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But, unfortunately, it's not the original chassis, but only the Blackfoot III chassis.
And, if rumors are correct the body is only Lexan.

This is the translated spec:

Mud Blaster II
Chassis fitted with a 130mm diameter tires, plenty of punch with a pickup truck wearing a light body. Enjoy a dynamic running. Polycarbonate monocoque frame chassis employs a high strength. Near the center mounted battery and the motor vehicle to support the running configuration is tough to set a good balance on the center line of the body such as the steering servo.
Electric RC Car Series No.514

• 1 / 10
• 1/10RC MUD BLASTER II (WT-01) (58514)
• Length: 445mm
• lightweight polycarbonate body.
• Equipped with a friction damper wheel double wishbone suspension
• Pre-assembled gearbox
• 540 with a motor.

And this is the only picture available at the moment:



-Lars

That is feeble - the only thing it shares with the Mud Blaster is the name?

The first proper image is out from the ongoing Tokyo Hobby show:





-Lars

Just dont get this at all. They re released the subaru brat that roughly has the same chassis so why wouldnt you re-use it for this re release and stay true to the original design?? makes me wonder if they will ever re release the monster beetle? if its in this format they need not bother very dissapointing effort.

tamiya wrote:

Just dont get this at all. They re released the subaru brat that roughly has the same chassis so why wouldnt you re-use it for this re release and stay true to the original design?? makes me wonder if they will ever re release the monster beetle? if its in this format they need not bother very dissapointing effort.

I agree, I don't see the logic. Most bits are already there...

-Lars

i guess they have a lazy design team as they keep digging this chassis out the cupboard. the new blackfoot looks awful too i definitely wont be buying either of these. its very down heartening to see something that could have been so great turn out so poorly....especially as they have gone to the trouble of re releasing such a classic just a little extra work could have made a massive seller but im guessing this wont be. very very sad.

Tamiya this is how it should have looked

What's even more astonishing when you look at this cheapo body (among other things) is the brilliant look of the new Racing Masters. Not the same team working on these two cars would be my guess.