Tomica (TOMY) Bit Char-G
This Article is meant to provide a complete overview of all Bit Char-G kits and accesories sets ever released by Tomica.
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Tomica Super Bit Char-G
TOMY Bit Char-G
TOMY Bit Char-G Bus Series
TOMY Bit Char-G Wild Char-G
TOMY Bit Char-G Pullbacks
TOMY Bit Char-G The Bus Series Pullback Collection
TOMY Bit Char-G Body Sets
TOMY Bit Char-G Setting Parts Sets, Optional Parts & Extras
TOMY Compact Char-G
Description
Tomica’s (TOMY Company, Ltd.) Bit Char-G are some of the world’s smallest pocketsize radio-controlled micro cars, were produced from 2001 to 2004 and were the competitive answer to the hugely popular Takara Digi-Q in Japan. Although the Digi-Q were considerably more popular there, the Bit Char-G seemingly endless upgrade possibilities have made it the top choice for the rest of the world. Availability was also much better to the outside world, than the Digi-Q, making it easier and more affordable to obtain. Fundamentally different to the Digi-Q, Bit Char-G operate on radio frequency and use actual front wheel steering as opposed to Takaras IR control and differential steering. Its Micro B electric motor is an adaptation of mobile phone vibrator technology. The development of this cutting-edge ultra-miniaturized motor allows the Bit Char-G to have an overall length of only 60 mm (about 2.25″) and is so small that you can maneuver it on your desk around coffee mugs, keyboards and other objects. These Days original Bit Char-G in a functional condition are hard to find and there are a lot of clones available all over the internet. But quality and patent ownership are what differentiates the Bit Char-G from its clones and consequently makes them still superior.
Specifications
Each Bit Char-G Kit includes a R/C chassis with a fixed frequency, a body, a motor and a controller. A full charge on its NiCd battery takes 45 seconds and enables a run time of about 3 minutes. The charging station is integrated in the controller, that is equipted with a retractable antenna too. Bit Char-G are fully customizable and upgradeable with various models of electric motors, tires and bodies offered by Tomica and other producers. Some simple and straightforward assembly is required before you can give it a go.
Tips and Maintenance
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If your Bit Char-G has been unused for a long period have a look if the build-in battery is in a visually good condition and that there is no green or white stuff on its poles and contacts. In that case the battery should be still ok but it is possible that it may not directly charge to full capacity. Recharging and running the model several times will gradually lenghten runtimes then. Green or white stuff on battery poles and contacts indicates battery failure. Then you need to remove the old battery and clean the inside of the chassis carefully and have to put in a new one.
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If you want to store your Bit Char-G for a longer period of time you should carefully remove the battery first to avoid damage to its electronics by a leaking battery.
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Bit Char-G react sensitively to dust and uneven road surfaces, so play them on clean and smooth surfaces whenever possible
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One must always remember that it is not possible to use the same control frequency for 2 or more cars.
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Micro B 1.0 motor (10.000RPM) provides minimum speed but maximum torque and best control
Micro B 3.0 motor (30.000RPM) provides maximum speed but minimum torque and poor control (when a beginner) -
Some sets contain a black and a white motor pinion. The black one is meant to be used for Bit Char-G, the white one is for Bit Racers and does not fit well to Bit Char-G gears.
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In case your Bit has a problem with its steering this article explains how to fix it
(If a Login-Window shows up, klick its Cancel-Button) -
Quest for Madness, bitPimps These websites seem to be abadoned but you can still find a lot of helpful custom modifications like easy to do radio range extension
Tomica Super Bit Char-G
| Super Bit Char-G Kit | Description | Freq. (MHz) |
Motor Micro-B |
Release Date |
| 01 | Lamborghini Countach LP 500S (Red) | 27 A | 1.6 | 06.2003 |
| 02 | Porsche 911 GT2 (Silver) | 27 B | 1.6 | 06.2003 |
| 03 | Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R (Yellow) | 27 C | 1.6 | 06.2003 |
| 04 | Mazda RX-7 FD3S (Blue) | 40 A | 1.6 | 06.2003 |
| 05 | Lamborghini Jota SVR (Red) | 40 B | 1.6 | 06.2003 |
| 06 | Ferrari 512BB (Silver) | 40 C | 1.6 | 06.2003 |
| 07 | Ferrari Enzo Ferrari (Red) | 40 A | 1.6 | 11.2003 |
| 08 | Lotus Europa (White) | 40 B | 1,6 | 12.2003 |
| 09 | DeTomaso Pantera GTS (Red) | 40 C | 1.6 | 03.2004 |
| 10 | Ferrari Testarossa (Red) | 27 B | 1.6 | 03.2004 |
| 11 | Ferrari Dino 246 GT (Red) | 27 A | 1.6 | 04.2004 |
| 12 | Ferrari F50 (Red) | 27 C | 1.6 | 06.2004 |
| 13 | Ferrari 512BB (Red) | 40 B | 1.6 | 06.2004 |
| 14 | Ferrari F40 (Red) | 40 C | 1.6 | 06.2004 |
| 15 | Lamborghini Miura (Orange) | 1.6 | 04.2005 | |
| 16 | Lamborghini Countach LP500S (Yellow) | 1.6 | 12.2004 | |
| 17 | Lamborghini Diablo (Yellow) | 1.6 | 12.2004 | |
| Special Edition | Lamborghini Set (Yellow) Countach LP500S, Diablo, Murcielago |
27 C | 1.6 | 09.2003 |
| Special Edition | Ferrari Set (Red) 512BB, Testarossa, F40 |
40 | 1.6 | 09.2003 |
| Special Edition | Skyline GT-R Set (Black) 2000GT-R (Ken & Mary), R32 GT-R, R34 GT-R |
40 | 1.6 | 03.2004 |
| Special Edition 01 SAMPLE |
Lamborghini Countach LP 500S (Red) SAMPLE in a plain packaging |
27 A | 1.6 | 2003 |
TOMY Bit Char-G
| Bit Char-G Kit | Description | Freq. (MHz) |
Motor Micro-B |
Release Date |
| G-01 | Honda S2000 (Silver) | 57 | 2.2 | 07.2001 |
| G-02 | Honda S2000 (Yellow) | 45 | 2.2 | 07.2001 |
| G-03 | Nissan Skyline GT-R type R34 (Blue) | 35 | 2.2 | 07.2001 |
| G-04 | Nissan Skyline GT-R type R34 (White) | 27 | 2.2 | 07.2001 |
| G-05 | Mazda RX-7 FD (Red) | 57 | 1.0 | 09.2001 |
| G-06 | Mazda RX-7 FD (Yellow) | 45 | 1.0 | 09.2001 |
| G-07 | Toyota Celica (Black) | 35 | 1.0 | 09.2001 |
| G-08 | Toyota Celica (Silver) | 27 | 1.0 | 09.2001 |
| G-09 | AE86 Sprinter Trueno (Multi-Color) Tuneupbox |
27 | 2.2 | 11.2001 |
| G-10 | MarioKart Advance – Mario (Multi-Color) | 57 | 1.0 | |
| G-11 | MarioKart Advance – Yoshi (Multi-Color) | 45 | 1.0 | |
| G-12 | Toyota bB Open Deck (Black) | 27 | 1.0 | 01.2002 |
| G-13 | Toyota bB Open Deck (Yellow) | 57 | 1.0 | 01.2002 |
| G-14 | Nissan Gloria (Gunmetal) | 45 | 1.0 | 01.2002 |
| G-15 | Honda Accord Waggon (Pearl White) | 57 | 1.0 | 01.2002 |
| G-16 | Subaru Impreza WRX (Blue) | 45 | 1.0 | 03.2002 |
| G-17 | Subaru Impreza WRX (White) | 57 | 1.0 | 03.2002 |
| G-18 | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (Red) | 35 | 1.0 | 04.2002 |
| G-19 | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (Yellow) | 27 | 1.0 | 04.2002 |
| G-20 | Project D Set (Multi-Color) | 27 | 1.0 | 04.2002 |
| G-21 | Honda NSX-R (White/Black) | 27 | 1.0 | 05.2002 |
| G-22 | Toyota Supra (Silver) | 45 | 1.0 | 07.2002 |
| G-23 | Skyline GT-R Set (Multi-Color) 110, R32, R34 |
35 | 1.0 | 08.2002 |
| G-24 | Auto Modellista Set (Multi-Color) R32, R34, RX-7, Supra Booster Function |
27 | 2.2 | 09.2002 |
| G-25 | Nissan Fairlady Z (Z35) (Silver) Booster Function |
45 | 2.2 | 09.2002 |
| New Mini Cooper | 12.2002 | |||
| G-26 | VW New Beetle (Sunflower) | 45 | 1.0 | 02.2003 |
| Special Edition G-12 |
Toyota bB Open Deck (Black) Milk Magazine Special Edition |
27 | 1.0 | |
| Special Edition G-17 |
Subaru Impreza WRX (White) XBox Special Edition |
57 | 1.0 | |
| Special Edition | Castrol Nismo GT-R (Special Ed.) (Silver/Black) |
35 | 2.6 | 03.2002 |
| Special Edition | Loctite Xexel GT-R (Special Ed.) (White/Red) |
45 | 2.6 | 03.2002 |
| Special Edition | Pennzoil Xexel GT-R (Special Ed.) (Yellow/White) |
27 | 2.6 | 03.2002 |
| Special Edition | XaNaVi Hiroto GT-R (Special Ed.) (Silver/Blue) |
57 | 2.6 | 03.2002 |
| Special Edition | 2001 Calsonic Skyline (Blue) Calsonic Racing Team |
45 | 2.2 | |
| Special Edition | Toyota Netz VOLTZ (Black) | 27 | 2.6 | |
| Special Edition | Disney Resort Cruiser (Silver/White) Unassembled Version Disney licensed Product |
27 | 1.0 | |
| Special Edition | Disney Resort Cruiser (Silver/White) Assembled Version Disney licensed Product |
27 | 1.0 | |
| Special Edition | Tokyo DisneySEA Transit Steamer Line Disney licensed Product |
27 | 1.0 | (500 pc) |
| Limited Edition | Nissan GT-R Nür (Millenium Jade) | 45 | 3.0 | (1000 pc) |
| Batt-Chase-Set 2 Racetrucks (Red/Black and Blue/Silver) 2 Chassis, 2 Transmitters |
35 45 |
1.6 | ||
| MH-01 | The Mach Hero Car Collection from Mega House |
45 | 2.2 | 10.2002 |
| MH-02 | TDF Pointer Hero Car Collection from Mega House |
35 | 1.0 | 10.2002 |
| MH-03 | MAT Vehicle Hero Car Collection from Mega House |
27 | 1.0 | 10.2002 |
| MH-04 | Lupin III Fiat 500 Hero Car Collection from Mega House |
27 | 2.2 | 07.2003 |
TOMY Bit Char-G Bus Series
| Bit Char-G Bus Kit | Description | Freq. (MHz) |
Motor Micro-B |
Release Date |
| BUS-H1 | Fuso Aerostar MP618-Citybus | 27 | 1.0 | |
| BUS-01 | Hino Blue Ribbon HU/HT Bureau of Transportation Tokyo Metropolitan Government |
27 | 1.0 | 10.2002 |
| BUS-02 | Misubishi Fuso Aerostar MP Tokyo Bus Corporation |
35 | 1.0 | 10.2002 |
| BUS-03 | Misubishi Fuso Aerostar MP Keihin Electric Express Railway |
45 | 1.0 | 10.2002 |
| BUS-04 | Hino Blue Ribbon HU/HT Keisei Electric Railway |
57 | 1.0 | 10.2002 |
| BUS-05 | Hino Blue Ribbon HU/HT City of Yokohama |
27 | 1.0 | 12.2002 |
| BUS-06 | Hino Blue Ribbon HU/HT Tobu Bus |
35 | 1.0 | 12.2002 |
| BUS-07 | Mitsubishi Fuso Aerostar MP Odakyu Bus |
45 | 1.0 | 12.2002 |
| BUS-08 | Mitsubishi Fuso Aerostar MP Sagami Railway |
57 | 1.0 | 12.2002 |
| BUS-09 | Mitsubishi Fuso Aerostar MP Kanto Bus Corporation |
27 | 1.0 | 03.2003 |
| BUS-10 | Mitsubishi Fuso Aerostar MP Tokyo-to Kotsu Bus |
35 | 1.0 | 03.2003 |
| BUS-11 | Isuzu LV Cubic Kokusai Kogyo |
45 | 1.0 | 03.2003 |
| BUS-12 | Mitsubishi Fuso Aerostar MP Seibu Bus Corporation |
57 | 1.0 | 03.2003 |
| BUS-13 | Mitsubishi Fuso Aerostar MP Keio Dentetsu Bus Corporation |
27 | 1.0 | 05.2003 |
| BUS-14 | Hino Blue Ribbon HU/HT Keio Bus Corporation |
35 | 1.0 | 05.2003 |
| BUS-15 | Hino Blue Ribbon HU/HT JR Bus Kanto |
45 | 1.0 | 05.2003 |
| BUS-16 | Nissan Diesel UA Enoshima Electric Railway |
57 | 1.0 | 05.2003 |
| BUS-17 | Hino Blue Ribbon HU/HT Osaka Municipal Transportation Bureau |
27 | 1.0 | 09.2003 |
| BUS-18 | Hino Blue Ribbon HU/HT Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau |
35 | 1.0 | 09.2003 |
| BUS-19 | Hino Blue Ribbon HU/HT City of Nagoya Transportation Bureau |
45 | 1.0 | 09.2003 |
| BUS-20 | Hino Blue Ribbon HU/HT Hiroshima Electric Railway |
57 | 1.0 | 09.2003 |
TOMY Bit Char-G Wild Char-G
| Wild Char-G Kit | Description | Freq. (MHz) | Motor Micro-B | Release Date |
| W-01 | Raijin (Red) Raise Tiger |
45 | 2 x 1.0 | 11.2002 |
| W-02 | Fujin (Blue) Rumble Claw |
35 | 2 x 1.0 | 11.2002 |
| W-03 | Caterpillar Machine A (Orange) Hook Shooter |
35 | 05.2003 | |
| W-04 | Caterpillar Machine B (Blue) Hook Shooter |
35 | 05.2003 | |
| WS-01 | Hook Shooter Set | |||
| BattRally Course Set |
TOMY Bit Char-G Pullbacks
| Pullback Blister | Description | Rims | Release Date |
| GP01 | Skyline GT-R R34 (Blue) | Sport (Black) | |
| GP02 | Skyline GT-R R32 (Red) | Sport (Black) | |
| GP03 | Skyline 2000GT-R (White) | Dome (Black) | |
| GP04 | Toyota Supra (Black) | Dome (Black) | |
| GP05 | Sprinter Trueno (White/Black) | Dome (Black) | |
| GP06 | Honda NSX-R (Yellow/black) | Sport (Black) | |
| GP07 | DOME-Zero (Silver) | Dome (Grey) | |
| GP08 | Nissan Fairlady Z (Red) | Sport (Grey) | |
| GP09 | Lamborghini Countach LP 500S (Black) | Dome (Brown) | |
| GP10 | Porsche 911 GT2 (Metallic Dark Blue) | Sport (Grey) | |
| GP11 | Lamborghini Murcielago(Metallic Green) | Lambo (Grey) | |
| GP12 | Lamborghini Jota SVR(Orange) | Dome (Grey) | |
| GP13 | Lotus Europa (Dark Blue) | Dome (Brown) | |
| Limited Edition | Lamborghini Countach LP 500S (Gold) Promotional Metallic Body |
Lambo (Black) |
TOMY Bit Char-G The Bus Series Pullback Collection
| Pullback Blister | Description | Rims | Release Date |
| BUS P-01 | Hino Selega Hi Decker JR Bus Kanto |
Bus (Silver) | 02.2004 |
| BUS P-02 | Hino Selega Hi Decker Friendly Airport Limousine |
Bus (Silver) | 02.2004 |
| BUS P-03 | Hino Selega Hi Decker Highland Express |
Bus (Silver) | 02.2004 |
TOMY Bit Char-G Body Sets
| Body Set Blister | Description | Release Date |
| GM-01 | Honda S2000 (Red and clear, 2 bodies) | |
| GM-02 | Skyline GT-R (R34) (Black and clear, 2 bodies) | |
| GM-03 | Mazda RX-7 FD (Blue and clear, 2 bodies) | |
| GM-04 | Toyota Celica (Red and clear, 2 bodies) | |
| GM-05 | Nissan Gloria (Green and clear, 2 bodies) | |
| GM-06 | Honda Accord Waggon (Silver and clear, 2 bodies) | |
| GM-07 | Toyota bB Open Deck (Pearl Orange and clear, 2 bodies) | |
| GM-08 | Subaru Impreza WRX (Black and clear, 2 bodies) | |
| GM-09 | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutiuon VII (Race Color) | |
| GM-10 | Honda NSX-R (Race Color) | |
| GM-11 | Toyota Supra (Race Color) | |
| Limited Edition | Honda S2000 (Gold) Promotional Metallic Body | |
| Limited Edition | Honda S2000 (Silver) Promotional Metallic Body | |
| Limited Edition | Nissan Skyline GT-R type R34 (Gold) Promotional Metallic Body | |
| Limited Edition | Nissan Skyline GT-R type R34 (Silver) Promotional Metallic Body | |
| Limited Edition | Nissan Skyline GT-R type R34 (Special Design) Given to Ikebukuro Bit Hobby Contest Winners 4/9/2002 |
TOMY Bit Char-G Setting Parts Sets, Optional Parts & Extras
| Set | Description | Release Date |
| GS-01 | Micro B 2.2 motor Setting Parts Set | 2001 |
| GS-02 | Micro B 1.0 motor Setting Parts Set | 2001 |
| GS-03 | Powerful Gear Set Setting Parts Set Gear ratio: 12:1 – 9.86:1 – 8.25:1 |
2001 |
| GS-04 | Tires, Drift Axle and Front Stabilizers Setting Parts Set Stabilizers: Soft – Medium – Hard |
2001 |
| GS-05 | Micro B 2.6 motor Setting Parts Set | 2001 |
| GS-06 | Micro B 1.6 motor Setting Parts Set | 2001 |
| GS-07 | Tire Set Setting Parts Set Tires: Soft – Medium – Hard |
2001 |
| S-02 | Tire Set Setting Parts Set (Acquired Bit Racer equipment) |
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| S-10 | Micro B 3.0 motor LuciferRotor (Acquired Bit Racer equipment) |
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| Super Customize Parts Technical Set (Super Bit Char-G) | ||
| Super High Speed Set Technical Set (Super Bit Char-G) | ||
| GC-01 | Corner Guide Rail Course Set (6 curved, 4 straight, and 2 corner guide rails) |
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| GC-02 | Table Top Pylon Course Set (5 yellow and 5 red pylons) |
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| CA-02 | Digital Lap Counter Challenge Arena (Acquired Bit Racer equipment) |
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| 4Band Multi Controller works with Booster Function Bit-Char-G only |
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| GM-101 | Booster Machine Set 57 MHz Chassis with Booster Function Nissan Skyline GT-R type R34 body (clear) |
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| GM-102 | Booster Machine Set 45 MHz Chassis with Booster Function Nissan Skyline GT-R type R34 body (clear) |
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| GM-103 | Booster Machine Set 35 MHz Chassis with Booster Function Nissan Skyline GT-R type R34 body (clear) |
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| GM-104 | Booster Machine Set 27 MHz Chassis with Booster Function Nissan Skyline GT-R type R34 body (clear) |
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| Cardboard Model | London City Bus Stop Double-decker bus body, Bus Stop Sign, House |
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| Limited Edition | Bit Hobby Special Decal (Not for sale) |
TOMY Compact Char-G
| Compact Char-G Kit | Description | Freq. (MHz) |
Motor Micro-B |
Release Date |
| G-01 | Honda S2000 (Silver) | 27 | 1.6 | |
| G-02 | Honda S2000 (Yellow) | 40 | 1.6 | |
| G-03 | Nissan Skyline GT-R type R34 (Blue) | 40 | 1.6 | |
| G-04 | Nissan Skyline GT-R type R34 (White) | 27 | 1.6 | |
| Ferrari Enzo Ferrari (Red) Super Bit Char-G | 40 A | 1.6 | ||
| Ferrari F50 (Red) Super Bit Char-G | 27 C | 1.6 | ||
| Ferrari Set (Red) Super Bit Char-G 512BB, Testarossa, F40 |
1.6 |
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Red: These kits and accesories sets are still missing in our collection. If you are selling any of these kits and sets, we will appreciate to hear from you.
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Grey: Known announced but unreleased kits and accesories sets.
In case you have any further information or know something that is missing, please contact us through our contact form or via Email at admin@airc-pirates.com. Last update: 09.09.2017
Special thanks to Boonz (Thailand), Max (Germany) and Skylar (USA) for contacting and offering some awesome sets to us.
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