Return of the BigWig!

[Saito2]

On 12/15/2024 at 3:00 PM, F-150 said:

315 for low grade 4wd buggy?...

The original Bigwig replaced the Supershot at the top of the Hotshot series order of buggies. It was Tamiya's 10th anniversary in RC commemorative car that had a body designed by famous Japanese designer Takuya Yura. It came outfitted with a unique rack and pinion steering system, most of the ball bearings and a Technigold motor as standard. The Bigwig was also designed to accept Tamiya's 8.4v Gold Power battery from the start.

This re-release replaces the Technigold with a Bigwig-labeled GT-Tuned motor. Street price last time was about $200, far cheaper than the Hotshot re-release, yet with superior performance (though I still prefer the Hotshot's looks )

The Bigwig rocks!

[RC4x4]

This is great news. I cannot wait. I'll get two of them. One to build and one to keep for later. This made my day when I saw this.

 

Cory

[GToddC5]

It's listed now on Tamiyablog.com:

https://tamiyablog.com/2024/12/some-future-upcoming-tamiya-re-releases-for-2025/

[ABigChungus]

Got mine pre ordered with TTP along the City Turbo

[GToddC5]

Nice! I'm keeping my eyes peeled for them to pop up on AMAIN

[kevinb120]

Kind of held off last time around, really started to want one after you couldn't get them, of course.  And definitely on the City Turbo too!   I'm sure it will sell closer if not just below $200 per typical MSRP vs vendor pricing. 

[moffman]

Just came across a photo of my bigwig when it was re-released and I remember only buying it because I got a fantastic deal on it because the box was crushed and nobody had checked if the contents had been damaged I think I paid £100 for it but as you can see everything was good and all their! 

[John English]

Definitely going to pick one up but what I'd really like is a re-re of the Falcon. They're already done all the other classic 2WD buggies from that era (Hornet, Fox, Frog, and Grasshopper).

[urban warrior]

On 12/15/2024 at 10:43 PM, Saito2 said:

Street price last time was about $200, far cheaper than the Hotshot re-release, yet with superior performance (though I still prefer the Hotshots looks )

I second that!

[magnumb]

How is the chassis...similar to a Fire Dragon? 

[Twinfan]

55 minutes ago, magnumb said:

How is the chassis...similar to a Fire Dragon? 

Nope, the same as the Hotshot series, mostly the Hotshot 2 and Boomerang with their open tub chassis designs.  The Bigwig has the same gearboxes.

[RC4x4]

Mine is finely ordered from Tower. I may order a second one. Can't wait to finally get a built one in the collection.

[urban warrior]

TAMICO announced it for 199€ (pre order as I assume) around end of May.

[kevinb120]

Considering I'm restoring a boomer and there's virtually zero notable differences from the original(the rere's changers were effectively a couple Bigwig parts), I'll be happy for now and forever with a rere Bigwig and retro stickers.

[Ministrone]

Modelsport are now showing an expected release date of March 31st for the Bigwig so just in time for a nice Easter build.

Do we know if this release will have the posh looking "Special" GT tuned motor?

[Twinfan]

Yep, it's exactly the same re-re as the 2017 version  

[kevinb120]

Under $200 with a decent motor and full bearings, I'm 100% down for a box stock box art(original stickers)build on this one.  Someone needs to tell Tamiya we'd pay 10-20 more for licenced original decals... They surely aren't getting a penny for vintage ones.