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|series = [[Racing Mini 4WD]] |
|series = [[Racing Mini 4WD]] |
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|chassis = [[Type-3 Chassis]]<br>[[VS Chassis]] (21st Century Edition) |
|chassis = [[Type-3 Chassis]]<br>[[VS Chassis]] (21st Century Edition) |
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+ | |rel = April 3, 1990<br>March 2015 (21st Century) |
|In fictional media = Yes |
|In fictional media = Yes |
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|First Appearance = ''[[Mini 4 Top]]'' |
|First Appearance = ''[[Mini 4 Top]]'' |
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− | |Owner = |
+ | |Owner = [[Top Kudo]]|image = [[File:WinningBird.jpg|270 px]]}} |
− | The '''Winning Bird''' |
+ | The '''Winning Bird''' {{Translation|ウイニングバード|Uiningu Bādo}} is a [[Racing Mini 4WD]] car released by Tamiya on April 3, 1990. It is the second Mini 4WD car from the Dream Attack project started by Tamiya and [[Shogakukan]]. |
− | It was featured in the manga ''[[Mini 4 Top]]'' as |
+ | It was featured in the manga ''[[Mini 4 Top]]'' as [[Top Kudo]]'s upgraded machine from his [[Rising Bird]]. |
==General info== |
==General info== |
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− | Unlike its predecessor, the Winning Bird has a more blocky body design |
+ | Unlike its predecessor, the Winning Bird has a more blocky body design. It also lost the rear wings, harboring a pair of fins in its place which compensates for the lack of a spoiler. |
The low-height, flat design was inspired by Formula 1 car body designs as well as a jet fighter's sharp design. |
The low-height, flat design was inspired by Formula 1 car body designs as well as a jet fighter's sharp design. |
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− | Unlike the Rising Bird, the Winning Bird's chassis is now molded in black. |
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While the boxart depicts the Winning Bird equipped with the standard rollers, the actual assembled mini car can be equipped with the larger rollers as seen in the manga, depending on user's preference. |
While the boxart depicts the Winning Bird equipped with the standard rollers, the actual assembled mini car can be equipped with the larger rollers as seen in the manga, depending on user's preference. |
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+ | === Standard variant === |
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+ | The standard variant has its bodyshell dominated by silver with blue highlights and black and red trims. |
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+ | It was equipped with the white, medium diameter 4-spoke Hotshot-type wheels paired with the red spike tires. Unlike the Rising Bird, the Winning Bird's chassis frame and A parts were now molded in black. |
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+ | === 21st Century Edition === |
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In 2015, Tamiya released the 21st Century Edition of the Winning Bird which comes with several different color schemes and an updated chassis ([[VS Chassis]]). It was also a limited prize model. |
In 2015, Tamiya released the 21st Century Edition of the Winning Bird which comes with several different color schemes and an updated chassis ([[VS Chassis]]). It was also a limited prize model. |
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+ | Change has been made to the bodyshell mold, allowing it to be attach onto later chassis. (the exception of this is the front-motor chassis, the midship-motor chassis and the [[AR Chassis]]) |
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+ | It was equipped with the silver-plated, large diameter 6-spoke Manta Ray-type wheel paired with Avante-type spiked tires with the color choices of red and black (Depends on the model). |
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− | '''Length: '''127 mm |
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− | '''Width: '''92 mm (With large rollers) |
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+ | {{Notice Spoiler Alert}} |
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+ | === [[Mini 4 Top|''Mini 4 Top'']] === |
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− | '''Height:''' 45 mm |
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+ | In some versions of the story, the Winning Bird has the lightweight, polycarbonate body version known as the [[Winning Bird Formula]]. |
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− | '''Chassis:''' Type-3 Chassis, VS Chassis (21st Century Edition) |
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+ | === [[Mini 4WD Hyper Dash Grand Prix|''Mini 4WD Hyper Dash Grand Prix'']] === |
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+ | [[Rola Hoshino]], one of original characters in the game, owns a Winning Bird, equipped with the Super-1 Chassis, gray-colored FM-type wheels and sponge tires. |
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+ | {{Technical Info Header}} |
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+ | {{Technical Info List|Variant = Standard|Body color = Silver|Body material = PS|Chassis type = [[Type-3 Chassis|Type-3]]|Item number = 18024|Chassis frame = Black, ABS|Chassis A parts = Black, ABS|Wheel size = Medium|Wheel type = Hotshot-Type|Wheel spoke = 4|Wheel fitment = Staggered|Wheel color = White|Wheel material = Polypropylene|Tire size = Medium|Tire type = Spiked|Tire color = Red|Tire material = Med. Elastomer|Motor = Standard|Length = 127|Width = 92|Height = 45|Gear = 5:1<br>6.4:1}} |
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+ | {{Technical Info List|Variant = 21st Century<br>Blue|Item number = 92298|Length = 145|Width = 92|Body material = ABS|Chassis type = [[VS Chassis|VS]]|Chassis frame = White, ABS|Chassis A parts = Red, ABS|Wheel size = Large|Wheel type = Manta Ray-Type|Wheel spoke = 6|Wheel fitment = Staggered|Wheel color = Matte Silver Plated|Wheel material = Polypropylene|Tire size = Large|Tire type = Avante-Type Spiked|Tire material = Hard Elastomer|Motor = Standard|Height = 45|Gear = 4:1|Body color = Blue|Tire color = Red}} |
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+ | {{Technical Info List|Variant = 21st Century<br>Clear Red|Item number = 92299|Length = 145|Width = 92|Body material = ABS|Chassis type = [[VS Chassis|VS]]|Chassis frame = White, ABS|Chassis A parts = Red, ABS|Wheel size = Large|Wheel type = Manta Ray-Type|Wheel spoke = 6|Wheel fitment = Staggered|Wheel color = Matte Silver Plated|Wheel material = Polypropylene|Tire size = Large|Tire type = Avante-Type Spiked|Tire material = Hard Elastomer|Motor = Standard|Height = 45|Gear = 4:1|Body color = Clear Red|Tire color = Red}} |
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+ | {{Technical Info List|Variant = 21st Century<br>Smoke|Item number = 92300|Length = 145|Width = 92|Body material = ABS|Chassis type = [[VS Chassis|VS]]|Chassis frame = Fluorescent Orange, ABS|Chassis A parts = Blue, ABS|Wheel size = Large|Wheel type = Manta Ray-Type|Wheel spoke = 6|Wheel fitment = Staggered|Wheel color = Matte Silver Plated|Wheel material = Polypropylene|Tire size = Large|Tire type = Avante-Type Spiked|Tire material = Med. Elastomer|Motor = Standard|Height = 45|Gear = 4:1|Body color = Smoke|Tire color = Black}} |
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+ | {{Technical Info List|Variant = 21st Century<br>White|Item number = 92301|Length = 145|Width = 92|Body material = ABS|Chassis type = [[VS Chassis|VS]]|Chassis frame = Fluorescent Orange, ABS|Chassis A parts = Blue, ABS|Wheel size = Large|Wheel type = Manta Ray-Type|Wheel spoke = 6|Wheel fitment = Staggered|Wheel color = Matte Silver Plated|Wheel material = Polypropylene|Tire size = Large|Tire type = Avante-Type Spiked|Tire material = Med. Elastomer|Motor = Standard|Height = 45|Gear = 4:1|Body color = White|Tire color = Black}} |
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− | '''Gear Set(s):''' 5:1 and 6.4:1 (Original), 4:1 (21st Century Edtion) |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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===Boxarts=== |
===Boxarts=== |
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Winningbird21stBoxart.jpg|Boxart of Winning Bird 21st Century Edition. |
Winningbird21stBoxart.jpg|Boxart of Winning Bird 21st Century Edition. |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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+ | === Manga === |
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+ | <gallery> |
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+ | WinningBirdinMini4Top.png|Winning Bird, as seen in ''Mini 4 Top''. |
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+ | </gallery> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[Rising Bird]] |
* [[Rising Bird]] |
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+ | * [[Winning Bird Formula]] |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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+ | === Tamiya Japan === |
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+ | === Tamiya America === |
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+ | * [https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/132-racing/jr-winning-bird/ Winning Bird] at Tamiya America |
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+ | === Charatoru === |
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{{Navbox Racer Mini 4WD}} |
{{Navbox Racer Mini 4WD}} |
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[[Category:Mini 4WD cars]] |
[[Category:Mini 4WD cars]] |
Latest revision as of 19:22, 22 January 2024
The Winning Bird (Japanese: ウイニングバード, Uiningu Bādo) is a Racing Mini 4WD car released by Tamiya on April 3, 1990. It is the second Mini 4WD car from the Dream Attack project started by Tamiya and Shogakukan.
It was featured in the manga Mini 4 Top as Top Kudo's upgraded machine from his Rising Bird.
General info
Unlike its predecessor, the Winning Bird has a more blocky body design. It also lost the rear wings, harboring a pair of fins in its place which compensates for the lack of a spoiler.
The low-height, flat design was inspired by Formula 1 car body designs as well as a jet fighter's sharp design.
While the boxart depicts the Winning Bird equipped with the standard rollers, the actual assembled mini car can be equipped with the larger rollers as seen in the manga, depending on user's preference.
Standard variant
The standard variant has its bodyshell dominated by silver with blue highlights and black and red trims.
It was equipped with the white, medium diameter 4-spoke Hotshot-type wheels paired with the red spike tires. Unlike the Rising Bird, the Winning Bird's chassis frame and A parts were now molded in black.
21st Century Edition
In 2015, Tamiya released the 21st Century Edition of the Winning Bird which comes with several different color schemes and an updated chassis (VS Chassis). It was also a limited prize model.
Change has been made to the bodyshell mold, allowing it to be attach onto later chassis. (the exception of this is the front-motor chassis, the midship-motor chassis and the AR Chassis)
It was equipped with the silver-plated, large diameter 6-spoke Manta Ray-type wheel paired with Avante-type spiked tires with the color choices of red and black (Depends on the model).
In media
Spoiler alert!
This section of the article may contains details concerning the progression of the plot. If you do not want it to be spoiled for you, skip this section! |
Mini 4 Top
5 of the 6 Shogaku Year serializations of the Mini 4 Top has Top replacing the Rising Bird with the Winning Bird though in the Top 6 version, he owns the Winning Bird right from the beginning).
In some versions of the story, the Winning Bird has the lightweight, polycarbonate body version known as the Winning Bird Formula.
Mini 4WD Hyper Dash Grand Prix
Rola Hoshino, one of original characters in the game, owns a Winning Bird, equipped with the Super-1 Chassis, gray-colored FM-type wheels and sponge tires.
Technical info
Variant | Body | Chassis | Wheels | Tires | Motor | Dimensions | Gear |
Standard |
Color: Silver |
Type: Type-3 |
Size: Medium |
Size: Medium |
Standard |
Length: 127 |
5:1 |
21st Century |
Color: Blue |
Type: VS |
Size: Large |
Size: Large |
Standard |
Length: 145 |
4:1 |
21st Century |
Color: Clear Red |
Type: VS |
Size: Large |
Size: Large |
Standard |
Length: 145 |
4:1 |
21st Century |
Color: Smoke |
Type: VS |
Size: Large |
Size: Large |
Standard |
Length: 145 |
4:1 |
21st Century |
Color: White |
Type: VS |
Size: Large |
Size: Large |
Standard |
Length: 145 |
4:1 |
Gallery
Boxarts
Manga
See also
External links
Tamiya Japan
- Winning Bird at Tamiya Japan
Tamiya America
- Winning Bird at Tamiya America
Charatoru
- Winning Bird 21st Century at Charatoru (Japanese)