djmcnz 754 Posted June 19, 2021 There are a few old threads that reference these but they are full of broken links and images... I just rediscovered my set and have put them on display, anyone else? PSA: there's a full set on eBay at the moment for small money - no association. They were a 2005 promotion and included in cans of coffee distributed by a company called Georgia, 11 buggies in total. 9 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted June 19, 2021 Very cool! Do they have rolling wheels and any moveable parts or are they just solid mouldings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KEV THE REV 2319 Posted June 19, 2021 Nice collection . I've only got an unbuilt Grasshopper , and the lid from a Frog can . By the look of the GH kit it has push on wheels and I would say they would rotate somewhat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmcnz 754 Posted June 19, 2021 Yep, the wheels rotate but that's it. They have a separate chassis, body, separate rear wing (some), and four wheels that you pop on. Total novelty but also quite cool. It would be great to have a 1:10 version of each as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Ax 9329 Posted June 20, 2021 I have the avante unbuilt. I bought an nib calsonic primera from someone in here over a decade ago and it was in the bottom of the box. Also got a pullback mad bison or something like that in a similar scale, think I won it in a tombola at an iconic event. It is hot glued to the passenger seat of my trail rig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito2 6686 Posted June 20, 2021 Remember the theory surrounding these cars that they were clues to what Tamiya intended to re-release? Surprisingly, they all pretty much got produced (well, we got a Super Astute instead of a standard Astute). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matisse 1581 Posted June 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, Saito2 said: Remember the theory surrounding these cars that they were clues to what Tamiya intended to re-release? Surprisingly, they all pretty much got produced (well, we got a Super Astute instead of a standard Astute). I remember that well! So much discussion over them back in the day, trying to eke out clues to the re-re’s 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmcnz 754 Posted June 20, 2021 1 minute ago, Saito2 said: Remember the theory surrounding these cars that they were clues to what Tamiya intended to re-release? Surprisingly, they all pretty much got produced (well, we got a Super Astute instead of a standard Astute). Yes, I remember that theory/rumour and yeah, look what happened! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjr250 23 Posted June 21, 2021 I have my full set of 11 displayed as well. I am only missing the rough rider to have a second unbuilt set. A couple of years later UCC coffee in Japan did a 2 different runs of pullback cars (Grasshopper, Hornet, Frog and Hot Shot) in box art and an alternative livery. Suntory also did the Hornet, Grasshopper, Twin Detonator, Stadium Raider and Nitrage in box art and an alternative livery pullback cars on Boss canned coffee. I have the UCC and Suntory ones as well except for the orange Stadium Raider. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KEV THE REV 2319 Posted June 21, 2021 2 hours ago, bjr250 said: I have my full set of 11 displayed as well. I am only missing the rough rider to have a second unbuilt set. A couple of years later UCC coffee in Japan did a 2 different runs of pullback cars (Grasshopper, Hornet, Frog and Hot Shot) in box art and an alternative livery. Suntory also did the Hornet, Grasshopper, Twin Detonator, Stadium Raider and Nitrage in box art and an alternative livery pullback cars on Boss canned coffee. I have the UCC and Suntory ones as well except for the orange Stadium Raider. Any pics of your collection ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjr250 23 Posted June 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, KEV THE REV said: Any pics of your collection ? Only one of the Georgia mini's from 2006 when they were on top of a CRT TV 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperChamp82 743 Posted June 21, 2021 I’ve the same set NIP Simple but lovingly detailed - I adore mine ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnsllc 917 Posted June 22, 2021 have a link to the ebay? @djmcnz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmcnz 754 Posted June 22, 2021 33 minutes ago, Finnsllc said: have a link to the ebay? @djmcnz Hmm, sold a few days ago, bidding pushed it up higher than I expected in the end. https://www.ebay.com/itm/265195034565?hash=item3dbedb17c5:g:yFAAAOSwJVtgxjAN 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon#5 594 Posted June 22, 2021 I searched for the listing the other day and couldn't find it. Seeing when and what time the listing ended in my part of the world, I probably would've ended up winning and paying too much! They are cool though, and would make a great addition to anyone's Tamiya collection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites