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Or, they got a call from Japan.

Even Seidel has the Bigwig listed now: www.modellbau-s...best=47330

Christmas gifts????

Now T2M has the Bigwig listed with the new box art (note the "new" sponsors")




Screenshot of the listing:


Google translate of the french text:

This RC 4WD buggy released in 1986 commemorating the 10 years of Tamiya activity in the field of radio-controlled model. He was also the first vehicle Tamiya RC whose body design was entrusted to an external speaker, the Japanese designer of racing cars and owns a team Takuya Yura. This reissue is a true copy of the original with some technical improvements making it compatible with existing equipment.

• robust ABS bathtub chassis
• GT-Tuned Motor (25 laps) with single sticker to this model.
• 4x4 transmission with cardan entirely on ball bearings.
• four-wheel independent suspension with hydraulic shock absorbers at constant volume.
• rack and pinion steering (the only of its kind on a Tamiya model) offering changes of ultra-precise direction.
• rubber bellows protecting the tie rods. Grease wear included to protect the mechanism of projection of dust and gravel.
• aerodynamics and lightweight polycarbonate body resistant.
• Engine Performance and ABS plastic exhausts.
• Stickers decorative redesigned in the spirit of the originals.
• Wheels "Aerodish" monobloc amount of "Oval Block" tires for optimum grip and traction.

What changes compared to the original:
• GT-Tuned Engine 25 laps
• For use with electronic dimmer (not included)
• For power pack by 7.2V NiMH or LiFe 6,6V.
• Grease anti-wear protection of the rack and pinion steering provided.
• Stickers redesigned in the spirit of the originals.

• GT-Tuned Motor included.
• RC equipment, inverter, battery pack and charger available separately.

Original Box Art for reference:

Well, didn't I just get an interesting email...

I sent one to my favourite supplier of new kits asking to be put on the waiting list for a new Bigwig, although not officially announced, they replied OK, we have already pre ordered, one will be set aside for you, they finished with a cryptic, We hope you enjoy the future re release announcements coming shortly..... this has me very curious......

They could be just referring to the future announcement of the Bigwig? It has not been announced yet by Tamiya.

Snappy1 wrote:

We hope you enjoy the future re release announcements coming shortly.....

Cool!
But what's up with the model number 47330? Shouldn't this be a 58xxx or 84xxx?

Tamiya has started a new number series, I'm not sure why. Some of the 84xxx series limited edition models has been moved over to 473xx series, maybe for making them "not" limited anymore?? This does not fit with the Bigwig of course.

-Lars

TommieG wrote:

Cool!
But what's up with the model number 47330? Shouldn't this be a 58xxx or 84xxx?