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− | </tabber>|no. = '''Regular releases'''<br>19301 (Mechanical)<br>19450 (Premium)<br>'''Limited editions'''<br>95567 (Mechanical re-issue)|series = [[Mechanical Mini 4WD]]<br>[[Fully Cowled Mini 4WD]] (Premium)|chassis = Mechanical chassis<br>[[Super-II Chassis]] (Premium)|rel = '''Regular releases'''<br>July 10, 1996 (Mechanical)<br>May 27, 2017 (Premium)<br>'''Limited editions'''<br> |
+ | </tabber>|no. = '''Regular releases'''<br>19301 (Mechanical)<br>19450 (Premium)<br>'''Limited editions'''<br>95567 (Mechanical re-issue)|series = [[Mechanical Mini 4WD]]<br>[[Fully Cowled Mini 4WD]] (Premium)|chassis = Mechanical chassis<br>[[Super-II Chassis]] (Premium)|rel = '''Regular releases'''<br>July 10, 1996 (Mechanical)<br>May 27, 2017 (Premium)<br>'''Limited editions'''<br>June 27, 2020 (Mechanical re-issue)|In fictional media = Yes|First Appearance = ''[[Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!]]''|Owner = [[Tokichi Mikuni]]}}The '''Spin Cobra''' {{Translation|スピンコブラ|Supin Kobura}} is a [[Mechanical Mini 4WD]] released by Tamiya on July 10, 1996. It was the first Mini 4WD car in the Mechanical Mini 4WD car lineup. A Premium variant of the car was released as a [[Fully Cowled Mini 4WD]] car on May 27, 2017. |
− | It was featured in the manga and anime [[Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!|''Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!'']] and [[Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go! WGP|''Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go! WGP'']] as Tokichi Mikuni's second machine, replacing his [[Spin-Axe]] in the series. |
+ | It was featured in the manga and anime [[Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!|''Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!'']] and [[Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go! WGP|''Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go! WGP'']] as [[Tokichi Mikuni]]'s second machine, replacing his [[Spin-Axe]] in the series. |
== General info == |
== General info == |
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− | Compare to the Spin-Axe, the Spin Cobra has some major differences: The inclusion of the triangle side wings on the rear of the front wheel fenders, the removal of the front wheel guards |
+ | Compare to the Spin-Axe, the Spin Cobra has some major differences: The inclusion of the triangle side wings on the rear of the front wheel fenders, the removal of the front wheel guards and the change from vertical fins to straight fins. On the front is a silver plated (silver in Premium variant) bellows-shaped bonnet, that on the display model, it can be opened to reveal the mechanical detail of its mechanical chassis. The thunder-styled body decal design, unlike the Spin-Axe, is mostly symmetrical, with the 'Spin Cobra' decal on the front. |
+ | === Display model === |
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+ | The bodyshell of the original Spin Cobra was molded in clear plastic, it can be painted in any color. The preferred color is mach blue. It has the yellow and red body decal. |
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⚫ | The Premium variant has the bodyshell molded in metallic blue, and like the [[Proto-Saber Evolution|Proto-Saber Evolution Premium]], the front bonnet is now part of the bodyshell rather than a separate piece and is not removable. The foil sticker set of the Premium variant also includes parts for the bonnet and side wings. Minor design changes has been made in order to make it fit onto the rear-motor chassis. |
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+ | === Premium variant === |
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⚫ | The Premium variant has the bodyshell molded in metallic blue, and like the [[Proto-Saber Evolution|Proto-Saber Evolution Premium]], the front bonnet is now part of the bodyshell rather than a separate piece and is not removable. The foil sticker set of the Premium variant also includes parts for the bonnet and side wings. Minor design changes has been made in order to make it fit onto the rear-motor chassis. Being the race-ready variant of the display model, it has the yellow and red body decal. |
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⚫ | It was equipped with the deep gold, small diameter 3-spoke Fully Cowled-type wheels paired with the black treaded radial tires. The polycarbonated-mixed ABS chassis frame and A parts were molded in white and gun metal respectively. The [[Reinforced Gears with Easy Locking Gear Cover|easy locking gear cover]] was molded in blue. |
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− | === In the manga and anime === |
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+ | == In media == |
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+ | {{Notice Spoiler Alert}} |
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+ | === ''[[Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!]]'' series === |
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⚫ | In the manga, the Spin Cobra was developed alongside [[Proto-Saber Evolution]] in order to fight against Ogami's group. However, due to time-constraints, J placed development priority on the Spin Cobra and thus it was the first car to be completed and was given to Tokichi. In the anime, the Spin Cobra was being developed by the Mikuni Group with the help from Dr.Tsuchiya. However, its development was delayed as the chassis was snatched by Tokichi's little sister Chiiko and used to create the Flower-Axe with the bodyshell she made (which was based on Tokichi's Spin-Axe's). Tokichi eventually managed to get back the chassis as soon as the Flower-Axe's bodyshell was destroyed by [[Beak Spider]]'s wind cutter, thus the development of Spin Cobra was completed. |
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In both media, the Spin Cobra has the aerodynamic adjustment system on the rear of the front cowls. In the manga, it has the rollers hidden in the side wings as well as the electronic steering system which was controlled by the microchip inside it, while in the anime it has the aluminum honeycamb-like composite bodyshell that can neutralizes the Beak Spider's wind cutter attack. Where the manga version has the mechanical chassis, the anime version has the white, front-motor chassis. |
In both media, the Spin Cobra has the aerodynamic adjustment system on the rear of the front cowls. In the manga, it has the rollers hidden in the side wings as well as the electronic steering system which was controlled by the microchip inside it, while in the anime it has the aluminum honeycamb-like composite bodyshell that can neutralizes the Beak Spider's wind cutter attack. Where the manga version has the mechanical chassis, the anime version has the white, front-motor chassis. |
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== Technical info == |
== Technical info == |
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− | {{Technical Info Header}}{{Technical Info List|Variant = Display model|Item number = 19301, 95567|Body color = Clear|Body material = PS|Chassis type = Display model|Chassis frame = Silver Plated, PS|Chassis A parts = Gun Metal, PS|Wheel size = Small|Wheel type = Mecahnical (Spin Cobra)|Wheel fitment = Staggered|Wheel color = Silver Plated|Wheel material = PS|Tire size = Small|Tire type = Mechanical Treaded|Tire color = Black|Tire material = Med. Elastomer|Length = 129|Width = 86|Height = 37}}{{Technical Info List|Variant = Premium|Item number = 19450|Body color = Metallic Blue|Body material = ABS|Chassis type = [[Super-II Chassis|Super-II]]|Chassis frame = White, Polycarbonate-mixed ABS|Chassis A parts = Gun Metal, ABS|Wheel size = Small|Wheel type = Fully Cowled-Type|Wheel spoke = 3|Wheel fitment = Staggered|Wheel color = Deep Gold|Wheel material = Polypropylene|Tire size = Small|Tire type = Treaded Radial|Tire color = Black|Tire material = Med. Elastomer|Motor = Standard|Length = 150|Width = 97|Height = 38|Gear = |
+ | {{Technical Info Header}}{{Technical Info List|Variant = Display model|Item number = 19301, 95567|Body color = Clear|Body material = PS|Chassis type = Display model|Chassis frame = Silver Plated, PS|Chassis A parts = Gun Metal, PS|Wheel size = Small|Wheel type = Mecahnical (Spin Cobra)|Wheel fitment = Staggered|Wheel color = Silver Plated|Wheel material = PS|Tire size = Small|Tire type = Mechanical Treaded|Tire color = Black|Tire material = Med. Elastomer|Length = 129|Width = 86|Height = 37}}{{Technical Info List|Variant = Premium|Item number = 19450|Body color = Metallic Blue|Body material = ABS|Chassis type = [[Super-II Chassis|Super-II]]|Chassis frame = White, Polycarbonate-mixed ABS|Chassis A parts = Gun Metal, ABS|Wheel size = Small|Wheel type = Fully Cowled-Type|Wheel spoke = 3|Wheel fitment = Staggered|Wheel color = Deep Gold|Wheel material = Polypropylene|Tire size = Small|Tire type = Treaded Radial|Tire color = Black|Tire material = Med. Elastomer|Motor = Standard|Length = 150|Width = 97|Height = 38|Gear = 4:1}} |
== Gallery == |
== Gallery == |
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* [[Spin-Axe Zero]] |
* [[Spin-Axe Zero]] |
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− | == External |
+ | == External links == |
=== Tamiya Japan === |
=== Tamiya Japan === |
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+ | *[https://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/19301/index.html Spin Cobra] at Tamiya Japan (Japanese) |
− | * [http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/19450/index.htm Spin Cobra Premium |
+ | * [http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/19450/index.htm Spin Cobra Premium] at Tamiya Japan |
− | * [https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/95567/index.htm Spin Cobra (Reissue) |
+ | * [https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/95567/index.htm Spin Cobra (Reissue)] at Tamiya Japan |
=== Tamiya America === |
=== Tamiya America === |
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− | * [https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/132-super/jr-spin-cobra-premium/ Spin Cobra Premium |
+ | * [https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/132-super/jr-spin-cobra-premium/ Spin Cobra Premium] at Tamiya America |
− | * [https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/132-scale-4wd/jr-spin-cobra-2/ Spin Cobra (Reissue) |
+ | * [https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/132-scale-4wd/jr-spin-cobra-2/ Spin Cobra (Reissue)] at Tamiya America |
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Latest revision as of 10:27, 26 January 2024
The Spin Cobra (Japanese: スピンコブラ, Supin Kobura) is a Mechanical Mini 4WD released by Tamiya on July 10, 1996. It was the first Mini 4WD car in the Mechanical Mini 4WD car lineup. A Premium variant of the car was released as a Fully Cowled Mini 4WD car on May 27, 2017.
It was featured in the manga and anime Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go! and Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go! WGP as Tokichi Mikuni's second machine, replacing his Spin-Axe in the series.
General info
Compare to the Spin-Axe, the Spin Cobra has some major differences: The inclusion of the triangle side wings on the rear of the front wheel fenders, the removal of the front wheel guards and the change from vertical fins to straight fins. On the front is a silver plated (silver in Premium variant) bellows-shaped bonnet, that on the display model, it can be opened to reveal the mechanical detail of its mechanical chassis. The thunder-styled body decal design, unlike the Spin-Axe, is mostly symmetrical, with the 'Spin Cobra' decal on the front.
Display model
The bodyshell of the original Spin Cobra was molded in clear plastic, it can be painted in any color. The preferred color is mach blue. It has the yellow and red body decal.
When given modification, it can be attached to any shaft-driven chassis, preferably Super-1 Chassis, Super-II Chassis, VS Chassis, Super TZ, Super TZ-X, Super-FM and AR Chassis.
Premium variant
The Premium variant has the bodyshell molded in metallic blue, and like the Proto-Saber Evolution Premium, the front bonnet is now part of the bodyshell rather than a separate piece and is not removable. The foil sticker set of the Premium variant also includes parts for the bonnet and side wings. Minor design changes has been made in order to make it fit onto the rear-motor chassis. Being the race-ready variant of the display model, it has the yellow and red body decal.
It was equipped with the deep gold, small diameter 3-spoke Fully Cowled-type wheels paired with the black treaded radial tires. The polycarbonated-mixed ABS chassis frame and A parts were molded in white and gun metal respectively. The easy locking gear cover was molded in blue.
In media
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Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go! series
In the manga, the Spin Cobra was developed alongside Proto-Saber Evolution in order to fight against Ogami's group. However, due to time-constraints, J placed development priority on the Spin Cobra and thus it was the first car to be completed and was given to Tokichi. In the anime, the Spin Cobra was being developed by the Mikuni Group with the help from Dr.Tsuchiya. However, its development was delayed as the chassis was snatched by Tokichi's little sister Chiiko and used to create the Flower-Axe with the bodyshell she made (which was based on Tokichi's Spin-Axe's). Tokichi eventually managed to get back the chassis as soon as the Flower-Axe's bodyshell was destroyed by Beak Spider's wind cutter, thus the development of Spin Cobra was completed.
In both media, the Spin Cobra has the aerodynamic adjustment system on the rear of the front cowls. In the manga, it has the rollers hidden in the side wings as well as the electronic steering system which was controlled by the microchip inside it, while in the anime it has the aluminum honeycamb-like composite bodyshell that can neutralizes the Beak Spider's wind cutter attack. Where the manga version has the mechanical chassis, the anime version has the white, front-motor chassis.
In WGP, it was once converted into the double-motor setup, but was later reverted back to the front-motor setup after the trouble caused by said setup. During the race against Rosso Strada, the Spin Cobra was severely damaged when it was impaled on a statue. While the Spin Cobra was quickly replaced by the Spin-Viper following the race in the manga, the anime has the Spin Cobra repaired and Tokichi enter the race with both machines, temporaily filling a empty grid spot left by Retsu when he was absence due to injury. Following the race, the Spin Cobra was retired from the WGP and reverted into a normal Mini 4WD car, as its techniques were passed onto the Spin-Viper during the race.
Technical info
Variant | Body | Chassis | Wheels | Tires | Motor | Dimensions | Gear |
Display model |
Color: Clear |
Type: Display model |
Size: Small |
Size: Small |
N/A |
Length: 129 |
N/A |
Premium |
Color: Metallic Blue |
Type: Super-II |
Size: Small |
Size: Small |
Standard |
Length: 150 |
4:1 |
Gallery
Boxarts
Trivia
- Despite being made for the rear-motor chassis, the bodyshell of the Premium variant has the cutout lines pre-engraved under its bonnet, allowing racers to modify it for the front-motor chassis.
See also
External links
Tamiya Japan
- Spin Cobra at Tamiya Japan (Japanese)
- Spin Cobra Premium at Tamiya Japan
- Spin Cobra (Reissue) at Tamiya Japan
Tamiya America
- Spin Cobra Premium at Tamiya America
- Spin Cobra (Reissue) at Tamiya America
Mechanical Mini 4WD series | ||
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1990 | Spin Cobra · Proto-Saber Evolution · Buck Blader · Spin-Viper · Vise-Intruder · Diomars-Nero |
Fully Cowled Mini 4WD series | ||
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Super-1 | Magnum Saber* · Sonic Saber* · Tridagger X* · Black Saber · Spin-Axe · Proto-Saber JB · Victory Magnum* · Vanguard Sonic* · Beak Spider* · Neo-Tridagger ZMC* · Fighter Magnum VFX* · Ray Stinger* · Shining Scorpion* · Bergkaiser* | |
Super-FM | Brocken Gigant* · Gun Bluster XTO* | |
Super TZ | Cyclone Magnum* · Hurricane Sonic* · Cyclone Magnum TRF · Diospada* · Beat-Magnum* · Buster-Sonic* · Beat-Magnum TRF · Fire Stinger | |
VS | Spin-Viper† · Diomars-Nero† | |
Super-II | Spin Cobra† | |
AR | Z Wing Magnum · Great BlastSonic · Beak Stinger G · Proto-Saber Evolution† · Tridagger WX | |
FM-A | Great Magnum R · Cosmosonic | |
* denotes Premium version available; † denotes racing chassis re-release of a Mechanical Mini 4WD car |