Inside an Official TAMIYA RC Store

[@TheRcKiwis]

Comment below anything you see interesting in this video? What do you want to see us get for the channel? 😁

[@christiantheimprovguy1769]

How about a Sand Scorcher or a Box Lunch? Both of those seem like they totally mesh with your driving style.

[@TheRcKiwis]

@@christiantheimprovguy1769 im thinking we will have to get the lunch box at some stage!

[@DMarko22]

The Unimog!

[@muskokamike127]

12:03 I'll never buy an R/C tank....me? I'd first equip it with .22 or .177 air rifle pellets and if that worked, I'd upgrade to .22 shorts......not because I want to go around shooting anyone but because that's how I roll lol. I designed an airwolfe helo system back in the 80's that dropped actual incendiary bombs and fired rockets lol... I worked in an architectural dept in a large corporation and one of the bosses saw me working on it on my drafting board.....we didn't have all the micro electronics but a couple of the engineers got wind of it and came over to lend me their expertise lol. That project actually landed me a job in another dept when the manager got wind of it. It was designing store fixtures. After they offered me the position about 2 weeks in we were on a scouting mission and he told me "you know why you got this job? that helicopter you were drawing up. If you can design something like that, you can easily handle anything we throw at you".

[@akaduy255]

Being a kid in the 80's and seeing an rc car going 20mph bouncing out of control on grass was incredible. It's great these rc companies rereleasing models for us old guys. Good memories

[@thehomefront1905]

As a kid I used to go to bed with the Tamiya magazine on my lap dreaming about these things, I got the grasshopper one Xmas then a couple of years later the Boomerang, 30 years on I own about 25 rc cars, when a man gets bored of toys, hes probably bored with life.

[@anthonysmalawipredators8794]

As a kid of the 90's my Father is absolutely thrilled to see what the heck these trucks are capable of these days!!!

[@vincec9451]

Stop by v&b speed a new rc channel ..thank u

[@djsavada7033]

Tamiyas are best ❤️

[@ronaldswangler2538]

@@thehomefront1905 I remember ordering my grasshopper from a Sears catalog and also had a boomerang that I rigged up with clod buster tires. I used old necklaces as chains on the tires in the snow.

[@jasonsrcstuff9278]

What a dream store!! All the kits, the parts… I would go insane in there!! Huge Tamiya fan and collector.

[@readit945]

Omg my dream come true

[@BD5WR]

avoid ... yes it is official tamiya store, but everything is over priced. trust me there are many more better choices around there

[@user-rv8wb1nl1b]

YES get a Konghead , i have two , they are FUN !

[@jerzinho92]

At 44 years old... i would be a real kid in this Shop!! Tamiya box designers are really mastering the job!!! + their ability to maintain old models or re re re release !! Clearly not the top performance products but what a Fantastic brand.

[@gojaimo]

You haven’t lived till you have built and modified a Tamiya Clod Buster!!! I’m so glad you have expanded into the world of Tamiya! The super Avante is new and I think you’ll love it!

[@loyalsoldier3997]

My first 2 RC cars were TAMIYA! 1. The lunchbox 2. The grasshopper Brings back good memories, that was in the late 80's . They were very nice, well built machines and lasted many years. TAMIYA IS TOP NOTCH !! Anyone that is interested in getting into RC anything, TAMIYA IS A GREAT PLACE TO START. 👍 WATCHING this video makes me smile 😊.

[@janvanrenselaar5998]

That Shop is heaven on earth for me. Got the Volvo Wrecker,The Fh 16 woodtruck and my old faithfull Fh 12. Now converting another wrecker to a heavy transport tractor with 3axle transimission and a Fury Bear 2+5 axle extending lowloader behind it. But those Jaegermeister,Martini and Valliant porsches 1-12 i would buy without blinking with my eyes. Bet i need a 20FT seacontainer to bring my haul back home

[@talkinghat88]

What a nice surprise to see an official , physical store from Tamiya. Well done.

[@creekcreeperrc7972]

Man! I have been amazed by these videos you’ve been making of these shops. Thank you so much for letting us in on all the RC goodness! 👍🏻👍🏻 stay safe!

[@TheRcKiwis]

You're welcome man! Will be doing more tours in a month or so ;)

[@Johnny-tt8zc]

I still have my original rough rider and sand scorcher cars. And the Yamaha round the world rc boat. A lot of the kits in this store aren’t even available in the states. Wonderful tour.

[@kennylewis6702]

Ahh...my first RC car ever when I was a kid was a Grasshopper buggy that you had to build from a kit. Not the one in the window he shows in the video, it was a real 2WD buggy. It's actually right behind the Grasshopper II in this video...such great memories...

[@readit945]

I had a grasshopper, when I was a kid, lol it was great,

[@stephenmurray-owens7037]

Tamiya was a massive part of my childhood and many gen X'ers. Started with the mini 4wd, then got the boomerang. as well as the plastic kitsets. Later in life i got the BTCC mondeo.

[@Lqx.MM2]

Love Tamiya...I started building the 1/35 Military Miniature and Armor back in 1971...

[@NamsHobby]

I'm so jealous of your videos going around here and there, and I was vicariously satisfied and had fun the whole time I watched it.

[@paulayala4816]

Man that store is stocked! They have stuff in there I have never seen before and I used to work at a Hobby store.

[@brandencollins5495]

Man these videos have been so enjoyable to watch. Thank you for the content!

[@mrbaird007]

The original Tamiya Avante was a beast of an RC. Got it for xmas 32 years ago and absolutely thrashed it for about 15 years! I would love to get a re-release of this!

[@vincec9451]

Hello from V&B speed a new rc channel

[@crousehouse10]

Wow! There is something special about Tamiya! I've owned the lunchbox and clod buster. Really enjoyed both.

[@joekugelman4196]

Tamiya’s kits are the best ones to build, I have built tons of them and are a lot of fun!

[@stevejackson3564]

Thanks for the awesome sight of the tamiya store. We need more walk through of your hobby stores.

[@TheAurabell]

thank you for the video Joe ! it's so cool to see inside the Tamiya store

[@TheRcKiwis]

No problem Brad! You're very welcome! 🍻

[@tking3]

Wow, thank you so much for this video! What an amazing place. I very much want to go to there. Buzz has my dream job! TheRCKiwis definitely need a Tamiya (or 2 or 3) in their collection.

[@crash_lander]

I appreciate your effort. I think you guys need to get plenty of Tamiya & Kyosho on your channel with some good cinematography also throw in a lot of crawler action guys.

[@paulreeder5241]

Ah yes, My first was the Blackfoot 2WD truck. Then the 4WD Tamiya Hot Shot. Then I added all metal bearings of course. I actually raced these at the local track. I won many a blue ribbon and other stuff, such as new modded motors. Many years later, after I retired from the US Army, in January 1994, I started collecting the 18 Wheelers. First was the Knight Hauler and the Maersk box trailer. I also got the MFC-01 (American) light and sound kit, Motorized landing legs, trailer light kit. All metal bearing set. Later I added the side marker lights. The side markers were the only add-on lights I could find. My next one was the Scania R620, added MFC-03 (European) lights and sound kit, Flatbed Trailer with motorized landing legs and lights. All metal bearings set. I then started adding the extras, like all of the available lights to the Scania R620. Also, flashing amber lights I mounted on top. I also upgraded the cab locking mechanism with the "Cab Shell Buckle Cab Lock Catch" The Scania has been the most expensive of all upgrades. Hell, some of these lights were quite expensive. Next was the Freightliner Cascadia Evolution, added the MFC-01 (American) lights and sound kit. The gas Tanker trailer (Gallant Eagle) w/motorized landing legs and light kit. All metal bearing set. I also added interior lighting along with a back wall in the cab. Just for shits and giggles, I added a "STAR WARS Galaxy of Adventures First Order Driver". lol Too bad there isn't any addable lights for it that I could find. I then added the Carson, "Goldhofer" low loader trailer to haul my Huina excavator around. I painted the trailer to match the truck. Looks awesome! Quite expensive though. Yes, this ended up being extremely expensive. But, with my military retirement, my job and my wife's job, I could afford it. This was the only way I could afford such an endeavor. lol My grandson will be grateful. lol

[@anthonysmalawipredators8794]

I've wanted a Lunch Box since I can remember. My Father was a Tamiya freak and my first ever r/c was a Tamiya Twin Detonator. Still have it almost 20 years later!

[@jezgregg2172]

I have my Blackfoot xtreme still, I would kill for another or a twin detonator so I can have dual gearboxes and 4x4x4 steering

[@lancewood1410]

Back in 1986, i got a tamiya 1/10 Ford Ranger from a small but incredibly stuffed hobby shop behind the alleys of Kimberly Street. Those were treasure troves back then.

[@MrGibbie2210]

Joe ....... Official Kid in the candy store. I envy you mate, thats an incredible store, lucky you.

[@DemonsFPV]

4:20. iv wanted one since i was a boy. love that car. THE MIGHTY FROG!

[@anthonysmalawipredators8794]

"Americans are really gonna love this..." not going to lie that one got me and I personally hate those jokes so good onyaaa mate!

[@ironj100]

Greatest Rc Classic company

[@maxm1417]

Man thats heaven. Tamiya its been in rc since de beginning. The Porsche valiant on of the first Rc!!

[@krashkingrc9715]

Awesome video wicked store definitely an amazing selection

[@mattiasrc]

Awesome stuff, wish we had hobby stores like that here.

[@paulreeder5241]

Online ordering has closed many, many local hobby shops. 4 in my area alone. Can't say I blame them. You can get these much cheaper online. No overhead costs.

[@maddoxlogging2303]

King or knight hauler for sure!!!

[@mikejurnak0324]

Amazing Store!!!!! and that yellow truck 🤯

[@TheRcKiwis]

It sure is a nice one! Wish I could leave hotel when overseas to visit them all over the world!

[@Moondoggy1941]

Thank you for being able to film correctly, some people might as well tie a camera to a dog's back and let him go. They do not even pause long enough for the camera to focus.

[@mkreku]

My very first RC car was a Tamiya! It was a 2WD Audi Quattro that my dad assembled for me sometimes in the eighties. I sold it later though.. I loved that car.

[@marcbaker7063]

Definitely on my list of shops to visit on my next trip to HK.

[@mandyhau2729]

Awesome vid Joe! 😃👍

[@zz-tama]

Great shop tour! There is no other store in my neighborhood with such a wide selection of products. Thanks for sharing👍

[@TheRcKiwis]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching

[@brianpayne4549]

I bought tamiya models, exclusively, growing up. Damn fine models.

[@RCsoandso]

Great video, I was just sat here mouth open at all the stuff they have and I want. At the start of the video I thought I wanted to visit the shop, then halfway through I was wondering if Buzz would like to job share, but at the end I realised, I think I just want to live in the shop, eat biscuits and build models all day. Goals 😂😆👍

[@TheRcKiwis]

[@charlieromeoh]

You should definitely get a globe liner or king hauler kit. There is a huge number of people on facebook groups to help answer questions you have and they are fun to build !

[@johngrepo9976]

My favorite is the Sand Scorcher, perfect

[@teamjono69]

I have to admit I have a Hornet thats been sitting in pieces on the shelf for 12yrs... oops... the trouble is that it broke within 10mins of first using it, and I got put off RC's until lockdown... Joe, you've inspired me to get my arse in gear and get it running again... instead of watching your vids and buying your recommendations left right and centre! (but I'll still do that too!)

[@TheRcKiwis]

Hahaha yeah man get into it! Tbh I do the same a lot of the time, more so with builds... But those semi trucks are sooo nice looking I cant wait to build one! 😁🍻

[@gundamboy195]

Oh boy~ getting something good!

[@Knifes-and-Gear-Insights]

My biggest item on my wishlist would be the Egress kit. I had an Avanté as my very first RC in 1990 or 1991 and it was awesome. I always wanted to buy the egress but it was a little out of my reach back then. So that's probably the one kit I would love to own.

[@gorrammit]

A good pair of iconic 80s era RC buggies: Tamiya Hotshot and NovaFox

[@nickrobertson2450]

Oh man! I love Tamiyas! I've got loads but wow! This shop is awesome! So you mention the 6x6 King Yellow.... I think instead you should go for the Volvo A60 dump truck instead. See it at 5:12 - Its the same G6-01 chassis as the KY but its a way better model it looks so much cooler & more realistic. You'll be amazed by that full gear driven drive system inside the chassis. Its a thing to behold! If you do go for it, upgrade it with a full bearing set, 6x CVA oil dampers, put some thick oil/grease in all 3 diffs. Aim to make it 4 wheel steering then pop a crawler motor in & head to the woods for some scale realism & watch it climb 45° muddy slopes. Have fun!

[@PakRC]

Loved that company of heroes reference! OP for sure😃

[@TheRcKiwis]

[@markbowes3252]

vintage sand scorcher is a must guys

[@teamjono69]

Yay, New Vid!

[@Juicefanboy2]

Amazing video 🔥

[@PeteWylieRC]

Wow that store was amazing. Shame they didn't have the Konghead. I noticed that they had the Volvo A60H Hauler 6x6 which is almost the same and has the advantage that you don't need to paint it. I built one recently and it's very cool. One little tip about your GoPro is that you can get rid of the flicker from mains powered lights by matching the frame rate to the hz of the mains power of the country you are in. I think that Hong Kong is 50hz like the UK but I could be wrong. There is an anti flicker setting in the general settings on the camera and you can choose 50hz or 60hz 🙂

[@sergioricardodealmeida1594]

Amazing tamya 👏👏👏👏👏

[@rufnek3124]

tamiya is nostalgia as a kid especially the small 4wd cars, no tracks no problem we got drains to race in🤣

[@aziztamiyafujimi729]

Nice to heard Tamiya open a branch somewhere in Hong Kong... But sad news.. Tamiya had to Close their business in Malaysia... I can't see any official tamiya hobby shop in Malaysia since last year...

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

I already see some of my favorites @ 1:26, the Tamiya semi trucks! Wished that they had came out with more and different models.

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

I already have the Ford Aero Max and I’m definitely thinking about getting another one.

[@CraftingGuy_Rai]

Woww... MY Dream store!

[@silvazoldyck366]

Japan is the best place to visit. Thankfully, my wife is Japanese so I've got the best guide to find all the hidden gems.

[@exoskeletal79]

Been there before they renovated it to what you filmed! Very nice!!

[@positrondesign6514]

My brother had the old Avanti. It was fast but fragile. For a brief second I saw the Jordan / 7up Formula 1 car that I built.

[@grandwaha]

My first R/C hobby grade was a Tamiya Hi-Lux race truck 2wd, back in 91' that started the absolute addiction. It's a shame that they were more of a model than a serious track vehicle. Went to Team Associated in 93' never looked back. I built a ton of Tamiya over the years for friends they are still fun to plug around with

[@axe2grind244]

I remember being a kid in the 80’s and seeing older kids with their old school Grasshoppers and Scorpions but then realizing I had to assemble them myself and I was like f that I’m getting a Tyco lol.

[@mikeupton5406]

Tamiya store brought me to misty eyes. I would probably pass out if I saw that.

[@camrowdrone6497]

Lunch Box always good fun 👊🏻👍🏻

[@kristianghizzoni1038]

Paradise!

[@NordicRC]

Uhhhh … Heaven!

[@flotaescala7238]

Magnífico video impresionante la tienda

[@binojgeorge8135]

So cool man

[@RC4X4]

Awesome store to visit. I would have to leave with loads of stuff. I am jealous. You'll like the KongHead or King Yellow.

[@dorsk84]

I have 2 of the 3 lane car tracks. I got them..... about 30 years ago... and I still have a few of the cars too. Maybe I should get them out again!

[@jonasmeier417]

Joe & Amber, RC Kiwis: If you want cool Tamiya buggies you have to have the ones from 1980-ies or the re-issues. The Hornet, The Frog, The (Nova) Fox, The Big Wig, The Super Shot or Super Hot Shot, The Wild One.. and so on.... They have style and are cult. In the 1980s one spent USD 500,- to 600,- average for 1 buggy, RC, battery and charger. It was quite expensive.

[@syncrosimon]

I would have died going into that shop when I was 12 in 82!!

[@redroosterazrc]

Excited you got the Bronco! It's one of my favorites too (as you can tell by my pic).

[@TheRcKiwis]

Its so good!! Can't wait to start editing the videos with it!

[@jasontaylor6779]

Cool vid Joe. I would spend hrs in there, so much cool stuff. I'm not really a tank or truck guy but those looked bloody incredible. Stay safe mate.

[@TheRcKiwis]

I know right! Look like loads of fun! Cheers Jason you too

[@jasontaylor6779]

@@TheRcKiwis hey Joe, do you ever get to work with or know Anthony Fisher?

[@paulreeder5241]

The tanks and trucks are freaking awesome my man. I own a few and I can tell you for the realism, Tamiya can't be beat. Of course, for this level of scale and realism, it is very expensive.

[@grandadgamer8390]

Had the Hornet back in the 80s, been considering a truck lately. That recovery truck is amazing 👍

[@7272nighthawk]

back in the early 80s RC racing was very big in my area Tamiya was a big player in the sport the hornet grasshopper and frog were common place at most RC tracks the lunch box was also very popular . Back then they had to be built from a box of parts and then you bought the radio battery pack and motor to run it later.

[@paulreeder5241]

You forgot the 4WD Hotshot. It was one of my first. I won a lot of stuff with that one.

[@scottwill]

Cool I'm building the Avante now! One of my bucket list. I need to order the new release TD-4 Avante.

[@V8chump]

Oh man! I just got my bronco with winch and lights! You’ll love it 😁

[@TheRcKiwis]

Its so good! and looks so nice driving! Video will come next week ;)

[@dretech]

I hope you scored that Bull Head truck, Joe!

[@frankg3428]

Kia ora. For a semi I'd possibly look at a tip truck. Don't worry about the sound kit just yet, use any esc and servos you want, and use one of your air radios like the NX8 you guys use. Also check out RC Haulers group in chch. Chur

[@K-Effect]

At 12:49 the 6x6 Dynahead Truck looks cool

[@jessewoody5772]

Every Engineer should have to complete a Tamiya tank build as part of the training.

[@chrisdoval7205]

Wow amazing thanks for the tour so many kits I would get if they were available in the US. Stocks are limited here. Like a kid in a candy store bro. Loved the Rc mart tour also appreciate it.

[@misfit_koala]

You can't go wrong with a classic re-release kit from Tamiya. The hornet is probably the most iconic imo but the Lunchbox for me is the most fun hands down as some of these early kits don't handle with particular accuracy the lunch box makes up for it with unpredictable fun, really great for both big kids and little kids on the beach or lawn. I would'nt go for the new avante but would definitely look at the 2011 re-release version tamiya# 58489 for a buggy 🤙. I especially love the japanese culture for these kits with custom paint jobs, hop-ups and everything. If i was in that shop I'd be all over those sweet rc tank kits!

[@TheRcKiwis]

I loved the look of the tanks too! I could have hours of fun battling it out in the yard

[@vincec9451]

Hello from V&B speed a new rc channel

[@paulreeder5241]

I think the re-releases are nowhere near as good as the originals. I have owned some of the originals. I looked at the parts and builds and can see the differences.

[@mikedisher30]

Tamiya is awesome

[@neilhipkinsnhrc7178]

Great vid and I do hope you go for a Tamiya kit build… its a joy… (…mostly 🤔)…🤩🤩🤩

[@albertramirez797]

Definitely one of the good products that is what I have

[@andrewwillard5625]

So cool I’d be in heaven in the ww2 tank section

[@airguns_rc]

I have an Super Avante on hold at my local hobby store. Nice video Joe.

[@juanporontong9461]

You should buy the 3 speed bruiser. Visit the Kyosho store Omotesando in Japan. You’ll like it too.

[@Wappie667]

I'm exited about the 6x6. I've got it laying in a closet waiting for a 4s brushless setup from banggood.

[@jonasmeier417]

TAMIYA is the best model brand - stylewise. The re-issues from 1980-ies: Just great! Drawing the models - what a great idea and artwork! But where is The Falcon from the 1980-ies? We are waiting..

[@alexhardwick2855]

Two tamiya kits u would like one would be the knights hauler truck and the other kit would be the blitzer beetle kit. Thanks for the vid 👍

[@benwatkins1976]

I still have my tamiya hornet, it's missing a lot of parts but I loved it back in the day

[@RCACTIONAUSTRALIA]

Hopefully you picked up some Tamiya Kits 😎

[@TheRcKiwis]

I will before I head home back to NZ!

[@crash_lander]

Tamiya wild one Blockhead is awesome

[@smartmeis]

I miss my old Tamyia clod buster 4x4x4 I think that’s what It was called, had 2 motors and me and my dad spent weeks putting it all together, cost like 300$ at the time. Like 2000