Twinfan 1253 Posted January 12, 2023 Just announced this morning - the Boomerang, NovaFox and Candy Green Grasshopper are coming back this Summer Awesome news, I was really hoping the Boomer would re-appear as it's the only one of the Hotshot-ish family I want to build and run 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted January 12, 2023 23 minutes ago, Twinfan said: Just announced this morning - the Boomerang, NovaFox and Candy Green Grasshopper are coming back this Summer Awesome news, I was really hoping the Boomer would re-appear as it's the only one of the Hotshot-ish family I want to build and run Cool boomerang every time that made an appearance I always missed it for one reason or another it was my first ever car a raced back in the 80s in my local school hall club! I raced it to death brilliant days! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3662 Posted January 12, 2023 Stop trying to distract me! BB01 or bust! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elbowloh 1129 Posted January 12, 2023 I'm seeing if the BB01 will distract me from a TD4. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeWings 2830 Posted January 12, 2023 I’m so delighted to see the Boomerang is coming back. I have an original NIB suspension kit I was going to use for something else but reckon I will keep them for this project now. Looking forward to recreating the boomerang of my childhood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4682 Posted January 12, 2023 Really pleased about the Boomerang. It was my very first RC car in 1987. I've been kicking myself for not buying one of the last release. I'll definately be picking on of these up! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sogogi 3218 Posted January 12, 2023 I am buying all three! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3662 Posted January 12, 2023 I hope the GH has black wheels, or something other than white. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EvilSpike 294 Posted January 12, 2023 Am I right in thinking a Super Sabre is just a Boomerang in a different frock? The Thundershot was a proper new model albeit similar looking with some worthwhile modifications/upgrades to the chassis? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twinfan 1253 Posted January 12, 2023 10 minutes ago, Frog Jumper said: I hope the GH has black wheels, or something other than white. It's a re-release so it'll be just like the previous one: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twinfan 1253 Posted January 12, 2023 7 minutes ago, EvilSpike said: Am I right in thinking a Super Sabre is just a Boomerang in a different frock? The Thundershot was a proper new model albeit similar looking with some worthwhile modifications/upgrades to the chassis? Yep, Super Sabre has the same chassis but with red parts instead of blue or yellow. It's a development of the Hotshot chassis. Thundershot was a new chassis/model/series. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Gecko 1344 Posted January 12, 2023 Cool, maybe I'll finally be able to find a good deal on a set of those gorgeous gold Fox wheels (and tires)! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andreas W 1556 Posted January 12, 2023 This is hard. How on earth am I gonna be able to raise the funds for an Optima Mid? Tamico has a really nice price on the M-08R this week as well. One of those with a nice Escort MK2-body in silver on top is maybe the most sensible for me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bRIBEGuy 3049 Posted January 12, 2023 Very excited for the Boomerang! That news was the first thing that broke this week's trend of "all Mondays". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super ally 412 Posted January 12, 2023 Just pre ordered the boomerang,will be released mid july. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twinfan 1253 Posted January 12, 2023 Same here, I think it's going to be popular. I thought about the Fox too, but given that it has reputation of being a pain to work on I decided against it. Plus I have plenty of 2WD cars already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamiya3speed 464 Posted January 12, 2023 Great news. Always thought the green Grasshopper looked very nice. Had a Boomerang and sold it which was silly. Think I have 4 Foxes but, will be nice for spares as I do use my Fox. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rb4276 803 Posted January 12, 2023 Tamiya makes my decision very easy again. Glad i picked up a cougar classic right before xmas. Now lets hope for some kind of Ultima from Kyosho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twinfan 1253 Posted January 13, 2023 The Legendary Series Ultima has been out for a while, or are you expecting something else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chest Rockwell 34 Posted January 13, 2023 Brilliant news about the Boomerang as I've loved that since my mate had one back in the late 80's. Defo on the shopping list! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rb4276 803 Posted January 13, 2023 6 hours ago, Twinfan said: The Legendary Series Ultima has been out for a while, or are you expecting something else? Yes i know, i almost got one last yr but was never a fan of the original. I am hoping for a turbo or more so a ultima pro 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norco Kid 64 Posted January 13, 2023 Nice! I was waiting for a Boomer! I hope it has the original style shocks instead of the new ones.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito2 6686 Posted January 13, 2023 They always seem to bring the Fox and the Boomer back around the same time. The Boomerang certainly seems well-loved. 6 hours ago, Rb4276 said: Yes i know, i almost got one last yr but was never a fan of the original. I am hoping for a turbo or more so a ultima pro The original isn't quite my favorite either (it was so drastically different in appearance from what took the 1,2,3 positions at the '87 Worlds BITD). I dressed my Ultima re-res up to look different while waiting and hoping for an Ultima Pro... Sorry for the Kyosho content. Here's a Fox pic to balance it out ... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rb4276 803 Posted January 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Saito2 said: They always seem to bring the Fox and the Boomer back around the same time. The Boomerang certainly seems well-loved. The original isn't quite my favorite either (it was so drastically different in appearance from what took the 1,2,3 positions at the '87 Worlds BITD). I dressed my Ultima re-res up to look different while waiting and hoping for an Ultima Pro... Sorry for the Kyosho content. Here's a Fox pic to balance it out ... I had a super sabre as a kid and it was fun but those old tamiya hotshot type don’t interest me anymore. Those ultimas look good, i contemplated doing a Joel Johnson version but at the time 75% of the parts were sold out and who knew when they were coming back 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiyastef 1969 Posted January 14, 2023 @Rb4276 apparently a new 2wd buggy from Kyosho is coming. The Ultima SB Dirt Master based upon the RB5. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites