beefmuffin 1156 Posted May 18, 2016 9 minutes ago, moffman said: Me too it's good that I now can have a bit of breathing space because I was really looking forward to seeing a bigwig, 959, and ultimately the SRB ranger but my wallet was also dreading them!, I can begin to sort out the much regretted rc's that I'm going to sell because I haven't got a mansion so space is getting a premium in the moffman pad and I've had major building (essential not for luxury) work and a few times I've seen the wife heavy sighing and biting her bottom lip when she looks at my hoard (sorry collection!) So to keep the peace and invest in future hobby space I'm having a collection slim down! You don't need to slim down your collection, moffman, you just need to build a collection cloaking device... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted May 18, 2016 53 minutes ago, beefmuffin said: You don't need to slim down your collection, moffman, you just need to build a collection cloaking device... Oh I need one of those glass partitions that's the answer to all my problems and dreams or that cloak thing from harry potter not to wear to put over all my tamiya boxes! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitomor 2122 Posted June 10, 2016 Tamiya 70th Celebrations appear to start tomorrow... From Tamiyablog website, also this image, I see a Bruiser wheel next to a blackfoot chassis?! Will we get a new Rere?? Cheers Nito Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitomor 2122 Posted September 25, 2016 So the only release we got from the Tokyo all Japan Model show 2016 was "diddly" and "squat" again , it's been a pretty tame year considering it's a big anniversary one! Maybe they're re-doubling their efforts after seeing Kyosho's rere take, here's hoping lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terz1 745 Posted September 25, 2016 Aww. Shame about the lack of re-releases. Still I've got a huge wish list so I can work my way through that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1527 Posted September 25, 2016 13 hours ago, Nitomor said: So the only release we got from the Tokyo all Japan Model show 2016 was "diddly" and "squat" again , it's been a pretty tame year considering it's a big anniversary one! Maybe they're re-doubling their efforts after seeing Kyosho's rere take, here's hoping lol Yeah this has felt like a very drab year compared to those gone by, We did get some decent stuff but the Blackfoot was spoiled by the lack of Ford licencing and the 40th Anniversary Porsche simply isn't special enough for such an occasion. The most interesting thing we have seen was probably the MAN Racing Truck. They have one more chance of pulling something special out of the bag with the Tamiya Fair in November. Fingers crossed for that 959/Blazing Blazer/Bigwig/King Cab. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beefmuffin 1156 Posted September 26, 2016 8 hours ago, Wandy said: They have one more chance of pulling something special out of the bag with the Tamiya Fair in November. Fingers crossed for that 959/Blazing Blazer/Bigwig/King Cab. You know... I was looking at the re-re Boomerang C parts, how they include all the special blue Bigwig parts like the front shock mounts, steering rack+pinion, etc and it reinforced my gut sense that Tamiya had been and hopefully still are planning to re-release the Bigwig. Looking at the re-re Boomerang parts the following parts trees could be re-used exactly as-is from the Boomerang (and Fox): B parts (bumper etc) C parts (blue parts) D parts (battery door / rear skid plate) G parts (gear boxes) R parts (rear arms) T + U parts (rear shocks) X + Y parts (front shocks) Z parts (from Novafox) Tires Gears Pro Joints+Shaft / Axles / Drive Cups+Shafts / etc Hardware bags A-E are almost a match All they would need to come up with are: A parts (yellow parts) F parts (front arms) Wheels Chassis + Sub-chassis Press parts + steering boots Body + Decals + Manual That seems nearly irresistible. It's less than they had to do for the Novafox. Although, by the same measure they could re-release the Super Sabre literally with ONE parts tree + Body/Decals/Manual. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted September 26, 2016 Everything depends from 2 factors: 1) the sales 2) the costs Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1527 Posted September 26, 2016 7 hours ago, beefmuffin said: You know... I was looking at the re-re Boomerang C parts, how they include all the special blue Bigwig parts like the front shock mounts, steering rack+pinion, etc and it reinforced my gut sense that Tamiya had been and hopefully still are planning to re-release the Bigwig. You would certainly think so. But surely this year would be the time to do it, ie 30 years after it was released as the 10th Anniversary RC kit. On the other hand, Tamiya don't seem that sentimental when it comes to the numbers so they are just as likely to re-release it after 31 years, rather than rounding it off nicely with the 30. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted September 26, 2016 The Bigwig has another issue, probably related with the designer's property. Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firefoxussr 482 Posted September 29, 2016 I think Tamiya could have made the Porsche 934 perfect by doing this- M06 with FRP/carbon hopped up, extra wide wheels and run in 225mm with a 5mm extension somewhere. I would have actually bought that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prescient 671 Posted September 30, 2016 I don't understand why we haven't had the original Clodbuster yet. Different colour F parts, wheel hubs and sticker set must be the easiest win yet for Tamiya with the SC being in current production. Ok so it's easy enough to spray your f parts red, wheels white and get some repro decals but you can't replace the box art at home. Given the current Bull Head and Clodbuster pricing is pretty good, so the kit would be competitive, I wonder if they are saving it for a big anniversary for it i.e. next year; or being Tamiya a random launch date. I wondered if the mud blaster may be next for the monster trucks as all parts are in use on the MB/BF/SB but they could skip to the bush devil/king blackfoot chassis. I don't recall the mud blaster being that popular though and given the MB and BF sales seen strong, they probably won't go away for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richb77 78 Posted September 30, 2016 Having been...Ok ill say it Bitterly disappointed with 2016 ReRe status...Is it too soon to look forward to 2017? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitomor 2122 Posted September 30, 2016 This'll perk you up a little, Tamiyablog celebrates 10 years... http://tamiyablog.com/ At least they have the decency to feature and recognise the Big Wig on this anniversary year!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terz1 745 Posted September 30, 2016 Never too soon. 2017 will have the hilux monster racer, nissan king cab, mudblaster and the bigwig . *Disclaimer. I may be completely wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted September 30, 2016 POOL!!! For me: King Cab Hi-Lux Monster Racer Super Astute Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taffer 948 Posted September 30, 2016 no no no lol Striker Thunder Dragon and make proper kits from winger and super dragon bodies! 😃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darat76 265 Posted September 30, 2016 hmm, could be interested in a thunder dragon.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terz1 745 Posted September 30, 2016 A member just refurbed a thunder dragon. Looked amazing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richb77 78 Posted October 1, 2016 My money is on the SRB F150, Super Sabre. i wish for a Blazing Blazer, Avante and a ReReRelease of the Tyrell P34 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darat76 265 Posted October 1, 2016 it's a new.... wait for it..... Rookie Rabbit!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted October 1, 2016 I think we have lost the SRB ford ranger for a re-re because of the crazy licencing issues (surely any good model from a very reputable model manufacture like tamiya is brilliant and free promotion for ford?) Or am I just thinking far too logically after all this is the same company that has just ditched the two door ford KA which was a good seller with the young female because it was a bit funky and could be made individually with graphics bigger alloys etc and replaced it with what looks like a five door granny mobile!. So my bets are with the bigwig and my dream is a Porsche 959 but again licencing issues with rothmans I'm thinking the Toyota celica is the one that's going to make an appearance first! If they ever get re-re'd! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theibault 1535 Posted October 1, 2016 I keep hoping for a true 959/Celica re re. That's all I want! Do you hear me Tamiya. Do it now! (And if you are feeling generous, a BigWig to boot) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shodog 1835 Posted October 2, 2016 As others have said, it comes down to dollars and cents. Despite our enthusiasm here on the board, R/C has been on the decline for years. Just look at how the trades shows have dwindled and downsized. The market just isn't there to tool up for some of exact release of a 959. This current market is why we got a 40th anniversary parts bin car. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy with the 40th anniversary car as now one of my 911 GT2 bodies will get a killer chassis. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted October 2, 2016 10 minutes ago, Shodog said: As others have said, it comes down to dollars and cents. Despite our enthusiasm here on the board, R/C has been on the decline for years. Just look at how the trades shows have dwindled and downsized. The market just isn't there to tool up for some of exact release of a 959. This current market is why we got a 40th anniversary parts bin car. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy with the 40th anniversary car as now one of my 911 GT2 bodies will get a killer chassis. The crisis hits the RC market for sure. Currently the Vintage mania is the only thing that resists. Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
