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Coming soon from Kyosho is the 1/10 Optima Mid ’87 WC Worlds Spec 60th Anniversary Limited Kit. This vintage buggy from the golden era of rc is back better than ever. Check out these highlights- * Limited edition Legendary series kit * Replica of the 1987 Optima Mid proto-type * Special small size box with package handle * Limited production run * New Optima PRO [...]
The crew over at Tamiya has announced the re-release of their legendary 1/10 Super Sabre Buggy Kit. This classic from 1987 was last released back in the 90s so we are betting collectors will be all over this re-release. Using an old school boomerang style tub chassis, this 4wd blast from the past is sure to bring back some warm [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of their world famous 1/10 Subaru Brat. The legendary Tamiya Subaru Brat is back yet again to help new people get into the hobby, or just for hours upon hours of backyard fun! Here are some of the highlights- * First released in 1983 * Updated, improved re-release * Upgraded internal parts * Comes with driver [...]
New from Kyosho is the 60th Anniversary ’87 Joel Johnson Ultima Replica. This vintage blast from the past is a limited release model to celebrate Joel Johnson’s IFMAR World Championship from 1987. Here are the highlights- * Expected to start shipping in September * Joel Johnson’s autographed decal & 60th anniversary sticker included * Uni-direction laminated carbon fiber chassis w/ skid angle in [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of the Buggy Champ Kit (2009). The Buggy Champ (##58441) is a true classic from Tamiya and has helped many people get into the hobby. With an easy to build chassis, and a nicely scaled body, the Buggy Champ is a true classic for the ages. You can use this link to visit [...]
One of the most iconic vehicles that Tamiya has ever released is the Wild One Buggy Kit. First released in 1985 (Duran Duran anyone?), the Wild One is back for another production run. With a cool scale look and a legendary history, the Wild One is a great starter buggy, as well as a great collector’s item. Here are the [...]
Just announced by Kyosho is the FANTOM Ext Gold 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Kit. This old school classic was re-released a while ago, but is back in a special limited edition form. Here are the highlights- * Expected to start shipping in July * Special 60th anniversary model * Gold anodized aluminum parts * Standard rear shock * Chain driven 4wd * Length – 340mm * Width [...]
The good guys over at Tamiya have announced the return of the Candy Green Edition Grasshopper Kit. This legendary kit comes with a Candy Green pre-painted body and is a great way for anyone to get into our beloved hobby. Here are more highlights- * 1/10 buggy kit * Durable plastic body is pre-painted in Candy Green * Rear wheel drive chassis features [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the return of the legendary 1/10 Boomerang 4WD Buggy Kit. This is a re-release of the version updated in 2008 that features updated parts to bring it more into the modern era of rc. Here are the highlights- * Updated, more efficient gear box, drive shafts and axle joints * New placement of the drive shaft * [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of their Toyota Land Cruiser 40. This time around, the Land Cruiser uses Tamiya’s legendary CC-02 4WD chassis and has a few detail tweaks to sweeten the deal. Here are more highlights- * New roof rack with light pods * New silver 12-spoke wheels * New semi-pneumatic rubber, block pattern tires * New stickers with integrated [...]
Coming this spring from Tamiya is the re-release of their F103LM Audi R8R Kit. First produced way back in 1999, the Audi is set to once again return with its highly scale body. As the Audi is still in the teaser stage, we don’t know if it received any small updates or changes, but we expect to get full details [...]
Now available for your bashing or collecting enjoyment is the re-release of Tamiya’s FMC XR311 Kit. The XR311 was Tamiya’s first model that had suspension and was released originally way back in 1977. Here are more highlights- * 1/12 2WD with duralumin chassis * Rear-mounted motor with rear-wheel drive layout * Battery is positioned in the center of the chassis * 4-wheel double wishbone [...]
After first being teased yesterday, Tamiya has dropped an action video for their upcoming 1/10 Hotshot II Blockhead Motors Edition Buggy Kit. This blast from the past was first seen back in 1987, with the latest version being customized by Blockhead Motors for your bashing enjoyment. Watch below to see the Hotshot II in action, throwing roost, bouncing over jumps, [...]
New available for pre-order from Schumacher is the 1/10 ProCat Buggy Kit. Yes indeed, the legendary ProCat is back and should be a class leading buggy for vintage style rc racing. Check out these highlights- * High quality GRP chassis. * Efficient fiber reinforced drive belts * 14 ball, ball differential, invented by Cecil Schumacher in 1978 * Unique alloy coil over, oil filled [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is the re-release of their very popular 1/10 Subaru Impreza Mexico 2004 Kit. The Impreza comes with an impeccably scaled body and sits on Tamiya’s easy to drive TT01E chassis. Check out these highlights- * Recreates the Subaru Impreza as it was raced in the 2004 WRC season * Accurately reproduced polycarbonate body * Scale accessories like rear view [...]
