gurutah 6 Posted January 2, 2018 This is probably mine rarest item 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyosho1 86 Posted January 3, 2018 I have 4 pieces of brand new vintage spike tyres from my 1988 Avante which I had them dusted with talcum powder to preserve the rubber. The first layer of talcum powder is also 30 years old 😄 . I didn't use the spike tyres as it looked great as pin-point sharp and it's a pity to see them wear off into a knob. I had hoped that one day I could use them for display when I retire my Avante to the shelf. Till now, I have yet to display my 1988 Avante as it lies in a box, so the tyres are still arranged in its original box and looking as new as before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gurutah 6 Posted January 3, 2018 Quite rare as well kyosho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a.w.k. 665 Posted January 3, 2018 Hi all, I think we all have several rare items in our collection, one of the rarest items i can imagine are the tires for the Blazing blazer or Wild Willy. Bitd I bought several of them for a project that never came to an end, and so i have 12 BB or WW tires in a box, waiting to be used for my WW and BB restoration projects. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvmud 812 Posted February 27, 2018 Nice tires I have about 6 spare ones right now. Think mine went from the Street Devil, to the Pajero, to now the 58007 Lambo Cheetah.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nowinaminute 2815 Posted February 27, 2018 My rarest one is probably one of the least valuable too. It's a Presto/Toy House "Peerless Hercules" and is bascially an exact clone of the Nikko Hawg/Thor truck chassis with a different body. This company made all sorts of clones of Toy grade and hobby grade vehicles. They were usually made of very poor quality materials. It's so rare that I only found one obscure reference to it on the entire internet. This example was brand new in the box and cost me a massive 99p! It looks pretty awesome but the plastic is like spat out chewing gum. One for the shelf! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max69vk 708 Posted February 27, 2018 Not sure if they are truly rare, however I have 2 original SRB front bumper with the mispelt word 'bugy' moulded instead of 'buggy'. Also have a spare front & rear clear glass set for an F150 Ranger. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt4baby 38 Posted March 4, 2018 Hey all. My favorite is the buggy called MONSTER by ISHIPLA. This was released in 86' and it is the first and only rc car from this company. The company was creating only rc helicopters and parts so i guess it can be considered rare I painted the body, put stickers on it but it never touched ground. Its still new on the stand, and i think i will keep it that way 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emspjay 138 Posted March 4, 2018 Has to be my NIB Graupner Tornado boat and drive system. I will be building this soon. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gpgp01 36 Posted March 6, 2018 Baja Champ (TL01B) nib. It's discontinued but I couldn't say it's quite a vintage yet. Bought it when I came back to RC to get a re-re Frog 2005. Love the box art and body & decal style, the battery position is rather unusual though, and no angle for the front arms as well. I wished its sequel and I'm still waiting for, but maybe not happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewZ 188 Posted March 12, 2018 I don't know how rare these are... Just wanted to share a picture of them :-) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 13 Posted March 12, 2018 Interesting subject. If it had to be Tamiya related then this would be near the top of my list. 92011 BLUE Saint Dragon Body Set. Only seen a few. But the item I cherish the most is Jamie Booths trophy from the IFMAR 89 2WD Worlds final 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterbok 1282 Posted March 12, 2018 When it arrives this week, the strengthened gear set for my big bear. So rare Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt4baby 38 Posted March 27, 2018 Okay, since my last post on my rare ishipla monster buggy, i got this one today still new from 1988 smells like decades ago, like a christmas morning, when the first thing we did waking up, was unwrapping the gifts:)) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gurutah 6 Posted March 28, 2018 Very Nice!!! i got a 2001 bodyset new 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nugget 412 Posted September 7, 2020 Thread revival. I have this Avante shop ceiling hanger. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nugget 412 Posted September 7, 2020 Pretty rare too 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nugget 412 Posted September 7, 2020 Complete Kits 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tudorp 239 Posted September 7, 2020 I don't think it belongs in the ultra rare or unusual category, but it is the rarest Tamiya I own. It is the 1st gen (Short Wheel Base) Wild Willy. I am the original owner of it. I think what is even more rare in my possession is an original Wild Willy sprue that has the original M38 Grill. Never installed, NOS item. I found it on ebay many years ago, and you just don't see never installed M38 grills any more. I bought the sprue, but never used it. here is my Gen1 WW. Been restored several times over the decades. Still a runner today. 1st pic is my oldest son and my original WW in 82/83. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted September 7, 2020 Either the super levant (fastest RTR Tamiya’s ever made) or brand new falcon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SupraChrgd82 1425 Posted September 7, 2020 ...a 1st gen Bruiser comprised of discontinued parts and 1-off prototype parts. Dave Engle axles, rear narrowed by Nick Rummy Dave Engle trans Proline Land Cruiser body (immediately disco'd due to copyright) LRP F1 ESC RC4wd 1st gen steelies Hight Lift tires TLT shocks RC10 battery tray RC4wd dual shock mounts Juggernaut links RC4wd machined lower shock mounts Hitec MG servo AM receiver Boyer bumper & side guards Steering knuckles machined to accept TLT axle stubs and standard wheel nut 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baddon 860 Posted September 7, 2020 not sure which is rarer, My used vintage Vanquish is reasonable condition (all working no broken parts as I can tell - I have new re re tires on it. Or my unused Astute but no body ( I have a TBG one being sorted at the minute to give it a finished feel. Those are original NEVER run tires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blissard 359 Posted September 7, 2020 Rarest I've ever owned. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_ve 1043 Posted September 8, 2020 Two complete brand new in bag old stock Marui Big Bear gearsets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites