Tamiya Listen To Your Fans! (50th Anniversary Release) 

Start a petition. I want that car

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 👌

YES PLEASE MR TAMIYA!!!!! ❤

Would be an epic rerelease!

Definitely the car every tamiya lover wants 😊😋👍👍

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

totally agree at all! And the Celica Gr.B also - i would by both (and not only one 🙂)

A 959 Roughroads sounds spot on.

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.

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 😊

knowing Tamiya so well, they’ll probably rerelease the 959!! using the tt02 chassis

959 - 100% agree Tamiya take my $$$ now Blazing Blaze 2001 Avante King Cab / Monster Falcon Astute

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.

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!

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… ❤️💙

Yes, I want the 959 just like your idea. Keep origin chassis but can has some improvement, that is really important.

Come on tamiya do it!!!!

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! 😉 👍 👍 👍

Love to see a re release of the 959 !

I would love for Tamiya to release this kit. The 959 Dakar car is so iconic and rally fans like me love it.

I want more than one kit. That's part horrible idea. At least 2, one to build, one to run.

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.

They should 1000% make this car. In addition, they should produce a “runner” series and have a 50+ vintage rc global competition

The 959 in 1/10th scale would be great to have this one in line on the shelf with the other great Porsches

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.

yes yes yes...this kit will be very much a want for every Tamiya fans for sure!

Bring it!!! Every single release from Tamiya, I cross my fingers for the 959.

Spot on Gavin! You're saying what we're all thinking

I still have this car from when i was a kid. Omg ide love to build it again. Do it Tamiya!!!!!

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...

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!

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!

Uk biggest Tamiya channel ......👍🏻....lol

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 ❤

I would buy this as soon as i could. And the Celica. Hopefully with some better quality plastic for the front lower wishbones.

As soon as tamiya bring the model back iam getting one

Yes 100% please bring that Porsche 959 back please come on tamiya !!!! Love ya stuff

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.

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.

959 hopefully it will be mine! Thanks Gav. 😊👍👍👍

Awesome video Gavin, let’s hope Tamiya are listening 👍🏻👍🏻

I am completely with you on this! 👍

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.

Yes Tamiya, bring it on!

Oh yes, a very good choice for the 50th Anniversary!!! My vote is in!!!

Seems fitting. Been wanting one for decades. ❤

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.

Yes! Do it Tamiya!!

Great video. We definitely need it to be the 959!

Rere the Striker while we're at it!

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!

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! :)

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.

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.

Yes, bring it on Tamiya!!!!!!!

Very good and most definitely need this car!!

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

I agree entirely with all your suggestions! Would buy one immediately

Thank you for the heads up on the new coming Tamiya 50th Anniversary car.

Totally agree with you! With all the extras with the Seals with the Name on it, would go up to 800.-

Oh Yeah! A 959 for the 50th would be stupendous!

Great ideas Gav, lets hope they take notice and take some action.

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 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 👍💪

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. 🙏🙏

Great Video. Great idea. That 959 Rothmans car is a perfect choice

Preach it, Father Gavin!

I'm from Germany and I hope Tamiya will do what you sayin in the Video.

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.

I would buy 2.

That will be a dream come true!

Please bring this back!! I love it so. Now Porsche has the 911 Dakar so what a great opportunity to do both?!

Definitely! I’d buy a few for myself. One to build and one for nib.

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!

Awesome ❤❤

Porsche 959 only choice

Definitely a good vintage car!! 959!!

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

What we all really want is a blue edition rehash of the black editions.😂😂😂😂

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 😊

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!

If the Porsche 959 comes out, you also need the sister car the Toyota Celica GrpB. They go together.

100% agree with you Gavin. Come on Tamiya, listen to the man! No issues with "racing" decals rather than "rothmans" as long as it's basically the same car underneath. I suppose 2 years is too early to pre-order...

This needs help being pushed with a few of your fellow RU-vidrs who are big Tamiya fans!! Power in numbers!!!

Yea!😂 Charlie wont argue much...tho😅loll!

I would like to see the Blazing Blazer for the 50th anniversary

Totally agree Gav, but the price I thought could be a little less. It is a fantastic kit that should have been re-released a long time ago. Please Tamiya, bring it out for the 50th anniversary!

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.

No brainer Tamiya ! Would by a kit and an expert built version !

Great ideas Gav! Just one thing the motor was VZ not V2

Cool news Gavin, well said too!

Great video, agree with most things, particularly the need for this to be back on the market. Most of the concessions you are willing to make are very reasonable as well. Regarding the secondary market with ridiculous markups, why would Tamiya approach that differently than any other manufacturer in any other niche market that releases limited edition products? The vast majority of companies in this position just price things for the first sale to maximize their revenue and stop caring about what happens on the secondary market. Expecting retailers to put names on boxes and then sealing them back up to prevent absurd resales is ignoring that the scarcity that creates those prices in the first place is something entirely within Tamiya's power to eliminate, if they want to. But then we get back to what makes a "limited edition"... I couldn't care less about exclusivity, call it an "anniversary edition" and keep making small production runs until it's evident that everyone who wants one has gotten his hands on one. That would be doing right by the fans in my opinion.

Absolutely, Tamiya 959 all the way. If they build it right, I’ll buy 5 to keep me going. I got a new one for Christmas back in 1989 and still have it.

Please Please Please Tamiya release the 959 and the celica grb … fantastic cars… been waiting so many years… I would definitely buy a couple of each

Come Tamiya! This would be the coolest thing that you could ever do...

A 1/10 scale one and the OG 1/12 scale 959!

I'm still trying to get my hands on the 45th anni, for a reasonable price, not x300%. Stock in general looks a bit bleak in europe, for all tamiya models. But i keep looking the ones i like. Thanks for the video.

yeah that would be my new tamiya in10 years 👍👍

Great ideas Gavin😊 Pete

I would still buy it even if the original buyer’s name is on it. I say dont make it to complicated for Tamiya to do it coz we want it to be affordable not it being overpriced. I usually buy 2, one for shelf and one to drive around and if the proce is good, a third one is possible to own just bcoz I can buy it. Thank you for the cools videos!