DIME's Latest Issue Features a Massive Tamiya Special Covering Kids and Adults Alike! Exclusive Steel GEAR Case from 'Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!!' Included as Bonus!

From plastic models and RC cars to Mini 4WD and DIY kits, Tamiya has captivated generations with its innovative products—now celebrated in a 40-page special feature!

The special bonus for this issue is a rare steel GEAR case from 'Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!!', commemorating the anime's 30th anniversary! Complete with an exclusive pin-up illustration by creator Kotetsu Koshita, this issue dives deep into the magic of Tamiya. Don’t miss it!

Also featured: a special interview with Monaki on 2026’s first-half hit trends, and an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming 'Ghost in the Shell' anime reboot, returning to its original roots. A must-read for curious adults!

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DIME September-October 2026 Issue

On Sale: July 15, 2026

Special Price: ¥1,980 (tax included)

Published by Shogakukan

https://dime.jp/

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[Special Bonus] 'Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!!' Steel GEAR Case

This issue’s exclusive bonus is a rare collaboration item with the hit Mini 4WD anime 'Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!!', celebrating its 30th anniversary on TV.

Perfect for storing and carrying Mini 4WD parts, accessories, stationery, or outdoor gear. Two color variants are available—Hurricane Sonic Ver. and Cyclone Magnum Ver.—inspired by the final Mini 4WD cars used by Retsu and Gou in the story.

Which one you get is a surprise—open the box to find out!

※ One of the two designs will be randomly included.

Please note: Selection or exchange of designs is not possible.

©Kotetsu Koshita / Shogakukan・ShoPro ©TAMIYA

DIME SPECIAL1

Interview with Mr. Koshita Kotetsu + Exclusive New Illustration!

[Plastic Models] [RC Cars] [Mini 4WD] [Craft Kits]

Open the box, and you’re a kid again!

Our Tamiya Re-Introduction

Tamiya, the model manufacturer that has always inspired excitement and dreams.

Their meticulously crafted models, based on real-world vehicles, have won fans’ hearts for decades. The company continues to innovate with groundbreaking products like RC cars, Mini 4WD, and craft series. This feature explores Tamiya’s passion for technology and relentless pursuit of innovation.

・A 80-year history in digest: Tamiya Masterpiece History

・Mini 4WD × CoroCoro: The pinnacle of original media mix

・Exclusive new pin-up illustration included!

Hearing the production secrets of 'Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!!' from creator Koshita Kotetsu

・The realism of the F-14 fighter jet, famous from 'Top Gun'

・The world of Tamiya’s beloved 'MM' series, cherished by Mamoru Oshii

・Beyond the racetrack: 'RC PICNIC'—a new outdoor lifestyle

・Why do we fall in love with Tamiya’s 'Twin Star'?

DIME SPECIAL2

Exclusive interview with trending personality Monaki!

2026’s first-half trend: 'Nurturing' over 'Selling'!

The new rules of hits in an era without blockbusters

Amid rising prices and the everyday integration of AI, social media trends are becoming increasingly fragmented.

In sports and entertainment, new topics emerge constantly, and public interest is more diverse than ever.

The hits that defined the first half of 2026 weren’t cultural phenomena, but 'nurtured hits'—products that grow through fan and community support. From these cases, a new formula for future hits is emerging!

DIME SPECIAL3

New DIME-produced collaboration items launch!

'Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell'

The truth behind the long-awaited 'return to origins'

Over 30 years ago, 'Ghost in the Shell' predicted the rise of generative AI and networked society. In 2026, it finally returns. The new anime series embraces a 'return to origins and original source' philosophy, inspired by Masamune Shirow’s original manga.

Now that cutting-edge technology has caught up with its original imagination, what kind of 'Ghost in the Shell' will be portrayed? Witness the never-before-seen, yet deeply desired, rebirth of Public Security Section 9.

[Challengers: The Moment Hit Products Are Born] fufumu 'paqupa'

[Dual Watching!] SAMSUNG 'Galaxy Z Fold7' vs OPPO 'OPPO Find N6'

[Trend Watching] Young people’s popularity soars!

On-ear × Skeleton design

Revival headphones with retro aesthetics

From Motörhead to Ozzy, AC/DC!

People are flocking to drinks branded with legendary rock bands!

Pero, Gnyaa, Barii!

Experiencing 'surprise' through taste

The 'experiential ice cream' market is rapidly expanding

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