Tamiya | 1/10 RC Hornet JUN WATANABE Edition RC Buggy Re-Release

Tamiya | 1/10 RC Hornet JUN WATANABE Edition Re-Release

10 Mar

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Tamiya | 1/10 RC Hornet JUN WATANABE Edition Re-Release

Blockhead Motors has suddenly announced the re-release of the Tamiya 1/10 RC The Hornet by JUN WATANABE. Pricing and release date will be announced later, so stay tuned.

It has been quite a long time since its first release in 2012, so the decision to reissue this model surely delights many fans. The product number remains the same (#58527).

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About JUN WATANABE

JUN WATANABE is a renowned Japanese designer known for his unique trendy style and cross-industry collaborations. He has worked with various brands across fashion, design, and model industries. In the RC car field, one of JUN WATANABE's most iconic creations is the collaboration with Tamiya, resulting in the "1/10 RC The Hornet by JUN WATANABE." This car gained widespread popularity due to its signature black-and-white zebra stripes and distinctive paint design.

In addition to the RC car domain, he has also collaborated extensively in the clothing and fashion industry, partnering with brands like ZOZOTOWN and Reebok to release co-branded items. JUN WATANABE's design style is often full of creativity, highly distinctive, and infused with street fashion elements. His works are beloved for their combination of artistic flair and playfulness, earning him significant recognition, especially among RC and fashion enthusiasts.

About Tamiya

Tamiya Incorporated is a Japanese manufacturer of plastic model kits, radio-controlled cars, battery- and solar-powered educational models, sailboat models, acrylic and enamel model paints, and various modelling tools and supplies.

The company was founded by Yoshio Tamiya in Shizuoka, Japan in 1946. The company has gained a reputation among hobbyists of producing models of outstanding quality and accurate scale detail, a philosophy reflected directly in the company's motto, "First in Quality Around the World".