BVC500 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 On Facebook, Tamiya USA said that Tamiya will introduce an all-new 1/24 kit at Tamiya Fair in Shizuoka from Nov. 17-18. Wonder what it could be?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I haven't read or heard anything, but a Lexus LC 500 would be nice to see.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) I've heard a bunch of speculation, including a LaFerrari Aperta. But nothing from anybody with a good pulse on what's happening. Will be interesting. I like Rob's idea of an LC 500, but Tamiya doing an 812 Superfast would be REALLY something, but highly unlikely. Edited November 9, 2018 by Exotics_Builder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) I was surprised by the last release. I reckon the LaFerrari Aperta may be on the cards as Tamiya did a convertible F50. Who knows? It will be a nice kit regardless. Ben Edited November 9, 2018 by Bennyg Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 My speculation is the new Supra, which is finally being debuted for actual real they say at the LA auto show. I'll believe it when I see it. There's been a "missing"/skipped over product number in the 1/24th lineup for awhile now, while Toyota has dragged their feet endlessly on debut of the (fugly) Supra. Some speculation elsewhere on Toyota TS-050 as well. I'd be pleased with LaFerrari Aperta & FXX-K Evo modified reissues. LC 500 would be fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Plez....not another Ferrari.......anything different or cool..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 LaFerrari Aperta would make sense. I'd like to see Tamiya's take on the Porsche 918 Spyder. Would also be great to see them do another SUV or truck. Years ago, they did the Jeep Wranglers, Grand Cherokee. They did a Mitsubishi Monterro and the Toyota Land Crusier. Would be cool to see a new kit in a similar vein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I doubt anything really cool like a Koenigegg will be done. If they do the Supra, which the show car looks really nice, that should appeal to the ricer crowd. Since they did the 300SL, doing the Ferrari Lusso would be a hit. Just giving my two cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhedir6 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) I'm hoping not another Ferrari. I'd like to see them branch out to other subjects. I think the Supra is likely but am hoping for the TS-050. With Toyota's Le Mans win this year and the first for a Japanese manufacturer since the Mazda in '91 the TS-050 makes a lot of sense. And they've already done it for their mini-z series so they have the licencing. Edited November 9, 2018 by Jhedir6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I'd be surprised to see anything come out of their little Open House they do, historically they haven't announced anything new, and it's just been a featuring of their fall releases. The Heritage Z should be getting released just prior to the "Fair", so I would expect all the 1/24 attention to be focused on that "new" kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 4 hours ago, iamsuperdan said: Would also be great to see them do another SUV or truck. Years ago, they did the Jeep Wranglers, Grand Cherokee. They did a Mitsubishi Monterro and the Toyota Land Crusier. Would be cool to see a new kit in a similar vein. With Meng covering the American market for trucks, I agree that Tamiya should come out with more rest-of-world truck and SUV kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehansen Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Aston Martin Vantage would be cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Ok, I'll play....a Toyota Land Cruiser J40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhedir6 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 1 hour ago, niteowl7710 said: I'd be surprised to see anything come out of their little Open House they do, historically they haven't announced anything new, and it's just been a featuring of their fall releases. The Heritage Z should be getting released just prior to the "Fair", so I would expect all the 1/24 attention to be focused on that "new" kit. Well on Tamiya USA's FB page they clearly state a "all new 1/24 scale kit announcement" so assuming they dont mean the 370 a new tooled kit would be welcome. But you might be completely right too. Guess we'll see next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
935k3 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 4 hours ago, Jhedir6 said: I'm hoping not another Ferrari. I'd like to see them branch out to other subjects. I think the Supra is likely but am hoping for the TS-050. With Toyota's Le Mans win this year and the first for a Japanese manufacturer since the Mazda in '91 the TS-050 makes a lot of sense. And they've already done it for their mini-z series so they have the licencing. X2 on that one. I would be happy even it is a curbside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I think the Supra’s most likely, though I like the look of the LC500 a lot. Would a La Ferrari Aperta need any more than a new tub roof and rear engine cover? Best, M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 There isn't a current Toyota or Lexus that looks good enough to build, in my opinion. If they were to do an old FJ40, that I could see buying. Overall I would like to see some SUVs, pickups or older Japanese or European sedans and coupes. Maybe do a Magnus Walker Porsche tie-in, that would be cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoRover007 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 5 hours ago, iamsuperdan said: LaFerrari Aperta would make sense. I'd like to see Tamiya's take on the Porsche 918 Spyder. Would also be great to see them do another SUV or truck. Years ago, they did the Jeep Wranglers, Grand Cherokee. They did a Mitsubishi Monterro and the Toyota Land Crusier. Would be cool to see a new kit in a similar vein. I second that. I’ve always wanted them to make a 2005 Montero or 2004 Land Rover Discovery 2. Even a newer Toyota Tacoma or 4 Runner with gear options would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 9 minutes ago, DiscoRover007 said: I second that. I’ve always wanted them to make a 2005 Montero or 2004 Land Rover Discovery 2. Even a newer Toyota Tacoma or 4 Runner with gear options would be awesome. Yeah, the Tacoma or 4 Runner TRD Pro would be cool to see in scale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdiego Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Really, just one? I'll have to lean towards the new Aston Martin, wishwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 8 hours ago, Zoom Zoom said: My speculation is the new Supra, which is finally being debuted for actual real they say at the LA auto show. I'll believe it when I see it. There's been a "missing"/skipped over product number in the 1/24th lineup for awhile now, while Toyota has dragged their feet endlessly on debut of the (fugly) Supra. Some speculation elsewhere on Toyota TS-050 as well. I'd be pleased with LaFerrari Aperta & FXX-K Evo modified reissues. LC 500 would be fun... I reckon you might be onto something. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 They'e already done a Vanquish, but more Aston's would be good. Hasegawa is doing Paganis, so why not a Koenigsegg? For my personal wish list, I could certainly go for a Lusso, and some '70s vintage Maseratis like the Ghibli would be very nice As for more modern cars, two recent concept cars I thought were really nice, First The Peugeot Onyx And if we're going to have Ferraris, how about the Monza SP2? If Tamiya wants to do some local stuff, How about this Mazda Vision Coupe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BVC500 Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, Zoom Zoom said: My speculation is the new Supra, which is finally being debuted for actual real they say at the LA auto show. I'll believe it when I see it. There's been a "missing"/skipped over product number in the 1/24th lineup for awhile now, while Toyota has dragged their feet endlessly on debut of the (fugly) Supra. Some speculation elsewhere on Toyota TS-050 as well. I'd be pleased with LaFerrari Aperta & FXX-K Evo modified reissues. LC 500 would be fun... You're probably right, Bob, about the Supra given the circumstantial evidence, which is probably a good thing for me - i.e., one less kit to stash in the closet to be maybe built in 30 years. I'd love the Ferrari Monza SP2. I'd probably buy an Aperta, though I don't think they'll do that. It would be a fairly easy transkit, which I suggested to Plamoz, who has been very quiet since March about new products Edited November 10, 2018 by BVC500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) 17 hours ago, Jhedir6 said: Well on Tamiya USA's FB page they clearly state a "all new 1/24 scale kit announcement" so assuming they dont mean the 370 a new tooled kit would be welcome. But you might be completely right too. Guess we'll see next week. A touche, I admit I didn't really pay attention to that post since they normally don't do anything at this event. Well if it's really ALL NEW, I'm tossing my guess in as the TS050 Le Mans/WEC car, they already have both Toyota and Gazoo Racing licensing. The latter is supposedly impossible to work with, but Tamiya already managed to with both the Mini4WD TS050, as well as the 1/24 Toyota 86 Rally car that Mr. Toyoda infamously drove. Edited November 10, 2018 by niteowl7710 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) On 11/9/2018 at 3:59 PM, iamsuperdan said: Would also be great to see them do another SUV or truck. Years ago, they did the Jeep Wranglers, Grand Cherokee. They did a Mitsubishi Monterro and the Toyota Land Crusier. Would be cool to see a new kit in a similar vein. 2 Years ago I remember hearing that the American SUV's Tamiya made were suggestions made by their German distributor, which makes sense since the Wrangler, for instance, is Euro spec. Edited November 10, 2018 by Luc Janssens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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