Intriguing ad in RC Car Action - RC10 re-release?

[R/Cat]

Anything higher then the starting price will help compensate the over 10 hours of work to build this monster of a RC10.

Now greedbay sellers expect to be compensated for THEIR decision to assemble a kit too....the delusion is really over the top with these re-re kits on Ebay.

[GoMachV]

as mentioned before, when i worked in the hobby stores I charged $40+ to build one, nowadays I'd almost pay to build one just for the kicks

[reptilejason]

I received mine from Tower Hobbies on Thursday, but haven't opened it yet. Am I correct thinking that the re-release does not have any type of "stamp" on the chassis?

[GoMachV]

Correct, no stamp

[SFC K]

Yep, No markings at all.

[reptilejason]

Yep, No markings at all.

I think that's kinda weird. I would have figured they'd do something, especially for a limited edition release...

[RichieRich]

Yep, No markings at all.

I think that's kinda weird. I would have figured they'd do something, especially for a limited edition release...

They did do something special, they gave it no stamp.

[esaresky75]

it was a good move from an brand equity standpoint.
just seeing the box on the shelf at a hobby store will keep their heritage alive by reminding the community of where they came from kinda thing.

and the spare parts keep the guys that come here happy, and the guys that come here are the best brand ambassadors they could hope for.

But that is just it, with such a limited quantity will there actually be any sitting on the shelves? I agree with what you are saying but it would still make more sense if it wasn't a super limited run.

-Joe

It may not "really" be a limited run. This Futurama scene is funny and probably tells the truth. [youtube]BH3G_haVEho[/youtube]

[Dirtdiver]

My local hobby shop had at least 6 last week. I went to buy one on Saturday and they were sold out.

[Lonestar]

They did do something special, they gave it no stamp.

[R/Cat]

My local hobby shop had at least 6 last week. I went to buy one on Saturday and they were sold out.

Not surprising....the last of them not sold by the distributors that made their way to the hobby shops will certainly sell out quickly.

[slow_jun]

Amain listed it as Estimated on 10/31/13. hope they push thru as I haven't seen it available from them.
Towers is discontinued and RCmart is selling it at $339 Plus shipping. hmmm...

[DMAT]

well.....I bought a re-re today.

I promptly bagged it up and have put it in the upper most part of my closet. May it never see the light of day again

If anything, Someone ends up paying for the car, tax, and shipping If I decided to get rid of it.

[6sectors]

I'm so glad I made the decision to pre order even though I am from the UK. Seems you guys on the other side of the pond are having a harder time sourcing these kits now.

Definitely with the consensus that only 2500 of these kits were made by TA/AE, got my 0.08% worth at least so I'm very happy

[R/Cat]

I'm so glad I made the decision to pre order even though I am from the UK. Seems you guys on the other side of the pond are having a harder time sourcing these kits now.

Definitely with the consensus that only 2500 of these kits were made by TA/AE, got my 0.08% worth at least so I'm very happy

Same here...seems like a pre-order got everyone the best price (even here in the U.S.) as the hobby shops and online stores are now cranking up the prices to ridiculous amounts in some cases.