Nice to see some enthusiastic folks on here but personally, I never liked the Bull Head. I kind of liked the way the cab looked at the front, but the back, it was as though they'd just cut if off to fit the chassis and the colours, that's another story entirely! I was always (and still am) a Clod Buster fan and much prefer this although as with any of the re issues, i'm glad Tamiya have added another and this will appeal i am sure of it.
BULLHEAD re-re thread
Started by mongoose1983, Apr 20 2012 10:29 PM
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Posted 03 June 2012 - 04:12 AM
I believe you're right, Rosey. Tamiya kind of cut the BullHead body to fit the Clod Buster chassis. As for the color... well, the 1:1 monster truck wasn't any better looking! 
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Posted 05 June 2012 - 09:49 PM
I believe the King Hauler body is much smaller than the Bullhead's, being 1/14 scale. Lunchbox wheels might fit such project?Night Hauler body on a suitable custom chassis. Do it!
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Posted 16 July 2012 - 02:57 AM
Just seen a NIB one on eBay going for $375.
Anybody have pictures or maybe some sort of review of the new Bull Head?
Anybody have pictures or maybe some sort of review of the new Bull Head?
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Posted 16 July 2012 - 09:58 AM
I quite like the Bullhead... prefer it over the Clodbuster body, its the kind of body you can do countless mods to .. like a Giant Rear wing .. like the matchbox toy lol.
I just got an orig bull head about 1 week ago .. and its fun .. i should think the ESC would give you smother throttle response & that they have also done away with the ecomony switch.
I just got an orig bull head about 1 week ago .. and its fun .. i should think the ESC would give you smother throttle response & that they have also done away with the ecomony switch.
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Posted 16 July 2012 - 07:41 PM
Actually, the toy was a scale version of the legendary Tyrone Malone's Super Boss truck. And now that you mentioned it, I believe I'd like to try that mod in a Bull Head.I quite like the Bullhead... prefer it over the Clodbuster body, its the kind of body you can do countless mods to .. like a Giant Rear wing .. like the matchbox toy lol.
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Posted 16 July 2012 - 09:47 PM
Aye .. that is pretty cool. I was thinking of various things to do to Bullhead body but a rear wing would look cool.
Heres a pic of the Bullhead i aquired... just added another 4 CVA Long shocks tonight .. stopped a lot of body roll.. even more fun
Heres a pic of the Bullhead i aquired... just added another 4 CVA Long shocks tonight .. stopped a lot of body roll.. even more fun
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Posted 17 July 2012 - 12:39 PM
for a long time tower had it listed for 219, then with member coupons you could really get a deal plus free shipping.
Stella is around $230 for a Clod these days....
QUOTE(TWINSET @ May 13 2008, 10:15 AM) 
It probably won't destroy planets either
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Posted 20 July 2012 - 08:44 AM
Found a website on Super Pete .. it has all the pictures of how it changed and evolved, so i thought it may be of interest 
http://monsterphoto.....com/supete.htm
http://monsterphoto.....com/supete.htm
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Posted 20 July 2012 - 09:38 AM
Found a website on Super Pete .. it has all the pictures of how it changed and evolved, so i thought it may be of interest
http://monsterphoto.....com/supete.htm
That was worth it just to see Mike's moustache
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Posted 20 July 2012 - 09:38 AM
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Posted 22 July 2012 - 09:50 PM
Some action for the lucky ones that are getting the new ones!
(click to watch the clip)
(click to watch the clip)
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Posted 22 July 2012 - 10:42 PM
if you notice it had no front suspension, only deflection is the tires themselves. Must have been a brutal ride with only rear suspension travel
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Posted 25 July 2012 - 07:54 PM
Haven't checked the link before... AWESOME PICTURES!! Thanks for the link!Found a website on Super Pete .. it has all the pictures of how it changed and evolved, so i thought it may be of interest
http://monsterphoto.....com/supete.htm
By the way, I remember it once crossed my mind to try and make a custom Super Pete with a stock High-Lift chassis, and Wheely King tires. Would have had the correct length scale, and still be 4x4x4. Just a thought...
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Posted 25 July 2012 - 08:24 PM
Thats a great thought.
got the new esc coming for Bullhead .. bring it up to rere specs hehe.. already fitted sports tuned motors.
Sport tuned motors for a Bull Head sound really sweet. And I like the idea of an ESC, but can't deal with that horrible squeeshy noise. I remember back in the 90's ECSs were silent.
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Posted 25 July 2012 - 09:09 PM
Yeah there seems to be a lot of different opionions on Sports tuned in Clods ./ Bullheads.. but to me made a huge diff.. i got more torque .. and didnt really compromise the run time, plus the two of em brand new only cost me £24.22 or $37.60 for them from Japan.When i get the new TEU-106BK Esc will tell u what it like hehe
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Posted 31 July 2012 - 07:06 PM
Well my TEU-106BK arrived today for my Bullhead and to say it was improvement is an understatement.
Even on slippery surfaces i had complete control and the Bullhead did what i wanted.. plus with the sports tuned i got installed .. it was fun fun fun .. and run time increased.
For those who ordered a new Bullhead .. your in for a treat.. the mixture of new modern electronics on the classic chassis have made a fun vehicle, even better .. gotta love it
Even on slippery surfaces i had complete control and the Bullhead did what i wanted.. plus with the sports tuned i got installed .. it was fun fun fun .. and run time increased.
For those who ordered a new Bullhead .. your in for a treat.. the mixture of new modern electronics on the classic chassis have made a fun vehicle, even better .. gotta love it
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Posted 01 August 2012 - 02:05 PM
I am with you on this one. But my dis-like also extend to the Clod. I prefer realism. On the other hand I like the Wild Willy because is so unreal that is cute. We all have different taste else we would all like Dr. Pepper. And is good that Tamiya is keeping all of us happy by doing the re-re's.Nice to see some enthusiastic folks on here but personally, I never liked the Bull Head. I kind of liked the way the cab looked at the front, but the back, it was as though they'd just cut if off to fit the chassis and the colours, that's another story entirely! I was always (and still am) a Clod Buster fan and much prefer this although as with any of the re issues, i'm glad Tamiya have added another and this will appeal i am sure of it.
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Posted 01 August 2012 - 07:41 PM
...my dis-like also extend to the Clod. I prefer realism.
Well, I had to post some pictures of mid-late 80's Monster trucks to reply this specific comment.
Myself, I love both, the Clod Buster and the Bull Head just because I am very much into realism. That's why I like Tamiya. If you have a look at these pictures, I am sure you'll start loving the Clod Buster. No other 1:10th Monster Truck in the market is (or was) as close to the real thing as the vehicles in the Tamiya catalog.
"Realism" anyone?
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