Is 58500 really what we think it is? Check it out...

[john893]

From Tamiya USA...

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58500

RC Sand Rover 2011

Item #58500 (COMING SOON)

Not sure the Sand Rover in my book is a Huge "expensive" re-re...

John

[taliesin]

WOOT!

[john893]

I wonder if it's going to be a true re-re or something like the Holiday Buggy?

[matman]

Will have too wait and see , But ya know what tamiya is like

[Yonez]

Hey, that answers another question too:

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58499

RC Mitsubishi Montero Wheelie

[Chain Driven]

So what's all that Egress stuff about then...

It's just disinformation campaign and it will be a 3 Speed !

[sosidge]

I think it was very decent of the Tamiyaclub membership to provide a practical definition of "Chinese Whispers" recently

[WillyChang]

I wonder if it's going to be a true re-re or something like the Holiday Buggy?

like Holiday Buggy... not crying either way it goes

So what's all that Egress stuff about then...

It's just disinformation campaign and it will be a 3 Speed !

Vajra yay!

wheelie Pajero double yay!!

[mtbkym01]

So what's all that Egress stuff about then...

It's just disinformation campaign and it will be a 3 Speed !

+1, A Sandrover 2011 (on a DT02 chassis) isnt what I'd call huge, dont get me wrong, I'm sure it will be great fun, and will probably find a spot alongside my HB2010, but what the badword?

[qatmix]

+1, A Sandrover 2011 (on a DT02 chassis) isnt what I'd call huge, dont get me wrong, I'm sure it will be great fun, and will probably find a spot alongside my HB2010, but what the badword?

Sand rover 2011 - Looking at the specs, its like the holiday buggy 2011 Top news much better than the egress / 3 speeds. It also means I can buy a shell to fit on my HB2010 and paint it how I want.. top news!

Also the Pajero Wheelie is also another win

[mobias]

Has the Egress actually ever been 100% confirmed? I just thought the release was based on a mass of assumptions and rumour dressed as fact.

[Wandy]

Has the Egress actually ever been 100% confirmed? I just thought the release was based on a mass of assumptions and rumour dressed as fact.

No but the assumption was based on the whole "huge & expensive" suggestion but then solidified by...

Couple more:

58497: Avante Truck (Vajra??)

58498: Super Blackfoot III (Blackfoot III)

58500: Egress (2011)

58501: Sumo Power GT Nissan GT-R (TT-01E)

84214: RTR Lotus Type 79 (RC Less Type)

84228: HKS Opel Vectra JTCC FF03

Antony

Something fishy is going on here. I still think the Egress is coming but really this whole saga IMO just adds fuel to the theory that they watch forums & put out disinformation. I honestly think they like to shock and do not like the idea of people knowing what is coming long before it happens.

[B.M.T.]

Has the Egress actually ever been 100% confirmed? I just thought the release was based on a mass of assumptions and rumour dressed as fact.

I think so.

Now I am kinda sad I joked about a Sandrover with the rear shocks poking 70mm up out of the rear deck.

I'll buy one anyway Same as the Pajero.

[Thommo]

Has the Egress actually ever been 100% confirmed? I just thought the release was based on a mass of assumptions and rumour dressed as fact.

Woah, sounds like you want one more than me

[Wandy]

Will the Sand Rover come back on the DT-02? I can't see how they would do it without it looking very odd.

Great news for restoration projects though.

[john893]

Tamiyausa has been updated, and it does look like it will be on the DT-02 chassis.

"The Sand Rover attracted many hobbyists to the exciting world of R/C in the early days of the radio control buggy era. Originally released in 1981, the R/C Sand Rover featured simple construction and a dune buggy body design. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Tamiya is matching the classic buggy body with the modern, easy-to-assemble DT-02 chassis, making it perfect for those who are new to R/C hobby.

Specs and Features

1/10 scale R/C assembly kit.

Kit includes FREE BONUS PARTS (1150 Ball Bearing x 8pcs.) First production run bonus only. 10/2011

The durable resin body is molded in white and may be finished using Tamiya Color paints.

The DT-02 chassis is equipped with a 4-wheel independent suspension with coil spring dampers.

380 size motor included and is coupled with a 10T pinion gear (gear ratio=15.768:1)

Fully-enclosed gearbox protects against dirt and debris.

Ribbed front and spiked rear tires

Semi-finished driver figure (pre-painted face & hat) included.

Included Type 380 motor can be replaced with Type 540 motor to increase speed and power.

Tamiya TEU-104BK forward and reverse brushed motor speed control. (equipped with low voltage protection feature)"

[Wandy]

Tamiyausa has been updated, and it does look like it will be on the DT-02 chassis.

"The Sand Rover attracted many hobbyists to the exciting world of R/C in the early days of the radio control buggy era. Originally released in 1981, the R/C Sand Rover featured simple construction and a dune buggy body design. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Tamiya is matching the classic buggy body with the modern, easy-to-assemble DT-02 chassis, making it perfect for those who are new to R/C hobby.

Specs and Features

1/10 scale R/C assembly kit.

Kit includes FREE BONUS PARTS (1150 Ball Bearing x 8pcs.) First production run bonus only. 10/2011

The durable resin body is molded in white and may be finished using Tamiya Color paints.

The DT-02 chassis is equipped with a 4-wheel independent suspension with coil spring dampers.

380 size motor included and is coupled with a 10T pinion gear (gear ratio=15.768:1)

Fully-enclosed gearbox protects against dirt and debris.

Ribbed front and spiked rear tires

Semi-finished driver figure (pre-painted face & hat) included.

Included Type 380 motor can be replaced with Type 540 motor to increase speed and power.

Tamiya TEU-104BK forward and reverse brushed motor speed control. (equipped with low voltage protection feature)"

Interesting. So will they need to punch holes in this body to accomodate the shock towers?

[TamiyaDan]

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[BiggusDitchus]

Sand Rover could look something like this (I did this a few days ago) guessing Tamiya will have put a few holes in chassis for shocks to poke through as I had to put short shcoks on rear and cut down the rear shock tower)

My showroom link

I would bet that unlike mine it wont have the narrowed track, horrid wheels

[Wandy]

I would bet that unlike mine it wont have the narrowed track, horrid wheels

If it comes with the same track & wheels as the HB2010 this thing is gonna look seriously ugly.

[Origineelreclamebord]

Lol, I love the fact that it's so un-epic considering that the Re-re subforum has been all about this re-re over the past month(s)

Though as a release, it is pretty sad Unless they come with short suspension arms for a narrower, scale car (at last)...

[Jonny Retro]

The Conspiracy Theorist in me is getting a little paranoid here, re the cars I've bought & "restored" recently ...

I buy two vintage Holiday Buggy's ... Tamiya releases a re-hash ...

I buy a Pajero wheelie & a Sand Rover ... Tamiya releases a re-re and a re-hash ...

3 for 3 so far ...

I've also just bought a Monster Beetle & a Bigwig ... who knows ?

TBH I'm not sure whether I should be thinking "Oh no, Tamiya have just cheapened my Pajero & Sand Rover with re-re's" - cheapened as in every man & his whippet will have one now, _not_ "devalued" as I bought them because I wanted to have them on my shelf & give them an occasional run ...

OR

should I be thinking "Wahey! now I can have ones I can not worry about driving!"

Overall, I think it's a

[SB_Aust]

Bruiser, Egress...No!.....Laughing my @ss off right now! All the same I am really glad the Sand Rover is getting re-re'd. This was a given considering the Holiday Buggy re-re.

Sand Rover is a must buy for me...Thanks Tamiya

1st Production run October 2011 ----Excellent .

[Flat_Out]

I've also just bought a Monster Beetle

They've got all the parts, not sure why they haven't lumped them together in a box yet.

[markbt73]

Info on the Montero/Pajero says "115mm tires," which means Lunchbox tires. Phooey. I was hoping for the smaller Brat-style wheels and Sand Blaster tires.