Saturday, July 19, 2025

Shunsaku Tamiya RIP

 

My first model kit as a kid was a Tamiya and they have always been the best, then and now, in my opinion.  I hope his legacy and quality continues long after his passing.
 
Thanks for all the good times, Shunsaku.
Brian and the Weird WWII gang 
 
"It is with great regret and sorrow that I share news of our beloved Chairman, Shunsaku Tamiya. He passed away on 7/18/25 at the age of 90. We can’t express enough how much it saddens us to have lost our inspirational leader. At Tamiya America, it always gave us immense pleasure to have our chairman come visit us in the USA and in turn us going to see him in Japan at Tamiya hobby events he was deeply involved with. Mr. S. Tamiya always made sure to let his global staff know how much he appreciated everyone’s efforts in being staunch advocates for the company he’s led since being appointed President in 1977.

If two words could be used to summarize his life, those two words are passion and legend. Passion because he instilled in all of Tamiya’s workforce what it meant to have a passion for creating rewarding hobby kit experiences through his demand for quality and the experience of assembly. He was a legend because he, like other leaders of iconic brands, revolutionized the industry that in large part, he shaped. We can’t think of any other example where a person’s name is used to describe pure excellence. If you’ve heard the phrase; “That’s Tamiya quality” you know what I mean.

We leave you with this closing memory of Mr. Tamiya. He cherished children. For years now, the annual Shizuoka Hobby Show, where Tamiya headquarters is found, Friday is reserved to be “Kids Only Day.” Schools from all around Shizuoka City buses in kids of all grades to come experience the show, absent of adult attendees. Before the kids are let into the show hall, Mr. Tamiya would strategically position himself in front of the entrance to firsthand see the children’s exuberance. The smile on Mr. Tamiya’s face is one that can’t be described, but to say “ear to ear smile” would not do the moment justice. Those of us fortunate to have known the legend knew full well he was a kid at heart to the very end. It is this moment, and others that will forever remind us why it’s important to continue his legacy.

Rest in peace to our beloved, Shunsaku Tamiya."

Saturday, July 5, 2025

K47 Hits the ground running!

 

Looks like Warlord is kicking off their new edition of K'47 this weekend so swing over there and see what ya think.  Lots of legendary gaming talent behind it, hope it brings legions to the Weird WWII genre!  The world needs more weird war weirdos!
 
Keep, keeping it WEIRD, WARLORD!
Brian 

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Help if you can.

I know times are hard for all but if you are able, we could use some help. My son Jason has been battling this wasting illness, Friedrich's Ataxia, for his whole life and now almost 20, he has next to no motor skills or muscle control and being a full-sized man now, it is next to impossible to move him from his wheelchair to his car seat now as we are all to old to lift him in such a setup. What me and my family are asking is for some help in acquiring a wheelchair accessible van so we can get Jason to his numerous doctor visits and treatments more safely. As you all know, nothing is cheap and things that deal with medical care or assistance is even more expensive! So, if you are able and willing, please visit the link here where you can help. Jim Greene , Jason's stepdad, has created a fundraiser to help in this and the legal fees to help us care for Jason as he continues to fight this vile illness. Help if you can and if not, please send us some positive waves or even links to services or others who might be able to. 
 
Thanks again, 
Brian, Mel and the rest of the family
 

Friday, June 13, 2025

Happy Weird WWII Day 2025!

 

May all you weird war weirdos have a great Weird WWII day!  Be sure to make today, WEIRD!!!!
Brian & Mel 

Thursday, May 22, 2025

"My Hula Girl is a Zombie Hula Ghoul "

Enjoy some Weird WWII tunes from our fellow weirdo, Tiki!!! Those bikini girls need some machines guns if you know what I mean! ;)
 
 
Great tunes, brother!
Brian & Mel

Saturday, May 17, 2025

"Kung Fury 2"

 
"Kung Fury battles Hitler and a mysterious new villain in 1985 Miami. Together with his Thundercops, King Fury takes on the notorious villain as he travels through time and space to defeat evil once and for all."  Oh shit, I'm so there!  Check out the trailer below and get ready for some epic movie action!
 

 This is going to be AWESOME!!!
Brian & Mel