Janner 35 Posted February 23, 2017 £162.99 I feel like i'm 9 years old all over again and it's Christmas I always wanted one when I was younger. wahooo 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathon Gillham 4606 Posted February 23, 2017 Where did you order it from? One of the UK sellers or Japan? Mine are 12,300yen which is about 90 pounds (nz keyboard, no pounds symbol here...) but then shipping is about that again. Haven't seen any local suppliers with it. My wife is hoping they don't stock it here, will be up to 7 cars soon, from 1 hidden away in the garage that she didn't know about 3 months ago - that was my only remaining car from the 90s, not a purchase hidden from her... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christam 205 Posted February 23, 2017 As above, where in the UK? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathon Gillham 4606 Posted February 23, 2017 Forgot to add, i had exactly the same feeling when i pre-ordered mine, can't wait for when they finally ship! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Janner 35 Posted February 23, 2017 20 minutes ago, Jonathon Gillham said: Where did you order it from? One of the UK sellers or Japan? Mine are 12,300yen which is about 90 pounds (nz keyboard, no pounds symbol here...) but then shipping is about that again. Haven't seen any local suppliers with it. My wife is hoping they don't stock it here, will be up to 7 cars soon, from 1 hidden away in the garage that she didn't know about 3 months ago - that was my only remaining car from the 90s, not a purchase hidden from her... I've found 2 UK stockists so far. https://www.modelsport.co.uk (no price yet) and https://www.tjdmodels.com which is where I have just ordered mine from. Like you my wife doesn't know about this one yet, but she will as it will be a runner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christam 205 Posted February 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, Janner said: I've found 2 UK stockists so far. https://www.modelsport.co.uk (no price yet) and https://www.tjdmodels.com which is where I have just ordered mine from. Like you my wife doesn't know about this one yet, but she will as it will be a runner I cant find it listed on TJD. I knew modelsport had it listed but no price or eta. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Janner 35 Posted February 23, 2017 Just now, christam said: I cant find it listed on TJD. I knew modelsport had it listed but no price or eta. It's there http://www.tjdmodels.com/tamiya-boomerang-58418-rerelease-p-26165.html?cPath=66&search_in_description=0&keyword=Boomerang 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Janner 35 Posted February 23, 2017 and now it says in stock but when I ordered mine abut 30 mins ago it said pre-order!! But due April .... hmmmm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christam 205 Posted February 23, 2017 HUH. It says it's in stock! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Janner 35 Posted February 23, 2017 lol yeah. Perhaps I'll get it quicker than I thought Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christam 205 Posted February 23, 2017 Hmmm. Suminks fishy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathon Gillham 4606 Posted February 23, 2017 Tempted to buy another if its in stock. The place i have pre-ordered from says its due in March, which is forever away...and having a thrid won't be a problem...for me at least! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1527 Posted February 23, 2017 They have the Avante up for pre-order too for £429.99. That's not a bad price for the UK IMO. Pretty sure it was £479 to buy one in the UK in 2011. http://www.tjdmodels.com/tamiya-avante-rerelease-58489-p-26163.html?cPath=66&search_in_description=0&keyword=Avante Edit : Novafox for £154.99 too... http://www.tjdmodels.com/tamiya-nova-fox-58577-re-release-p-26164.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christam 205 Posted February 23, 2017 Crikey, Novafox £155. http://www.tjdmodels.com/tamiya-nova-fox-58577-re-release-p-26164.html?cPath=14_66&page=3 Thought it would be dearer than that, and the Boomerang. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Janner 35 Posted February 23, 2017 It's legit because I phoned them the other day and they were still waiting to hear the prices. They are the first to list it with a price so they have my business. I saw the Nova Fox as well. I was sooo tempted. Still am Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Janner 35 Posted February 23, 2017 Do you think it will be able to handle a 13.5 turn brushless setup? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401064271745?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wooders28 4723 Posted February 24, 2017 This could be an expensive year....... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Janner 35 Posted February 24, 2017 38 minutes ago, Wooders28 said: This could be an expensive year....... very 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prescient 671 Posted February 24, 2017 Could be an expensive year...... it already is lol. I can't see me spending much less than 1.5k to 2k this year on kits alone, maybe more. Tjd look to have some good pricing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Janner 35 Posted February 24, 2017 FYI I just had a call from TJD - it is due in April. Their website got a bit excited! It is available for pre-order. I know what you mean @Prescient I hope it doesn't lead to divorce no 2 for me lol They have some great stock and very good prices - they just whatsapp'd me some pics. One of the guys that works there is a big Tamiya fan. So it's a good go to shop for me as there is nothing in the South West after Bristol! (like most things in the UK - England seems to stop there) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prescient 671 Posted February 24, 2017 Very nice. I am heading close enough that way for a job next week so given pay day will try and make a divert. The South West, including Bristol really is completely devoid of Tamiya dealers. I spent a good bit of time travelling to all the South and SW model shops last year and nothing of interest so this is a welcome change. Sussex Model Center has a good stock but their prices were way over rrp. Time Tunnel used to be close enough to be an acceptable drive until they moved north. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Janner 35 Posted February 24, 2017 Yeah I know what you mean - perhaps that it a busniess idea for me - grab the South West market! lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
March75 155 Posted February 24, 2017 18 hours ago, Janner said: £162.99 I feel like i'm 9 years old all over again and it's Christmas I always wanted one when I was younger. wahooo Did you have to pay the full balance or a deposit? Tempted to pre order the Avante but bit keen on tying up that much cash for them to make interest on..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Janner 35 Posted February 24, 2017 Yeah I paid in full but will be refunded if they can't get stock etc (no reason to think they can't, judging by the above stock picture) Call the shop and ask, when I spoke to them earlier they said they take phone orders and then only take payment later. Online it has to go through there and then. So you should be sorted. I spoke to John, he should know who i am as I bought a supershot from him while I was on the call Tell him Paul called earlier lol He may give me a discount for pushing some business his way 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1527 Posted February 24, 2017 £148.55 from Fusion with TC subscriber discount... http://www.fusionhobbies.com/product/58418-tamiya-boomerang 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
