As a kid I build quite a few R/C cars. While Tamiya models were never as competitive as those from R/C and Kyosho, they were always fascinating in their detail and design. Below is an homage to the first 30 years of Tamiya, a brilliant Japanese company:

In 1976, Tamiya took apart a brand new 911, using what they learned to create their first remote-controlled car. This poster? What they accomplished over the next 30 years.

Here's a thoughtful critique of the original Avatar script called Project 880. After reading this, I really wish Cameron would have made the final cut more like the original idea.