Bakuretsu-maru (Bakuretsumaru)
Tamiya / Takara-Tomy (KoroKoro Comic property) • Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!! / Mini 4WD Action Figure Series
Toy Category
Action Figure / Mini 4WD Non-Motorized Miniature
Year Released
circa 1996 - 1998
Condition
Good to Very Good. The blue body paint/plastic shows minor surface dust. The stickers/decals representing the headlights and racing livery are missing (peeled or never applied). Red rollers appear intact. No visible structural cracks.
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $25 USD
Description
A dark blue car-based figure from the Let's & Go!! universe. This is a non-motorized, articulated miniature version of a Mini 4WD car that features a pull-back motor or poseable wheels. It features distinctive red roller ends on the front and rear bumpers and a grey cockpit canopy. The design mimics the aerodynamic cowls of race cars found in the anime and manga series Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!!
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $25 USD
Auction Estimate
$8 - $15 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Standard Retail Release - Japan (Import)
Model Number
Bakuretsu-maru Version
Toy Type
Miniature Car Figure; PVC/AB Splastic; Approximately 1:32 scale style dimensions but stylized/super-deformed functionality
Toy Condition
Good to Very Good. The blue body paint/plastic shows minor surface dust. The stickers/decals representing the headlights and racing livery are missing (peeled or never applied). Red rollers appear intact. No visible structural cracks.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging (Loose)
Rarity & Significance
Moderate rarity. While mass-produced in the late 90s during the Mini 4WD craze in Asia, loose examples without their distinctive foil stickers are common. Its significance lies in the massive cult following of the Tamiya Mini 4WD racing hobby and the associated anime series.
Special Features
Includes four rotating bumper rollers (red capped) designed to mimic the high-performance track-guide rollers used on competition Mini 4WD models.
Notable Variations
Frequently found in different colors or as part of 'Dash' or 'Fully Cowled' sub-series. This specific blue variant is the standard color for the Bakuretsu-maru character line.