Tamiya Blazing Blazer (1982)

The second offering in the famous three-speed line from Tamiya, the Blazing Blazer was an unusual vehicle, modeled after an off-road racing truck. (more…)

Originally posted 2015-09-30 19:49:37.

Tamiya Hot Shot (1984, 2007)

Once kits like the Frog and Hornet got re-issued, you knew it was only a matter of time before a new Hot Shot appeared.

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Originally posted 2015-08-28 18:17:38.

Cox Trike (1971)

One of the more unusual offerings from Cox was the “Trike”. It was an in-your-face 1970’s chopper design complete with sparkle paint job. (more…)

Originally posted 2014-03-29 14:47:00.

Intermountain Cab Forward

This is the first plastic edition of any loco that I’ve seen exceed the level of detail normally found only in brass. (more…)

Originally posted 2015-07-20 16:22:44.

Cox Adam-12 Patrol Car (1975)

If you were watching TV in the 70’s, then chances are that officer Reed and Malloy visited your living room on occasion.

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Originally posted 2014-01-31 11:48:19.

Tamiya Frog (1983, 2010)

The Tamiya Frog was one of Tamiya’s early plastic buggies that marked the end of the “heavy metal” era of off-road RC vehicles. (more…)

Originally posted 2015-06-02 13:35:28.