Incredible All NEW Tamiya BBX Off-Road RC Buggy!

[@rcdriver]

When Tamiya announced the all new BBX RC Buggy found here: bit.ly/3CmTAUa we were pretty excited! This buggy has a lot of people talking even outside of the Tamiya fan base. The mix of the classic buggy look and modern chassis design, just, well, works! Who is picking one up and what color will you paint yours? PRODUCT FEATURED BBX 2WD, BB-01 Kit By: Tamiya Type: 1/10 Electric off-road buggy build kit Price: $255.50 BUY: bit.ly/3CmTAUa You’ll need: 2-Channel radio, servo, esc, motor, paint, building supplies Part Number: TAM58719 Visit: bit.ly/3J4KAaa *Notice: Some of our articles, videos, posts and descriptions may contain affiliate links or coupon codes, which means that if you click on or use one of the product links/ codes, we may receive a small commission. This helps support the website and social media channels and allows us to continue to produce content.

[@JWSpradlin]

It makes me so happy that companies like Tamiya and Associated are still in business after 40ish years. I still have an original Midnight Pumpkin and Wild Willy from my dad :)

[@deadinside8548]

Always loved the lunchbox kit myself

[@AtomskTheGreat]

not to split hairs, but those companies are a fair bit older. tamiya is almost 80 years in business (and manufactures rc cars since '76), asso over 60. even losi was founded over and traxxas almost 40 years ago. :-)

[@powderriver2424]

Right On! I too have an original Wild Willy, a Rough Rider, Grass Hopper and a Frog. All early 80's cars I bought as a teen.

[@hugejohnson5011]

​​@@powderriver2424It warms my heart to read your comment! I'm 57 now, and way back I also had a Grasshopper and a Frog! They were a blast back then, and this new thing doesn't seem light years ahead of the Frog! My last buggy was an R/C-10 Associated, and that was fun! Long time ago.

[@psychedashell]

They survived as the entry kits. Some bigger clubs literally have a Tamiya class or two, one for kids and one for older newbies.

[@Chunky246]

So good to see a long travel new buggy from Tamiya. Unlike all the modern floor scrapers :)

[@donavinmoller2432]

you should try a short course buggy by losi jconcepts or associated as the name implies just a short course truck made to look like a buggy pretty much

[@125southernnh2]

@@AnthonyELombardi I'm thinking a Mamba on 3s would probably buzz saw that differential.

[@jonnie2bad]

@@125southernnh2 a low turn brushed motor on 2S will last about 45-60 seconds. I ran a 13T brood on 2S in mt XV-01 and the top gear and idler in the tranny melted in less than a minute.

[@rabbitwooden2184]

Brings back old memory of Frog and Grasshopper from my younger days. 😊

[@dman1848]

Tamiya make some of the best vintage rc cars. The Wild Willys still my fav

[@mattiasrc]

It´s like they Reinvented the Rough Rider , super cool kit.

[@thecremeegg]

Met a guy today that had one of these, he let me have a go and it was lovely! So smooth over the bumps, handled superbly. I now want one

[@powderriver2424]

I am glad to see a full on kit. I miss the true depth of the RC hobby. When I seen this new buggy became very excited this appears to be an awesome buggy.

[@xXYannuschXx]

Yeah, the RTR craze has made the hobby less fun. People dont seem to want to build RC cars anymore, Arrma even had trouble selling their rollers, because people rather bought the RTRs.

[@tomhunter3075]

I just stopped by to say how good I think your videos are. I said to my wife today, 'It's guys like this who are helping the hobby to grow in a positive way'. I love this new Tamiya buggy I am very tempted. I have a Sandscorcher still sat unbuilt in its box but I think I will have this as well. Wife likes it as well so I might be able to get away with it! :D Looks excellent in the flame red!

[@rcdriver]

Thanks so much for the kind words! RC media has actually been my career for the last 30 years. Magazines and now digital media. My primary goal has always been to help people get into and enjoy this hobby successfully.

[@tomhunter3075]

@@rcdriver You are welcome. It is not kindness it is facts. I think you run a great show and do it very professionally. Without good KZbin channels like yours I think this hobby would be slipping away. Just a shame no major TV stations cannot see the potential. I think they are missing out.

[@IlmarBeekman]

FINALLY!! They are bringing the scale fun back to tamiya!!

[@Rockit181]

cool kit little rwd buggies are fun especially a vintage scale looking one

[@jaylite2826]

Just went to the hobby shop to pick up a bbx. While chatting brought up your video is why I was buying the kit to find out you filmed you test drive there. Really made my day. Love your content and look forward to more.

[@rcdriver]

Thanks so much! Hopefully we bump into each other there sometime. John has an awesome shop. Enjoy the build!

[@liamchilver1691]

Finally! I've been waiting for so long to see a review of the BBX since it was announced. I'll be waiting to hear long term reviews of this buggy but so far it's looking so good. Well done tamiya!

[@bigwangmark]

Looks really good and great to see Tamiya starting to finally make new chassis vs just constantly re-releasing old designs. I used to be a massive tamiya collector till I moved to lego but now I am getting out of lego this might get me back into tamiya rc.

[@jondavis4204]

Great review. Wasn't initially interested by this kit however it looks like Tamiya has a clear direction and contemporary market understanding. A stock class with this chassis would be awesome to see going around the track.

[@No1BRC]

This is so bad ass old skool. I still have my Tamiya Grasshopper II and another TL01 Chassis. Had so much fun 😊

[@adrianharrison5208]

Tamiya has another winner in its hands, this one will have to be a Christmas present as I am just too busy but I can't wait

[@saturnfivehynrgrc581]

You have to admit Tamiya is cool. Thanks Greg, have a good weekend.

[@HaydadRC]

A welcomed fresh addition from Tamiya! I’m definitely going to need to add one to the Tamiya fleet! Great look and review Greg!👍😊

[@rcdriver]

I agree! Really happy with this kit. Thanks!!

[@traviswilliams3209]

that looks just like the xv01 trans, very good tranmission

[@traviswilliams3209]

@@AnthonyELombardi my xv01 gears have taken and continue to take some serious power, i run two front transmissions for a dual motor setup, obviously they have their limits but they're smooth as butter and oh so quiet

[@JustforFun-xh6ld]

Excellent review on this, thanks for putting it together, and answers a lot of questions that are floating around about it. I wasn't to bothered about it on it's initial announcement but seeing it in a real world environment, definitely one to consider now. Having always been a fan of the classic SRB's from Tamiya this a great step forward to offer something more in line with what Kyosho have done with their legendary series by updating them to accept more modern electronics. You have also picked a fantastic colour as well, I think I prefer it to the blue to be honest, top job 👍🏻

[@paulonorato4081]

Great job on the review, especially all the detail pics during the building process. And I agree that gives a nod to the Tamiya Super Champ...it is like a modern version of the SC.

[@rcdriver]

Thanks Bud!

[@lualrosaal]

I am in the process of building mine right now. I think it's a great build, much better quality (and higher price) than before. Saw in another channel that 3 O-rings on the shaft of the rear shocks fixes the dogbone coming out of the tranny issue. Also, the kit seems to be a bit bigger than 1/10 scale... at least to me. Great video!

[@Airbrushkid]

Reminds me of my Rough Rider. I still have the Rough Rider from all those years ago.

[@Esteban-lj8sn]

Looks cute! Full ball bearings! Welcome Tamiya to the 21st century. Let's wait another 20 years for brushless technology.

[@toddstephens2030]

Pumped on this one. Cannot wait to throw paddles on and rip the dunes!

[@rcdriver]

That'll be sweet!!

[@mad-beerc3818]

You did not disappoint with this as love the colour and very rare l say this much cooler then the blue boxart! Quality kit and looks so golden era tamiya! Some tyre lettering would be killer! Love it! I would love to get one to the beach! Great vid. Nice one buddy. Cheers James

[@rcdriver]

White tire lettering would be nice! 😀

[@adostrake]

I still don't understand how my 80's Tamiya Buggy was so much better! Was all waterproof and alloy parts all over. Tires, wheels and all details was amazing!

[@youtubeaccount9058]

I wanted a Super Champ in the early 1980's but they were expensive! $330 in 1982 would be just about $1000 now adjusted for inflation. So the BBX costs like 1/3 of the Super Champ did. (And the Futaba gear to go with it was even worse!)

[@liamRC5487]

It does look more like the rough rider box art than the actual rough rider. 👍👍👍

[@woodland_rc4712]

Great color choice Greg, always a tough decision with Tamiya. Box art or not box art. Awsome review as well.

[@rcdriver]

Usually I like to go with the box art. But this kit was different on many levels and pushed me to go against my normal routine.

[@vonJaerschky]

Throwback to the Roughrider! Bring on the Sandscorcher!

[@joekugelman4196]

Tamiya is the king of kits!!!!

[@ralphhowing3473]

I agree gosh that was a kick as* build and the suspension tec. is out of this world like something on the Mars rover, maintenance is some what frustrating like battery change and pion change, but that SUSPENSION is definitely before it's time, thanks Tamiya, Ralphie P/S great video Guys!!!!

[@chip9177]

I bought one, my first kit. It is going well.

[@GOICOBA]

That thing looks incredible

[@Ed-ty1kr]

I love the softer long travel suspension setup! Gives me that Kyosho Rampage Pro truck vibe, hope Tamiya introduces a chalanger to it based on this buggy.

[@heffe17]

Seems like a lot of fun. Great overview and track action

[@mrsaizo0000]

Looks like one of them '80s Tamiya models that we had as kids..

[@puddleduckist]

Looks very retro! Seems like a nice buggy!!

[@spinymold]

My lovely wife has just bought me one of these for my birthday. First new RC for 12 years! Can’t believe it but I have to wait for end of the month to open it 😢😂

[@NANNIRC]

So finally you have it!! Lucky guy! I'm stil waiting for mine and it's so hard to wait. Ciao, Nanni

[@BlackSeaRC]

Surely Tamiya are on to a winner with this one! They are finally back to doing what they do best. I wonder if they will offer a single tyre and wheel to go on the back as an option or whether they will make you buy a set of 4?

[@SECRETGOVERMENT2012]

They need to start making 1/5 scale R/C cars

[@swamppy4880]

I recently purchased the Tamiya Grasshopper 2 kit doing some tweaking. Can't wait to get it outside.

[@rcdriver]

Awesome, enjoy!

[@BobCorey]

This one could make a racing category on its own

[@MrNismopro]

Arrma had the Raider XL and honestly, I don’t know why it isn’t more popular than what it was because I own one, and it’s very fun to drive. I’m glad Tamiya is bringing Vintage back too.

[@andrewcox7416]

Would make a cool Silver Can car for RCHR on Friday nights this winter

[@rcdriver]

I bet it would!

[@taunielsen5044]

It has to come, in 1:5!.👍😁

[@jamesmccabe8736]

Wow Tamiya welcome to the party. Where you been for the past 15 years? Hex hardware, 12mm hex, lipo ready battery tray. Long time coming. I want one for father's day.

[@silverrick90]

Hex hardware? Great job Tamiya! It’s about time you brought out a kit with hex hardware!

[@SnarkyRC]

Tamiya has a few kits that have hex hardware.

[@MauzyrockRC]

Outstanding description! This Buggy looks at home on that track. What a beauty!

[@rcdriver]

Thank you!! The big jump in the center wasn’t really suited for it, but the rest of the track was right and fun to drive. This will be a great buggy for those backyard tracks and dirt lot fun.

[@christopherdixon9273]

Very excited about this buggy! Looks like Tamiya out did themselves here. Can’t wait to get my hands one. Thanks for the info.

[@sacrificialrubber779]

1st Tamaya I’ve wanted since the grasshopper 🤷🏻‍♂️😂🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Meuh974]

You know it's not a basic Tamiya when it comes with aluminum shocks 👍🙂

[@RCBirds]

Great presentation and thanks for showing all the detail. Your red bodydesign looks really cool. But for some reasons it might also work without the body parts (my mind).

[@rayxxkaiser3586]

the front wheels are narrower than the rear wheels so it has a better cornering handling. Of course, the traction is sacrificed. but these factors have made this BBX-001 more fun aiming for entertainment instead of boring competition purpose. People who love an RC buggy that looks real will definitely love it. Clearly, Tamiya is an RC company that aims for purposes different than Traxxas's, Armma's, or Team Associated's.

[@tomhunter3075]

I drive my TLR 22X4 race buggy a lot and that thing is unbeatable. It is so perfect. But This is less about pure performance isn't it you are right. It's just so nostalgic and cool. I will have to have one I think :)

[@rayxxkaiser3586]

@@tomhunter3075 this car gets a roll cage so that if you are really interested it really deserves you to buy it! Keep-in-mind that this car is RWD instead of AWD

[@rabbitrc1]

Awesome video. Great hobby shop as well.

[@JonnyJetson754]

Heck yea going kinda fast is fun again

[@rcdriver]

I agree fast is cool, but also stressful. This was back to just right.

[@maxpaul11]

In time people will make upgrades that will make this sweet buggy run super fast! I see a new trend of racing with this BBX!

[@rcdriver]

I think you’re right, we’ll see some aftermarket support for this. A race class would be neat, but this was meant more as a fun buggy.

[@timothycollette8263]

great looking kit!! awesome review!

[@MoMo-tj8km]

Looks just like my kyosho sandmaster ez series, so cool 😎

[@Triggered-RC]

I per-ordered this months ago... Was hoping to be one of the first to show it on KZbin... Still don't know when it will ship. You are so lucky to get one of these!

[@rcdriver]

They will be available on July 20th from what I’ve been told.

[@Triggered-RC]

@@rcdriver Thanks for the info! So Tamiya sent out kits to reviewers in advance this time. Maybe they are changing their marketing for the better. It’s a helluva nice kit. Might order one from Tower Hobbies and pick it up when I am home in Canada July 3rd as I won’t be in China when they ship mine here.

[@MetalHeadRCGarage]

Really enjoyed the vid Greg! Looking forward to getting started on mine when it arrives! Love that red paint scheme🤘🏻

[@afraid2crashrc]

Definitely doesn't look at home on that track. But it looks fun! If its popular I hope to see some stock racing classes with it!

[@LukesVintageRC]

Looks fantastic sir! Can’t wait to get this one on my show. ❤

[@brian6029]

Looks great. 😎👍👍

[@MRCG68]

you'r the best ! we love you :)

[@Salty_reviews]

Sweet, I bet Tamiya will make a sprintcar version of this.

[@t-studioworks]

Great video review of an awesome new buggy from Tamiya!

[@rcdriver]

Thank you! They did a great job with this kit.

[@sacrificialrubber779]

Please do a follow up with this car! Shock tuning and maybe see how it does in a race? I’d be very interested

[@friktionrc]

Yeah def agree with this…looking forward to seeing any tuning advice and possible upgrades.

[@MP-lo8kc]

Wow! I’m looking forward to it. Hopefully it will arrive soon. Love the color scheme. Which paint did you use?

[@LawyerPapa]

Yeah, I'm curious too.

[@CRRCracer]

Checking back about the color scheme. Which paint?

[@blitzrc4713]

Has to be tamiyas best suspension ever

[@davidhill1268]

Beautiful buggy

[@n22pdf]

Wow great overview well done Tamiya looks excellent 😊😃😃❤️

[@rcdriver]

Thank you, it was a great kit to feature!

[@whimsicalcellbooster]

Looks nice. Getting one more Tamiya in my collection soon it seems 😁 But not stock. Time for some Hopups

[@electricnitrorc]

Looking good 🙂 thanks for the review. First review I have seen of this buggy 👍

[@simonz28]

it looks soooooooooooooo good in red...

[@SyndicateRC]

This thing looks so nice, gonna buy one for sure.

[@rcgoodtimes6657]

My original comment got moderated but I wanted to say that it’s a super nice all new kit from tamiya, just a bit pricey at 470$cad. Nice review and run!

[@rcdriver]

Hmm, must have gotten snagged by KZbin. I don’t delete any comments unless it that giveaway spam stuff. lol Thanks! Ouch on the CAD price. Sorry 😞

[@mrdavester]

I found them for 350$ canadian out of BC and ordered it in.

[@rcgoodtimes6657]

@@mrdavester makes sense that the price comes down a year after release. How are you enjoying it so far?

[@eleazarguzmanrn6945]

Great video, thanks for sharing! Quick question is that a brushless motor? I thought I saw the 3 wires. Beautiful build! 👍🏼

[@scottchilds5726]

Awesome buggy my friend, I have to get one soon.

[@rcdriver]

Thank you! This was a fun one to feature!

[@scottchilds5726]

@@rcdriver tamiya has made some incredible kits, I love the build just as much as the 1st test run Thank you for all the awesome videos you make, keep it up bro

[@Raguvian]

I preordered this back in February! Really can’t wait to get it.

[@rcdriver]

Awesome! Enjoy it when it arrives!

[@Raguvian]

@@rcdriver thanks!!

[@CRRCracer]

What’s the delivery time frame? 😊

[@Pablo668]

Great review. I was a bit undecided about this buggy. Might have to get one now.

[@dz-abouttechnique1849]

Great video!

[@maxpaul11]

Great video brother! I can't wait for Rc Madness to have these in stock! I love how scale it looks! Tamiya has always impressed me for scale fun rc!

[@oliverstoys8411]

Fantastic overview 👍🏻👍🏻

[@rcdriver]

Thank you!!

[@ZombieGamingMetalhead]

It looks really good

[@hpiedsavageed7608]

I'm getting the 5b vibe! Should get myself one! Lol

[@astridsactionrc545]

I’m convinced this isn’t a Tamiya kit. This is very “off brand” for them. This looks like a very good kit. I don’t see these ever being allowed into any racing classes, but would be fun to have several on a back yard track.

[@rcdriver]

They did a nice job. This is the perfect buggy for some old school backyard track racing.

[@Droidy77]

No way, it's sooo 100% Tamiya. Fits perfectly alongside and within the lineage of Willy, Lunchbox, Sand Scorcher, Clod, TRF, Concept cars... Big happy quirky Tamiya family 🙂 Fantastic, without taking away from all the other great options out there. I agree with it being in a niche of its own.

[@jasonhurdlow6607]

I'm sorry...but why wouldn't it be "allowed"?? It's just a 2wd buggy.

[@cabbage4372]

It screams SuperChamp.

[@m.m.7511]

Love the look of it...

[@rc-dom-uk]

I really like it Greg . I’d better start saving . Great review and love the paint job 👍

[@1marcusmitc]

Best Fun Models ever. Love it.

[@rcdriver]

That they are!

[@Chimer34]

I love to race a spec class of these in rooster tail dirt!

[@bidibulle6795]

Very very nice kit that Tamiya has just released. I think it will sell very well. I have a legend scorpion from Kyosho and I admit that this one makes me very very very keen.

[@TottiSchlecker]

I have to much buggies, so no for me. But if they release a retro trophy truck on that chassis I'm in!❤

[@BossVindiesel]

I watch your video and the first case I notice is what I need for my Duratrac Evader WOW so cool thank you for video is the transmission available 🤔 separately

[@islandrc-duke1972]

cool buggy and run,great review

[@FastFreddyRC]

Awesome! Great review!

[@josephsloppy3888]

Had to buy one even though it is on back order. Lol

[@jakobwieberneit6616]

What servo can you recommend?