The kit shown here is an “early vintage” Frog, in a nice condition box with all parts complete inside. Visually, I’d also have to say The Frog is one of my all-time favourite R/C vehicles. My wife just got me a re-release Hornet for last Christmas, still waiting to put it together with my (soon to be) 3 year old son. *Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Suspension is a double wishbone at the front, with spring loaded shocks. TAMIYA 12624 A6M Zero Detail Up Parts Set 1:48 Aircraft Model Kit. But if you look purely at the “buggies” of that era – the preceding buggy from Tamiya, was the Super Champ – released almost exactly 1 year to the day before The Frog. Tamiya Catalogue 1981. 0 bids. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. 1-16 of 128 results for "tamiya catalog" Tamiya Catalog 2019 Scale Model Version 64418. This is the second video of The Frog, released probably in early 1985 as it appeared in a showreel that opens with a lengthy promotion of the Tamiya Hotshot. Tamiya database: All plastic modelling products, news and built models from Tamiya (JP). From about 1984 onwards, the Frog received the wider front bumper found on the Tamiya Hornet and Tamiya Grasshopper. 1980 + Actions Stash. I spoke to my Dad about it yesterday and he said he paid one of his apprentices at work £100 for it as he was trying to raise some money. We are aware of 10 similar reference publications related to "Catalogues". A part of the Pleasure Reader series from Greenleaf Classics this book is in Very Good condition. Revell Germany 1 25 Kenworth W900 … $3.75 shipping. 1983 + Actions Stash. $3.75 shipping. Needless to say, The Frog has gone on to become quite collectible as well, and prices have continued to climb over the years – particularly for new in box, or near new examples. The party was being held in a public park, and at one point Santa Claus arrived with small gifts for all the children who were there, most of whom were toddlers. Tamiya Toyota Gazoo Racing TS050 Hybrid 1/24 Model Kit . Overseas Customers-Please note that FLAMMABLE paints cannot be shipped to international destinations. Being a little older than a toddler, I was hoping that the organisers (or Santa) were aware of this. You also see a Super Champ, Hornet, Hot Shot and Fast Attack Vehicle. Sometimes there are visible stress marks on the grey chassis, if it has been treated roughly. And of course, those glorious, fat rear spike tyres (originally produced for the Tamiya Super Champ). Please Login to add it. Back Order. Here is the list showing exactly how the remake Frog differs from the vintage Frog. The rear gearbox and drive shafts are prone to wear if driven or jumped hard. This is the first video of The Frog, released in 1983. £11.64. And it’s remarkable that Tamiya ever thought such an idea would work. Tamiya Catalogue … So this slightly later catalogue photo shows a pretty much identical Frog, but with the wider and more reinforced front bumper. You can choose UPS and Fed Ex Ground or Priority Mail only. 1983 + Actions Stash. The contents of this catalog are intended as a general preview of the Mini 4WD series offered by Tamiya, Inc. Any other use, including the reproduction, modification and republication of the catalog contents is strictly prohibited. A friend of mine recently had to move all his old things out of his childhood home, because his parents are selling it. We don't know about any reviews for this book Italeri News 1983 (#) by Italeri. Login Register. The names, logos, taglines, and characters belone solely to Tamiya America, Inc. and Tamiya, Inc. Japan. Except for non-commercial or personal use, the information, images and movies may not be used, duplicated or modified, even partially, without written authorization from Tamiya Inc. 5 out of 5 stars (3) 3 product ratings - Catalogue - Tamiya - 2019 - A5 - 85 Pages - Language/Language de / en / Es / Fr. Until one day I visited the house of another family, whose son was around a similar age to me. The column “Available?” tells if the kit is still produced and available or not. Or whether he ever got the chance to drive his cool friend’s Tamiya Frog…. Since most of these are no longer available, we thought it would be usefull for collectors to have these available on the internet. If you grew up with R/C cars sometime between the late 1970s and early 1990s, then you're sure to find something fun to read about here. Very Good. The ratings below are purely an estimate, based on experience collecting R/C cars since the early 1990s (and on eBay since 1999). Notice for example, the “Frog Racing Team” decal on the side and how it has no black highlight around it. £9.13. Tamiya RC Guide Books. While the rear of the car has trailing-arm suspension dampers laid horizontally, stretching to the back wheels, which are the part that extend furthest at the rear…. These photos show the Frog as it actually came in kits sold to the public. The “No guts no glory!” slogan is to awesome. Today, The Frog continues to experience popularity in the form of many souvenirs and spin-off products, some of which I have collected also. Would this be exactly the same components as the kit? Tamiya … £14.40. Following my first encounter with a Frog at a park, I don’t think I even saw another one for several years. Some spare parts, such as the original body set, are also becoming harder to find these days, even on the collector’s market. 1983 was still a very early year in electric 1/10 R/C modeling, and The Frog represents a model that was both revolutionary for it’s time, and which hints at the transitional nature of the industry at that time. Radio Control. To me, this picture is the most iconic one…. i remember playing with it as a kid but every 2 mins i’d crash it so my dad took it off me! Today it represents a cornerstone vehicle in an era off-road R/C in which Tamiya releases made up a significant proportion of the market. More about Catalogues. Both of those, are very different to the original vintage Frog, which only ever came as a kit. These models are nearly perfect replicas of full-size objects, shrunken down to a smaller scale. Some years ago I obtained what I think was the most complete collection of these videos that have been available, and from the source I divided them into clips of the individual models. Tamiya Catalogue 1983. And over the years I have always found the Frog dynamic and relatively easy to drive on a dirt track. Great deals on Tamiya Model & Kit Tools, Supplies & Engines. Only 2 left in stock - order soon. No reserve on this mint-in-box, Tamiya Japan-made original 1983 vintage Toyota Hiace Quick Delivery 1/24-scale plastic model truck kit. I also write about other retro toys sometimes. ** TAMIYA 1/10 FROG ** Original Vintage 1983 R/C Manual (# 5841) Off Road Racer. Keep up the great work. One of the participants was the Japanese driver Yoshiaki Shimotori, that had taken the trip to the World Championships, armed with a Tamiya Hornet and a Tamiya … This perfect scale replica of the famous off-road Mercedes Unimog 4WD truck is one of the nicest looking ready-to-run R/C models produced in the 80s. Here in Australia, we have a chain of small toy stores called Toyworld. While the rear features trailing arm, independent suspension with oil-filled shocks. Packed with lots of parts and very detailed. Below are examples of vintage Tamiya parts, and how they look, along with my best guesses as to the years those types of packaging were used. A prominent styrol resin driver figure, “K C Daylighter” smile headlights, and careful window transparencies, rollbar highlights, and window netting decals for the window areas… help bring some significant realism to this vehicle. Back in the 1980s, the Frog was an immensely strong seller, though priced a little higher than the Hornet due to it’s slightly more sophisticated design. If you see my original content on social media without a courtesy credit mentioning where it came from - that's content theft! Enter your email address to follow R/C Toy Memories and receive email notifications of new posts. 1 review Average Rating:5 . $23.49. Thanks for sharing this here Ryan – hope you ended up getting a good buyer for it . Scale Model Aircraft. To me, this is the first true Tamiya Frog. (Essential cookies are for: preferences, security, performance analytics and contextual advertising), Do you know a review which is not yet listed? Also the “No Guts No Glory” decal on the rear wing is different to the kit. At the moment I have one modern rc car (Associated Trophy Rat, sold off my rc10 classic re-issue) and would like to get something that is iconic and striking in appearance, I think the frog fits the bill. As with all Tamiya models released back in the 1980s, the Frog’s arrival was accompanied by some official promotional videos that were given (on VHS tape) to many hobby shops to be played all day, and help promote the products. And last but not least, here’s an odd reference I found – the Sydney Morning Herald (a major Sydney newspaper) on 15th December 1985, used a picture of The Frog as part of an article about expensive Christmas Toys that year… see below. Only the 1983 Tamiya Frog is the original vintage Frog. We don't know about any reviews for this book Tamiya Catalogue (#) by . Everything about it, quirks and features. If buying a used example, ask about the history of the model and whether it is 100% original or the remake, or a mix of the two. Thanks Dave! When you speak to people who remember anything at all about the R/C cars of the 1980s, almost everyone remembers The Frog. The transitional nature of the Frog’s design can also be seen in it’s mix of metal and plastic parts. One edition of Tamiya News, the Japan-based monthly newsletter from Tamiya, actually mentions the episode and includes a few photos of scenes from it. 1/12 Porsche 935 Martini Tamiya 12057 £159.99 £143.99. Get it as soon as Wed, Sep 2. Records Projects. Tamiya America, Inc 1 35 Self-Propelled Howitzer M109A6 Paladin Iraq, TAM37026 If you continue to use this site you permit us to use cookies. There are very few R/C models that are as iconic as this one – both for the Tamiya brand, and for R/C history as whole. Show Details. New. You can also check the embossed stamps on larger plastic parts to identify original parts. This is an R/C vehicle packed with many interesting and quirky details – from the classic slogan on the rear wing, to the beautiful three-piece spoked wheels, and the unusual suspension design. *Explanations describe product specifications at time of release. 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