gt6++ 29 Posted February 2, 2009 There are really two sides to this argument. The US prices for the HotShot Rere were at about $150 on release. The dollar has remained fairly stable and the price hasn't changed much. No complaints. The Euro almost equalled the UK pound a few weeks ago, making it possible for people like me to actually consider buying off ebay.uk. You guys had it good when the pound was was almost double of the USD. No question about it. The drastic drop of the UK pound might just show how overvalued it was to begin with... What hurts us all is that the Yen has made some major gains. Maybe the Japanese will start buying back all the RCs we bought off YahooAuctions Japan!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1527 Posted February 2, 2017 This is going to make a lot of people happy....it's getting another production run. http://www.redrc.net/2017/02/tamiya-re-release-more-former-re-releases/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokei Kagaku 2706 Posted February 2, 2017 21 minutes ago, Wandy said: This is going to make a lot of people happy....it's getting another production run. http://www.redrc.net/2017/02/tamiya-re-release-more-former-re-releases/ Not a big surprise really, but new to me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyChang 1814 Posted February 2, 2017 They found a misplaced shipping container, did they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newsh 111 Posted February 2, 2017 Its not confirmed yet, and the rumour says its only for the Japanese Domestic market - I'm hoping we all get a chance but i'd wait before taking it as a dead cert Fingers crossed though! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huasze 24 Posted February 2, 2017 lovely! i can get a boomerang, since i don't have any. plus add to my collection of 3x 2011s(maybe!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gpgp01 36 Posted February 2, 2017 I'd got only one Boomer re-re and it's a regretted matter for years. Hoping get a chance for it again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinned 134 Posted February 2, 2017 so these re-re-re's are only available in japan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huasze 24 Posted February 2, 2017 23 minutes ago, skinned said: so these re-re-re's are only available in japan? unlikely. maybe just the first run. i go japan once a year anyway, though i do not usually like to lug stuff back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pininfarina 1009 Posted February 2, 2017 Normally if there is a batch run in the factory, you can check with your local Tamiya to - order them. They are made in the Philippines factory anyway. I've ordered some batch run of the hotshot when it got re-run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathon Gillham 4607 Posted February 2, 2017 Do the JDM releases usually end up at places like rcmart or do you need to find a japanese supplier? I will definitely be buying one/some of these, depending on how many i can get signed off by the financial controller... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christam 205 Posted February 2, 2017 I'm not sure if this is good or bad news for me. Having just purchased a used 1986 boomerang because I missed out on the re release... It would be good news if it is released to the UK at a resonable price, along the price of the Hotshot and now BigWig. Bad news if it is released to the UK with a stonking price tag which means I won't be prepared to pay that much for it, but knowing it's available in brand new condition out of my reach. If it does have a stonking price tag, it can stay in Japan 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1527 Posted February 2, 2017 2 hours ago, Jonathon Gillham said: Do the JDM releases usually end up at places like rcmart or do you need to find a japanese supplier? If the previous production run they did with the Avante 2 years ago is anything to go by, then no they won't end up with HK sellers. That was a JDM run only too and the only stores that got them were the Japanese ones. Some of them did end up on ebay but for extortionate prices. Banazai Hobby will be your best bet for getting one IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matman 1499 Posted February 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Wandy said: If the previous production run they did with the Avante 2 years ago is anything to go by, then no they won't end up with HK sellers. That was a JDM run only too and the only stores that got them were the Japanese ones. Some of them did end up on ebay but for extortionate prices. Banazai Hobby will be your best bet for getting one IMO. I'm thinking that they will be for japan only , so they can buy them & sell them to use suckers at high prices , to help the Japanese people ?? .. This is what i'm thinking , I'm sure i will be wrong , but you never know . Would be great if they just re re'd them to all countries ? . They's plenty of us that would like to get them . Mr T must have to much money to not re re it world wide .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmickmalone 77 Posted February 3, 2017 Here are the prices http://www.rc-champ.co.jp/net-car/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2630_2641_2652_2653 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klausen 1197 Posted February 3, 2017 Really hope these lmt Japan releases will come to Europe as well. As I know Banzai stopped with Tamiya. Anybody know of any other reliable webshops in Japan, that ships to Europe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablo68 1049 Posted February 3, 2017 Heh......I recently bought a vintage one not seeing any re-res about the place. Feel a bit silly now. Then again I am enjoying rebuilding this thing so..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathon Gillham 4607 Posted February 3, 2017 Has anyone used rc champ which is linked to above? Are they ok? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steponit! 23 Posted February 3, 2017 57 minutes ago, Jonathon Gillham said: Has anyone used rc champ which is linked to above? Are they ok? Yup, I did..many years ago but sadly, they don't do overseas order any more ....! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmickmalone 77 Posted February 3, 2017 3 hours ago, steponit! said: Yup, I did..many years ago but sadly, they don't do overseas order any more ....! Confirmed by email,lap of the EBAY gods now,will be very annoyed at Mr Tamiya if its just a Japanese release. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huasze 24 Posted February 3, 2017 5 hours ago, Klausen said: Really hope these lmt Japan releases will come to Europe as well. As I know Banzai stopped with Tamiya. Anybody know of any other reliable webshops in Japan, that ships to Europe? rc champ might ship. but their command of english is very rudimentary, and shipping is incredibly expensive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huasze 24 Posted February 3, 2017 3 hours ago, steponit! said: Yup, I did..many years ago but sadly, they don't do overseas order any more ....! oh, i didn't realise. maybe try super rajikon then. last year when i dropped by, the girl at the counter gave me a card and said that they do overseas shipments. or, if you are a toy lover, just fly to japan for a holiday and bring back a container of kits! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmickmalone 77 Posted February 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, huasze said: rc champ might ship. but their command of english is very rudimentary, and shipping is incredibly expensive here is the email from them, Sorry, we can not send out product to overseas with this web shop.Sincerely,//////////////////////////////////////////////// RCアドバイザーチャンプ WEB SHOP for CAR net-car@rc-champ.co.jp 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmickmalone 77 Posted February 3, 2017 maybe a mass email to Tamiya Japan from all our members that are interested in the 'only japan release' pleading for worldwide release? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huasze 24 Posted February 3, 2017 14 minutes ago, madmickmalone said: here is the email from them, Sorry, we can not send out product to overseas with this web shop.Sincerely,//////////////////////////////////////////////// RCアドバイザーチャンプ WEB SHOP for CAR net-car@rc-champ.co.jp They don't ship anymore I guess. Visit their Osaka shop? It's a whole building of rc stuff, mainly Tamiya. The absolute biggest rc shop I saw in my life! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
