mheald 351 Posted August 9, 2015 Anŷone know what deposit fusion take on pre-orders, or is the whole amount? Want to order two but can't really afford to pay whole amount now. Full payment ASFAIK. I've preordered one with them via the site and the process goes through the full payment process. I wanted 2 but I'm the same, not enough spare pennies this month for two. What I'm telling myself is that for the first few months there will hardly be any left anywhere, but down the line there will be loads and 'probably' at cheaper prices. That's how most go anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1527 Posted August 9, 2015 The first production batch of these will no doubt sell out instantly in most stores but there will be plenty more batches that come along in the months, and probably years, to follow. This kit will surely get a production run of at least a couple of years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaggy39 43 Posted August 9, 2015 Thanks guys, one for now then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HornetRacer 1971 137 Posted August 10, 2015 I placed a back-order for this as soon as it was "rumoured" to be re-released. Joanne at Fusion Hobbies said she would let me know as soon as the release date was announced and I am pleased to say my back-order is now in the process of ordering a brand new unopened example for little old me So glad this is going ahead......I will get one NIB for now......with the 2nd NIB following just before Christmas if possible. LOVE the Beetle!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beefmuffin 1156 Posted August 11, 2015 HOLY SHAZBOTS I just learned about this for the first time right now!! I'm practically hyperventilating. Been out of the loop... glad I had a peek! I hope these don't sell out and dry up in a matter of days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWarty 1325 Posted August 11, 2015 Ben, thought you fell off the face of the earth dude 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matman 1499 Posted August 11, 2015 HOLY SHAZBOTS I just learned about this for the first time right now!! I'm practically hyperventilating. Been out of the loop... glad I had a peek! I hope these don't sell out and dry up in a matter of days. Welcome Back , our gift to you , The monster beetle Re RE .. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1527 Posted August 11, 2015 Welcome Back , our gift to you , The monster beetle Re RE .. Funnily enough his last post was almost one year ago on the Fighting Buggy thread and the content is almost identical so beefmuffin obviously has a sixth sense for sniffing out big re-releases. We will next see him in August 2016 when the Porsche 959 is announced. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beefmuffin 1156 Posted August 11, 2015 It's actually my 7th sense. My 6th sense alerts me to the proximity of tacos. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoolJetta3 39 Posted August 12, 2015 Must have. I hate that is going to be available very near to my wedding anniversary. Going to have to do something very special with the wife Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beefmuffin 1156 Posted August 12, 2015 Ben, thought you fell off the face of the earth dude I've had a bit of an intense period of doing grown-up work stuff until my eyes pop out. For a little while I sublimated my Tamiya obsession into a Thinkpad obsession and started collecting and fixing up old Thinkpads. which was easier to fit around my schedule. But I exchange semi-erotic looks with my Tamiya collection every time I go into the garage. So it's only a matter of time until I manage to get back to some long-paused projects. In the mean time, I can't miss out on some of these succulent re-releases. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beefmuffin 1156 Posted August 12, 2015 Welcome Back , our gift to you , The monster beetle Re RE .. Thanks M-dog, you shouldn't have! I've been experiencing common side effects of learning about this re-re for over 4 hours and it may be a sign of a serious medical condition. The idea that I will be able to get my hands on red ORV chassis parts, gold wheels, light bars and bumpers cheaply and easily is blowing my mind. My only BEEF with it so far is the Scorcher body, rear-view mirrors and all... but I guess, what could we expect. It's more important to be available to the new generation for a reasonable price than to be stubbornly authentic. I will definitely buy one to build with my son when he 'comes of age', but aside from that I'm not sure I'd build this kit myself, since I already have great MB shelfers and runners. But for anyone that's never owned a MB, time to fix that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3661 Posted August 12, 2015 I'm slowly gathering the extra pieces I need to mount an MB body on my Frog... MBF??? Fun stuff! This new re-re will make things a lot easier! Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lee1980 71 Posted August 12, 2015 Put my pre-order in with Fusion to, plus one can of Italian red hehe, may need 2 lol. Good price with the discount to! Certain models are just like a must have the MB is one, remember nearly getting blitzer beetle ages ago, as I think the MB was not sold then. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chriss76 91 Posted August 13, 2015 Really can't say I was a fan of the monster beetle back in the day, I used to race my frog against it at the local rc club and didn't like the high stance. Must admit though it does look good in those pics ....... Must resist as I want a Honda City turbo first ! Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hazzer 12 Posted August 13, 2015 Resistance is futile... lately the kits that interest me were those with hardbody... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markbt73 5316 Posted August 13, 2015 It's funny, the Monster Beetle really annoyed me when it first came out. I salivated over the Blackfoot when it first appeared (on the back cover ad of RC Car Action magazine), begged and pleaded for one before it even came out, and received one for my birthday when it was still the hot new thing. I was over the moon. Then, a couple months later, they drop the Monster Beetle. Higher-spec chassis, that awesome Beetle body, and, what, $15 more? My Blackfoot suddenly wasn't the cool new thing anymore. I did the only thing I could do: saved up my pennies and bought oil shocks and a Parma Beetle body for the Blackfoot, but it wasn't the same. So now I have to decide if I'm still angry at the Monster Beetle for making my Blackfoot less cool, or if I want one anyway... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beefmuffin 1156 Posted August 13, 2015 anything less than both would be uncivilized 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tagnut69 4 Posted August 13, 2015 What sort of price are people paying? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terz1 745 Posted August 13, 2015 I think in the UK with tamiya club discount it's something like £117 at fusion. Good price! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InsaneJim69 1584 Posted August 13, 2015 ^^ Thats an absolute bargain IMO. They could sell it for £160 and it would still be a good price IMO. Ebay has been flooded with Monster Beetles and MB parts lately. lol. James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lee1980 71 Posted August 14, 2015 Was cheaper than I thought it was gona be to! I guess box will be as original to hopefully! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berman 5315 Posted August 16, 2015 anything less than both would be uncivilized *Ahem* <- avatar It's like having twin children and only wanting the one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grastens 2795 Posted August 16, 2015 Welcome back, Monster Beetle! The years have been great to you... (you too, beefmuffin! ) I will be excited to see everybody's acquisitions - need to save money for school and the Canadian dollar is taking a massive hit... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mastino 1085 Posted August 16, 2015 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/tamiya-monster-beetle-2015/rc-car-products/394780 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
