Shunsaku Tamiya (1934-2025)

[1972coronet]

R.I.P. , Mr. Tamiya ( 19-12-1934 to 18-7-2025 ) 

He passed away on Friday. Here's an article from the Tamiya newsletter : In Memoriam: Mr. Shunsaku Tamiya - TamiyaBlog

[slusher]

I feel for his family loss and condolences to them…

[Pete J.]

It is with great sadness that i post this.  I met Mr. Tamiya many times in my life and he was always a gratuitous and caring person.  He loved creating the best models in the world and cared very much for those who built them.

[TonyK]

He sure provided me with many hours of pleasure building his excellent models.

[stavanzer]

One of the best Known Modelers in the world has passed. We have all heard of him, and many here own at least one of his kits.

Mr. Shunsaku Tamiya.

https://tamiyablog.com/2025/07/in-memoriam-mr-shunsaku-tamiya/

[martinfan5]

RIP Mr Shunsaku

Will pour jar of Tamiya cement out in your honor 

 

 

Edited Wednesday at 02:09 AM by martinfan5

[papajohn97]

Sad news yesterday, Shunsaki Tamiya, CEO of Tamiya, passed away at the age of 90. A link to the obit is here. 
It sounds like he was the primary reason that Tamiya kits have been so excellent for so many decades. The image described in the obit of him greeting all the children entering the Japanese hobby show conveys the image of a joyous man whose life work involved much more than just making money. Thank you Tamiya San! RIP.

Maybe we can all honor Mr. Tamiya by building one of his wonderful kits or, better yet, gift one to an adult friend or a child we know and get them "hooked" on our wonderful hobby!

Edited Wednesday at 03:30 PM by papajohn97

[Bainford]

Sad news. R.I.P. Mr.  Shunsaki Tamiya. Your legacy is the mark of quality.

[89AKurt]

RIP Tower of the model kit world.

[Mike C]

He sure gave us the best quality model kits. Sorry to see him pass.

[kacitgirl]

On Tuesday, Tamiya Inc. announced the passing of its chairman and former president, Shunsaku Tamiya. The man who helped turn the plastic model company into a globally recognized brand died on July 18, aged 90.

[martsky]

Shunsaka Tamiya, the founder of the Tamiya modelling empire died last friday at 90 years. I thank him for my years of model building happiness and frustration.

Marty

[lordairgtar]

Sorry to hear this. Condolences to the members of the company and modelling community.