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Tamiya Toys History
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Tue, 11 Sep 2007
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Tamiya Introduction
It all started in 1946, when Mr. Yoshio Tamiya, the
founder, opened a saw mill and lumber business in
Shizuoka. Tamiya ventured into modeling in 1948,
with a scale wooden ship model kit. Since then,
Tamiya has continued to grow, producing models
known as "First in Quality Around the World".
1946 May: A sawmill/lumber company is founded in
Oshika, Shizuoka-City, Japan and named Tamiya Shoji
& Co.
1948 Apr: A wooden model department is organized
within the lumber company.
1953 Jun: Sawmill is closed, and Tamiya becomes a
specialized wooden model kit maker.
1955 May: Tamiya releases a wooden motorized tank,
whick becomes immensely popular.
1956 Mar: A boom in wooden ship models allows
Tamiya to be-
come widely known.
1960 May: Tamiya begins producing plastic model
kits, with 1/800 Scale Battleship Yamato.
1961 Dec: Tamiya releases the first 1/35 scale moto-
rized tank, Panther.
1962 Dec: The Tamiya Plastic Kogyo Co. is founded
as a plastic molding company with a capital of 4 mil-
lion yen.
1963 Tamiya introduces the follo-
wing categories: 1/21 Scale Deluxe Tank Series with
M4 Sherman, 1/50 Scale Japa-
nese Aircraft Series with Type 52 Zero Fighter, 1/72
Scale Aircraft with Type 32 Zero Fighter.
1965 Mar: Tamiya goes into slot-car production with
the release of 1/24 scale Jaguar D type
1966 May: Tamiya ventures outside of Japan by ex-
porting to countries abroad, such as the U.S.A.,
Australia, Europe and South East Asia.
Dec: The 1/25 Scale Military Tank Series is
introduced with the German Panther tank.
1967 Jan: The first issue of Tamiya News is published.
Aug: The first issue of Tamiya Junior News is
published.
Oct: The 1/12 Big Scale Series is introduced with
the Honda F-1 racer (RA273).
1968 Jan: Tamiya participates in the German Nurem-
berg Toy Fair for the first time.
Apr: The Tamiya Plastic Kogyo Co. builds a new
factory. Capital increase to 10 million yen.
Jul: The 1/35 Scale Military Miniature Series is
intro-
duced with a WW2 German Army Tank Crew.
Dec: The 1/100 Scale Mini-Jet Series starts with
the Mig-19.
1969 Aug: The Tamiya Plastic Kogyo Co. is renamed
the Tamiya Plastic Model Co., and
capital in-
creased to 14 million yen.
Dec: 1/18 Scale "Challenge" Series is intro-
duced with the Porsche 910.
1970 Jan: Tamiya organizes their first photo album
contest.
Dec: 1/6 Big Scale Motorcy-
cle Series is started with the Honda CB750.
1974 May: 27 European agents gather in Shizuoka for
the first Tamiya agent meeting.
Nov: Tamiya releases their first R/C model, M4
Sherman tank.
1976 Nov: Yoshio Tamiya is awarded The Fifth Order
Of The Sacred Treasure, by the Japanese Go-
vernment, for his commit-
ment to the industry.
Nov: Tamiya releases the 1/12 R/C Porsche 934 Turbo
that triggers the R/C car boom.
1977 Apr: The 1/24 Scale Sports Car Series is
started with the Porsche 935.
Apr: The 1/20 Scale GP collection is started with
the Tyrrell P34.
Nov: A shipping facility is completed next to the
production factory. Tamiya's first R/C Racing
Circuit is completed.
1978 Jul: 1/350 Scale Ship Series is started with
the German Battleship, Bismark.
Oct: A new Tamiya Circuit is completed
near the production factory. Tamiya Plastic Co.
Ltd. is founded.
1979 Feb: Tamiya releases 1/100 Scale Space Shuttle
Orbitor.
Dec: Begins construction for headquarters office.
1980 Jan: Tamiya News becomes a monthly issue.
Dec: Finishes the 6 story headquarters building.
1981 Mar: Celebration for completion of the new
headquarters office.
May: 72 Tamiya agents gather in Shizuoka for
a meeting and celebration of the new
headquarters. Jul: 1/12 Scale Motorcycle Series is
introduced with the Yamaha YZR500.
1983 Jan: The production facilities are automated
and expanded for better productivity.
Mar: Tamiya Shoji & Co. completes a 3 story
warehouse and paint storehouse.
1984 Feb: Tamiya releases the Sound Activated
Temple with great success.
Mar: Tamiya Shoji & Co. establishes Tamiya, Inc.
with a capital of 50 million yen.
Oct: Tamiya sponsors a televised R/C car racing
program that stimulates the market. R/C off-road
cars become big sellers.
1985 Mar: The first issue of Tamiya Model Magazine
International is published.
Nov: Tamiya Plastic Co. Ltd., completes its own
injection molding factory.
1986 Mar: 1/32 Scale Mini 4WD Racing Series is
started with the Hotshot Jr.
Oct: The 1/24 Scale R/C Tamtech Series is intro-
duced with the Porsche 962C.
1987 Oct: Begins the expension of the headquarters
facilities. Tamiya News clebrates its 200th issue.
Nov: More than 10 million 1/32 Scale Mini 4WDs sold.
1988 May: 1/14 Scale QD (Quick Drive) Series is
introduced with the Thunder Shot QD.
Jul-Aug: The first Mini 4WD Racing Japan Cup is
held at 16 locations around Japan.
Dec: Tamiya sponsors a private team "ACP" to
compete in the 11th Paris-Dakar Rally.
1989 Jan: More than 23 millions Mini 4WDs
sold.
Apr: The 8 story east wing addition to the head-
quarters building is completed.
May: Tamiya America, Inc. is established in Cali-
fornia, U.S.A.
Jun: Tamiya Europe GmbH. is established in Neuss,
West Germany.
Dec:More than 44 million Mini 4WDs sold.
Dec: Tamiya again sponsors a private team "ACP" to
compete in the 12th Paris-Dakar Rally.
1990 Feb: Tamiya, Inc. completes its Abe factory.
Apr: Tamiya, Inc. completes its second shipping
facility, a 5,317m2 in Oshika, Shizuoka.
Jul: Monetary Donation to Tank Museum Bovington
England. New hall named "Tamiya Hall".
Jul: Sales of Mini 4WD exceeds 50 million kits.
Sep: 1/24 Scale Sports Car Series reaches 100 cars
with the Honda NSX.
1991 Mar: Tamiya becomes a sponsor for Team Lotus'
1991 F-1 Grand Prix Season.
Apr: 1/35 Military Miniature Series reaches 150
items with the creation of U.S.Navy PBR 31 Mk.II
"Pibber".
May: First solar powered item, Solar Car Assem-
bly kit is released, starting the Solar Mechanics
Series.
Oct: Tamiya ties exclusive contract with McLaren
International for replication of F-1 cars.
Nov: 1/28 Mini F-1 Series is started with Lotus 102B.
Nov: 1/10, 1/12 Radio Con-trol Car Series reaches
100 cars with the release of "Top Force".
1992 Jan: Tamiya Model Magazine International
becomes bi-monthly.
Feb: As the year before, Tamiya sponsors Team
Lotus' F-1 season for 1992.
May: R/C racers from 12 countries across Eu-rope
gather for the Tamiya Euro Cup R/C Cham-pionships.
Jun: The die-cast Lotus 102B is released as the
first model in the 1/20 Collectors Club.
Jun: Headquarters for Tamiya America is founded, a
6,800m2, two story complex in Aliso Viejo, Ca-lifornia.
Sep: "Solar Eagle", the first solar battery powered
R/C car is released.
Sep: The All Japan R/C Championships is held, using
only Tamiya cars. Qualification races are held
around the country, and winners are invited to
Shizuoka to determine the best R/C driver in the
country.
1993 Jan: It is decided that Tamiya sponsorship of
Team Lotus' F-1 season will continue through 1993.
Jun: 1/32 Super Mini 4WD is kicked off with
"Liberty Emperor".
Jul: 1/14 Scale R/C Tractor Trucks Series is
started with "King Hauler".
Jul: The Dinosaur Diorama Series is started with
the first set, "Chasmosaurus".
Sep: "Yamaha Round the World" starts the R/C Yacht
Series.
Oct: The R/C Glow-Engine Car Series is strated with
the TR-15T.
1994 Mar: 1/12 Scale Master's Coachwork Series
is started with the Caterham Super Seven BDR.
Jul: 1/32 Fully Cowled Mini 4WD Series is started
with
"Magnum Saber", which goes on sale at this year's
Japan Cup.
Sep: Tamiya Philippines is established.
1995 Mar: TamiyaCon, a U.S. national scale modeling
contest sponsored by Tamiya America is inaugurated.
May: Tamiya Philippines production
facility is established on Cebu Island, Philippines.
Aug: Radio Controlled gli-der, "Peak Spirit RU", is
released and the R/C Aviation Series is started
Dec: Total Sales of Mini 4WD exceeds 100 million units.
Dec: The 1/12 Scale Collector's Club Special Series
is started with the release of the die-cast Honda
F-1 RA272.
1996 May: Kakegawa Circuit, a 320m race track for
R/C cars is opened in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka. As
well as being open for public use, it serves as a
testing ground for development of new R/C cars.
May: Winning modelers from American scale modeling
contest "TamiyaCon", are invited to the Shizuoka
Hobby Show to display their creations at a modeling
club exhibition.
Jul-Aug: Popularity of Fully Cowled Mini 4WD
explodes. Over 300,000 people in 15 venues across
Japan take part in Mini 4WD Japan Cup.
Jul: "Spin Cobra" starts 1/32 Scale Real Mini 4WD
Series.
Nov: United States (TCS) and European R/C
Championships (Euro Cup) are held, and winning
drivers are invited to Japan to participate in the
World R/C Championships.
Dec: 1/43 Scale Collector's Club-Mini, which
features metal die-cast models, is started with the
Kure Nismo GTR.
1997 Apr: Tamiya establishes scholarship for
students of San Carlos University, Philippines.
Sep: Tamiya Philippines production facility
receives ISO9002 certification.
Oct: 1/10 Scale R/C Boy's 4WD Racer Series
starts off with release of "Voltec Figther", which
comes complete with R/C system and battery.
1998 Feb: The 1/32 Scale Aero-Mini 4WD Series is
started with "Max Breaker".
May: Additional production plant (8,000m2) is added
to existing Tamiya Philippines facility, further
improving production capability.
May: 1/32 Scale Mighty Mini 4WD Series is started
with "Dyna Hawk".
Nov: Tamiya R/C World Championships adds the Asian
R/C Championships to the Japanese, American and
European events, expanding the challenge of R/C
driving to an international level.
1999 Oct: Subaru Impreza WRC '99 marks the debut of
the new QD (Quick Drive) Sports Series, which
features pre-assembled 1/10 scale R/C cars for
entry level users.
Nov: For the first time, Australian drivers attend
R/C World Championships, which this year is held
concurrently with "Tamiya Fair in Shizuoka" hobby
exhibition.
2000 May: Fully operational 1/16 R/C Tiger I, which
sets a new standard of sophistication in R/C
tanking world, is revealed at the Shizuoka Hobby
Show.
May: "Flash-Trigger", first car of the 3-D track
racing, Dangun Racers Series, is also introduced at
the same show.
Sep: XB (Expert Built) Series, which features R/C
built-up and ready to run versions of existing
Tamiya chassis, is inaugurated with the 1/10 Scale
Mitsubishi Pajero.
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