Tamiya BBX is the BEST Tamiya Kit EVER

The Tamiya BBX is one of the most modern buggies with the best nostalgic looks from Tamiya in a long time. It's tough, predictable and mega fun. Watch the running video and stick around for the real-time commentary at the end.
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[@isaiahkester3992]

The narration 😂

[@hanscombe72]

But he’s doing the promo narration of the original eighties videos. A guy by the name of Bud Voss. The greatest promo videos ever!

[@yesicanu]

Perf...ection

[@gingerssuck]

Sounded like rick and morty inter dimensional cable tv commercials

[@markhinkle3234]

I totally loved the old school touch to the intro!!! Five stars! And the running video was great. Excellent piece of work man!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Much appreciated!

[@CornholioMcGeeRC]

Gotta say man that was classic!!! Very cool and “original”. Way to go !!!!

[@C0mfortCruise]

You even perfected the weird pauses in the narrator's voice just like the original videos 😂

[@chrisspence7264]

Best. Intro. Ever. I wasn’t even alive in the ‘70’s and yet I feel the nostalgia!!!

[@thomasbialzik3060]

That 70s promo ad style intro was awesome 😄. You did a beautiful job building and painting. Want🙂

[@Seabass-el2jy]

the vintage narration is killin me!

[@verpine3534]

The best word for an 18T pinion on this buggy is "sedate". LOL! Thanks for this fun video!

[@asplenia]

Dude! You had me at Tamiya! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Asplenia.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad you liked it!!

[@dekar-7]

Am building my BBX at the moment! Have been watching your build to check few steps I was doing right, is my first RC build in 25yrs!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Nice! Welcome back to the hobby and good luck with the build!

[@lebazartonytruand7309]

From 0:00 to 3:11, I remember this commercial in the 80's. It's a good thing Tamiya re-released this BBX.

[@reldwob22]

“Just goes where you point it” as he smacks into log…. 😂

[@scalebuildersguild]

😂

[@timvanasen9822]

The intro & narration was spot on 70's retro great job capturing the nostalgia Matt, yes I'm ordering one for my Tamiya collection great review & run thank's for sharing 😎👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

Have fun!

[@donkeysho5469]

Thank you! this old guy got some memories back.......sometimes i miss the 80s

[@jdsrcs8061]

Oh my god my wish has been granted!!! I have been transported back to 85!!!! Thank you Matt!!!!👍👍👍

[@owenisaacson724]

I used to watch the old Tamiya ads on repeat this made my day 😂

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad you liked it!

[@Andy_Yates]

The voice over on the lo-fi video was the cherry on top 🤌

[@CheckeredPassed]

It's like you somehow have experience doing commercials or promotional material for digital ads.. very 80s Tamiya nostalgia, nice work

[@scalebuildersguild]

Ha! I've made a few commercials 😂

[@ryand4786]

Dude , that narrative was pure 80’s , I would have burst out laughing trying that

[@Chon-c]

YOU FKN NAILED THAT OLD TAMIYA ADVERTISING MATT!!!👍👍👍😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you!

[@Chon-c]

@@scalebuildersguild Lol NO. THANK YOU!! It seriously was the best RC promo I’ve seen since all of these RC give aways to KZbinrs started ! 😂 Your production imagination is top notch 👍 You have a great sense to what works well considering all context & who your targeted audience might be. Some people needs to go to film school to learn what you know naturally. I really think you should be doing commercials or music videos at very least. Lol. So yeah. I really enjoyed that man. My first hobby grade was the white bodied Monster beetle in 1985 or 86 👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

@@Chon-c you get one guess what I do for a living. 😉

[@Chon-c]

@@scalebuildersguild Lol. It shines through your work Matt. . I mean … It took me a second or two to figure out if it was you or audio you pulled from one of tamiya’s ads of the Blackfoot ,Monsterbeetle & Sand Scorcher . Lol. Which I’m sure you went back to for refresher & preparation for your dialogue. A copy of that ad is here on KZbin still i believe. Lol. I salivated over that ad a million times as a kid. Lol.

[@brsrc759]

😂😂😂😂👏👏👏👏👏 that intro!! I hope Tamiya starts making commercials again

[@7plymaple124]

Okay that intro was EPIC! I recognise the bike park! I take the kids there to ride and sometimes we bring our typhon mega's there.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Cool! I was worried that I'd get kicked out.

[@7plymaple124]

@scalebuildersguild I haven't seen anyone get kicked just ticketed for parking in the "drop off" loop. I don't think the place even gets maintained anymore.

[@crystalwolfmoon2863]

Yes the vintage style footage was gold

[@Louiedajew]

Holy cow!! You absolutely killed it with this video!! The footage, the driving, color grading is fully spot on! Well done! Oh yeah, I need this buggy!!

[@EWCRC]

The intro is perfect!! Brings me back to the days in the hobby shop watching the VCR tape playing the Tamiya promotional videos.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DeliriumElectric]

Tamiya should do these ads again. Whatever it is, we'd probably buy it....and they know

[@MauzyrockRC]

Beauty description- you really nailed the "feels" tamiya often delivers!

[@fatfreddiescat9952]

Yup, nailed it. Took me back to starring at a screen in a certain model shop chain all them years ago.

[@blownouttransmission5832]

hello , a geared diff would be a nice option to get better steering , the ball diff enhances rear grip , a front tyre change would help too but i really like the tyre choice for multi surface running so finding steering through weight distribution and diff action would be a nicer way to go i feel . perhaps a shorty lipo pack slid forward with some foam to pack out the battery compartment , also a heavy all metal low pro servo from power hd or jx servo would bring some worthwhile grams to the front end . an oil change in the damper ,softer front or firmer rear a more open front damper piston or more closed rear would also help . i have found that front toe angle can be a very useful adjustment and is the easiest to effect while out having fun. enjoy your new toy , i am loving all the pics you shared on instagram . keep em coming and hav fun .

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Pablo668]

I do like these buggies. Possibly the best new release from Tamiya in quite a while.

[@americangunners2352]

Best "running" videos on KZbin hands down! Thanks as always.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Wow, thanks!

[@marcushaas44]

That old school commercial intro is killer 👏👏👏

[@vinc.G.moucRC]

You really nailed the Tamiya commercial remake ! Love it ! Great vid for what seems to be a great buggy !

[@Thizlamic]

If a Frog and a Fox had a baby! LOL I WANT ONE! That opening was SPECTACULAR made me feel 12 years old again HAHAHA

[@jerryvolpini7987]

What a total nerd! And my wife wonders why I love this channel, lmao! 😉 Great video !

[@jerryvolpini7987]

A BBX class at every local track, how fun would that be!

[@scalebuildersguild]

My wife calls me King of the Nerds 😂

[@jerryvolpini7987]

@@scalebuildersguild Lol, you know I mean that in the nicest way (I'm sure your wife does, as well, lol)!

[@discoveryrc]

Cheeky lil number for the soundtrack😂. Great video and reveiew

[@alexball5907]

If love to see this with a Baja bug body. It's definitely looking like a modernisation of the Sand Scorcher

[@Stickies72]

Tamiya is just the company that everyone can't help but to feel nostalgic about. For a lot of us older 70's & 80's RC'ers Tamiya was the top tier, it was the brand that anyone who had a Tyco wanted. Although I get the feels seeing this new buggy from Tamiya I still do not have much desire to actually buy one hehe. I have a grasshopper that I built to commemorate my first real RC back in the day, but it is just a shelf queen so that when I walk past it every day I smile and remember a quieter simpler time when life was just easier. Great video as always, I always enjoy an SBG running video because the fluid filming and editing is always pleasant!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching and glad you liked it!

[@jasonwu2758]

That intro could of been the original press material from the time period. Very entertaining! 👌

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad you liked it!

[@bluegroovemodelsports9650]

This is great old feeling Tamiya videos of the good Ole days . Great stuff

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@matthvids]

So funky!!! Great video, as always. Maybe with a 3000kv motor, this buggy could be fun to drive

[@msrt8]

great video! I love the blues brothers feel of the intro

[@nuge74]

Awesome intro! Straight out of an 70’s/80’s promotion😂. Such a beautiful buggy, not sure on colour, would likely use some of the Mint 400 vintage buggies for inspiration.

[@JonnyJetson754]

Premium high performance materials 😂

[@liamRC5487]

I'm going for rough rider box art

[@christophermears7738]

Love the flashback to the 1970s commercial theme

[@roberttierney9284]

IMO it's a Tamiya, scale model. The fact that i is radio controlled is just a bonus for everyone. I've had mine on pre-order since it was first announced because it is such a wonderful blend of vintage off-road and modern kit tech. Can't wait to get mine. Great video you ran it on the perfect surface.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Enjoy it!

[@Nic-bd6bj]

nailed it with the 80s intro!❤❤❤

[@shannwah]

Love the narration! Felt like i was back in a hobby shop when i was 10! Very nice buggy!

[@cookeemon67]

I was really happy to see this from Tamiya, I've been wanting one of their kits for a while and this one is a no brainer. The vintage rear cab style buggy has always been a fav (backyard ultra 3d racers anyone). As for colors, I'd fancy a cyan/teal with an off color type scheme perhaps. I guess we'll find out when my kit comes in! As always great video Matt, the beginning narration was a blast to the past and I do enjoy the talking while walking. Catch you on Wednesday!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad I could help! Enjoy!

[@PaulWarren555]

I loved the intro, as I clicked play I could hear the old ad playing in my head and then you did it too 🤣

[@longtalltexanrc3358]

Push the like button? Where’s the love button? Loved the intro and the buggy as well.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Wow! Thanks!

[@MichaelMuzik-wy1sg]

Hahahaha! This is great! You nailed it! Thanks for making this!

[@DVCJoe]

Cool creation. I have ordered a Buggy Champ 2009. It is the flashback to a childhood itch that I couldn’t scratch. I’m curious about comparing these two for that sake of evolution.

[@jasondionne1214]

Out of sight man ! I dig it

[@mrh22a]

Tamiya is like a Honda in the motorcycle world, balance is key with perfect minor details to match

[@briandoroshuk6837]

I had to have a bowl of popcorn in front of me for that intro.

[@BlindGuyRc]

Love the old school ad style. Great work This looks super cool. And I mean... the paint job AWESOME.

[@Mudsuitable]

This car definitely brings out the jealousy of a ten year old in me, I have to own one to run and one to shelf!! I remember not sleeping for the two days leading up to going to get my Hornet I was so excited, THIS brought it all back!! Of all the RCs I've collected over the years two thousand dollar and up crawlers, big money bashers and super loud and spendy fifth scales this lil buggy comes along and boom I feel like a kid again. Thank You Tamiya, I didn't know badly I needed that.

[@mikemiller9023]

I'm just waiting on mine to come in. It's already on order. I'm glad to see that someone else appreciates this also. It's looking like it's going to be a nice little 2WD buggy.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@Austintyler5]

Loved the homage to the 80s ads

[@danaclarke9664]

"Maximum traction".....so good!😂

[@ryurc3033]

Probably not my bag, but it's still cool. Comment for the algorithm!

[@ralphhowing3473]

24T pinon with slipper clutch. I also bought the spare tire looks so real it's amazing!!!

[@hermelorc6035]

Love the style and mood of the "review/old commercial" at the intro, great work Matt!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad you liked it!

[@bluegroovemodelsports9650]

Yes. I am getting one. Sky blue 💙 that what I will paint it

[@uncletom1971]

Great. Now I want one.

[@brandonpfister]

Loved this! This is my second time watching the beginning!

[@toddbertram6556]

Reminds me of the Kelloggs raisin bran box. The ad was amazing, perfect.

[@rccrazer]

Super glue the saver! It's a trick I learned on KZbin. You cut the nub off the back of the part that slides on the servo so that the front plate can bottom put and the whole thing is reassembled, super gluing each piece together as it goes back together. It removes all slop, but the super glue will still break before the servo does and and it keeps all the parts nice and the geometry as designed!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Ah very cool, I’ll give that a try! Thanks!

[@tommy1504]

Love the intro! 1983 all over again 😂

[@chrisdoval7205]

Omg hilarious Matt. So true to the Tamiya way on the narration. Well done.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hollyhillrc]

You've got the suspension dialled in a treat. I loved watching it land the jumps. 🙂👍🏼👍🏼

[@seanbarnes811]

Mine's on pre-order hopefully available soon here in the UK, can't wait, unsure on the colour at the moment

[@tomhunter3075]

Love it! Love the old ad style, you did a great job capturing it :D

[@alanhelps6789]

Wish I could give this two thumbs up just for the old school Tamiya advert beginning! That's crying out for a rough rider paint job.

[@HobbyEntropy]

The VO intro commercial: is that Matt, or AI chat? 5 ⭐ 😂 Move over RC10, here comes the BBX in Flying Cars 2: Fun Little Buggy

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@ed0c]

ok i didn’t realize that was you doing voiceover until a full minute in lol. then i laff’d

[@alistairvian]

Incredible job Matt 🤌🏻🤘🏼

[@Livlifetaistdeth]

I would pay money to have footage of you running after that thing to get those shots. Fantastic stuff!

[@brsrc759]

😂😂😂

[@scalebuildersguild]

😂 I must look like a total idiot!

[@JFlyer1973]

@@scalebuildersguildah but you’d be a smiling idiot!!! 👍🤪😁

[@troypostie1252]

You are a crazy time traveler my friend. Straight out of the 80s. I had to do a few double takes to make sure I was in 2023. Incredible stuff Matt. Legend!!! They should hire you👍🤠👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you!

[@marcustjaden4314]

Old school driver! ❤

[@blitzrc4713]

Great work on the tamiya add did the voice fantastic! Kinda reminds me also of batman the TV show with the dramatic pauses! Thanks Matt🤟😃

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you very much!

[@blitzrc4713]

@@scalebuildersguild love you work bro thank you very much 💯☮️

[@BeardRubEnjoyer]

Wow, just exceptional intro.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad you like it!

[@rubiken06]

Love the intro!!! Thanks for the honest feedback. I think I will pick one up to run against my RC10. Blue is the color

[@SlooDon]

Hey Matt! Loved your intro segment! This kit takes me back to my old Frog days! Thanks for the content!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@jasonrives186]

I like your content but this intro KILLED IT!!!!! Great job!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@kendotek9414]

I'm late to the party, but that intro just earned you a new sub!!!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for the sub and welcome to the channel!

[@tomlucasrccrawlers9108]

I think it's extremely cool. The first Tamiya I've wanted since the CR01 came out. Before that was 1989 when I bought my Clodbuster. Ya, so it's rare that I'm craving a Tamiya. I've had a Grasshopper before too. It was fun, for what it was. Currently have an 80's Clod, and 2 Blackfoots.

[@Spor777]

Awesome video 👍 thank you

[@navigationmanship]

Had a 50s News Reel feel. Got in all the facts- just the facts, ma'am! Like!

[@clintondale8732]

Finally! A current kit of a to scale buggy. Trailing arms and appropriate tire size to model ratio. Exciting. What's the best motor size 10t? 17t?

[@rcigv5422]

**For your safety, use Tamiya Batteries 7.2 Volts and Below!! ** 😂😂😂 Loved it. Nice one sir!

[@jasond1245]

Love the intro we'll done

[@codyoscardavid6268]

This is gold!!

[@drewbell9438]

Oh man I love me some Tamiya! Deffinitely will be picking up one of these for sure, maybe a second one for my kiddo so we can build and then run together.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Go for it! That sounds like a lot of fun!

[@alanq64]

Put some kids with bellbottom pants and saying groovy a lot in the 'commercial', that would have nailed it.haha That took me back. Great.

[@malfunk7192]

Great shots!

[@traxxasfans]

That took me back to the 80s in my local Hobby store

[@quaili9068]

Looks rad, makes me want to add a buggy to my collection. 🤘

[@MrSneakyGunz]

Oh hells yeah!

[@Northside_RC]

Back in time - feels like I'm 13 again watching promo videos on a tiny tube TV in my local hobby shop 😂 ! Thank you - made my week. Now it only has to be finally delivered over here in Germany 👍 PS I think I will paint it in a 70s Porsche light blue or in a Dune Buggy lime gold metalflake colour

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad you liked it!