Tamiya King Tiger Porsche Turrent RC Conversion

Tamiya makes a full-option RC version of the famous King Tiger tank, but before they offered it, the only way to get a King Tiger full option kit was to make one yourself. Even today, if you want one with the Porsche turret (as opposed to the Henschel), you still need to make one yourself. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2014-06-18 19:51:34.

Tamiya Buggy Champ 58441 (1979-2009)

Ya know, there are few things in life that can compare to moments like these.

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Originally posted 2014-09-01 23:28:07.

Mattel SuperStar Sky Show Plane

Back in 1973, I saved up all my pennies to buy one of these at the now defunct Kiddie City toy store in Hatboro, PA. Today, I spent more than a few pennies to nab this example off of ebay.

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Originally posted 2013-11-05 06:10:44.

Tamiya Ferrari F2001 (2001)

Tamiya isn’t making many F1 cars anymore. This is one of their more recent casualties and has been discontinued. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2015-03-22 09:38:40.

Tamiya Porsche 934 (1976)

In 1976, Tamiya stormed on to the R/C car scene with the 1/12 scale Porsche 934.

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Originally posted 2015-08-10 17:16:58.

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.

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