Brads442

I've been looking around for a vintage Wild One recently with no luck. Looking to add either a really nice complete one to my collection, or restore one if everything is complete. Just looking for one to add to the shelf, not to drive. Any help is greatly appreciate!

Somehow I found this about 5 years ago. To me, the Holy Grail of Tamiya cars.

Thanks for all of the comments guys, I really appreciate taking the time to comment! Brad

We must be around the same age (45) because I felt the same way about them in the early to mid 80s. They were exotic and all I could do is dream about owning more. I now own 24 buggies and feel the same way about all of them. I will probably keep it NIB for now and keep looking for another one to build and display. Gotta thank eBay for keeping the love affair with Tamiya buggies going! Brad

Hello Everyone, I have a quick question. In 1985, I had the option of a Fox or a Wild One at the age of 13. I chose the Fox as the guy at the Hobby Shop said it was a better performer. Turns out it was. But, like many of you, I have collected several Tamiya buggies including the Wild One I looked at back in the day. Here is the question, around 2001, before all of the rereleases, I purchased a NIB Wild One kit in absolutely mint condition. I probably paid too much for it, $600 US. They won't fetch that much on eBay anymore, which is ok as I don't want to get rid of the buggy. I would really like to have a vintage Wild One to display along with my Wild One rerelease. So, should I build it or keep it NIB? A perfect scenario would be to keep it NIB and find another vintage one to either restore or build, but there doesn't seem to be many for sale right now. If there are, they seem to be in really bad shape. Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks, Brad

Thanks for the responses guys, I really appreciate it! Brad

Hey Everyone, I am in the process of restoring a vintage Hotshot that I plan to run around the beach a little and various other off-road spots. I am keeping somewhat of a "Vintage Hop-Up" theme, and I am planning to run a Tamiya Super Stock RZ motor. My question is, what ESC would you recommend to run with that motor? Thanks in advance! Brad

The Bigwig has arrived in Texas!

Just ordered mine here in the states. I might be the first guy in Texas to own a re-re Bigwig! Can't wait, never had one as a kid, just keep adding Tamiya cars to my collection that I wished I had as a kid!

Where are you located?

I'll take them if no one else wants them.

Ok, thanks for the input!

I need to replace the old drive shafts in my vintage Fox. I drive this car, so I need something better than the factory shafts if possible. Can anyone tell me what re-release versions will work in the Fox? I have been searching on eBay and can't really find anything. Thanks in advance! Brad

Hello, I'm currently looking for 2 vintage Wild One's and a vintage or re-re Hotshot. Looking for something that is complete and in good shape, doesn't have to be perfect. Looking for 2 Wild One's, can be vintage or re-re, prefer vintage for the Wild One. Thanks, Brad

Great question! I'll add my take on this if possible. In 1983, I was 11 years old, my dad, me, and a couple of buddies walked into a Toy Store/Hobby Shop and were blown away. There in a glass display case sat a Frog, Super Champ, Blazing Blazer, Wild Willy and a Grasshopper. We couldn't believe the scale realism and overall awesome look & feel of these cars. From that point on, me and ALL of my friends lived & breathed Tamiya cars. Having said that, during the time frame of 1983 to early '87, I would say the Frog would be the most popular/iconic. At the time, they were not as challenging as the Hotshot to build and were more affordable. They ran better than the Grasshopper or Hornet, but didn't really handle all that well. I had around 5 or 6 friends who had one, all of them had hop-up options done to them, and the funny thing was, NO ONE painted them like the box art. Painting that lower stripe on the bottom towards the front was very tough to mask off... I guess The Frog was the most iconic for a few years, but once the Hotshot gained popularity, I think it might have taken over. So, I vote for The Frog or The Hotshot to be Tamiya's most iconic buggy. That's just my .02 cents, being a kid during this time truly was a blast playing with our Tamiya cars. Out of all my friends, I seem to be the only one who is still into them...

When I purchased my Fox in 1985 (the one pictured on the far left) I was bummed they did not come with driving lights too. My friend had a Frog and another friend had the Hotshot, both had driving lights and looked so cool! So, I went down to the hobby shop and bought the driver tree for the Frog and added them myself (at the age of 13). During the restoration of my Fox (in 2002), I painted them to match the Frog's driving lights and added the correct vintage decals. Here's the thing if you install them. The width between that area in the body is pretty tight and sleek. I "think" that is why Tamiya did not add them as is it somewhat tricky to get a screwdriver in there to tighten them and not scratch or bend the body. You just have to take your time and be careful. Over the years, I have purchased 2 additional Foxes, both of which I have added driving lights. They just add to the vintage look and feel & scale realism of these awesome R/C cars. The Fox in the middle was restored as well and the Fox on the far right is a fun driver, with an ESC, GT Tuned motor and light weight upgrades, it really moves!

In case anyone might be looking for some vintage buggies or parts to add to their collection, I am cleaning out mine. Placed several items on eBay, PM me if you are interested, or if you have any questions. I am open to offers as well: http://www.ebay.com/sch/rare-77-442/m.html?item=161517833684&ssPageName=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 Restored, running vintage box art Bigwig, Boomerang Restored rolling chassis Super Shot Vintage Hotshot box & lots of parts Super Shot original body & report decals Re-re Frog NIB Re-re Grasshopper NIB More items to come... Thanks, Brad

What is the price to for US buyers and where are you located? Thanks, Brad

Sure wish you would consider shipping to Dallas, TX. There are 3 in there I would take off your hands in a heartbeat...

Hi Guys, My daughter and I have been having fun with our re-re Hot Shot, but thought we would restore it and retire it to shelf duty. But instead, we decided to upgrade it and go in a different direction. Therefore I have several new parts for sale and I wanted to offer them up here first. If there are no takers, I will probably put them on eBay. Parts list includes: • Both Roll Cage trees, everything there • Driver Tree • New body, wing & decals • Metal parts bag: roof, metal stand, battery door, etc. • Front control arms, both sides Asking $75 for all of the items above, plus shipping. (I paid very close to $100 for these items plus shipping). Also have brand new GT Tuned motor, still in the bag - $30 plus shipping Also have some used parts in case someone wants to keep bashing on their Hot Shot: • 4 used wheels/tires still in very good shape • Used Supershot underguard, in good shape, normal wear for a driver buggy • Front bumper Asking $20 for these items, plus shipping Also, one set of Frog/Hornet tires & wheels. Front tires aren't any good, but new tires are brand new. Front wheels are worth having as the nuts & bolts are good to use on a new set. Asking $5 plus shipping. PM me if you are interested, you can view my Ebay feedback here: http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=rare-77-442

Just thought I would bump this to the top. I am now just looking for the following: Vintage Hotshot - Prefer NIB, or a used, complete version with the original box Vintage Supershot - Prefer NIB, or a used, complete version with the original box Thanks in advance... Brad

I/m not worried about it. I'll just keep looking! Thanks for letting me know anyway.

No luck for now. I emailed him and he said he might put them up on ebay. We'll see. I am super pumped to see the Super Champ is being re-released in the mean time! Guess I will anxiously await them being available...how many to purchase, 2, 3? Still can't believe Mr. Tamiya is re-releasing it!

WOW! I just returned home from vacation to read this! I cannot believe it. I have been looking, chasing, searching for a good original Super Champ for quite some time now, but the search is over. I will definitely have to order 2, maybe even three... Thank you Tamiya, you have re-sparked the passion of a 12 year old in a 42 year olds' body...

Thanks for passing that along, I will check with him to see if he would ship the buggies. Thanks! Brad