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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / February 2006Name this tamiya truck!!! (need old school'ers on this!)
Been a while since I've been back in this hobby. When I was a youth (and seriously underfunded - Like.. had to save my pennies for a Rockbuster kit underfunded ;) I remember a truck in a catalog that I dreamed of owning. Now I can't remember the damned name =( To the best of my knowledge it had these features and a google search isn't helping much: Tamiya (fairly certain) Stadium truck Very large scale, not sure but greater then the at-the-time average of 1:10 though. 720? Mabuchi motor (it was definatly in the 7's) Any clues? TIA! - Matt Nevermind. Just found it. It's a BRUISER (prefer the non-mountaineer) ;) Now it's just a matter of bargain shoppin one out :) Anyone got one for sale? Electronics are not necessary. TIA. - Matt Add a Kyosho Javelin to the list too.. LOL.. when it rains it pours! - Matt > Add a Kyosho Javelin to the list too.. LOL.. when it rains it pours! > > - Matt There was a Javelin going for $700 (USD I think) on eBay recently and I suggested to my brother that he puts his 2 on there to see what happens. One is original with the chain drive and original pin spike tyres and the other has the upgraded belt drive and many other option parts. Cheers Richard > Nevermind. Just found it. It's a BRUISER (prefer the non-mountaineer) > ;) That is many Tamiya Fans dream truck. Great looking, true to scale (1/10) but slow and clumsy as hell. > Now it's just a matter of bargain shoppin one out :) Anyone got one > for sale? Electronics are not necessary. TIA. > > - Matt Bargan? GOOD LUCK. http://cgi.ebay.ca/TAMIYA-BRUISER-TOTALLY-ORIGINAL-RARE_W0QQitemZ6034052206QQcat egoryZ44029QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.ca/TAMIYA-BRUISER-TRUCK-MOUNTAINEER-WOW_W0QQitemZ6035262243QQcat egoryZ44029QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Also seen them NIB for $3000 USD Macphreak >> Nevermind. Just found it. It's a BRUISER (prefer the non-mountaineer) >> ;) [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Macphreak Sure'd be nice if Tamiya re-released them at a saner price. They seem to be starting to recycle a few of the 80s cars lately.  Signature______ ___ __ /_ __/_ __/ _ )_______ ___ _/ /_____ ____ / / / // / _ / __/ -_) _ `/ '_/ -_) __/ /_/ \_, /____/_/ \__/\_,_/_/\_\\__/_/ /___/ There are 10 types of people in this world; those who understand the binary numbering system and those who don't. >>> Nevermind. Just found it. It's a BRUISER (prefer the non-mountaineer) >>> ;) [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > Sure'd be nice if Tamiya re-released them at a saner price. They seem to > be starting to recycle a few of the 80s cars lately. I think they are, if enough people demand them. I got the Top Force re-release a few weeks back. http://www.goldstarstockists.com/playtime/tamiya-pre-order.htm This place seems to be keeping pretty up to date with what Tamiya are releasing. > > Nevermind. Just found it. It's a BRUISER (prefer the non-mountaineer) > > ;) [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > > Bargan? GOOD LUCK. http://cgi.ebay.ca/TAMIYA-BRUISER-TOTALLY-ORIGINAL-RARE_W0QQitemZ6034052206Q QcategoryZ44029QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.ca/TAMIYA-BRUISER-TRUCK-MOUNTAINEER-WOW_W0QQitemZ6035262243Q QcategoryZ44029QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > Also seen them NIB for $3000 USD > > Macphreak The only problem with those prices is that I would want to use the Bruiser. I would love to see Tamiya re-release The Bruiser. Since they have done so for the Clod Buster, Wild Willy, Lunch Box and I think I saw the Midnight Pumpkin was also being released again. Cheers Richard >> > Nevermind. Just found it. It's a BRUISER (prefer the non-mountaineer) >> > ;) [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > for the Clod Buster, Wild Willy, Lunch Box and I think I saw the Midnight > Pumpkin was also being released again. Yeah, think you'll find the MP is a chrome version special edition >>>>Nevermind. Just found it. It's a BRUISER (prefer the non-mountaineer) >>>>;) [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > Yeah, think you'll find the MP is a chrome version special edition The only problem with re released Tamiya's is that the people that have the originals will not be pleased and having an old RC would not seem so cool any more. Just makes collectables not so collectable. New old cars back on the market The Frog http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58354 The Frog Tamtech (VERY CUTE) :) http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=56701 Grasshopper http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58346 Hornet http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58336 Lunch Box http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58347 Midnight Pumpkin http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58365 Midnight Pumpkin Metalic Special http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=57752 Thundershot 2005 http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58361 I know I am missing 1 or 2 and there are Probably more to come >>>>>Nevermind. Just found it. It's a BRUISER (prefer the non-mountaineer) >>>>>;) [quoted text clipped - 58 lines] > > I know I am missing 1 or 2 and there are Probably more to come Manta Ray was out just before Chrissy and The Top Force was about 3 weeks ago. :) I'm happy they re-released the Top Force because I wanted it when it first came out, but alas at the time funds stopped me. > The only problem with re released Tamiya's is that the people that have > the originals will not be pleased and having an old RC would not seem so > cool any more. Just makes collectables not so collectable. Not so! My guess is that re-releases will have zero impact on the originals' value. The originals are, after all, originals. Look at it this way: if Chevy re-released the 1969 Camaro SS 396 would it affect the value of the original? If Ford re-released the 1971 Mustang Mach 1 would it affect the value of the original? If the US Mint re-issued a rare quarter or silver dollar from the 40's or 50's would it affect the value of the original? The answer of course is no. Hell, it might even serve to increase the value! Doc "Doc" wrote: >>The only problem with re released Tamiya's is that the people that have >>the originals will not be pleased and having an old RC would not seem so [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Doc I beg to differ on this matter. Actually there are 2 that were not mentioned here and those are the Tyrell 6 wheeler and the XR-311 both of which were re released but with new parts to make them usable. http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=20053 http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58004 This IMO is acceptable but an exact version including box art is not. As for the others being the same in every way there will be no way of knowing if it is new or old (except maybe for carbon dating). If Chevy were to re release the 69 Camaro SS(nice car)they would (By Law) not be allowed to have the same engine in it on account of emision control and not to mention other safty items like safy belts and maybe even airbags. Same goes for Ford or any other Manufacturers. This would allow us to know the difference right off the bat. By the way the new camaro they are trying to push on us is so not up to par. The other problem is once you introduce more of an item into the market it's value goes down unless there is a way to distinctly identify the older ones. This is taken directly from about.com "Scarcity or rarity is a major determinant of value." As a general matter, the rarer a coin the more it is worth. Note that rarity has little to do with the age of a coin. Many one thousand year old Chinese coins often sell for no more than a few dollars because there are a lot of them around, whereas a 1913 Liberty Head Nickel may sell for over $1,000,000 because there are only five known specimens in existence. I do beleive this applies for any item in any collection. MacPhreak I really want Tamiya to rerelease it. I was saving up for one when I wa a kid with my paper route money. by the time I had the money it wa discontinued and I had to settle for a clodbuster. Which I still have My first Car was the superchamp. But I doubt they will rerelease th Bruiser or the superchamp due to the fact that they were mostly made o cast potmetal and it is more expensive to make than injected plastic. for one would pay 400 bucks for a bruiser in a heartbeat. but 1200 fo one in a box is hard for me to justify. I would want to play wit it to and being that parts are scarce I cant justify going after one. emailed Tamiya usa to tell them there was interest in a rerelease of i and they told me to look on ebay for one. I wouldn't be surprised thoug if they do. I am thinking about getting a frog and a grasshopper to pu on the shelf. reminds me how much fun we had as kids in the 80's. Ou Tamiyas and atari 2600 -- sinkinpa >I am thinking about getting a frog WHen I found out they were re releasing the FROG my first thought was "Why would you remake a buggy that had so many tranny and axle issues?" The Frog and all it's counterparts (Beetle, Blackfoot, Brat and a few others that I can't place right now) would strip Bevel gears and it's hex drive axles like there was no tomorrow. But upon further investigation on the matter it seems they have rectified this. Wonder if all the Thorp Mods for it and its kin will come back as well? Maybe there is a frog in my future as well................. MacPhreak |
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