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they didn't include free $2 brushes in the kits in the 80's

Looking forward to the officially released product, it's still not 100% clear if that pic couldn't be a few months old already...

Paul

I'm assuming that's gonna sell for at least 6 bills....who's gonna toss that kinda change at this thing? What did it cost back in the 80's--$300?

Coelacanth wrote:I'm assuming that's gonna sell for at least 6 bills....who's gonna toss that kinda change at this thing? What did it cost back in the 80's--$300?

I can see 6 bills, is it worth is.... No.... But that my opinion lol

Ill stick with the RC4WD Trailfinder 2 lol, I have an original Mountaineer that is for the most part original lol

Coelacanth wrote:I'm assuming that's gonna sell for at least 6 bills....who's gonna toss that kinda change at this thing? What did it cost back in the 80's--$300?

it costed more than 6 bills 25 yrs ago

Paul

""type 540 motor"" -Booooo

Why not the big 750-size motor like the original?


Also, can we still buy a stick transmitter with the three speed shift gate for the throttle stick???

Lonestar wrote:

Coelacanth wrote:I'm assuming that's gonna sell for at least 6 bills....who's gonna toss that kinda change at this thing? What did it cost back in the 80's--$300?

it costed more than 6 bills 25 yrs ago

Paul

I don't remember it selling anywhere near that. According to this site, they retailed for around $395--and probably less on sale.

http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11544&page=2

I think Tamiya have gone to town on this, I've never seen nice shots like that before - did they come from an Bruiser enthusiast or something?

well shit, between the avante and this, looks like i'll have to buy tamiya for the first time in 20 odd years

but yeah, the 540 is a bit of a shame, but if the battery compartment is the same size as the orig, you could drop in a a pair of 10,000mah packs and run for DAYYYYS

Edit; - hahahah nooooo

MSRP is $1,295.00

thats almost 2 grand for 2 models, over if you add radios.

couldn't afford one when i was 9, still can't afford one at 34.

looking at the MSRP of 1295 and comparing the ratio of MSRP/towerhobbies.com retail price for the other high dollar tamiya kits, I expect this to street price out at about $800.
Ouch, that's double the cost of the rc4wd truck. What does a runner condition bruiser go for these days?

Decent used Bruisers start around $500. That's a decent truck that you can make nice with some work and a little more money. My Mountaineer was about $600 a year ago and it's nice and it's complete, but it's no show pony. $800 is a lot of money for a truck, but you'd be spending that much, possibly more to get a mint Bruiser on ebay.

I'm on the waiting list for the Trailfinder 2, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't want one of these too. I mean, it's a Tamiya Bruiser. Yeah, the RC4wd is more scale, looks a little better and costs half the price, but this is a Tamiya Bruiser. No matter. I can barely afford the RC4wd truck right now, so a Bruiser is not in my near future. But, I might have to find a way to make it happen in the next year.

Hmm, now with a bunch of new Bruiser owners in the world, my MThompson wheels should be worth a fortune! Maybe I'll sell them to help fund a new Bruiser for myself. Naaa.

Old school Bruiser is definitely cooler looking under the hood in my opinion, but this thing is still awesome.

Also, I think the 540 motor mount is a smart idea. There are way more options for powerful motors with a 540 mount than just sticking with the old 750 dinosaur. Lack of power won't be an issue at all.

http://page11.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/n99636239

$500 no bids

http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h156485320

again, $500 no bids

usually I see them go for around 300 - 400

Wow! That seems really cheap. Do a completed listings search on ebay USA for Bruisers, totally different market I guess.