{"rewrite":{"id":"r_cfd367297d2de58d00251f2a","clusterId":"c_665bd50c7e8e38e73a38f79c","slug":"tamiya-reissues-1-24-morris-mini-cooper-1275s-mk-i-plastic-model-kit","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Tamiya Reissues 1/24 Morris Mini Cooper 1275S Mk.I Plastic Model Kit","summary":"Tamiya is re-releasing its 1/24 scale plastic model kit of the Morris Mini Cooper 1275S Mk.I, originally launched in 1983. The kit faithfully reproduces the high-performance British car's details, including the 1275cc engine, exposed door hinges, and twin-tank fuel filler. It is priced at 2,860 yen and scheduled for release on August 29, 2026.","whyItMatters":"Tamiya brings back a 1983-era plastic model kit of the high-performance Mini Cooper 1275S, offering modelers a faithful reproduction of the motorsport icon.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe kit was first released in November 1983 as part of Tamiya\u0026#39;s 1/24 Sports Car Series. The reissue models the 1964 Cooper 1275S, the highest-performance variant of the Mini, with features like the out-hinge doors, center-exit sports muffler, and 10-inch aluminum wheels. The 1275cc BMC A-type engine is reproduced with twin carburetors and a radiator, and the bonnet opens to reveal the compact layout. The interior includes a center meter and three-spoke wood steering wheel. The instruction sheet offers three body colors and a checkered roof option, with slide marks for the pattern, meters, and license plates.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Tamiya is reissuing its 1/24 Morris Mini Cooper 1275S Mk.I plastic model kit, originally from 1983. The kit faithfully recreates the high-performance British car with engine detail, opening bonnet, and multiple color options. 2,860 yen, out August 29, 2026.","twitterPost":"Tamiya reissues its 1/24 Morris Mini Cooper 1275S Mk.I plastic model kit (originally 1983). Faithful reproduction of the high-performance Mini with engine detail, opening bonnet, and checkered roof option. 2,860 yen, August 29, 2026.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Tamiya is bringing back a classic: the 1/24 Morris Mini Cooper 1275S Mk.I plastic model kit, first released in 1983. The reissue faithfully reproduces the high-performance British car's details, including the 1275cc engine, exposed door hinges, and twin-tank fuel filler. Priced at 2,860 yen, it arrives on August 29, 2026.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3069976/\",\"title\":\"Tamiya faithfully reproduces the high-performance model of Britain's masterpiece car, the Mini Cooper! The 1/24 scale kit 'Morris Mini Cooper 1275S Mk.I' returns! Scheduled for release on Saturday, August 29, 2026\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4092,"outputTokens":1243,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1783914935,"createdAt":"2026-07-13T03:49:15.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-13T03:52:28.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-13T03:49:15.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_665bd50c7e8e38e73a38f79c","canonicalTitle":"イギリスが誇る傑作車・ミニクーパーの高性能モデルをタミヤが忠実に再現！1/24スケールキット「モーリス ミニクーパー 1275S Mk.I」が再登場！2026年8月29日（土）発売予定","representativeArticleId":"a_6b2bf4324791ad7fb9c7ee7d","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"figures\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-13T01:30:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-13T01:30:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-13T03:52:29.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Dengeki Hobby Web","url":"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3069976/","title":"イギリスが誇る傑作車・ミニクーパーの高性能モデルをタミヤが忠実に再現！1/24スケールキット「モーリス ミニクーパー 1275S Mk.I」が再登場！2026年8月29日（土）発売予定"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"figures","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}