Tamiya Listen To Your Fans! (50th Anniversary Release)
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- Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2023
- With Tamiya's 50th anniversary only a few years off, fans really want to see something special. Being the 50th anniversary, only one kit keeps coming up and that is the extremely popular Porsche 959. Will Tamiya finally listen to it's fans and finally give us what we all want? Well, this is our chance to let them know just how much we want this release. Like, comment and share this video as it's going to take a large clear message to convince them to make this a reality.
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Start a petition. I want that car
You can start it too.
Ide sign it
YES PLEASE MR TAMIYA!!!!! ❤
Fully agree with Charlie and Gavin. The 959 is such an iconic RC kit. Should go the full chassis range and include the Toyota Celica Gr.B kit too. For me the box should remain standard with a 50th anniversary sleeve on top. Also please publish a book focused on the box-art that includes the artists that illustrated them. This would be AMAZING!!! Gav... Keep up the great work. RCKicks is boss 👌
Would be an epic rerelease!
Definitely the car every tamiya lover wants 😊😋👍👍
2 years for us to get saved up because you know whatever gets released it might not be cheap.
A chance to make it even more special by putting in 2 body shells,the original and version of the new Dakar.
The answer to keeping the price down and stopping kits being sold on for profit is to produce more kits. Spending £600 on what is a toy car requires a hell of a lot of disposable income especially when you have kids and I dont think anyone would complain if this became a mainstream model again so rather than it being a specific 50th anniversary model why not make it your best seller of all time? It would celebrate the 50th year in style and answer the childhood dreams of millions.
Even with the 959 being so iconic we can’t rule out Tamiya RERe the Toyota Hilux in its iconic metal chassis and 3 speed gearbox and locking hubs
Even with the Bruiser still around it means half the job is done for them and they could do a special body
The 959 could be on the Tamiya to do list 😊
totally agree at all! And the Celica Gr.B also - i would by both (and not only one 🙂)
Yes sir they have to do that one it was always to much for me to get as a kid and now would be a great time to release it. ❤🎉🎉. Love the vids. Keep up the amazing work
959 - 100% agree Tamiya take my $$$ now
Blazing Blaze
2001 Avante
King Cab / Monster
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A 959 Roughroads sounds spot on.
Great idea. I'm with you as long they won't limit it so tight in numbers as the 45th ones.
500 to 600 is a good range. Go over it and the gamblers smile and buy it for half the price a year later.
I have nothing to add, you’ve hit the nail on the head right across the board with this one Gav… Tamiya give us this car… ❤️💙
knowing Tamiya so well, they’ll probably rerelease the 959!!
using the tt02 chassis
😂
Great video Gav!
I would have to agree with pretty much everything you said there mate.
It would be delightful to see it for the 50th anniversary.
Keen fan of the 959...... I own two 959s and a celica GRB.
I fully restored one 959 and a celica to totally 'as new' condition at huge expense (nearly £1000 per car to get them perfect).... each has all the original box/packaging instructions etc.
I then built a runner 959 with all the left over parts..... it broke every time I took it out for the first dozen or so runs due to the brittle ageing ABS plastics!
So, I replaced all of the weak areas (hubs, suspension arms/wishbones etc) with aluminium upgrades!
It's now a great reliable runner that I use regularly, I even race it as well!!
These cars can be run, and aren't quite as weak as people make out once the suspension arms and hubs are upgraded.
The gearboxes are very tough and rarely break.
Body shell is like tracing paper, but i have a display shell and a running beat up shell..... the dents and dings on the runner shell actually give it character very reminiscent of a working rally car!
Hardest things to get these days to keep it on the road are the tires and brushes for the technigolds motor.
I have many videos of my 959s on our channel at Green Hawks RC if of any interest.
If Tamiya do re re it, it needs to be as close to the original in every way, right down to the box and blister packs.... Re re's need to be exactly that-- a re release of the original.
Tougher plastics for the hubs, suspension arms and wish bones YES, also thicker lexan body YES!
Other than that, leave it alone.
As for the motor, it's highly unlikely they will re produce the technigolds, more likely re badge a GT tuned as that is of similar performance.
But, an exact re re of the technigold would be one hell of a good idea, and would make a great general release.
I'm sure it would sell well for the vintage market, and a people doing restorations.
I have 5 technigolds that I run, they are a great match for most vintage Tamiyas.
They are bomb proof build quality, offer a nice balance of enhanced speed/acceleration whilst at the same time having mechanical empathy for vintage gearboxes.
They are fully rebuildable , and the sound they give off is just devine.
I'm sure Tamiya would sell heaps of them if re issued!
Although I used original new old stock decals for my mint one, the MCI decals are a very good reproduction, I'm sure most people could go down that route if they do re re it for their 50th.
Just please, NO TTO2 shite.... We all want it how it was!!!!
Be most interesting to see how this unfolds, watch this space as they say!!
By the way, the original 959 came only with rally block tires, the slicks were a hop up option back in the day mate.
The slicks seem to have stood the test of time much better, and don't seem to suffer rubber decay and splitting in the same way as the harder rally blocks!
Great video Gav, this ones guna get some views for sure! 😉
👍 👍 👍
Most definitely the 959 for all the reasons you mentioned. It’s THE iconic Tamiya Kit, always wanted one and I remember when they came out and wished I had gotten one back then. I do also believe that they should do what Kyosho has done with their legendary series. Which is do a resto-mod 959, keep the nostalgic feel, but make improvements to make it more durable and drive better!
yes yes yes...this kit will be very much a want for every Tamiya fans for sure!
Come on tamiya do it!!!!
Awesome ❤❤
Bring it!!! Every single release from Tamiya, I cross my fingers for the 959.
Drooled over this and The Bruiser as a kid. Didn't dare ask for this cause I knew what the answer would be. They got me the Grasshopper instead. 49 years old now. Been hoping for a re-release of this ever since Tamiya started doing them. Decades now. Waiting and hoping. But keep the Rothmans livery. We're adults and this is an adult toy. Guess we wait and see.
The 959 in 1/10th scale would be great to have this one in line on the shelf with the other great Porsches
I still have this car from when i was a kid. Omg ide love to build it again. Do it Tamiya!!!!!
Spot on Gavin! You're saying what we're all thinking
Yes Tamiya, bring it on!
I never saw the big deal with Tamiyas. Unfortunately I missed them as a kid. Then the good folk of Rochester RC introduced me to them and I'm hooked. Swore I wouldn't own one and now have 5 in collection including the awesome Plasma Edge II with plans for more...
Love to see a re release of the 959 !
100%, you, me and about 95% of the Tamiya RC fans but you know Tamiya, we will probably end up get it on a XM-01 PRO chassis
Awesome video Gavin, let’s hope Tamiya are listening 👍🏻👍🏻
I would love for Tamiya to release this kit. The 959 Dakar car is so iconic and rally fans like me love it.
Yes, bring it on Tamiya!!!!!!!
AGREE 1000%! My first car and start of my Tamiya obsession! ICONIC. If they made this with the specs you described I would buy one INSTANTLY. I wouldn't do a USB (do computers even have USB ports anymore?) - maybe a QR code that links to a special site with all of the video goodies and easter eggs you mentioned. That would save Tamiya some $ to put into a PROPER TECHNIGOLD MOTOR and BLISTERPACKS - which are MUST HAVES as you said. Also agree with some other comments here - a 50th anniversary hardcover coffee table book of all of the Tamiya box art plus the stories behind the illustrations/artists would be incredible.
Great video. We definitely need it to be the 959!
If tamiya did a 959 with no visible body posts or clips, no externally visible antenna, and maybe even a pre painted body, it would sell like air to a scuba diver. An absolute MUST HAVE!
Yes 100% please bring that Porsche 959 back please come on tamiya !!!! Love ya stuff
Hi Gav, did watch this when you released it, but have just re-watched, & leaving a comment as instructed ;)
One thing not mentioned is the MSC vs ESC question, can't imagine a re-re with an MSC but that symmetrical servo layout was a bit of a signature for this chassis for me...
Did run mine with a Speedmaster Silver Star once i got one back in the day, but it always looked messy, and I didn't like shoving the receiver in the 2nd servos' place,
with that & the stick pack related design, I can't imagine Tamiya re-releasing the 959 without a complete redesign of the central section of the monocoque-
which could be done with the way it separates from each gearbox :) - I'd hate to see a bath-tub put in it's place though, or worse, just the body just dumped on an M-Chassis :(
Keep the pressure on though Dude- and let's see what happens! :)
They should 1000% make this car. In addition, they should produce a “runner” series and have a 50+ vintage rc global competition
I am completely with you on this! 👍
The only re-re I am hanging out for. As a kid I craved one and I finally bought one NIB from Japan in early 2000’s for 500 dollars.. the greatest build ever and the hardest body. Bring it back!
Seems fitting. Been wanting one for decades. ❤
Yes, I want the 959 just like your idea. Keep origin chassis but can has some improvement, that is really important.
I want the 959 kit! Tamiya please do it! I could not afford it when it was initially released. But now that I'm making money I can afford one.
Yes! Do it Tamiya!!
I would buy this as soon as i could. And the Celica. Hopefully with some better quality plastic for the front lower wishbones.
959 hopefully it will be mine! Thanks Gav. 😊👍👍👍
I want more than one kit. That's part horrible idea. At least 2, one to build, one to run.
I bought the celica gr.b kit way back when it was released, the Porsche was out of stock but these 2 kits were the best available at the time with superb performance. I still have my celica which still runs but sits retired on a shelf.
Great ideas Gav, lets hope they take notice and take some action.
Rere the Striker while we're at it!
Uk biggest Tamiya channel ......👍🏻....lol
Sure is 🤔😜
wow, i had this rc when i was a kid, it came with a technigold motor, loved that car, reminds me of childhood tamiya 959
Porsche 959 only choice
Here in Australia, we are still paying nearly $1200 for a re-re Bruiser, so I would happily pay that for the 959.
Everything you said is a must; gold motor, bearings etc.. and it shouldn't be an issue for Tamiya to upgrade the plastics.
This kit needs to happen!!
Keep up the good work, Gav.
Id love a 959
Very good and most definitely need this car!!
100% agree . I think you’re spot on with that price estimate .
Oh yes, a very good choice for the 50th Anniversary!!! My vote is in!!!
imagine the price?
wont happen
Great Video. Great idea. That 959 Rothmans car is a perfect choice
Preach it, Father Gavin!
lol
I bought and built this back in the day. This was my first RC car build. Still have the model, requires a couple of transmission shaft spare parts. Classic. Lets get it re-made.
Oh Yeah! A 959 for the 50th would be stupendous!
We need this car and the Chassis is easily the most important part of it, that compact design is a masterpiece of miniature engineering and incredibly enjoyable to build. I want one to run and sit alongside my original, I also want the GrB Celica (I am so demanding 😂), seriously, please Tamiya, we love you, give us these cars, pretty please with sugar on top ❤
Totally agree. I have been lucky enough to build and restore one and it is a lovely chassis. Unfortunately the design was too far ahead of the plastics of the time. Today with amazing composite plastics, it could be made much stronger. That and a few small changes to some issue areas. Totally doable for sure.
I swear to God if that car comes out I'm buying it. My wife will have no say. It's happening. 50th anniversary 959. Dear Santa
That will be a dream come true!
I would buy 2.
Thank you for the heads up on the new coming Tamiya 50th Anniversary car.
I got into rc because I love to tinker.A video from the designers and engineers would be fantastic! I'd snap one of these up for sure.
Cool news Gavin, well said too!
Totally agree with you! With all the extras with the Seals with the Name on it, would go up to 800.-
Let's go!!🤞👍
Come on Tamiya, we need this back! I had this first time around and I absolutely loved it. Much quicker than the other kits that I had around the time and driving the car in the dark to take advantage of the lights was a great novelty… however it normally ended with a detached upper/lower wishbone😂 I’d buy another!
Fantastic
I agree entirely with all your suggestions! Would buy one immediately
Definitely! I’d buy a few for myself. One to build and one for nib.
Great ideas Gavin😊 Pete
What Tamiya should really celebrate - is the fact that they still have the sense to seal their off-road buggy transmissions, make sleek lexan bodies, and include big front bumpers.
As soon as tamiya bring the model back iam getting one
Snap
Definitely a good vintage car!! 959!!
Maybe for the 50th Tamiya could bring out a new top end contemporary 1/10 rc model. So not just looking back but also being of the moment in 2026. Like they tried to be when the 959 came out first time around.
The BBX has been a big hit for them I think so one looking back and one looking forward could work like you say.
Yea!😂 Charlie wont argue much...tho😅loll!
do it Tamiya!!!
It would be great if they build it like you said! Great idea! Hopefully they won't limit the production. Agree $500 - $600 is a good range. 🙏🙏
This needs help being pushed with a few of your fellow RUclipsrs who are big Tamiya fans!! Power in numbers!!!
hell yeah!!!!!!!
YES YES YES!!!!
I am definitely on board with this, don't care about blister packs, would love a pre painted white blue and gold body and to just apply decals. To solve scalpers don't limit kits, I want 2 one to run one to have in box. Just keep releasing them till we all have one or two each.
That would've AWESOME if Tamiya did bring back the 959 and I agree the chassis does need some improvement but still needed to be almost identical. If people want to run this car , we just have to buy more than 1. Sometimes I buy 2 of the same kit. But that's just how it goes. Ampro engineering in America can make anything. So I would probably buy 2 or 3 build 1 and put 2 away. Here in Australia I've found places that can do laser printed decals for motorcycles fairings. It's a lot thicker heavier vinyl but for instance I've sent a friend bike and it's a Honda RC400. Similar to an RC30 V4 and he has Rothmans decals on his bike. It's a lot of money but it can be done. Great work again Gavin 👍💪
I'm in. I love it👌
1/8th version with metal components to correct the breakage . Metal swing ams , gear box cases , metal bearings , etc etc .
Velcro body to shell and inner wheel arches = dirt proofing , Poly carbon light bar as always broke ! Stronger cabin material . Body that can be livery or road . Wheels yellow rally or 959s road and slicks and nobble tyres
The 959 is the logical kit after all the other Porsche anniversary kits. I agree with everything you have said in the video about how it should be. I also want to see the Monster Racer!
Great ideas Gav! Just one thing the motor was VZ not V2
Yay tamiya!!!
I would love to see that!
Hello Gav, One thing very important, from now to december 2026, it's... 3 years (and a bit) 😆. I love the 959, it would be epic if they re-re this with some improvements of course (fragilest Tamiya I ever worked on, by far). The Technigold, highly doubtful. The destroyed mould of the body is quite legendary, I mean in the 90's could have been a hassle, but in 2020+, with 3D scanners, 3D printing, insane computer power and all modeling technology, it should be a walk in the park. Anyway, 🤞. To be honest, I also would not mind a 935 or again a 934, but on the same chassis as the 30th anniversary (Hopped up TA05, 49400, epic box and presentation). Wait and see 😊
Tamiya, re-release the Porsche 959 pls!!!!!!!!
Man I've already got every new release on pre-order that's available The yok, The prototype mid, they delivered my JJ Ultimas a couple weeks ago, waiting on the RC 10 but if tamaya puts out the 959 I am going to have to make some room for it. I definitely want that. Make it happen Gav!
What we all really want is a blue edition rehash of the black editions.😂😂😂😂
Lol
I would like to see the Blazing Blazer for the 50th anniversary
Please bring this back!! I love it so. Now Porsche has the 911 Dakar so what a great opportunity to do both?!
I'm from Germany and I hope Tamiya will do what you sayin in the Video.
Hope so