Neo-VQS Advanced Pack 2026: What Is in Tamiya 18106?
Tamiya's Neo-VQS (VZ Chassis) Advanced Pack, item 18106, is now an official product rather than an overseas-listing rumour. Tamiya Japan lists it for shipment planned in December 2026. For a Malaysian racer, that is a Japanese schedule, not a local arrival or preorder date. The useful question is whether its included parts match the car you want to build. This guide checks the published contents against the simpler Hornet Jr. VZ (18107), another upcoming December release.
What is actually inside item 18106?
Tamiya's product page specifies a smoke-colour Neo-VQS body, black and clear-yellow VZ chassis, Light-Dash motor, super-hard small-diameter low-profile tyres and yellow A-spoke wheels. The functional extras are unusually complete: two FRP wide front plates, two FRP reinforcing plates, an FRP rear brake stay, 2 mm blue brake sponge, six 13 mm low-friction plastic rollers, cap screws in two lengths, a hollow propeller shaft, reinforced gear and pinion parts, high-speed EX counter gears and a side mass damper set. Two AA batteries are still required separately.
Its assembled specification is 159 × 104 × 43 mm. The product specifications and included high-speed EX gear set say 3.7:1. A separate sentence on the same English page says 3.75:1; because the page conflicts with itself, check the printed kit instructions when the product arrives. The distinction is small for buying intent, but worth stating accurately rather than silently choosing one figure.
Why the pack is different from a basic VZ kit
The VZ chassis is the shared platform, not the differentiator. The Advanced Pack puts a motor, tyre compound, braking hardware and mass dampers in the box so you can test a more complete setup without sourcing each part separately. That does not mean every included component is permitted in every local class. A Stock Class or shop-run BMAX event can impose different restrictions. Check the current Tamiya Stock Class rules and your organiser's sheet before buying for a specific race.
It also is not a ready-to-race machine. You still assemble and adjust it, supply batteries, measure the car, and test its braking and stability on the actual course. Our VZ compatibility guide covers future parts choices after you understand the included baseline.
18106 Advanced Pack versus 18107 Hornet Jr.
| Neo-VQS Advanced Pack (18106) | Hornet Jr. VZ (18107) | |
|---|---|---|
| Best reason to choose it | A VZ build with named tuning parts in one box | The classic buggy shape on a current VZ chassis |
| Published motor and gearing | Light-Dash; EX gears specified at 3.7:1 | Motor included; 4.2:1 |
| Published dimensions | 159 × 104 × 43 mm | 158 × 98 × 50 mm |
| Tyres | Super-hard small low-profile | Large-diameter slick |
These are box specifications, not a head-to-head lap-time result. Tamiya's Hornet Jr. page gives its 4.2:1 ratio and large slick tyres; it does not include the Advanced Pack's tuning bundle. Pick the Hornet for the body and a simpler starting point, or the Neo-VQS if you expect to use its named tuning parts. Either can be changed later, subject to class rules.
When can Malaysian buyers get it?
The Japanese listing says December 2026 shipment is planned. It does not state a Malaysian sale date, local price or allocation. Ask the seller to identify item 18106 rather than treating a listing for the earlier Neo-VQS kit as the same pack. Our current release roundup tracks the other confirmed items in this wave.
Frequently asked questions
When is Neo-VQS Advanced Pack 18106 due?
Tamiya Japan lists shipment planned for December 2026. A Malaysian arrival date has not been confirmed.
Does the Advanced Pack include a motor?
Yes. Tamiya lists a Light-Dash motor in item 18106. Two AA batteries are required separately.
Source check: 24 September 2026. Specifications and dates may change before shipment. Confirm the box contents and local availability before ordering.