The Dyipne is a Mini 4WD REV car released by Tamiya in June 6, 2019, initially exclusive to the Philippines.
It was released in commemoration of the 2019 Mini 4WD Asia Challenge which was held in Manila, Philippines.
The Dyipne, as the name implies, is inspired by the Jeepney, an iconic form of minibus originally derived from the Willys Jeeps left by American forces just after World War II. As the Philippines' infrastructure was all but destroyed at the time, enterprising Filipinos saw an opportunity with the surplus Willys MBs left behind by American forces and sold by black-market businessman Harry Stonehill, The MB Jeeps were modified for public transport, adorning them with kitsch decorations and garish paint jobs which lent the jeepney its unique, iconic appearance.
As with real-life jeepneys, the Dyipne comes with flashy decals adorning the bodyshell. The sides show a silhouette of the driver and their passengers, along with the Lils Hobby Center logo, while three silver-coloured horse figurines are perched above the bonnet.
Standard variant
The standard Dyipne comes with a red bodyshell and silver roof. The decals include the "Asia Challenge" logo in brush script, and the Hyper-Dash Motor logo amongst other things, along with place names showing the jeepney's "route"–Quiapo, Makati and Parañaque,
The kit comes equipped with the metallic silver, small diameter low-profile A-spoke wheels paired with black low profile tires. The chassis frame and the A parts are molded in black and red respectively.