DaveB 151 Posted May 8, 2014 So I bought an Avante 2011 last year and was just having a scan on ebay and it looks like they are becoming quite scarce - none of the usual Chinese hobby shops seem to have stock and there are only a handful at fairly steep prices on ebay. I managed to get mine from RCMart last year for just over £240 delivered which I think was pretty good. I'm wondering if demand is going to start to rise again for this kit..? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt Seavers 14 Posted May 8, 2014 I think you're right. I bought my first one back in early 2012 and then another in February this year. I felt lucky to get the second one. I am sure I read somewhere that they are making more of them though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Percymon 2184 Posted May 8, 2014 I think you'll find that Tamiya is just batching production, so they are only made every so often - controlling stocks and ensuring supply just meets demand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
94eg! 834 Posted May 8, 2014 It would be really interesting to see the sales figures for both the Avante 1988 and the Avante 2011. I wonder if the re-re out-sold the original. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1527 Posted May 8, 2014 They announced in March that they will be doing another production run, so those kits will no doubt be hitting the stores soon. It's obviously been a very good seller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted May 8, 2014 Yes, the Avante will be re re released soon. Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
z00ter 392 Posted May 10, 2014 still waiting for this batch to come so I can get a pair but has been a long wait so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya1/10 382 Posted May 10, 2014 I think Tamiya made sure all their models will never command the prices for the 2nd hand market like they did 5-6 years ago before opening the flood gates of re release. Some models still commands a good prize, but if and when is re release, their bottom will fall out.I would say it will take another 50 years before the collectibility will heat up again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Era 778 Posted May 13, 2014 Tamiya always knows how to hit our brains..:-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAD RACER 566 Posted May 14, 2014 A RE of a RE????? Really. The avante is not a cheap kit. Lucky for me I bought my RE re Avante cheap & half built as he lost interested. Otherwise I would not have one. Why not do a Re of the RE of the Top Force & EVO, Thunder Shot & Dyna Storm as well Mr Tamiya. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya1/10 382 Posted May 14, 2014 Tamiya always knows how to hit our brains..:-) Ahhhh minor correction if I may....Tamiya always knows how to hit our wallet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Era 778 Posted May 17, 2014 Ahhhh minor correction if I may....Tamiya always knows how to hit our wallet. Hahaha..this is indeed true Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt Seavers 14 Posted July 3, 2014 Does anyone know if this has been re-re-released yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveB 151 Posted July 3, 2014 Does anyone know if this has been re-re-released yet? I've recently seen a few reappearing on eBay from the Honk Kong retailers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
z00ter 392 Posted July 28, 2014 Stella have stock or did when I got the email about a month ago:/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cplus 94 Posted July 29, 2014 Hmm, this, an egress or wait for the top force evo to come (if it ever does!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neverfollow 599 Posted July 29, 2014 Maybe because they want more re-re Egress sales? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 4008 Posted July 30, 2014 Hmm, this, an egress or wait for the top force evo to come (if it ever does!) There's no "or", you get this, and an Egress, and the Evo when it comes out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Era 778 Posted August 7, 2014 All are a MUST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firebender 1 Posted August 28, 2014 I wish they did a Re Re of the Boomerang... My Local RC shop has an Avante 2011 re-released version... he's asking way too much for it though... so I just look at the box and feel like I'm 10 years old again, wanting something I can't have. One day... ONE day... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyChang 1814 Posted August 28, 2014 No Avante rere down here (don't think Oz even got any! First batch or subsequent) but the LHSes currently seem flooded with Egress. And RC10WCs. Scorpion has landed too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya1/10 382 Posted August 29, 2014 LHS here still have RC10 in stock and many Tamiya's re res, getting ready for Xmas season stock up. So anyone is thinking about a re re for self present, better get it now or take a chance . Yours truly Your Local Chamber of Commerce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt Seavers 14 Posted July 16, 2015 Looks like these are getting scarce again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plopes 138 Posted July 16, 2015 Tamiya USA has had it listed as discontinued for some time now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
z00ter 392 Posted July 16, 2015 Seidel have stock from what I hear and see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites