Toonz 1 Posted July 21, 2007 just wondering how many re-issues have you guys bought so far for me, i've Frog (1) Hornet (1) now waiting for HOTSHOT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shompola 0 Posted July 21, 2007 Midnight Pumpkin. I plan to buy Subary Brat one day. Is so sweet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamiya monkey 243 Posted July 21, 2007 just got a re-re frog and intend to get brat for sure although very tempted to get hotshot but would be scared to use it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1526 Posted July 21, 2007 Hornet, 'hopper, Lunchie, T'Shot, T-Force & Brat. I have an innumerable amount of old & new Hotshot parts so am struggling to justify buying the re-re. However I DO want to see what the new dampers are like and whether the front suspension slop has been improved. Is that reason enough? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFrits 0 Posted July 22, 2007 I have an innumerable amount of old & new Hotshot parts so am struggling to justify buying the re-re. However I DO want to see what the new dampers are like and whether the front suspension slop has been improved. Is that reason enough? It says this on Tamiya website: Tamiya designers have given the Hotshot a makeover, replacing older, harder to assemble parts with modern equivalents but still keeping true to the spirit of the original Hotshot. While the front/rear double wishbone suspensions and adjustable mono-shock oil dampers remain the same, the drivetrain features modern dog bone type propeller shafts for enhanced reliability. The oil dampers have also been changed to the more modern diaphragm type. ( http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/583...tshot/index.htm ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1526 Posted July 22, 2007 It says this on Tamiya website:Tamiya designers have given the Hotshot a makeover, replacing older, harder to assemble parts with modern equivalents but still keeping true to the spirit of the original Hotshot. While the front/rear double wishbone suspensions and adjustable mono-shock oil dampers remain the same, the drivetrain features modern dog bone type propeller shafts for enhanced reliability. The oil dampers have also been changed to the more modern diaphragm type. ( http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/583...tshot/index.htm ) Quoting the Tamiya website here...."Take this updated Hotshot out for a spin and compare it to today's R/C buggies to experience how far this hobby has developed! ".. Not the greatest marketing tactic I ever saw. Basically they are saying it's rubbish! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CLODHEAD 0 Posted July 22, 2007 for me just super clodbuster so far. i want to get topforce avante i also like hotshot so prob get that. after ive collected afew more monster trucks CH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corpse Thrower 16 Posted July 22, 2007 I'm a big fan of the re-issues! 312T3 Tyrrell 6 wheeler XR-311 Brat Lancia 037 Frog Hornet Wild Willy Volkswagen Beetle Super Clodbuster Top Force Dyna Storm I think I'll get a Grasshopper too....as well as a Hotshot or two.....Might run one and shelve the other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HunterZero 76 Posted July 22, 2007 Hmm, let me see... 2x Dyna Storm 2x Top Force 2x Hornet 2x Frog 1x F40 Not strictly re-res... Different chassis 2x Lancia 037 1x BMW E30 M3 1x Beetle - James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terry.sc 16 Posted July 22, 2007 Quoting the Tamiya website here...."Take this updated Hotshot out for a spin and compare it to today's R/C buggies to experience how far this hobby has developed! "..Not the greatest marketing tactic I ever saw. Basically they are saying it's rubbish! They are being honest, as a race car it was rubbish back then as well. Those of us who actually raced them at the time basically chucked everything away apart from the gearboxes and wishbones just to get them competitive on the track against the 2wds. It's amazing that Kyosho produced the Optima at the same time, that was so much more advanced compared with the Hotshot.If someone is used to a modern buggy they will be extremely disappointed when they try a Hotshot. Uncurable understeer, massive amounts of bump steer, extremely overweight, overcomplex drivetrain and a choice of only 4 gear ratios limiting the range of motors you can use. Isn't the whole point of running these old cars to show how much things have moved on? Getting on subject I haven't bought any of the rereleases as they are too expensive for me, especially when I can buy original runners on ebay for a lot less money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badboy 94 Posted July 22, 2007 Just one so far!!! Wild Willy 2 Badboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1526 Posted July 22, 2007 They are being honest, as a race car it was rubbish back then as well. Those of us who actually raced them at the time basically chucked everything away apart from the gearboxes and wishbones just to get them competitive on the track against the 2wds. It's amazing that Kyosho produced the Optima at the same time, that was so much more advanced compared with the Hotshot. Well yeah, all of us who were around in the 1980's know that it was extremely flawed but if a youngster with no knowledge of the car's history was interested in buying one I doubt they would be swayed by a marketing policy of saying "It's garbage compared to a modern car!" All they have to say is that this is a slightly updated 20 year old design aimed at having fun at your local dirt track or park. Isn't the whole point of running these old cars to show how much things have moved on? Nah, we all know how much things have moved on. I would say we run them for the scale appearance and the nostalgia of our childhood memories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twist. 1 Posted July 23, 2007 I dont see the point of buying a hotshot. Wow, I'm gonna pay for a car that is terrible, when I could save and get a df-03 which is a much greater chassis! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CLODHEAD 0 Posted July 23, 2007 still on re realeases thread i wondered if kyosho is doing the same or will do the same. i would love to see re realeases of bigbrute usa1 boss doubledare hirider corvette if this happens i can actually get some of these trucks in my collection. also alot of my friends inc me think EGRESS is next without a doubt. CH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
backtomyroots 432 Posted July 24, 2007 I love the re-releases ! Hornet x1 Dyna Storm x 1 Hot Shot x 2 Lunch Box x1 My "Most Wanted" re-releases include these: Blackfoot, Monster Beetle, Mountaineer, Boomerang & Bigwig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Hole Sun 0 Posted July 24, 2007 I have : Hornet Lunch Box Blackfoot Xtreme I want : Monster Beetle For those who expect a Blackfoot re-release, I doubt Tamiya woould make it. The Blackfoot series is the one and only model that remained in catalog through the 80's-90's-2K's time tunnel. So no re-release needed I guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigeninja 0 Posted July 24, 2007 I brought these Thunder shot lunchbox hornet frog and will buy the Hotshot All brought as runners,I also think these are too expensive as I've said before theres got to be little effort to get these out so why the high price,I would rather they bring out new models than all these Re re's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayman011 0 Posted July 24, 2007 still on re realeases thread i wondered if kyosho is doing the same or will do the same.i would love to see re realeases of bigbrute usa1 boss doubledare hirider corvette if this happens i can actually get some of these trucks in my collection. also alot of my friends inc me think EGRESS is next without a doubt. CH I cannot see Kyosho re releasing their cars.But if we all contacted them requesting that they should do it,well then maybe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wireless 34 Posted July 27, 2007 I have bought all of them apart from the Brat (no Brat because I already have a nice Brat from Moosey and I was spending $$$s on helis) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billg4 25 Posted July 27, 2007 wild willy Tyrrell 6 wheeler XR-311 (2) Brat (2) Frog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gixxer 3 Posted November 18, 2007 wild willyTyrrell 6 wheeler XR-311 (2) Brat (2) Frog Have: Top Force Dyna Storm Lunch Box Gold Interested: Hot Shot Fire Dragon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markbt73 5290 Posted November 18, 2007 Basically everything I have running right now is a Tamiya re-release: a Grasshopper, a Hotshot, and two Lunchboxes, one with an original Pumpkin shell. I think a Brat would be cool, since I used to have an original one, but it's the opinion of the other half of the household that I've spent enough on RC cars for a while. Maybe later... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT (D1RC) 0 Posted November 18, 2007 How would you feel about the reissue of a model you've just spent the last year searching for, no kits available so lots of high priced obsolete parts purchased? It's not happened to me but I'm sure it must have happened to a few of us! Frustrating? Suicidal?? And how do you explain to the wife that the 600+ it cost you would have bought five of the new reissues??? I'd never forgive them..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Orange 0 Posted November 19, 2007 I have: The Hornet Grasshopper Midnight Pumpkin The Frog x 2 Hot Shot Niklas / Mr. Orange Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderbug 0 Posted November 19, 2007 Currently have: Hornet x 2 Grasshopper Manta Ray Frog Hotshot Brat Top Force and can't wait to see what classics Tamiya re-release in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites