Truck Norris 2237 Posted November 5, 2016 Mooncraft is a real company so would need licensing: https://www.mooncraft.jp 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitomor 2122 Posted November 5, 2016 Thanks for that Truck, you'd think these companies would be happy to grant license just for the free exposure. I do hope the wheels come with the correct lettering, if they release it of course 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1527 Posted November 5, 2016 Could be completely jumping the gun here but I created a specific thread for this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokei Kagaku 2706 Posted November 5, 2016 48 minutes ago, Truck Norris said: Mooncraft is a real company so would need licensing: https://www.mooncraft.jp Sure, but considering that Tamiya originally bought the design for the Bigwig from Takuya Yura (Mooncraft is his company), it would seem extremely odd that licensing would now stop Tamiya from using the Mooncraft wheels on the re-re Bigwig while using the original body design. Also, Tamiya is mostly having licensing issues with non-Japanese companies. I can't recall a single case of Tamiya dropping licensing for products/product names for brands of Japanese origin. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitomor 2122 Posted November 5, 2016 Cool Mokei It's a sting then to put us off the scent, expose the dealers that are leaking info and then surprise us on the day with the most fantastic re-release ever 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenman242tk 266 Posted November 5, 2016 Can confirm , i have one resevered at my lhs but its on the down low , he usually tells me all the gosip but i messaged him asking about it and its hush hush, he wont tell inless you ask 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 4008 Posted November 5, 2016 3 hours ago, beefmuffin said: Well so far we have @mtbkym01's LHS leaking the news, which may or may not be the same as the link (Metro), plus @chickenman242tk's has heard confirmation from his LHS too (don't think he'll name names though). It smells like the real deal to me for sure... though Metro might have waited to get the correct pics at least! Metro have done exactly what they were requested not too by Tamiya, as I believe artwork will still need finalising, maybe the Australian distributors are the ones who have made an error by releasing the info to stores 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted November 5, 2016 I doubt Metro did anything wrong. It is a common enough practice - purposefully "leaking" scraps of one's own own info to build excitement ahead of a big release. I'd be almost surprised if Tamiya weren't behind it themselves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beefmuffin 1156 Posted November 5, 2016 http://tamiyablog.com/2016/11/officially-still-unconfirmed-surprise-of-tamiya-47330-110-the-bigwig-2017-re-release/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Duke 6 11 Posted November 5, 2016 Not a 959 or hilux...Big Wig = Big Disappointment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huasze 24 Posted November 8, 2016 Big Wig is fine for me. Would have preferred a Vanquish or Top Force E but I'm sure they will come in the next few years. Its just nostalgia. In terms of durability and performance, I prefer traxxas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theibault 1535 Posted November 8, 2016 Maybe all our minds will be blown and Tamiya will announce the BigWig AND 959. Could happen. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamiya3speed 463 Posted November 8, 2016 Really hoping for a Hilux one of these days!! Already have the Bruiser and Mountain Rider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
advantum 29 Posted November 8, 2016 Doubt they will throw 2 re-res at the same time at us.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 4008 Posted November 9, 2016 Not a re-re, but expect another MAN racing truck livery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trexfan 56 Posted February 17, 2017 On Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 9:24 AM, Wandy said: At least two from these four. King Cab Bigwig Blazing Blazer Porsche 959....on the MF01 chassis. Porsche 959 and hotshot 2 i hope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swarm 242 Posted February 17, 2017 Now predict 2018 releases ..be sure to include the Blazing Blazer ,Porsche 959 Dakar ,Ford Ranger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites