TAMIYA 2025

[@donaldkroth2579]

One can complain about certain kits being old. But to the one just getting into model building kits. They are new and looking at them through fresh new imagination and ideas. The satisfaction of accomplishing something. Taking a model and making a diorama. Power to you new to the hobby!

[@justininfrance]

It was 1973. I was eleven years old and on my way to school. On the bus I found a Tamiya catalogue on the seat. I had never thought about models at the time but this catalogue changed my life in a way. I poured over that catalogue for weeks afterwards and I began to be a modeller. Airfix, Revell, but by far the best was Tamiya. Great times.

[@PekkaKärkkäinen]

Thank You for posting this Fabulous Catalog !

[@markalcock1437]

Some of the same pictures that were in the catalogues I used to buy 45 years ago.

[@alexeialmanov3419]

sad how much old out-of date $hit this company holds onto

[@TamiyaSource]

@@alexeialmanov3419 This is great to hear it from the people that really matter in this industry. Thanks so much for commenting.

[@wessexdruid7598]

My immediate thought was of a very good friend who made many of the models for the catalogues in the 70s and 80s. Sadly, they are now long gone. RIP, D.

[@illergiuliotti1896]

Many many thanks!

[@santamuerte1192]

Tamiya used to be the top of the line model maker and it's getting left behind by other companies who are clearly embracing newer technology.

[@TheFifty5ive]

on the contrary, they are still the leaders, but they have been reduced to one or two new tools, just to show off. They completely ignore the 1/48 AFV line, introducing one a year so we won´t say it, but I am saying it outright. There are so many AFV that need to be in 1/48, and nothing from anyone. That´s the real shame, IMHO.

[@alexeialmanov3419]

@@TheFifty5ive shocking how they still advertise the T-62 with the erroneous turret face casting lol

[@TamiyaSource]

This is great to hear it from the people that matter the most in this industry, the consumer. Thanks so much for commenting.

[@user-i5j2b]

Жаль нет моделей самолётов первой мировой войны в м. 1/72 и 1/87 НО. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Tanubtanu]

@@user-i5j2b 1/87? what in the revell scale is this. Like genuine question I'm curious

[@Andy.Gledhill.Models.]

Used to always buy the Tamiya catalogue in the 1980's and 1990's. Not any more, now the price of it is a complete rip off. It doesn't even have the diorama pages in it that it used to have.

[@TamiyaSource]

I agree as well. The older versions were more informative, and the dioramas were beautiful. The dirt bike scenes and the military builds were my favorites. Thank you, Andy!

[@henkvermeer8652]

And i miss the page with colorschemes for afv's

[@Andy.Gledhill.Models.]

@@TamiyaSource Yeah, most of the built model photos are the same ones from the 1980's too. Most other catalogues are about £10. Tamiya is something like £17.

[@TamiyaSource]

@ I remember those too!

[@jamesbednar8625]

Same. Used to buy them every year at the local hobby shop and cross out the kits that I had in stash/built. Have not seen one in a hobby shop in about 10 years or so.

[@florislok]

Nice to see that the cover lay-out is more or less the same as in 1977!

[@themajesticmagnificent386]

Thank you for the video..🇬🇧👍

[@dsv]

Catalogue looks nice, but yeah, feels like they are not launching something of WOW format recently. It will be interesting to see what will be hot novelties for this year...

[@loki7441]

I bought the 1/350 Tirpiz a while back. Upgraded moulding or something the box said. Tosh, date 1978 moulded into the plastic on a lot of major parts. A big photo etch kit and wooden deck kit, which cost twice the price of the kit saved it from being a blob of plastic. That said 30 or 40 years ago Tamiya were the best you could get. Really fallen behind other companies.

[@edutaimentcartoys]

nice video

[@863rafael]

They should introduce more models in the 1/20 scale cars. I find the 1/24 scale cars too small now. Also, more Rc tank model subjects.

[@Kalvados_Barbudos]

Спасибо!

[@vincentlussier8264]

Who's going to but the Tamiya catalogue each year when we see it free right here ? Especially since they downsized it with all the kits they discontinued! The price should have been downsized as well ! Thanks for sharing!

[@TamiyaSource]

The photography is still there but I do miss those dioramas. Kit selection could use some help as well. Would love to see more of the vintage issue kits. More to come and thanks for commenting.

[@vincentlussier8264]

​@@TamiyaSourceI think they reissue old kits since most modellers are baby boomers and I'm 65! Facing retirement we "boomers" aren't buying anymore and most youngsters are either video gaming or simracing ! New releases are very few so reissues bring in the money but they're short term !

[@CharlesRamos-m7l]

The company hasn’t been the same production wise since the younger Mr. Tamiya took over.. 😞

[@TamiyaSource]

Really great comment and I feel the same way. This is great to hear it from the people that matter the most in this industry, the consumer. Thanks so much for commenting.

[@Arghon_PL]

OK, what is new tool?

[@rudolphpohl4115]

I haven't seen anything new in military vehicles in 1/35. I am still waiting for the SFh 18 150mm in 1/35. Hope Tamiya are reading these replies.

[@CharlesRamos-m7l]

@@rudolphpohl4115 Tamiya has instead been releasing other manufacturers kits: the 1/35 ICM Panhard 178, 1/35 Italeri Horch Kfz.15 to name two. Or they’ll reissue an existing kit with additional figures and minimal photo-etch (1/35 Ford GPA “Seep”). I’d love to see Tamiya make a 1/35 French Hotchkiss H-35 light tank, or a 1/48 Vought OS2U Kingfisher floatplane.

[@josetalycual2782]

Recuerdo que en mas de una ocasión me regalaron el catalogo al comprar una maqueta allá por los 90, ahora ni te dan las gracias y el catálogo muy caro.

[@BenjaminScott-ep4xo]

I wish they would release some modern supercars🤧

[@jpchvt]

Rien de bien neuf😮 Offrez nous un P-47 au 1/32 au niveau du P-51 et du Spitfire😊 Le Mosquito était une belle surprise aussi.

[@anonymos59]

Is it different than the online catalogue? Do they send it with mail at your place?

[@TamiyaSource]

This one came out of Japan. Our version will probaly arrive by March in the states. Thanks so much!

[@anonymos59]

@@TamiyaSource what about the european version? lol

[@earlatkins9559]

Looks like no F-117A or the LRDG truck again, either.

[@mauricioespinoza4807]

Me impresiona la cantidad de opiniones desfavorables. Incluso algunos se sientes estafados!!!!! Les escuentro mucha razon. Ya no recuerdo el año en que compre el catalogo en Amazon, pero fue por los 90s o principios de los 2 mil. Veo las mismas fotografias!!!. Uno que otro modelo nuevo pero nada extraordinario. Clasica definicion de "dormirse en los laureles"

[@markneal1175]

Absolutely nothing new, really old kits being knocked out at today’s prices, complete rip off!

[@user-i5j2b]

Всё очень мелко. Нет моделей самолётов Первой мировой войны в масштабе 1/72.😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Mike-mm4mx]

Very disappointing overall. They seem to have put so much effort into the F-35s they have neglected everything else. Was really hoping for a new 1/32 aircraft but not to be.

[@jmcc2275]

Nothing here for me tbh. Tamiya won be seeing any of my money till I see they’re making an effort re new tools.

[@rrl4245]

The catalogue is extensive, and excellent, but what's new for 2025? That's what we, the modeling community want to see highlighted.

[@JesusManuelTorresTiscareno]

Manufacture the marshall teauge hudson hornet model 1952 with the number 6.

[@nytia117]

So apparently not willing or able to pay licensing fees for any Ferrari, F1 or for that matter any race cars anymore. Sad

[@gilleskarribou1009]

A quand une série moto vintage, CB750, 750H2, 500mach III, 900Z1, GT750, GT550..........

[@Boris-z7k]

Thx so far...I liked more the showing of the box art-so its quite boring,sorry...and..where is the aviation????

[@aussie6910]

No LRDG truck, M3 halftracks or wide tyred Schwimmwagen? Disappointing.

[@user-i5j2b]

Самая дорогая по цене фирма!!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@andrezkamotu]

Nihil novi for 2025... Where's other 1/48 Bf 109G and Spitfire versions?

[@nordcat78]

1/48 F-117A ??????????

[@seansky2721]

Is the 1/48 Wobblin' Goblin the Italeri/Testors tooling?

[@daniel-m]

Tamiya avait déjà 30 ans d'avance dans les années 70/80, donc, même s'il n'y a pas vraiment quelque chose de vraiment neuf en 2025 cela reste bon. Si tamiya pouvait revoir la qualité de ses décalcomanies ça serait un plus !

[@wayneder1]

Underwhelming ...thats being kind

[@PaulNicoll-b8c]

No LRDG Chevy

[@TamiyaSource]

That would be awesome!

[@PanzerChicken69]

The sad thing about Tamiya is that you can't rely on them anymore for being top notch kits. Yes some of the recent releases are great (1/48 Bf 109 G-6) but most of theire models being sold are 70ties and 80ties kits. I place them in the same category as Revell and Airfix. Not to be trusted.