Tokyo Marui Type 89

airsoft-reviews · June 27th, 2006, 10:07

Tokyo Marui is gearing up to release its latest AEG. The company showed its prototype off at the yearly Japan Hobbyshow. The Type 89 5.56mm rifle is used by the Japanese Ground Self Defence Force. This new airsoft includes the version 8 gearbox and will actually have a working burst function – it will be able to fire 3 shot bursts!! It weights a hefty 3.7kg and excitingly this gun, a first for a Tokyo Marui, will feature a metal receiver!

Most airsoft users in the States will have not of heard of the Type 89, but predictions are that it will be a huge hit. The unbelievable news about this Tokyo Marui airsoft is that the Type 89 will be made of metal! How exciting is that! The upper/lower receiver, barrel, bi pod, and everything like the real life gun is made out of metal! The trademarks and other markings on the weapon are identically the same as the real gun which makes the Tokyo Marui Type 89 an awesome replica.

Now let’s get down to the mechanics. The Tokyo Marui will include the following fire settings; Safe, Semi, 3 Round Burst and Full. To support this new exciting 3 round burst feature Tokyo Marui has implemented the use of the EG1000BT motor.

At the time of writing Tokyo Marui has not released a date for it’s Type 89 but on the grapevine it is said to be around July, which is really close! The Type 89 will have a recommended retail price of $448; making it the most expensive Tokyo Marui gun to date. However the Type 89 is sure to please.

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rat · June 27th, 2006, 11:01

Conscript · June 27th, 2006, 11:10

Its a bastard child of a G3A3, An M4 and a SIG 552...

yanhchan · June 27th, 2006, 11:16

Looks good, but I doubt its going to be good for CQB, wonder if its possiable to get a retractable stock on it.

Captain Tenneal · June 27th, 2006, 12:17

Repost.

Personally I'm more excited about the 1911 at this point. Even if the AEG is full metal, and has the three round burst, the estimated 400$ USD price tag is a bit rich for my blood.

And well, it IS based off the AR-18... Although those mags are pretty cool with the continuing mag follower... But I am surprised they didn't put the folding stock version on it, I imagine that it's not totally necessary but would have been nice.

airsoft-reviews · June 27th, 2006, 14:54

Well maybe I am one of the lucky ones! I have enough money for this AEG....and I can't wait :P:P

Trader rating · June 27th, 2006, 15:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conscript

Its a bastard child of a G3A3, An M4 and a SIG 552...

I would say it has the look of an mp5 stock, and it looks more like the SIG 550 than the 552.

Nocturnal · June 27th, 2006, 16:09

400$ USD... it ain't that expensive.

we've got airsofters paying $400 + usd on a stock TM then upgrading it.
and most of the full metal rifles are around $400 USD.

anyways its nice to see the trend of full metal airsoft guns coming into the market.

time will tell how well 3-round burst will hold up in the long run. hopefully it will be successful and soon adapted into the new generation airsoft rifles. :salute:

Darklen · June 27th, 2006, 16:19

Looks more FNCish to me.

Deftonius · June 27th, 2006, 16:32

Am I alone in saying that this rifle isn't really that much of a looker?

Trader rating · June 27th, 2006, 19:23

Maybe not for us, but Im sure its appealing to the Japanese. TM had 3-round burst in the 550-551 series. Now its discontinued. I heard it was crap.

Kid · June 27th, 2006, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheHandicapper

Maybe not for us, but Im sure its appealing to the Japanese. TM had 3-round burst in the 550-551 series. Now its discontinued. I heard it was crap.

That has been debated before in other threads.

The method they used before is totally different than the new one.
I amagine only time will tell how it does.

Too bad they didn't get this in time for the MP5 series.... and as we all know, TM is horrible for updating old guns. One release and it's on the shelves for years.

The Saint · June 27th, 2006, 19:59

Er, in addition to being a repost, this thread is also by no means a proper review and doesn't belong in the review section.

Red Ghost · June 27th, 2006, 20:23

Well, I must say that it is nice to see a NEW gun come out. I don't think it looks horrible... It's straightforward, and it's clean.

It's also nice to see a rifle that not covered in rails.

swatt13 · June 28th, 2006, 02:46

looks very much like a ar180b i REALLY like the 3 round burst tho, that would be the seller for me, i also like the ergonomic fore grip

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June 27th, 2006, 10:07	#1
airsoft-reviews Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Australia	Tokyo Marui Type 89 Tokyo Marui is gearing up to release its latest AEG. The company showed its prototype off at the yearly Japan Hobbyshow. The Type 89 5.56mm rifle is used by the Japanese Ground Self Defence Force. This new airsoft includes the version 8 gearbox and will actually have a working burst function – it will be able to fire 3 shot bursts!! It weights a hefty 3.7kg and excitingly this gun, a first for a Tokyo Marui, will feature a metal receiver! Most airsoft users in the States will have not of heard of the Type 89, but predictions are that it will be a huge hit. The unbelievable news about this Tokyo Marui airsoft is that the Type 89 will be made of metal! How exciting is that! The upper/lower receiver, barrel, bi pod, and everything like the real life gun is made out of metal! The trademarks and other markings on the weapon are identically the same as the real gun which makes the Tokyo Marui Type 89 an awesome replica. Now let’s get down to the mechanics. The Tokyo Marui will include the following fire settings; Safe, Semi, 3 Round Burst and Full. To support this new exciting 3 round burst feature Tokyo Marui has implemented the use of the EG1000BT motor. At the time of writing Tokyo Marui has not released a date for it’s Type 89 but on the grapevine it is said to be around July, which is really close! The Type 89 will have a recommended retail price of $448; making it the most expensive Tokyo Marui gun to date. However the Type 89 is sure to please. Source: http://www.airsoft-reviews.net __________________ The latest airsoft gun and equipment reviews http://www.airsoft-reviews.net

June 27th, 2006, 11:01	#2
rat Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montreal, PQ	__________________ D.O.W. rat [retired]

June 27th, 2006, 11:16	#4
yanhchan Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scarborough/Richmond Hill ON	Looks good, but I doubt its going to be good for CQB, wonder if its possiable to get a retractable stock on it. __________________ YANHCHAN'S AIRSMITHING: AEG repair/Tune up/Upgrades V2/V3 mechboxes, rewiring/reconnecting. Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country ~John F. Kennedy

June 27th, 2006, 11:10	#3
Conscript AKaholic Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: GTA	Its a bastard child of a G3A3, An M4 and a SIG 552...

June 27th, 2006, 12:17	#5
Captain Tenneal Formerly Muffinman Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba	Repost. Personally I'm more excited about the 1911 at this point. Even if the AEG is full metal, and has the three round burst, the estimated 400$ USD price tag is a bit rich for my blood. And well, it IS based off the AR-18... Although those mags are pretty cool with the continuing mag follower... But I am surprised they didn't put the folding stock version on it, I imagine that it's not totally necessary but would have been nice. __________________

June 27th, 2006, 14:54	#6
airsoft-reviews Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Australia	Well maybe I am one of the lucky ones! I have enough money for this AEG....and I can't wait :P:P __________________ The latest airsoft gun and equipment reviews http://www.airsoft-reviews.net

June 27th, 2006, 16:09	#8
Nocturnal oO? Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Stouffville, ON	400$ USD... it ain't that expensive. we've got airsofters paying $400 + usd on a stock TM then upgrading it. and most of the full metal rifles are around $400 USD. anyways its nice to see the trend of full metal airsoft guns coming into the market. time will tell how well 3-round burst will hold up in the long run. hopefully it will be successful and soon adapted into the new generation airsoft rifles. :salute: __________________ *"SI VIS PACEM, PARA BELLUM"*

June 27th, 2006, 16:19	#9
Darklen Administrator Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Red Deer, AB	Looks more FNCish to me. __________________ *ASC Age Verifier for Red Deer & Area Alberta*

June 27th, 2006, 16:32	#10
Deftonius Troll Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa	Am I alone in saying that this rifle isn't really that much of a looker?

June 27th, 2006, 19:23	#11
TheHandicapper Guest Trader rating	Maybe not for us, but Im sure its appealing to the Japanese. TM had 3-round burst in the 550-551 series. Now its discontinued. I heard it was crap.

June 27th, 2006, 19:59	#13
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	Er, in addition to being a repost, this thread is also by no means a proper review and doesn't belong in the review section. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

June 27th, 2006, 20:23	#14
Red Ghost Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Ambush You're About To Enter	Well, I must say that it is nice to see a NEW gun come out. I don't think it looks horrible... It's straightforward, and it's clean. It's also nice to see a rifle that not covered in rails. __________________ TM SR-16 Stock, And A Shitload Of Mags Apparently, a hand grenade does not belong in my toolbox. Nor does a hand grenade with the pin pulled belong in someone else's toolbox. When In Doubt, Empty A Magazine.

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