GeeWings 2830 Posted July 7, 2022 There seem to be a few rumours circling about a limited run black edition Egress being released this year. Nothing confirmed yet but could be interesting if only because it gives people (a few at least) a chance to get hold of an Egress. Excited? Indifferent? Frustrated with retreads? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richardrpm 98 Posted July 7, 2022 This is from Tamiyablog.com 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeWings 2830 Posted July 7, 2022 Yes, the mini 4WD reference seems to be based on nothing more than hope and guesswork. Both are fine by me I know someone (maybe a member here) has done an Egress based on the mini 4WD and it looks pretty cool. I know many will disagree but nicer than the original box art IMO. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morinstal 170 Posted July 7, 2022 My guess is a td4 with a "new" body and called Super Egress....... 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bRIBEGuy 3047 Posted July 7, 2022 I think revisiting some of the re-re kits with a "Black Edition" is pretty well established as Tamiya "thing" by now, and I would assume the BE Egress (Beegress?) will follow suite with almost identical parts, and different stickers/wheels/etc. I'm 92% sure a lot of people will comlpain... and then buy them all up on pre-order the moment it's announced. I personally think that it'll be a cool way for more people to have a chance to won/run a cool classic car. I kinda hope they go with the pink wheels off the Avante BE... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
94eg! 834 Posted July 7, 2022 I wish Tamiya would remake the original front upper and lower shock mounts for this car. It just doesn't look like an Egress without them. Black Special would sure be cool. If they do, expect neon green wheels. http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/ha/itapie/irf/memorial/egblksp.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kol__ 3377 Posted July 7, 2022 Nice! Sounds good to me, the more the merrier! Pink wheels again would be cool, wonder how ridiculous the pricing will be? Deep pockets anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thetamiyakid 38 Posted July 7, 2022 Bjorklo’s ‘original’ Egress Black Special https://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=122983&id=8721 which inspired me to build my own with his (and others) help https://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=132836&id=5010 super pleased there could be an official Tamiya version Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bRIBEGuy 3047 Posted July 7, 2022 30 minutes ago, Kol__ said: ...wonder how ridiculous the pricing will be? Deep pockets anyone? Ya, that part could be scary for sure! Egress in Canada was $580-$650cad when it came out... I'm too scared to think what that might look like now! Then again, Avante rere was $700-$900cad, and yet the new Black Edition rere is listed at $599-$660cad.... Hmmmm...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
94eg! 834 Posted July 7, 2022 1 hour ago, thetamiyakid said: Bjorklo’s ‘original’ Egress Black Special https://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=122983&id=8721 which inspired me to build my own with his (and others) help https://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=132836&id=5010 super pleased there could be an official Tamiya version Those green adjusters look just like the Tamiya blue ones? Are they a genuine Tamiya part? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeWings 2830 Posted July 7, 2022 2 hours ago, thetamiyakid said: Bjorklo’s ‘original’ Egress Black Special https://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=122983&id=8721 which inspired me to build my own with his (and others) help https://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=132836&id=5010 super pleased there could be an official Tamiya version They are both awesome. A great idea beautifully executed! I’m a big Egress fan. It’s the first car I’ve purchased myself and the first I built myself. Back in the day I got my brothers cast offs (which I’m still grateful of). But, as lots of people know, I’m not a fan of the box art version which is why I took my sons guidance and took some ‘inspiration’ from the Cat. But your Black Edition is as good as I’ve seen an Egress look. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted July 8, 2022 Egress could be pink and green and it will be beautiful anyway. Max 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokei Kagaku 2706 Posted July 8, 2022 7 hours ago, 94eg! said: Those green adjusters look just like the Tamiya blue ones? Are they a genuine Tamiya part? Yes, 49545 Fluorescent Green Adjuster Set, released 1993. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted July 8, 2022 Was hoping a re-re of the Avante 2001 would come along to complete the series especially following the release of the VQS. Will still probably get this though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thetamiyakid 38 Posted July 8, 2022 12 hours ago, 94eg! said: Those green adjusters look just like the Tamiya blue ones? Are they a genuine Tamiya part? Yep, official Tamiya parts, I have another new set of green as well as the pink versions 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thetamiyakid 38 Posted July 8, 2022 https://www.modelbuild.co.uk/products/tamiya-egress-black-edition-47489?variant=42040561172680 silver wheels 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeWings 2830 Posted July 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, thetamiyakid said: https://www.modelbuild.co.uk/products/tamiya-egress-black-edition-47489?variant=42040561172680 silver wheels Hmm, oh well, at least they are easy to replace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YelloMello 99 Posted July 8, 2022 17 minutes ago, thetamiyakid said: https://www.modelbuild.co.uk/products/tamiya-egress-black-edition-47489?variant=42040561172680 silver wheels Hmm... for me the wheels look orange Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bRIBEGuy 3047 Posted July 8, 2022 "This kit also features dark titanium colour anodized front/rear damper cylinders and front uprights, plus new colour stickers and silver colour wheels." Hmmmm......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1527 Posted July 8, 2022 1 hour ago, bRIBEGuy said: "This kit also features dark titanium colour anodized front/rear damper cylinders and front uprights, plus new colour stickers and silver colour wheels." Hmmmm......... Yeah, is this a special edition version of the Hi-Caps? Or a new set of dampers altogether? Also, since it's not coming with the green wheels, you'd have to think that this isn't going to be just a 1/10 version of the Junior Black Special. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted July 8, 2022 Sounds very interesting indeed! Looking forward to seeing this in the flesh or at least a few pictures from tamiya! And hopefully everyone who wants one (or can afford one because it ain't gonna be cheap) gets one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
94eg! 834 Posted July 8, 2022 I dunno. I have the silver plated star-dish wheels on the Vanquish Evo right now and it looks great with that body. But I think it has more to do with matching the silver canopy and hi-caps. Star dish are taller and wider than Egress wheels with a much lower profile wide tire. I don't think that color will look too good on a Vanquish wheel. I guess we'll just wait and see. Definitely a missed opportunity not to copy the mini 4wd. They could have done the 2001 black Special as well. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bRIBEGuy 3047 Posted July 8, 2022 11 minutes ago, 94eg! said: They could have done the 2001 black Special as well. That'd be cool! I'd love to see Tamiya do some new rere's with a twist instead of just going straight to the original. Avante 2001 Black Edition.... Super Sabre Black Edition.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
94eg! 834 Posted July 8, 2022 Yes. Or even some simple dress-up sets with body, decals and wheels. They should have done the REAL Super Avante with fluorescent orange Vanquish wheels. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites