I've got one in close to original condition that I just fished out of my old toys. It's missing a battery and the antenna but I'll get it up and running and drop a share.
So I had one of these growing up, ironically in New Zealand bro! You’re undoubtedly a kiwi with that accent. Lol. My parents couldn’t afford a Tamiya so this was a cheapskate version. Don’t know where they got it but I believe it was on an overseas trip and possibly from Japan. It ran good enough but I remember those T-bone axels would break and we couldn’t get replacements. I’m 50 so this would have been in the mid to late 80’s. Mine was lost to the annals of time, but I managed to find one on TradeMe a year or so ago and have it in my collection! Came with the remote and box. The original looks quite different from yours as it has a tail scoop and huge front bumper. Wish I could post a pic for you. It’s a funky little RC but I’m so stoked to have a piece of my childhood back. Cheers bro.
What a great story. Thanks for sharing. My email should be in my profile if you'd like to send a pic. I'd certainly be interested in seeing your buggy. I was born in Dunedin. Cheers
Very interesting, what a unique car.
Wow, what a unique buggy that looks half toy grade and half hobby grade and I've never seen one. Thanks for sharing and great channel.
When I was a child... My brother had a Monogram Tornado... I looked just like this buggy !
I've got one in close to original condition that I just fished out of my old toys. It's missing a battery and the antenna but I'll get it up and running and drop a share.
Nice RC. Looks very fragile but a great example of an 80's off brand car. The battery connector is an XT 60 or 90 plug. Good luck with your channel.
So I had one of these growing up, ironically in New Zealand bro! You’re undoubtedly a kiwi with that accent. Lol. My parents couldn’t afford a Tamiya so this was a cheapskate version. Don’t know where they got it but I believe it was on an overseas trip and possibly from Japan. It ran good enough but I remember those T-bone axels would break and we couldn’t get replacements. I’m 50 so this would have been in the mid to late 80’s. Mine was lost to the annals of time, but I managed to find one on TradeMe a year or so ago and have it in my collection! Came with the remote and box. The original looks quite different from yours as it has a tail scoop and huge front bumper. Wish I could post a pic for you. It’s a funky little RC but I’m so stoked to have a piece of my childhood back. Cheers bro.
What a great story. Thanks for sharing. My email should be in my profile if you'd like to send a pic. I'd certainly be interested in seeing your buggy. I was born in Dunedin. Cheers