Tamiya Inc.
Japanese manufacturer of precision plastic model kits, RC cars, and educational robot construction sets supporting STEM learning worldwide.
Tamiya Inc. is a Japanese manufacturer of precision plastic model kits, radio-controlled vehicles, and educational construction kits, headquartered in Shizuoka City, Japan. The company was founded in 1946 by Yoshio Tamiya as a lumber business and transitioned into wooden model production in 1947 before pivoting to plastic model kits in 1959, with the Japanese battleship Yamato as its first plastic kit. Tamiya has since built a global reputation for accuracy and detail, embodied in its long-standing motto: "First in quality around the world."
Tamiya entered the radio-controlled vehicle market in 1976 with the Porsche 934 Turbo RSR model, a product line that became one of its most recognized offerings worldwide. The company expanded further into the educational robotics segment with its Educational Construction Series, offering programmable robot kits and gearbox assemblies designed to support STEM learning in classrooms and homes. Products such as the Microcomputer Robot series integrate microcontrollers — including BBC micro:bit compatibility — allowing users to write and upload their own programs, bridging scale-model craftsmanship with introductory coding and robotics concepts.
Beyond RC cars and robot kits, Tamiya manufactures a broad catalog that includes military vehicle scale models, Mini 4WD racing cars, motorized insect and animal models, model paints, and finishing tools. The company sells through an extensive global distribution network including Tamiya USA, which serves the North American market. Tamiya's Educational Construction Series has been adopted by teachers and educators for use in formal classroom settings, making the company a supplier in both the hobbyist and educational robotics segments.
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Contact Tamiya Inc.
WEBSITE
https://tamiya.comPHONE
+81 54-286-5105HEADQUARTERS
Japan
Company Facts
Founded
1946
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Manufacturer
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Asia-Pacific
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