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Is there value in an original Grasshopper vs re-release?
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 8:16 pm
by ChaosKevin
I saw one of these for sale as part of an RC lot. If the body hadn't been painted red I would consider making it my first shelf dweller. I assume its an original, it has a mechanical speed control and just looks the part.
I remember this car being nothing short of an obsession for me when I was 10-11 yrs old. This was before I saw the image of the RC10 that is at the top of this forum. At 10 yrs old obsession are easily swayed. I never aquired the grasshopper but I was able to find a used and slightly modded RC10 much later on.
Re: Is there value in an original Grasshopper vs re-release?
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 1:29 am
by Lowgear
Well for collectors the value will always be in the original of something, not reproductions.
Re: Is there value in an original Grasshopper vs re-release?
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:47 am
by Dadio
If its a shelf display car then an original is the way to go, if you want to run it then get a new one, there's not much difference in the relative cost as the Grass Hopper was a very popular car back in the day (had one myself) so there are plenty about.
Re: Is there value in an original Grasshopper vs re-release?
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2025 5:19 pm
by brn2fly
I’m getting ready to build two rereleases. A Grasshopper is one of them. Are there any gotchas building it? I know it’s a simple car just want to cover my bases as this is for someone else.
Re: Is there value in an original Grasshopper vs re-release?
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2025 6:02 pm
by LowClassCC
brn2fly wrote: ↑Sat Jan 04, 2025 5:19 pm
I’m getting ready to build two rereleases. A Grasshopper is one of them. Are there any gotchas building it? I know it’s a simple car just want to cover my bases as this is for someone else.
Here is a page that links all my rere Grasshopper step by step build videos. It is a pretty easy build, so you shouldn't have any issues. If you do, this will give you something else to use to help figure it out. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
https://getagriprc.com/f/tamiya-grasshopper-candy-green-edition-build
Re: Is there value in an original Grasshopper vs re-release?
Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2025 2:40 pm
by brn2fly
LowClassCC wrote: ↑Sat Jan 04, 2025 6:02 pm
brn2fly wrote: ↑Sat Jan 04, 2025 5:19 pm
I’m getting ready to build two rereleases. A Grasshopper is one of them. Are there any gotchas building it? I know it’s a simple car just want to cover my bases as this is for someone else.
Here is a page that links all my rere Grasshopper step by step build videos. It is a pretty easy build, so you shouldn't have any issues. If you do, this will give you something else to use to help figure it out. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
https://getagriprc.com/f/tamiya-grasshopper-candy-green-edition-build
Thank you!