mtbkym01 4008 Posted March 23, 2021 Love old RC media like this, thanks for posting 👍🏻 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikko85 3454 Posted March 23, 2021 Funny to think that despite inflation some of these are almost exactly the same price. Try getting a meal, beer or coke for 91 prices now! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grotty Otty 868 Posted March 23, 2021 These are ace. Brings back memories of thumbing through mags as kid gawping at all those I couldn't afford. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6201 Posted March 23, 2021 I wish there was PDF files of the 80s and 90s RC Car Action magazines. Nice thread. Keep them coming. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakratfink 967 Posted March 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Nikko85 said: Funny to think that despite inflation some of these are almost exactly the same price. Try getting a meal, beer or coke for 91 prices now! I hear economists talk about the “Big Mac Index “ when compare other consumer goods to the relative price of a fast food hamburger a lot when they adjust price of a certain item to modern prices. My favorite similar thing to look at is the price of HotWheels die cast cars. When they were introduced in 1968 they retailed for like $.59 USD in 1968 dollars. When I was a kid in the early 80’s I remember when I’d save up “about $1” in my penny jar I had enough for a HotWheels. I just scoured some Reddit threads and found a pic of a 1982 HW with. Walmart tag of $.93 so this is Close. I didn’t have Walmart in my part of the country in 80’s, but I’m sure K Mart, Kresge’s, and ShopKo were all priced similar ( good luck finding any of those 3 stores now though ) Currently, a Hot wheels or Matchbox “basic” or “main line “casting is $.94 at Walmart ( more for premium and special cars ). I’m rambling a bit, but I sure wouldn’t mind if I could get a NEW Turbo Optima Mid SE for $239.99 now . Kyosho, are you listening? Lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckjaywalk 89 Posted March 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, Dakratfink said: I hear economists talk about the “Big Mac Index “ when compare other consumer goods to the relative price of a fast food hamburger a lot when they adjust price of a certain item to modern prices. My favorite similar thing to look at is the price of HotWheels die cast cars. When they were introduced in 1968 they retailed for like $.59 USD in 1968 dollars. When I was a kid in the early 80’s I remember when I’d save up “about $1” in my penny jar I had enough for a HotWheels. I just scoured some Reddit threads and found a pic of a 1982 HW with. Walmart tag of $.93 so this is Close. I didn’t have Walmart in my part of the country in 80’s, but I’m sure K Mart, Kresge’s, and ShopKo were all priced similar ( good luck finding any of those 3 stores now though ) Currently, a Hot wheels or Matchbox “basic” or “main line “casting is $.94 at Walmart ( more for premium and special cars ). I’m rambling a bit, but I sure wouldn’t mind if I could get a NEW Turbo Optima Mid SE for $239.99 now . Kyosho, are you listening? Lol I moved to Omaha right in time for ShopKo going out of business. I grew up with TG&Y, who went out of business before 1988. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakratfink 967 Posted March 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, chuckjaywalk said: I moved to Omaha right in time for ShopKo going out of business. I grew up with TG&Y, who went out of business before “ Just last night my mom ( who still lives in Green Bay, HQ of ShopKo ) was telling me ShopKo Optical is still a thing. apparently they kept the brand alive after they liquidated out all their regular stores Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckjaywalk 89 Posted March 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Dakratfink said: Just last night my mom ( who still lives in Green Bay, HQ of ShopKo ) was telling me ShopKo Optical is still a thing. apparently they kept the brand alive after they liquidated out all their regular stores Yeah, there's one here, too. It is a bit jarring to see, since the old ShopKos and Fresh Thymes are all freshly shuttered. Sort of like the feeling I get seeing RadioShack branded items at HobbyTown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito2 6686 Posted March 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Nicadraus said: I wish there was PDF files of the 80s and 90s RC Car Action magazines. http://gomachv.wix.com/gomachv GoMachV on RC10Talk has the Car Action mags uploaded on his personal site under the RCCA tab. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No Slack 454 Posted March 23, 2021 Nice read all those old magazines. Reviews of then new Tamiya (and other brands) RC cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Gecko 1344 Posted March 24, 2021 7 hours ago, Saito2 said: http://gomachv.wix.com/gomachv GoMachV on RC10Talk has the Car Action mags uploaded on his personal site under the RCCA tab. WARNING: Local gravity increases when you click this link, and you may find yourself sucked into a black hole (in a good way) Also, thanks to this thread for giving me alternate Grasshopper/Hornet body ideas! (Panda Cyclone, Rockbuster, etc.) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willsls1 342 Posted March 24, 2021 11 hours ago, Nicadraus said: I wish there was PDF files of the 80s and 90s RC Car Action magazines. Nice thread. Keep them coming. I have about 2 years worth of RC car action mags and Tower Hobbies mailers stored at my dad's house. Someday I'll move them to my house for permanent storage. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krustybus 214 Posted March 24, 2021 Wow those take me right back! Thanks for sharing. Wish I still had some of my old Radio Race Car mags but they're long gone (bit like my Optima Mid Custom ) I'm scared to click that link as I fear I may lose a few hours of my life and I'm supposed to be working Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferruz 11702 Posted March 24, 2021 Thanks a lot for sharing, loving these! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6201 Posted March 24, 2021 17 hours ago, Saito2 said: http://gomachv.wix.com/gomachv GoMachV on RC10Talk has the Car Action mags uploaded on his personal site under the RCCA tab. Thanks! I saw them and I downloaded the ones I had back in the day. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
