Insider Info...

[4wdmt]

The new ADD of tamiya in their website (USA) and in magazine are creating a bit of a stir. What is this "new ground" that Tamiya will conquer in 2008?

Janderson or Larrio. Any more clues of what it is going to be?

[Pete359]

Large Scale?

[william]

1/8 4wd buggy like ofna and kyosho is my guess

[Gomjaba]

Large Scale?

:Good Point:

Another Semi, or larger trailer ...

[monster_beetle]

Well, I hope if it is large scale, large scale electro...
But I heard they're also busy on a 959 and a comp 2wd buggy...

[Mouton]

A 2WD TRF 1:10 buggy would probably get me back into racing again after 20 years of not racing. My only concern is that it would not be "new" ground as they have been there before....

I doubt Tamiya, the plastic model company, would go for large scale or the extremely crowded 1:8 OR Buggy segments. But since both TeamLOSI and Team AE did in 2007, why could not Tamiya do it in 2008?

[Suprachrgd82]

Supra thinks Tamiya will be producing new vehicles for the racing scene.

[Larrio]

hehe.

Your patience will be rewarded. Just stay tuned.

[monster_beetle]

Hmm, I think I'll have to move to somewhere where I can become part of the Tamiya team :P

[Larrio]

This was developed with my sweat and blood; months worth of after-work-hours testing till 9-10 pm at night. You will have no choice but to like it.

heh.

[Gomjaba]

This was developed with my sweat and blood; months worth of after-work-hours testing till 9-10 pm at night. You will have no choice but to like it.

heh.

Curious, how often do you guys build those sets in order to QA it ? Like the Semis ?
Do you guys get people in without experience in order to check the manuals etc. ?

[monster_beetle]

Hehe, ok I'm afraid I have to buy it now. Good excuse to tell here at home that someone would be really disappointed in me when I don't have it :LOL: . Man you're making me way too curious, can't you give us any info on which date there will be more info about the model available?

But I really think it's electro, I don't know why. But I have the feeling you're an electro guy, well I really hope so. As I can't stand nitro...

[janderson]

This was developed with my sweat and blood; months worth of after-work-hours testing till 9-10 pm at night. You will have no choice but to like it.

heh.

What? I think he lost it :BewareSpam:

[Larrio]

What? I think he lost it :BewareSpam:

haha. :LOL:

Well it's the first truly designed in America product for Tamiya USA. It's not entirely new to me since I did do similar projects in business school (obviously not to this scale). I'm not entirely sure how much Japan tests prototypes before going into production mode, nor do I know if they get others to proof read product manuals.

It will be revealed to the public soon (hopefully). I can't guarantee when we'll see actual ones hitting stores shelves.

It could be steam powered, haha! The Spielwarenmesse is coming soon, a lot of new stuff comes out then. Maybe this will be one of them. =D

[Gomjaba]

The Spielwarenmesse is coming soon

In case people want to know where it is .. Its in Nürnberg / Germany .. "near" Munich ...

[Larrio]

In case people want to know where it is .. Its in Nürnberg / Germany .. "near" Munich ...

http://www.spielwarenmesse.de/index.php?id=4&L=1

[mymonsterbeetleisbroken]

My guess is a purpose made "out of the box" crawler

Tamiya haven't done one yet!

:LOL:

[Larrio]

well, technically we have a lot of new products that will be revealed. The one pertaining to the ad brought up in this thread is only one of many.

[Mouton]

...I did do similar projects in business school (obviously not to this scale)...Well, apparently you did attend the lecture on buzz marketing! There is quite a buzz already here and on various other forums. Whatever it will be I hope we will like it!


...I'm not entirely sure how much Japan tests prototypes before going into production mode, nor do I know if they get others to proof read product manuals.That would probably depend on the product in question, would it not? The TRFs are constantly re-evaluated and it is commonplace for factory drivers to to beta testing during competitions. Look no further than how the TRF501X came into its current existence. Other complex models such as the High-Lift did change slightly from the first, early product photos Tamiya revealed.

Regarding the manuals, the pictures are so great and informative that you can actually build the model without understanding the text. They have set the bar in the business, many would agree. Albeit the Japanese sometimes use words in a slightly different way than Americans and Brits do they are comprehendible. I see typos in all sorts of manuals/books, UK and US firms misspell when they write in English too (as do us Swedes). But yes, sometimes the texts could be more explanatory.

[Larrio]

Well, apparently you did attend the lecture on buzz marketing! There is quite a buzz already here and on various other forums. Whatever it will be I hope we will like it!

There's always buzz about new stuff. Lets hope it keeps going even after the product has been released!



That would probably depend on the product in question, would it not? The TRFs are constantly re-evaluated and it is commonplace for factory drivers to to beta testing during competitions. Look no further than how the TRF501X came into its current existence. Other complex models such as the High-Lift did change slightly from the first, early product photos Tamiya revealed.

Regarding the manuals, the pictures are so great and informative that you can actually build the model without understanding the text. They have set the bar in the business, many would agree. Albeit the Japanese sometimes use words in a slightly different way than Americans and Brits do they are comprehendible. I see typos in all sorts of manuals/books, UK and US firms misspell when they write in English too (as do us Swedes). But yes, sometimes the texts could be more explanatory.

The TRF lineup is a whole different breed of animal in terms of prototype testing. I was pertaining more to the general R/C line-up. A lot of times we don't see prototype pictures unless it's a huge release item. Then there are times when problems do arise when the product hits market, creating tons of headaches and angry customers.

I prefer our manuals, however with all the translations it's easier to miss a small detail here or there and then find out why the next part doesn't fit a few steps down the line, grr!! We get complaints on that from time to time on that issue.

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

This was developed with my sweat and blood; months worth of after-work-hours testing till 9-10 pm at night. You will have no choice but to like it.

heh.

are you a truck guy or a onroad guy???

[4wdmt]

C'mon guys. At least give tamiya3speed members more clues than that. PLEASE!

[Larrio]

are you a truck guy or a onroad guy???

Both. :first:

You can tell by the teaser ad which one it is already!

[4wdmt]

Off road with pin type tracks.

1/8 nitro buggy / truggy? Competetion level!

Am I right?

Btw, what "OTHER" Tamiya offerings are we expecting in the future? more on-road, minis, scale/3 speed, buggys?

I really hope there is another Tamiya monster truck coming really soon. I want to build something :Tamiya1:.

[Larrio]

It's a 1/5 scale on-road dune buggy. (I'm just kidding!)

It's hard to actually determine what scale it is since it's just an ad. =D

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

Both. :first:

You can tell by the teaser ad which one it is already!

oh alright just trying to steal some hints LOL>..

[DREADY]

Got to be monster beetle tyre tracks!!!!

[Larrio]

We will have lots of new products released between now and the end of the year. =D

Is that a good hint?

[Gomjaba]

We will have lots of new products released between now and the end of the year. =D

Is that a good hint?

Is there a hint if the big boys get an addition as well ?

Most of the Semis are even out of stock :LOL:

[4wdmt]

We will have lots of new products released between now and the end of the year. =D

Is that a good hint?

That made guessing a lot easier :LOL:.

Still waiting for a :Tamiya1: 4 wheel drive mosnter truck.

[Larrio]

That made guessing a lot easier :LOL:.

Still waiting for a :Tamiya1: 4 wheel drive mosnter truck.

TNX 5.2R? Or you mean electric?

[4wdmt]

4 wheel drive electric moster truck KIT please. I like building.

[mymonsterbeetleisbroken]

4 wheel drive electric moster truck KIT please. I like building.

Whats wrong with the Clod Buster and TXT-1?

And the dual hunte and blackfoot extreme. Plus big 2.2's on a high lift make it pretty monstrous.

:LOL:

[4wdmt]

Got a clod and double blaze, sold my previous TXT-1. I already have a bruiser. I want something new and exciting! A new one from Tamiya.

[mymonsterbeetleisbroken]

I see what you mean, and for tamiya to "break new ground" it could be a rock crawler based truck/jeep as strictly speaking they have never released a crawler kit. It would make sense as scale crawlers are popular now days and building one isn't easy unless you know what parts to get. I think the axial scorpion is one of the few out of the box crawlers out there, so there is certainly a market for tamiya to stamp on.

TXT-2, rock crawling truck, designed in the USA. Sounds about right to me :LOL:

[william]

no, don't base it off the TXT
Sorry, but Tamiya hit a foul ball on that one. Heavy, slow, and way overpriced being the worst part. I did own one, but soon sold it. I'd take a clod anyday over it. TLT even.

A cage like frame truck, could be a combinatuon of plastic, fiberglass, and aluminum. Something like what Thundertech has previously done. Instead of tubing it was cnc'd and parts bolted together. They could put highlift axles under it, make it a single speed gearbox with option to go 3spd. 2.2 wheels and tires with a generic lexan lid.

Tell me now, that sounds good :omg:

[klima]

what do you think about it

http://www.rc-news.de/index.php?id=86

is it only custom ???

[Larrio]

what do you think about it

http://www.rc-news.de/index.php?id=86

is it only custom ???

????? :What:

[backtomyroots]

no, don't base it off the TXT
Sorry, but Tamiya hit a foul ball on that one. Heavy, slow, and way overpriced being the worst part. I did own one, but soon sold it.

Easy - it's one of my favourite trucks :first:.

Tamiya - please focus on more kit trucks that are newly designed to keep up witht he market. You need to build an E-Maxx killer.

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

Easy - it's one of my favourite trucks :first:.

Tamiya - please focus on more kit trucks that are newly designed to keep up witht he market. You need to build an E-Maxx killer.

thats hard to do I dont think thast tamiyas style though...traxxas is more a bash mash em for regular joes. tamiya I think is more for the folks who love to build, enjoy the time doing it, and looking at their trucks while its been ran. :LOL:

[backtomyroots]

thats hard to do I dont think thast tamiyas style though...traxxas is more a bash mash em for regular joes. tamiya I think is more for the folks who love to build, enjoy the time doing it, and looking at their trucks while its been ran. :LOL:

I agree - but I can still dream :LOL: !

[4wdmt]

C'mon guys. We have 2 Tamiya insiders here. Not even a sneak peek of what it is going to be? How about a blacked-out photo of the RC. Yeah, that will be good!!! Something to talk about and stir more interest.

[Larrio]

It's heavily confidential, hence no peeks. I like my job and want to keep it!

There will be another release that you guys will be oozing over once it's debuted at Nuremburg.

[Mouton]

Will this "new ground" to be covered also be presented in February?

[Larrio]

Will this "new ground" to be covered also be presented in February?

At this point it's hard to say. We are trying our best to debut at Nuremburg but I rather not rush it.

[Gomjaba]

I have the feeling it won't be another semi :(

The semis really need a fresh face .. I just hope ... still hope ...

[tc1cat]

Another 3 speed of any kind as long as it has a US vehicle body on it would be nice!!!

[4wdmt]

It's heavily confidential, hence no peeks. I like my job and want to keep it!

There will be another release that you guys will be oozing over once it's debuted at Nuremburg.

Man, I am getting more excited. A new ground for Tamiya and another release to oozz at Nuremburg.

Go :Tamiya1:.

[Larrio]

Man, I am getting more excited. A new ground for Tamiya and another release to oozz at Nuremburg.

Go :Tamiya1:.

Actually, on second thought....

there will be two releases at Nuremberg that the members on this forum will ooze over.

then there might possibly be the "new ground" portion, although ETA is still TBD.

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

Actually, on second thought....

there will be two releases at Nuremberg that the members on this forum will ooze over.

then there might possibly be the "new ground" portion, although ETA is still TBD.

CANT SLEEP NOW!!! thanks for the hint....oh and thank you for getting me in more debt over RCs that I love tamiya. :LOL:

[4wdmt]

Actually, on second thought....

there will be two releases at Nuremberg that the members on this forum will ooze over.

then there might possibly be the "new ground" portion, although ETA is still TBD.

AHA, got ya! members on this forum will ooze over. A new 3 speed, scale or semis. TWO of them? I think I am getting a heart attack :LOL:

Plus this new ground portion...Tamiya is on a roll!!!

[monster_beetle]

I hope so, or not. As I still have to buy the cayenne, and just spent all of my money on a durga :OMG:

[Larrio]

Oh, I got to see the Cayenne in person at the Taipei motor show. The consumers I talked to here don't like it very much.

First time I ever got thanked for putting someone in debt. :LOL:

[monster_beetle]

Well, I like the Cayenne pretty much... As a real Porsche freak it is something not to miss then ;) I've seen the ones from Tamiya in real life and they're also great so... :)

[McFig]

Fed 7th will be a very sweet day. Looking forward to the public release.

[backtomyroots]

Actually, on second thought....

there will be two releases at Nuremberg that the members on this forum will ooze over.

then there might possibly be the "new ground" portion, although ETA is still TBD.

So, do I need to make room on the Mastercard now ? I have a real bad habit buying the new 3 speeds.

[McFig]

Well, whenever something is shown at the Toy Fair it usually takes a couple of months before its availible. So, you don't need room now, but you will in a month or two.

[4wdmt]

Follow up question for Larrio:

All these soon to be new releases. Are they totally NEW? As in NEWLY designed vehicles? Not just a different body and name.

Is it safe for you just to comment on that one?

[janderson]

No it's not safe... I'm watching him like a hawk!

[4wdmt]

No it's not safe... I'm watching him like a hawk!

HaHaHaHA good one :LOL:

[Larrio]

HaHaHaHA good one :LOL:

The internet is his realm, not much I can do about that.

The good news is that there's only 1 week left until Nuremberg.

[Gomjaba]

And please OH PLEASE post ALL information you've got once you can reveal them officially :P

Not everybody can go to Germany :(

I really really really hope see something semi like .. if not - I'll be crushed, disappointed and so on

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

No it's not safe... I'm watching him like a hawk!

oh I see a new tip its the HAWK 2 vehicle :LOL:

[william]

Joe vand Larry always busting on each other, so who's Borris and who's Bullwinkle? :LOL:

[Larrio]

Joe vand Larry always busting on each other, so who's Borris and who's Bullwinkle? :LOL:

I'm the prettier one, whichever one that is :first:

The website should automatically reflect the new items once we get official word for press release.

[janderson]

Larry is more like Borris for sure! Everyone loves Bullwinkle!

[Larrio]

Larry is more like Borris for sure! Everyone loves Bullwinkle!

So you're saying you look like a moose ? :What: :telephone:

[McFig]

:LOL: Nice!!!!

I'm sure you will see all new information at http://www.tamiyausa.com on Feb 7th

[william]

ok so Feb 07 08 Joe better not call in then :omg:

This will be like Christmas, new toys :LOL:

[janderson]

cough, cough, I'm feeling sick..... :telephone:

[McFig]

:LOL:

Watch out for the mob :butcher:

[Larrio]

I'm sure Joe can work from home. The beauty of the internet!

[janderson]

I know I can... But do I want to? :thumbdown:

[4wdmt]

6 more days to go guys!

[4wdmt]

I was always checking the Tamiya site. Looking around at the "coming soon" items. I wonder if the 2 new release that you guys are mentioning are the 2 HiLift F350s (blue and red) ready to run with MFUs installed.

almost 3 days to go...

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

I was always checking the Tamiya site. Looking around at the "coming soon" items. I wonder if the 2 new release that you guys are mentioning are the 2 HiLift F350s (blue and red) ready to run with MFUs installed.

almost 3 days to go...

I think thats been around for awhile though....maybe its not limited anymore thast the new news???:LOL:

[DREADY]

Not bursting anyone's bubble but it's not this by any chance?
www.rc-japan.de/article.php?id=221

539

looks cool!:Tamiya1:

[4wdmt]

Oh oh, that must be one of the new release. Larrio post that people "here" will ooze on. This is a scale site. I'm hoping it is one of them.

[GreatDane]

Although the chassis is not that scale (IMHO) but I'll bet that the Toyota Land Cruiser 40 body that is suppose to come with the chassis is.

Nice to see Tamiya is making a move towards the crawler scene with a explicit crawler product now that they have been contributing to the crawler scene with TLT chassis parts and later the High-Lift chassis for some time now.....

And I can't wait for the Nüremberg Toy Fair to open on thursday. I can't wait to see the news Tamiya will bring us :Tamiya1:

[Gomjaba]

Am I the only one who wants to see new semis :What:

[tc1cat]

Needs to be another semi and not a European style one! Tamiya has made a lot more European style semis than American style. May not be all 3 speeds but they are out there if you look. Most of them are 2 axle rigs though. Some even have lexan bodies if memory serves me right.

[GreatDane]

Am I the only one who wants to see new semis :What:

You are not alone my friend.....

Semi's as in a US truck....?

Preferably I would like to see a european truck, say a MAN or a Mercedes Actros in a 8x4 configuration. :dance:

[GreatDane]

Some even have lexan bodies if memory serves me right.

They all have hard bodies; from the very first King Hauler to the lastest Scania R470 Highline.....

[Gomjaba]

Yea - US trucks ... German trucks are nice (I am German myself) but I still like the US trucks more, always did.

I'd love to see a double decker bus too .. it is soo hard to find a good bus / coach ..

[Pete359]

I'd like to se Tamiya releese a great offroad Kaiser or something.
http://www.buschandbusch.com/deuce139.jpg

[GreatDane]

@Pete359: Your picture brings a rumour to mind I have read in another forum.

The rumour has it that Tamiya will add the half track "FAMO" to there 1/16 RC tank series.

See it in 1/35 here - not necessary this one in particular! (http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=35239)

Please remember guys this is just a rumour......

Edit: My signature seems to have a life of it's own; Sometimes it shows and sometimes it does not...No probs at post 82, though! Odd!!!!

[offroadford4x4]

http://www.rc-japan.de/BigPics/cr010308.jpg

http://www.rc-japan.de/article.php?id=221

Could this be it? It've seen it on several other forums this AM.

It is sweet. I really like the spring set up. The shocks are kinda strange though.

Wonder if they will produce it with those custom tires, Moab sidewalls and outer tread blocks with Imex K-rock center treads Lol

[janderson]

Looks interesting..... Wonder if it is real? :telephone:

[mymonsterbeetleisbroken]

Thats what it is, isn't it :first:

[4wdmt]

I think it's legit. I hope so.

I still remember the days when the promo "print" ad of the High Lift F350 was leaked out.There were HUGE discussion. Even the Tamiya site went down for a bit, was it too much hits?

Was it also almost in time for the Nuremburg then?

[tc1cat]

Great Dane- Tamiya offered some semi race trucks in Europe that had lexan bodies. They were never offered in the US.

[offroadford4x4]

Looks interesting..... Wonder if it is real? :telephone:

ya mean you don't know :LOL:

[offroadford4x4]

peek-a-boo, some on another board found hop ups on Tamiya Usa's site for this already

http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:kxxqxyEFLgYJ:www.tamiyausa.com/product/rcpss.php%3Fcommand%3Dhopups%26chassis_id%3DB07+Ta miya+CR-01&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=2&gl=us

[monster_beetle]

And they say it will have a fj-40 body. Man Then I'm gonna buy one. A real proper Fj-40 body, this is just amazing when it's true.

I just wanted to post tis here.

[monster_beetle]

p.s. it's called cr-01 chassis.

[monster_beetle]

I hope it will come with a hard body, and a 3speed gearbox. Then we will have the new bruiser, well it is the esc they recommend for a 3speed...

And for the guys that can't find the spare parts listing for this car on tamiyausa, we always have the google cache :D
http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:kxxqxyEFLgYJ:www.tamiyausa.com/product/rcpss.php%3Fcommand%3Dhopups%26chassis_id%3DB07+Ta miya+CR-01&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=2&gl=us

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

new TLT FJ rock crawler....

[GreatDane]

I hope it will come with a hard body

So do I that would be awesome....

But the long bodyposts showing in the picture in post 87 indicates a lexanbody. If it was to be a hard body fixing it with screws as per the High Lift would the proper way of doing it.

But then again the picture may show a prototype so I guess anything is possible.

[monster_beetle]

Also I think that this kind of hard body must not be attached with screws. To be able to reach the battery, as it isn't a pick-up.

[monster_beetle]

Well, pics with the body fitted:
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/pictureframe.asp?t=n&id=img1675_05022008161428_1.jpg

[william]

body looks to be the old fj40 style not the grocery getter sissy wagon of 2008

[monster_beetle]

Well, even more pic, the forst from the toy fair:
http://www.rc-monster-trucks.de/include.php?path=forum/showthread.php&threadid=17741&PHPKITSID=983cd7e1e3033054aee220c376de9d01

Also you can see a metaltop standing there, a rere maybe? That would be so cool, this is gonna be a money pit for me...

[4wdmt]

That is lexan body, right? Are they using TLT-1 axles?

[4wdmt]

Glad to see that it is the old style FJ toyota body and from the back ground. An old style Pajero.

There you go...2 items scale fans are looking for. :yourock::Tamiya1:.

I jusy hope the Pajero is also a Lexan shell and on an CC/XC chassis.

Now, just to find out more about that intriguing Tamiya ad.....

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

Ill take a hard body not lexan......

[DREADY]

Another pic has surfaced!
541

[eichkay]

Ive come across some better quality scans via genki on a drift fourm

http://www.genkidoridori.com/images/gdd_gp/Landy_02.jpg

http://www.genkidoridori.com/images/gdd_gp/Landy_01.jpg

http://www.genkidoridori.com/images/gdd_gp/Landy_03.jpg

[GreatDane]

@ eichkay: Darn nice close up pictures!

Thanks for sharing! :dance:

Edit: Keen on more news? Look here (http://www.tamiyablog.com/)

[Gomjaba]

3 axle reefer Trailer :Tamiya1:

[klima]

I don't want be banned but for me it' s ugly and looks very " NOT SCALE"

But pajero in the background looks sweet :)

[janderson]

I don't want be banned but for me it' s ugly and looks very " NOT SCALE"

But pajero in the background looks sweet :)

Not sure why you would get banned? You are entitled to your opinion here in the free USA.

The only thing your prohibited in doing would be cursing, flaming or anything the board rules prohibit :omg:

[monster_beetle]

Hmm, gotta buy 2 pajero's. As I see they're limited (49490)

[monster_beetle]

Or am I wrong? I hope so...

[Gomjaba]

@ eichkay: Darn nice close up pictures!

Thanks for sharing! :dance:

Edit: Keen on more news? Look here (http://www.tamiyablog.com/)

To be honest, being a big scale guy, the "only" thing I would be interested in is the trailer. IF the informations on that blog are correct.

If this is true, then its a shame really as it would seem Tamiya lets the semis die slowly.

9 out of 15 semis and trailers are sold out or discontinued (for quite a while now).

Man I would so love to see a new semi :What:

[Larrio]

We hardly sell any semis here in the states in comparison to the huge amount sold by our European counterparts. This is why they get first priority (Scania) for new products.

If we could back up our requests with definite sales, that would be a different story. Until that happens, you won't see any new American semi trucks. It's a supply and demand scenario.

[dallasv8]

a triple road train cattle truck like we have in Australia would be cool :)

[tc1cat]

Larrio, I would bet if you did a poll of where most of the guys bought their semis, you would find that most bought there truck from overseas because of the price difference you can get them for. Even when you put the added postage on a semi kit from overseas they are normally cheaper than from a US hobby shop. This is true with other rc vehicles also.

By the way, you mentioned 2 things that guys on this forum would be interested in. Other than the trailer, what is the second item?

[monster_beetle]

I think the pajero rere ;)

[Larrio]

Larrio, I would bet if you did a poll of where most of the guys bought their semis, you would find that most bought there truck from overseas because of the price difference you can get them for. Even when you put the added postage on a semi kit from overseas they are normally cheaper than from a US hobby shop. This is true with other rc vehicles also.

By the way, you mentioned 2 things that guys on this forum would be interested in. Other than the trailer, what is the second item?

I'll answer your question on the 7th. =D

[Gomjaba]

We hardly sell any semis here in the states in comparison to the huge amount sold by our European counterparts. This is why they get first priority (Scania) for new products.

If we could back up our requests with definite sales, that would be a different story. Until that happens, you won't see any new American semi trucks. It's a supply and demand scenario.

Thanks for the answer and crushing my heart in the process :omg:

Nah I understnad completely .. Shocking to realise how HUGE the marked in Germany is .. I am German myself and I remember how details we build models .. Just never knew anything about Tamiya back in the days. But I bought a cheap ish US Fighter as plastic cast model and I remember modding the <bleep> out of it which won several prices :first:

But yea ... .as I say - I understand and yet its disapointing :) But as long as you can get the King / Knight Haulers on eBay and as long as I don't run out of ideas I don't care MUCH and trailer are easy to build.

Which reminds me .. I should really start posting pictures

[monster_beetle]

http://tamiyablog.com/uploaded_images/tamiya_58405-746104.jpg

[4wdmt]

Are the springs a little too big? Nice articulation.

[backtomyroots]

Larrio, I would bet if you did a poll of where most of the guys bought their semis, you would find that most bought there truck from overseas because of the price difference you can get them for. Even when you put the added postage on a semi kit from overseas they are normally cheaper than from a US hobby shop. This is true with other rc vehicles also.

By the way, you mentioned 2 things that guys on this forum would be interested in. Other than the trailer, what is the second item?

Ditto for Canada ! Huge price differences even with shipping. Plus we have one exclusive distributor here who is absolutely horrible for parts support and up to date products. Since he's the only distributor he must charge the LHS an arm & a leg judging by the prices I've seen :(.

The more I look at the new FJ40 the more intrigued I get - that one shot it looks like it actualy articulates ! Plus a re-re Pajero ? Cool ! Going to be expensive this year !

But I wonder, why the cantilever suspension ? I haven't seen that on any other crawlers ?

[Gomjaba]

Ditto for Canada ! Huge price differences even with shipping. Plus we have one exclusive distributor here who is absolutely horrible for parts support and up to date products. Since he's the only distributor he must charge the LHS an arm & a leg judging by the prices I've seen :(.

The more I look at the new FJ40 the more intrigued I get - that one shot it looks like it actualy articulates ! Plus a re-re Pajero ? Cool ! Going to be expensive this year !

Oh yea .. example : Tamiya King Hauler in the UK : At least £250.00 ($500). Tamiya USA : $652.00

Hong Kong : £121.00 ($250) + £47.00 ($90) shipping = $340.00

Simple math : You want to sell more, go with the (price) flow :)

[janderson]

Oh yea .. example : Tamiya King Hauler in the UK : At least £250.00 ($500). Tamiya USA : $652.00

Hong Kong : £121.00 ($250) + £47.00 ($90) shipping = $340.00

Simple math : You want to sell more, go with the (price) flow :)

Please remember! Tamiyausa.com is not in business to compete with retailers. We sell most stuff at full MSRP

Some time we will have sales on some items from time to time. We want you to buy from your LHS. But those who don't have one are forced to buy elsewhere.


So please do notuse our prices as comparison it is really apples to oranges

Towerhobbies or another store would be better to compare.

[backtomyroots]

Please remember! Tamiyausa.com is not in business to compete with retailers. We sell most stuff at full MSRP

Some time we will have sales on some items from time to time. We want you to buy from your LHS. But those who don't have one are forced to buy elsewhere.


So please do notuse our prices as comparison it is really apples to oranges

Towerhobbies or another store would be better to compare.

I thought that was the MSRP :LOL: !

[backtomyroots]

hehe.

Your patience will be rewarded. Just stay tuned.

Well the cat is out of the bag:


Pajero Rerelease
FJ40 Crawler
Triaxle Semi Trailer


So, spill all the details and photos will you :omg: !

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

Hmm, gotta buy 2 pajero's. As I see they're limited (49490)

the pajero is that the metaltop or the XB version???? if metaltop well im in debt already LOL.....and being limited well............

[monster_beetle]

The metaltop :D

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

The metaltop :D

can I sue you for almost giving me a heart attack? :yourock:

[Pete359]

And we got a movie!
Click me! (http://www.tamiya.com/japan/nurnberg/movie/movie1.mpg)

[4wdmt]

Wow. Makes you want to crawl and give it a try. Heck, it even looks like a very nice RC just to have around.

[Mouton]

Pete359 links to a video of the Cr-01.

A great place to look is Tamiya's Youtube channel where the Japanese head quarter post videos:
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=TAMIYAINC

They also have a video of the new three axle box trailer.

[monster_beetle]

That movie looks so old school, I really love it. Now just hope for some old school box art :D:D:D

[4wdmt]

Here you go guys. Tamiya USA updated their coming soon items:

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/coming_soon.php?sub-id=36500

[janderson]

http://www.tamiyausa.com/articles/feature.php?article-id=345

[Larrio]

That movie looks so old school, I really love it. Now just hope for some old school box art :D:D:D

I'm almost positive the Toyota comes with the old school hand-drawn box art

[janderson]

The box I have seen is old school

[secretsg]

So is the CR-01 chassis the item that was featured in the conquering new grounds AD? If it is I'm assuming it's designed at TamiyaUSA?

[janderson]

No it is not, I will leave larrio to explain further has he has been leading the discussion on that one

[secretsg]

Awesome. If it is what the tire tacks indicted on the ad I will be very happy.

[monster_beetle]

I'm almost positive the Toyota comes with the old school hand-drawn box art

O yeah, you're my hero mate :D

[Larrio]

So is the CR-01 chassis the item that was featured in the conquering new grounds AD? If it is I'm assuming it's designed at TamiyaUSA?

If you look closely at the ad, the tire treads are not rock crawler tires. You'll notice the pattern is completely different. You can compare it to the rock crawler treads here:
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58405

A few pages back in this thread I clarified that the Nuremberg releases will be different than the "conquering new grounds" ad. Although many people not in touch with this forum will automatically assume that the two are related, it's merely a coincidence.

The phrase "conquering new grounds" could mean:
-conquering new ground for Tamiya (making something no one else makes)
-conquering new ground for Tamiya R/C (new scale or platform that we've never made)
-conquering new ground because it's designed in the U.S.
-conquering new ground through innovation
-conquering new ground through other means

At this point it's up for discussion. Everyone has been guessing without looking at the ad closely. It's called a "teaser ad" because there are enough clues to logically guess a few probable outcomes without releasing the actual information.

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

ANYBODY do a pr order yet on the metal top said its limited edition???? I gotta get me 5 of them now....

[secretsg]

Thanks for the reply. I already have a pretty good idea what it is. Just had to confirm that in fact CR-01 is not the item in question. The whole Frog ad couple years back and the speculations that is was a new tank release was still fresh in my mind. :LOL:

[4wdmt]

Any official release date for the CR01 Land Cruiser?

I am buying it just for hand drawn old school box. Way to go Tamiya! This is one release that I am getting excited about. Build and run.

Btw, is it with Full Ball Bearings?

[janderson]

Any official release date for the CR01 Land Cruiser?

I am buying it just for hand drawn old school box. Way to go Tamiya! This is one release that I am getting excited about. Build and run.

Btw, is it with Full Ball Bearings?

Where are you located?

[Larrio]

Pertaining to the teaser ad (conquering new ground) ... I can't guarantee everyone on this site will like it. My original comments pertained to the Nuremburg releases (Pajero, 1/14 Trailer, and FJ40) and not the teaser ad. I just wanted to clarify since I read posts from other forums regarding this issue.

[McFig]

Very, very pimp. So looking forward to this.

[4wdmt]

Where are you located?

Ontario Canada.

But if ever, I buy Tamiya kits from Hong Kong Ebay sellers.

Will it be with ball bearings?

So, the Tamiya ad is much more for the racing inspired side of RC people :LOL:.

[Larrio]

We at Tamiya USA will be getting it first as an exclusive release.

I'd like to say more about "sticking it" to all those Ebay sellers but I'll remain professional.

[janderson]

Ontario Canada.

But if ever, I buy Tamiya kits from Hong Kong Ebay sellers.

Will it be with ball bearings?

So, the Tamiya ad is much more for the racing inspired side of RC people :LOL:.

Well with that said you will be getting it in May as the USA will receive it early April

[dallasv8]

well, with the nitrage kit being pulled from the tamiya usa site and not being imported, i would say the teaser add will be for a 1/8 nitro buggy and truggy designed in the usa.also new ground for tamiya.


i like the pajero and the cruiser is pretty cool, especially the vid :)

[secretsg]

Bottom line is I should just open an account at Tamiya with direct link to my bank account. :ballchain:

[4wdmt]

I'll go for April release then. Thank you for the answer janderson.

Is it bad to buy from ebay? I mean. As much as I want to buy from our LHS here in Canada, their mark up price is rediculous. I can still save a few more dollars even with EMS shipping when buying in HK. Would you believe, a TXT-1 cost around $500 (without taxes yet). The last time I check, it is still not being sold.

[dallasv8]

http://www.rc-junkies.net/toyfair/ this is a good link for the toyfair

[janderson]

You could call a store up in Northern USA and have them ship it? We complain daily about Asian importers and nothing is ever done. I would say Ask Larrio but he leaves for Nuremberg tomorrow.

[backtomyroots]

You could call a store up in Northern USA and have them ship it? We complain daily about Asian importers and nothing is ever done. I would say Ask Larrio but he leaves for Nuremberg tomorrow.

I can get a TXT-1 shipped to Canada from RC-Champ for less than $400 even after import duty. (I cheat they mark it down at my own risk).

Here the LHS sells the TXT-1 for at least $500-525 plus 14% taxes ! Yikes.

Most USA Hobby Shops that sell it remotely well priced will NOT ship to Canada and if they do we get stung on import taxes because they won't mark the value down. OR, the real bugger is they will only ship by UPS or FEDEX which charge huge brokerage fees.

So, to sum it up, I love my LHS and he treats me well but unforunately he can't compete with the prices so he only gets my money for the little things I'm afraid. I've bought 2 F350's, 2 HIlux's, 1 Scania Full Option, 1 MFU, 2 TXT-1's, 2 Hot shott rere's & much more from RC Champ. Imagine the cost here in Canada ? I'd be living on the streets ! It's a shame really though.

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

I can get a TXT-1 shipped to Canada from RC-Champ for less than $400 even after import duty. (I cheat they mark it down at my own risk).

Here the LHS sells the TXT-1 for at least $500-525 plus 14% taxes ! Yikes.

Most USA Hobby Shops that sell it remotely well priced will NOT ship to Canada and if they do we get stung on import taxes because they won't mark the value down. OR, the real bugger is they will only ship by UPS or FEDEX which charge huge brokerage fees.

So, to sum it up, I love my LHS and he treats me well but unforunately he can't compete with the prices so he only gets my money for the little things I'm afraid. I've bought 2 F350's, 2 HIlux's, 1 Scania Full Option, 1 MFU, 2 TXT-1's, 2 Hot shott rere's & much more from RC Champ. Imagine the cost here in Canada ? I'd be living on the streets ! It's a shame really though.

as always I feel bad for you roots......but damn thats a lot of toys man you bought from rc champ I know I asked a quote on the hilux and they for the first in my time asking the price was higher from them shipped than it was from like towerhobbies.com or ultimatehobbies.com I was shocked!!!

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

You could call a store up in Northern USA and have them ship it? We complain daily about Asian importers and nothing is ever done. I would say Ask Larrio but he leaves for Nuremberg tomorrow.

can you tell him to bring me a tamiya high lift XB version if he is there? :first:

[Pete359]

Try ordering from Norway, then you get shocked :LOL:
I order kits from HK and US, couse the prices here is a joke.

[Mouton]

Could we get back to discussing this year's releases rather than pricing in various countries?

That is better done in a separate thread.

[McFig]

As a follow up. The "New Ground" isn't something most people on this site are going to care about.

Its more for people on http://www.tamiyatrucks.com

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

As a follow up. The "New Ground" isn't something most people on this site are going to care about.

Its more for people on http://www.tamiyatrucks.com


if its about trucks im intrested....

[4wdmt]

I thought it is a racing 1/8th nitro buggy.

[secretsg]

If there's a buggy there will be a truggy. I have yet to see a major manufacturer do a 1/8th buggy without release the truggy version later.

[secretsg]

Is this the boxart or just promo poster?

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

Is this the boxart or just promo poster?

WOW if thats the box art thats bad.....as in good bad. :omg:

[anthguteirrez]

i know everyone is fixed on the cr-01 but what about the cayenne or the pajero i think i would rather buy those

[Pete359]

I'm going for the Pajero :first:

[secretsg]

I'm going for the XC for sure. If I buy the CR-01 it will be because it's a Tamiya product. Not really a fan of crawling.

[mcovalsk]

I'm sure that most of us would like to hear about the 3 speed new kits. Larrio, should I understand that Tamiya will issue just the FJ40 in 2008.... besides the Pajero...etc. So no other 3 speed coming :Good Point:

Regarding the FJ40 my 2 cts opinion. I'm not a crawling guy, but seeing all the kits around the Tamiya's looks like different in many ways, now should we think that Tamiya is better than the rest?.

The look and box is outstanding as we know Tamiya will do, but what about a guy using a AX10 he will choose the FJ40, why not to do something more conventional.

Back to the first sentence, this site aims to talk about 3 speed, so please amaze me and let me know the news about the main topic of the site :LOL:

[tc1cat]

Yes Larrio, Where is the second product that you said this forum would be interested in? New trailer is nice but what about the second item?:What:

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

I'm sure that most of us would like to hear about the 3 speed new kits. Larrio, should I understand that Tamiya will issue just the FJ40 in 2008.... besides the Pajero...etc. So no other 3 speed coming :Good Point:

:

yeah I hope they do make a 3 speed FJ that would rock not lexan either a hard body.....

BTW: does anyone know when the release date on the pajero is? I gotta get 5 of them before everyone else does. gotta pre order...

[william]

i know everyone is fixed on the cr-01 but what about the cayenne or the pajero i think i would rather buy those

The cayenne is a ta01, more of a rally chassis than a true 4x4 offroader :sorry:

Me, gotta have big tires and lots of power. I'll get the F40 :Tamiya1:

[4wdmt]

Once you have the Pajero MTW, you will be wanting to have all the original hard bodied XC chassis (ISUZU, CRV, WRANGLER). It will be a nice collection too. Not to mention their lexan counterpart, Touareg and Pajero XB.

The Cayenne is like the Hummer chassis then?

I'm with william. FJ40 all the way.

When is the TEASER AD going to be announced?

[Larrio]

Pajero
Semi-trailer
CR-01

That's three items that come to mind for the enthusiasts on this site.

[4wdmt]

How about the new ground that tamiya will conquer...any release / announcement date yet?

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

Pajero
Semi-trailer
CR-01

That's three items that come to mind for the enthusiasts on this site.

yeah thats about it man....minus the trailer for me. I wonder if conquering new ground is a buggy....

[4wdmt]

Just read from Tamiya blog that the CR-01 ialready with ball bearings, way to go :Tamiya1:.

let me thank you for:

1. Releasing a very cool scale kit.
2. Bringing back the box art.
3. Adding BBs in the kits.

:Tamiya1: :yourock:

[violetmind]

Once you have the Pajero MTW, you will be wanting to have all the original hard bodied XC chassis (ISUZU, CRV, WRANGLER). It will be a nice collection too. Not to mention their lexan counterpart, Touareg and Pajero XB.


Fully agree on the hard bodies.....not the lexans though.....

[4wdmt]

I don't see the intriguing advertisement anymore. Is still going to be released?

Btw, nice pics of the new CR FJ40. That kit is going to be popular.

[Larrio]

Stage 2 of the intriguing advertisement will come back soon.

[4wdmt]

Stage 2? wow. This is really intriguing :LOL:.

[Larrio]

Stage 2? wow. This is really intriguing :LOL:.

It's called anticipated marketing aka stalling. :LOL:

[4wdmt]

Hahahaha Nice one. I am learning a thing or two about marketing, way to go :Tamiya1:.

[backtomyroots]

Just read from Tamiya blog that the CR-01 ialready with ball bearings, way to go :Tamiya1:.

let me thank you for:

1. Releasing a very cool scale kit.
2. Bringing back the box art.
3. Adding BBs in the kits.

:Tamiya1: :yourock:

Ditto. :Tamiya1: :yourock: !

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

I hiope its not as expensive as the high lift though at 330 bucks from stores....

[McFig]

Well, for now Tower has it for $350

[secretsg]

I don't see the 2nd stage advertisement in the new issue of XRC.

[Larrio]

I don't see the 2nd stage advertisement in the new issue of XRC.

The May issue of Xtreme RC is not for sale until 3/31/08

[william]

Well, for now Tower has it for $350

That'll change once released, it always does even if just a little. :What:

[william]

You know Tower has quite a bit listed for it already? Just did a search for CR01 (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=cr01) and came up with a buch of stuff.

[4wdmt]

Tower is saying...late March release. Woot! We are almost there.

[Larrio]

I think April will be more likely.

[4wdmt]

Having a job in an RC magazine must have it's perks and benefits. Like having a new release kit in advance, lol.

http://rcdriver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1515

It's just a matter of time now.

[Larrio]

Having a job in an RC magazine must have it's perks and benefits. Like having a new release kit in advance, lol.

http://rcdriver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1515

It's just a matter of time now.

It's only a perk if your a fan. :LOL:

[secretsg]

The May issue of Xtreme RC is not for sale until 3/31/08


Must we stall? :LOL: Is this thing ready to go and waiting for distribution plans or is it still in the testing stages?

Btw do you know the approximate date when Pajero will hit the shops in North America? Thanks.

[4wdmt]

So, for sure it is a racing "something".

The Re-Re Pajero already showed up on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-Tamiya-RC-1-10-4WD-Pajero-Metaltop-Wide-49490-58132_W0QQitemZ350045761200QQihZ022QQcategoryZ1200 QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l1247Q QcmdZViewItem

It may hit the shelves anytime soon.

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

So, for sure it is a racing "something".

The Re-Re Pajero already showed up on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-Tamiya-RC-1-10-4WD-Pajero-Metaltop-Wide-49490-58132_W0QQitemZ350045761200QQihZ022QQcategoryZ1200 QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l1247Q QcmdZViewItem

It may hit the shelves anytime soon.

looks like someone bought them in bulk LOL.....

[secretsg]

Some shops in Asia have it. But N.A and Asia release schedules are not always the same....

[Larrio]

Must we stall? :LOL: Is this thing ready to go and waiting for distribution plans or is it still in the testing stages?

Btw do you know the approximate date when Pajero will hit the shops in North America? Thanks.

It's hard for me to quote ETAs because our shipments come in by sea containers. They can be held up in customs and what not. I haven't received any word on the Pajero yet. The Toyota CR-01 will be coming in first so we are anticipating it's arrival.

There is talk of showing the project of the secret ad at the RCX show. I can't confirm anything as of yet though.

[4wdmt]

Yup. The CR01 is definitely first :LOL:.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/4wdmt/CR01chassis001.jpg

It is very nice kit to build. :Tamiya1: ROCKS, literally with this one.

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

Yup. The CR01 is definitely first :LOL:.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/4wdmt/CR01chassis001.jpg

It is very nice kit to build. :Tamiya1: ROCKS, literally with this one.

is that yours? wow...im so tempted to get one, but I dont have a hilux yet just 4 high lifts....gotta sell my on road crap I dont build or drive.

[4wdmt]

Yes sir. Here is my latest pics so far with the build:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/4wdmt/LCupdate001.jpg

Did you just wrote 4 high lifts??? What are you doing with 4 highlifts, you only have 2 hands :LOL:.

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

Yes sir. Here is my latest pics so far with the build:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/4wdmt/LCupdate001.jpg

Did you just wrote 4 high lifts??? What are you doing with 4 highlifts, you only have 2 hands :LOL:.

2 runners and 2 well I havent got around to build one yet, but then the pajero came along and now this cro1 well im going broke...

[Larrio]

Yes sir. Here is my latest pics so far with the build:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/4wdmt/LCupdate001.jpg

Did you just wrote 4 high lifts??? What are you doing with 4 highlifts, you only have 2 hands :LOL:.

hey! where did you buy yours? :omg:

[4wdmt]

Local Hobby Shop.

[McFig]

For some reason, Canada got them before the USA did? What up with that? US was suppose to get this first.

Somehow I think 4wdmt is not telling us something......

[4wdmt]

No, I am telling the truth. Really :Tamiya1:.

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

Local Hobby Shop.

WOWZERS...........

[Larrio]

For some reason, Canada got them before the USA did? What up with that? US was suppose to get this first.

Somehow I think 4wdmt is not telling us something......

Business decisions change day to day, hour to hour.

Big kit, huge $$$ potential, everybody wants a piece of the action.

Although technically that LHS should be reprimanded for breaking the rules. =p

[4wdmt]

Are rules meant to be broken :LOL:.

If ever, what would be the action of Tamiya for the erring LHS?...suspension? cancellation of distribution?

In any case, it won't only be one lhs here in Canada.

[Larrio]

Are rules meant to be broken :LOL:.

If ever, what would be the action of Tamiya for the erring LHS?...suspension? cancellation of distribution?

In any case, it won't only be one lhs here in Canada.

I don't think it's a Tamiya sales policy. If it was Apple or Sony, they would lose all privileges for an entire year.

It makes me wonder why bother putting a giant "do not sell before X date" on all the kits. It's exasperating and frustrating all together.

[4wdmt]

Back to the topic...

Is this new ground conquering will be shown in the RCX show this weekend? Are you guys going there? Are there any more new releases?

[janderson]

Back to the topic...

Is this new ground conquering will be shown in the RCX show this weekend? Are you guys going there? Are there any more new releases?

Ok Larry and I will be there at RCX

As far as the ground breaker, we are bringing it and will know if we are to show it tomorrow morning. So it might be there :omg:

But more important LARRY will be there! :omg:

[McFig]

But more important LARRY will be there!

Yeah, Yeah. Thats what I'm talking about! :LOL:

[4wdmt]

Alright! Please, share some pics of the event. Thanks.

[secretsg]

So there will be a photo of Larry? :omg:

[4wdmt]

Are you guys there yet?

[McFig]

Just got back. I'll get pics up soon

[4wdmt]

Thank you. I'll be waiting patiently. (But please do hurry :LOL:)

[Mouton]

So, after 23 pages of speculation there will finally be some answers? :omg:

/Andreas

[4wdmt]

Just saw some footage and pics mcfig posted at RCMT. I don't think it was even there.

[4wdmt]

Oh. So it is this one, TRF still concept TRUGGY:


http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=247742

[McFig]

I posted the TRF on http://www.tamiyatrucks.com

Not many nitro lovers on this and RCMT site

I posted a new thread with all my pictures and videos from RCX

[McFig]

Just saw some footage and pics mcfig posted at RCMT. I don't think it was even there.

What were you looking for? the CR-01, the TRF, the Pajero?

[4wdmt]

I didn't see the TRF truggy at RCMT. Must have missed me. Thanks for the pics and vids.

[secretsg]

Thanks for the pics McFig. Very happy with the news. I was hoping the buggy version would come along first but it looks like I'll stick with TM M1B turbo this year. Needs a crowd pleazer body but otherwise looks great. :first:

[McFig]

I added pictures of the TRF and the new RevStorm