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 Tamiya headquarters in Shizuoka | |
| Company type | Private |
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| Founded | 1946 |
| Founder | Yoshio Tamiya |
| Headquarters | , Japan |
Key people | Shunsaku Tamiya, President & Chairman |
| Products | Scale plastic model cars, aircraft, military vehicles, motorcycles, figurines, radio-controlled models, radio-controlled cars, trucks, and tanks; enamel paints, acrylic paints, airbrushes, aerosol paint, marker pens |
| Subsidiaries | Tamiya America, Inc. Tamiya Philippines, Inc. |
| Website | tamiya.com |
Tamiya Incorporated (株式会社タミヤ, Kabushiki gaisha Tamiya) is a Japanese manufacturer of plastic model kits, radio-controlled cars, battery and solar powered educational models, sailboat models, military vehicle models, acrylic and enamel model paints, and various modeling 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. The company's philosophy is reflected directly in its motto: "First in quality around the world". Tamiya's metal molds are produced from plans with the concept of being "easy to understand and build, even for beginners". The box art is also consistent with this principles. Tamiya has been awarded the Modell des Jahres (Model of the Year) award, hosted by the German magazine ModellFan.
Products currently commercialized by Tamiya include (toy and collectibles): scale plastic model cars, aircraft, military vehicles, motorcycles, figurines, radio-controlled cars, trucks, and 1/16th scale tanks. Tamiya also produces materials and tools, including enamel paints, acrylic paints, airbrushes, aerosol paint, and marker pens.