on this info for a couple days now – but it’s time to release the Kraken!!! Check out the new Tamiya Mach Frame Philippine Cup Special Mini 4WD car! It will be released on the popular FM-A chassis and have some killer features: white POM parts, TWO FM-A body sets (one plated […]
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At the moment, Tamiya only offers tapered rollers in 13mm, 17mm and 19mm sizes – until now. These 11mm aluminum versions fill that gap for those that like the performance of a tapered roller but in a smaller size. These rollers work best to help divert your Mini 4WD back on track if it gets […]
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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 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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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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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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