TWINSET 1793 Posted January 31, 2012 Just found this; http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58524 Based on the same chassis as the Blitzer Beetle and Stadium Blitzer, the Stadium Thunder was originally released in 1996 and is once again available. This kit is easy to build as is ideal for new hobbyists entering the fun world of radio control assembly kits.Specs and Features 1/10 scale R/C assembly kit. Kit includes FREE BONUS PARTS (1150 Ball Bearing x 8pcs.) Note: First production only. Rear-wheel drive layout with ABS bathtub chassis Polycarbonate body with the original 1996 livery design. 4-wheel double wishbone suspension equipped with C.V.A. shock units. Fully-enclosed gearbox protects against dirt and debris and is equipped with a gear-type differential. Front spiked tires feature three ribs for enhanced stability while the rear tires feature both spikes and X-shaped tread pattern along the center to ensure high grip. Includes Tamiya TEU-104BK ESC. Includes 540-J brushed motor. Pic of 58181 release for those not familiar; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito 5 Posted February 1, 2012 Wow. Bringing back the Blitzer chassis in all of its guises. Didn't the Stadium Thunder use a Dyna Blaster body? Now we get neon green/yellow wheels available for those that want them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markbt73 5316 Posted February 1, 2012 No Sport-tuned motor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gruntfuggly 562 Posted February 1, 2012 Didn't the Stadium Thunder use a Dyna Blaster body? Yup - same shell... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will16 45 Posted February 1, 2012 Wow, at least there will be more spares for mine! Suprised really, as it didnt come out that long ago! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dante77 11 Posted February 1, 2012 It was never really discontinued, it was on sale until last year. Tamiya just stopped production for similar reasons as the Clod Buster, I reckon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taliesin 260 Posted February 1, 2012 It was never really discontinued, it was on sale until last year. Kinda like the Rolling Stones or Steven Tyler.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manydubs 0 Posted February 1, 2012 Just found this; http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58524Pic of 58181 release for those not familiar; This seems no different (well ugly) than the stadium blizter (looks good): http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58482 Why?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito 5 Posted February 2, 2012 The Stadium Thunder was just Tamiya's typical way of getting more mileage out of a chassis. Borrow a Dyna Blaster body, add some red chassis bits, change the wheel color and bam, a "new" truck. As mentioned, it did originally come with a Sport Tuned motor standard however. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otis311 196 Posted March 29, 2012 Tamiya USA has added a new picture to their website. Looks like it has red chassis pieces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites