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Tamiya Grasshopper Video

Video – Tamiya The Grasshopper

Easy to build, and easy to bash, the Tamiya Grasshopper has helped thousands of people across the globe get into the hobby of remote control. Watch the video below to see the legendary Tamiya Grasshopper doing what it does best, backyard bashing. No matter if you are driving on pavement, dirt, or grass, the Grasshopper is more than ready for [...]

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Tamiya Re-Release 2023 Candy Green Edition Grasshopper Kit

Tamiya Re-Releases The Candy Green Edition Grasshopper Kit

The good guys over at Tamiya have announced the return of the Candy Green Edition Grasshopper Kit. This legendary kit comes with a Candy Green pre-painted body and is a great way for anyone to get into our beloved hobby. Here are more highlights- * 1/10 buggy kit * Durable plastic body is pre-painted in Candy Green * Rear wheel drive chassis features [...]

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Tamiya TamTech-Gear Grasshopper Buggy

Teaser – Tamiya TamTech-Gear Grasshopper Buggy

The crew at Tamiya is keeping the teasers coming today with a video for their upcoming TamTech-Gear Grasshopper Buggy. That’s right folks, the Tamiya TamTech line has been gone for a long time, but now it looks like it is back with a new Grasshopper for your bashing enjoyment. At this point, we have virtually no details, but you can [...]

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Tamiya X-SA Grasshopper Midnight Pumpkin

Tamiya Adds Grasshopper & Midnight Pumpkin To Their X-SA Lin…

Coming soon from Tamiya are X-SA versions of their Grasshopper buggy, as well as their Midnight Pumpkin monster truck. Tamiya’s Expert-Semi-Assembled series is their version of a roller, supplying a fully built vehicle that also comes with a pre-painted body. Soon, you’ll be able to get that convenience on a brand new Grasshopper (#46704) or Midnight Pumpkin (#46705), two of [...]

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Tamiya The Grasshopper II Black Edition

Tamiya The Grasshopper II Black Edition

Over at Tamiya they are still dropping new releases for 2021. One of their latest new releases is a special Black Edition of The Grasshopper II. This special edition comes in “murdered out” trim, completely in black. Check out these highlights- * Body comes molded in black polystyrene * Upgrade CVA oil shocks comes standard * Realistic driver figure * Comes with extensive decal [...]

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Tamiya Grasshopper 2005 Candy Green

Re-Release – Tamiya Grasshopper 2005 Candy Green

Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of the 2005 Grasshopper in Candy Green. The candy green color is a classic for the Grasshopper and soon you will be able to once again pick up a new Grasshopper in that very popular color choice. Here are more highlights- * Last time released was 2012 * Pre-painted ABS plastic body * Solid rear [...]

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Unboxing the Tamiya Comical Grasshopper

We just got our hands on the new Tamiya Comical Grasshopper Kit! We have been looking forward to giving this latest kit a try as it looks so different from a regular Tamiya build. You can hit up the Tamiya Comical Grasshopper official product page on their website or get more Tamiya RC News here on BigSquidRC. Enjoy the unboxing photos [...]

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Tamiya Comical Grasshopper

Full Details – Tamiya Comical Grasshopper

After some teasing, Tamiya has released full details on their upcoming Comical Grasshopper. The Comical Grasshopper brings a unique look to the timeless Grasshopper, a buggy that has brought thousands of new people into our hobby. * Polycarbonate body * Dedicated WR-02CB chassis * 356mm length, 170mm wheelbase, 244mm width * Double wishbone suspension * 2-piece steering tie-rod * Driver figure included * 2 piece ABS wheels * [...]

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Tamiya Comical Grasshopper

Teaser – Tamiya Comical Grasshopper

Being teased now by Tamiya is the Comical Grasshopper. The Comical Grasshopper looks like loads of fun to us, and thanks to the image above from the crew at TamiyaBog, we can have a look at what might be the most “fun” release coming up this fall. Very few details are known, but here are some highlights- * Comes on WR-02CB chassis * [...]

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Air Jam 2018 Tamiya Grasshopper

Air Jam 2018 Limited Edition Tamiya Grasshopper

The latest collaboration from Tamiya is with Air Jam. Air Jam is a Japanese music festival that features some of the best rock bands from Japan, After watching a highlight video from Air Jam 2017, Cubby is already making plans to attend next year! The Air Jam Grasshopper comes as a limited release kit that is available from the [...]

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2017 Tamiya Grasshopper

Tamiya To Re-Release The Grasshopper!

Oh yes, the legendary Tamiya Grasshopper, what memories does that name bring back. Just like so many of you readers, we also spent many hours in the backyard tearing up the grass and jumping over dirt mounds with the mighty Grasshopper during our younger days. If you miss those days as much as we do, Tamiya has officially announced that [...]

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