The legendary popular machine "Avante Jr." is revived with the specifications of the time! Tamiya's New Mini 4WD Compilation [62nd Shizuoka Hobby Show]!

This event is one of the largest model and hobby events in Japan, held annually in Shizuoka Prefecture, where many model manufacturers gather. This year, a total of 97 companies + 2 organizations exhibited, far exceeding last year's event.
This year, the 8th and 9th were vendor invitation days, and the 10th was an invitation day for local elementary, junior high, and high school students to familiarize themselves with modeling culture. The 11th and 12th were open to the public.

Akiba Research Institute was there again to cover the event! Let us introduce you to some of the new items we found at the booths of various manufacturers.

In this article, we pick up the new mini 4WD products of Tamiya, a long-established manufacturer!

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Avante Jr. (Type 2 chassis) / Tamiya / Scheduled for release in September 2024 / 1,210 yen (tax included)

The legendary hit mini 4WD machine, Avante Jr. is being revived with the same specifications as back in the day! Of course, the Type 2 chassis and slick tires will bring tears to the eyes of Mini 4WD racers who know the days of the original!

Avante Jr. Black Special (Type 2 chassis) / TAMIYA / Scheduled to be released in September 2024 / 1,210 yen (tax included)

Color variations of the Avante Jr. are also being reissued. The fluorescent pink wheels are impressive!

Hurricane Sonic Polica Body Special (AR Chassis) - Full Cowl Mini 4WD 30th Anniversary - / Tamiya / June 22, 2024 / 1,320 yen (w/tax)

Bakushan Brothers Let's & Go!" gained great popularity through anime and manga. Hurricane Sonic", one of the main machines that played an active role as Retsu Hoshiba's favorite machine mainly in the WGP version, is now available in a full cowl mini 4WD 30th anniversary edition!

The body is made of lightweight and shock-resistant polycarbonate.

Ignition Japan Cup 2024 (MA Chassis) / Tamiya / On sale around June 15, 2024 / 1,320 yen (tax included)