Original Tamiya Saint Dragon - I did not think this was going to happen!

[@ThompsonRc]

Great information Addam glad you got one

[@AddamsPlayground]

Glad you enjoyed it! I am super excited about getting it and it all just kind of fell into place!!!

[@rocpile]

.....and once again the rc community comes together, great accomplishment my friend. Thank you for the video!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Very much so! Erick was super nice to reach out and offer this up and Keith got the assist as if it were not for the video and Erick seeing my comment this may not have happened. It is funny how well it all worked out and I like that, it makes it feel like it was mean to be and not a forced or rushed decision! Thank you for the great comment and for the support!

[@RCBirds]

Nice cars Addam. I really like the backround informations. Especially on those very close chassis series.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank Dirk, I am glad you enjoyed it. I am very excited to have this one in the collection and I assumed it would not happen. I have looked and the ones I could find were either beaten up badly or cost a small fortune!! it was dumb luck and it was a right place, right time, right people type of thing for it to all work out! I am very thankful to Erick for offering it up for sale and giving me a good and very fair deal on it! it will get run eventually and I will record it for sure!

[@mattiasrc]

What a find, you did the right thing and grabbed it. I´m not sure i actually realized until now that the original Saint Dragon was on a 2wd chassie . Thanks for showing this beauty.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, it was something I could not let slip away and Erick was very great to both offer it and work with me on the price! I have never had anyone lower the price of an offer before! He knew I would really enjoy having it and he was right! I think when they released it originally it did not do very well outside of Japan as nobody knew what it was outside of Japan. I think over the years the styling become more accepted and once the released the Fire and Thunder dragons on the TS chassis it made sense to bring it back on that chassis to match them. I am glad you enjoyed it and I will get it out for a spin around the yard at some point and will do a run video of it then.

[@barrygiddey9139]

Congratulations-sounds like it’s found a good home!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I am super thrilled and this one is one I assumed may never happen. It was a right place, right time, right people type of thing for it to all work out! I will get it out for a spin eventually and when I do I will record it

[@sparetimerc]

Addam just listening to your voice we can hear how excited you are to have it in your collection. RC Elf is correct if you see it and can afford it grab it. Congrats on the new addition. Taje care and enjoy it when you do run it. 💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, I am pretty happy with this one for sure!! I did not think it was going to happen anytime soon if ever and for it all to just fall into place was amazing! I was told more than once by the Elf if it is something you truly want and have the opportunity to get then do it! Thanks as always for stopping by and checking in! Funny thing, I thought I was going to see you at HobbyTown USA the other day! We stopped in to grab some paint and was looking around and the guy on the next aisle over sounded just like you! I poked my head around and it was not unfortunately!! LOL!

[@herbieRCpaints53]

Very nice indeed Addam, Excellent addition to your collection love the video , 👍👍👍👍👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

It was one I was not sure was ever going to happen and things just worked out! I like those times as it feels like it was meant to be! I am super happy to have it in the collection and to be able to finalize that grouping of cars! Take care and have a great weekend!!

[@kashmurray1199]

Really neat finding and getting a rarity. Great shape too.

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is in really great shape and I am over the moon to have been able to get it. They don't come along very often and in this good of shape they are usually a ton of money. Erick was a real gentleman to reach out and offer it up for sale and for a reasonable price as well. Everything fell in place perfectly!

[@rcuintheshed6981]

Don't feel bad for shelfing it only, without collectors and creator's like you the history of these would be lost you have an amazing collection of rc history now let alone 5 to 10 yrs from now your workshop will be comparable to Jay Lenos garage but for rc cars that's preserved history right there 👊

[@AddamsPlayground]

LOL! True! One of these days when I am dead and gone these will all get distributed out into the RC world once again and be appreciated and loved by a whole new crew of people! Until then I am more than happy to have my little Jay Leno garage of RC!!! I will get it out eventually for a run and I will record it. I know eventually I will cave in and run it to say I have driven that chassis around. If it were one I have driven already I would not have put the receiver in it and left it for the shelf 100%. I know myself and at some point I will have to run it around, just is not the right time now! Take care Mark and thanks as always for the support and the smiles!

[@reitplace4765]

I just got a MadCap roller it is my first Tamiya great video and awesome background story. Great find brother.. Awesome vid.👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Awesome! It looks like a great running buggy from what I have seen from Erick on his channel. It is not the cheapest to repair as parts are highly coveted nowadays so be careful when running to not be too rough with it! Glad you enjoyed it and look forward to see yours!

[@reitplace4765]

@@AddamsPlayground Yup not gunna run it to rough but I don't think she will be a shelf queen. Thanks for advice bud. I need it.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Addam, great you managed to get one and props to Erick! You have a rare piece of Tamiya history and it's in beautiful condition. I agree, just a very light and easy run for the camera and shelf it! Loved the photos at the end, you really showed it off perfectly! :))

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank Mark! Yes Erick was a real champ to offer this up for sale and make me a great deal on it as well! It was a right place, right time, right people type of thing for it to all work out! I will get it out for a light run at some point and will definitively record it. I just am too rushed these days to do it now. It will have to be the right time for me to be able to properly enjoy it! I am glad you enjoyed it and I was thrilled to be able to show it off, I am super tickle to have it!!

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

Congratulations Addam! We are blown away on its condition mate and it's gone to a great home👍. Thanks for the information and great video mate👍😁🦘🇦🇺

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is in fantastic shape and I am extremely lucky to have gotten this! Erick was extremely gracious to offer it up for sale and I am tickled to have to have been able to get it. I will get it out for run at some point. It just not feel like the right time at the moment, things are just to busy to really enjoy it and not feel rushed! I am glad you guys enjoyed seeing the new addition and as always for the kind support! Take car and enjoy the weekend!

[@mad-beerc3818]

Erick haggles like me lol. Great pick Addam both definitely becoming more sort after! I love um both dude cheers James.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah my haggling skills are awful too! He said he got a good deal on it so he was not trying to charge eBay pricing for it! I am super stoked to have it and it is one I had somewhat written off as might not be able to get, especially in this good of condition! It all fell into place perfectly! Sometimes the stars and bank account align and things just work out!! LOL! Take care James and have a great weekend!

[@mad-beerc3818]

@@AddamsPlayground yep a beauty buddy. Have a good weekend to thanks buddy.

[@All_RC_Fun]

Absolutely thrilled for you Addam. So great to see the RC community being a true community. Erick and Keith have great channels and things like this make it even better. 😊 Nice to see the retro studio again 😊

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Trey! It seemed to all fall into place naturally and I like it like that as it feels like it was meant to be! I am super happy to have this in my collection! Not too often these come up and to get a fair deal on one this nice is great! Erick is a great guy and I had to mention Keith for the assist as well! He was 1000% unaware he helped out but he did! I had planned on doing a few videos in the basement and then a few in garage but life has been so busy the basement has been my go-to lately for everything! I am going to try and jump back and forth between the two more often!

[@matthewtavik]

Love the dragon chassis, great video!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I love the original one much better as it looks sleek and fast sitting still. The re-re one is cool and fun but sitting on the taller 4wd chassis the body looks bigger and bulkier than it does on the original 2wd one. I am over the moon with having this one as I was not sure I'd ever get one! I am glad you liked it and I will get it out for a run eventually and will of course document that too!

[@ShenRC]

Nice pick up! this was one crazy looking buggy! congrats it's got a good home!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Steve! I know this is your least favorite looking body from Tamiya! I understand completely! I was never a fan of them until I was and no I adore them! It is weird how ideas and tastes in things change over time! Take care bud and I will get it out for a run at some point!

[@HaydadRC]

Very nice Addam; you did the right thing by snagging it! I had no idea the original Saint Dragon was 2wd….it looks super clean; I’d be hard-pressed as well to run it! 👍😊

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, the Elf taught me to not let one go if it really makes you happy or you will regret it! I would have really regretted letting this one slip away! I think the original Saint Dragon slipped past many of us as when it was released nobody outside of Japan knew what in the world it was and the odd body shape made it greatly ignored. I was not a fan of any of the Dragon series cars until in recent years where I began to like and appreciate the odd and quirky ones! I adore them now and I am super happy to have added this one! I will get it out for a run eventually but it will have to be the right time for it!

[@kainsixtysix9458]

Canadian here, I had parts sent from AUS for years... One piece at time to mint restore one, I needed it for my Dragon collection too !

[@AddamsPlayground]

Oh man, I can't even imagine the shipping fees you had wrapped up in that! Australia is like the most expensive place to ship to or from!! The OG saint dragon is a very cool on and I am super happy and blessed to have been able to get one into my collection.

[@markconnor269]

Great video mate!! Well done you 😁 Keep the videos coming mate 👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you Mark! I am glad you enjoyed it and I am super happy to have it! I will get a run video of it done at some point. It is just is not the time for it now for me. I will have to admire it for a bit and then get the urge to run it. Much more stuff coming!

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Wow, that is a sweet looking original Addam! Love the skinnier wheels/tires on this Vs the reproduction. It sure is a beauty for sure! Glad you managed to get your hands on one ! Funny how things happen in the comment section! 😝👍🏻🍻✌🏻

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank Robby, I am over the moon with this and things just fell into place. I was not expecting to find one that was in great shape that was affordable! Erick was a really great guy to offer it up for sale and in general! I agree this one looks a bit better than the re-re one. It sits lower and looks sleeker not sitting up on the bigger 4wd TS chassis! I like both but the original has a better stance for the big body! take care bud and I hope the graduation weekend went great!

[@RcNickster709]

Well that is great!! Awesome how things can come around full circle just by making yourself available . :) Its always great to see a guy finish off a collection like that. Great video Addam and enjoyed the story behind it all. Thanks for sharing bud. Did I stay around till the end. Of course!! Enjoy the rest of the weekend bud

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Nick! I am super excited to have it and it was one I had kind of written off as all the ones I had seen were tattered messes or cost a small fortune! It was a right place, right time, right people type of thing for it to all work out! I am very thankful for Erick reaching out and offering it up and working out a great and fair deal on it! I will get it out for a gentle run, I know I am not going to be ale to resist for too long! I just want to have the time to be able to run it and enjoy it and not feel rushed so it won't be this weekend! Take care and as always thanks for the wonderful support and have a great weekend as well!

[@leemulvay2171]

Lucky Dog! Good score

[@AddamsPlayground]

I will agree with that! I had kind of written it off as I probably wouldn't find one worth getting or I could afford! things just fell into place and it was dumb luck and a right place, right time, right people type of thing for it to all work out!

[@powersmodelgarage]

Great story. Awesome car!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it and I am over the moon with it! It is one I was not sure I would be able to get any time soon if ever. It all fell into place just right. I will get it out for a drive soon I hope, I have a long line of cars to drive first though, this one deserves my full attention when running it!

[@Pezzapoo]

Another great find for the collection dude

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Pez! I am super excited to have it in the collection and it is one i was not sure I'd ever end up with. Things just fell into place and it worked out great. I will get it out for a run eventually but when the time is right!

[@Toystheyrenot]

Congrats on adding another Dragon to your collection! Looks better on the MadCap chassis. Didn’t know it was originally 2WD!👍😊

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks, I am super happy!! I was the last one of the dragon series and did not expect to get one anytime soon if ever. It all fell into place and seems like it was meant to be. The body does look better on the Madcap chassis, the re-re one the TS chassis sit up much taller and make it look a lot bulkier and a bit more exaggerated. it looks more sleek and fast one this one!

[@bradkalman2353]

I wish I had the whole dragon series.

[@islandrc-duke1972]

sweet looking rc brother

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Duke! I am over the moon with this one! I am super happy and thankful for Erick offering it to me and making it a great deal too! Take care brother!

[@rcinhand9671]

That looks great! I never gave the Madcap or Saint Dragon a second thought when they came out, but they do look fun.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks, it is in really great shape! I do remember the Mad Cap but it was not super high on my interest list back in the day. None of the dragon cars interested me back then. I have grown to adore the odd and quirky ones now though and once I got one of them I was hooked for sure! My plans and ideas about RC have changed a lot over the years and just 10 years or so ago if you were to tell me I had a wall of cars I rarely if ever drive I would have laughed and told you that was crazy but here we are! LOL!

[@rcdays2595]

The knowledge you guys have on the Tamiya line up, history and model details doesn't cease to amaze me.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks! It is a mild addiction like any other collecting hobby! You find one that you know little about so with some research you find out more and that usually leads to a few others and then a couple more.... A great resource for learning more and one I go to all the time is TamiyaBase, it is like the absolute history of Tamiya and info on them! RC Scrapyard is another good online resource to look for info as well. I love that many of these came out 30, 40, 50 years ago and I am sill learning about them today!

[@rcdays2595]

@@AddamsPlayground I've heard of TamiyaBase but never actually checked. Gonna take your tip and take a look. I totally understand what you mean, not only the wrenching and running is a hobby but also the collectable and historical part is almost a hobby by itself. Cheers, thank you for your kind replies.

[@n22pdf]

Great info and buggy history Addam.. I think I’d keep it non running or as you say a very very slow drive.. nice to have in your collection dude 👍👍😃 looks lovely

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. I will probably get it out for a light run in the grass at some point. I have too many others in front of it that intend to run but have not had the time or energy to do it et so no rush on this one. I am very happy to have been able to add tis to the collection, it is one I thought was so very far away from reality I did not expect it to happen! Right place, right time, right people type of thing for it to all work out!

[@chef11chef11]

Very cool body design.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks, it is usually one of those love it or hate it type bodies! I enjoy the weird ones so it is perfectly odd to me!!

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

That is beautiful Addam and cheers the Eric for sorting a deal out with you. Enjoy it it’s a beautiful buggy to own. As I commented on Keith video I had a genuine saint dragon about 10/11 years ago but it had a very slipping diff so I got a refund on it, wish I’d kept it now ;) ha ha . Enjoy :)

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Andy! I am over the moon to be able to both get such a hard to get kit and to be able to finish out the dragon collection. I did not expect to get one anytime soon so when all of this just kind of fell together it seemed to be fate or something! I owe a big thanks to Erick for offering it up and giving me a good deal on it. Sucks you had to return your years ago. Hind sight is much clearer and I am sure it made a lot of sense then to get your money back! Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

[@Fonzierc]

Very nice indeed what a great throw back !! I will check out he's channel also 👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks! It is a cool buggy and one that is getting more rare all the time as folks are taking them and slapping a Madcap body on them to sell them for more!! Erick has a couple good Madcap videos you'll enjoy and many others!

[@Fonzierc]

@@AddamsPlayground 💪😎just subbed to he's channel I will take a look got to keep the old one's going but not really Ideal for bashing around 🤣

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Amazing bud! Really rare and is in such great shape. Light spin required.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you, it is one I am over the moon to have! It is one I was not sure if I was going to be ever get so when things fell into place I was very surprised and very happy! I will get it out for a run, I kind of knew it was going to happen eventually hence the full radio gear install! I just don't want to rush it and not really enjoy it so once the time is right I will get it out for a run!

[@flyingfortressrc1794]

Wow that's definitely a great addition to your channel. I'll go check his channel out.

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is a really cool addition and one I was fairly sure was not going to happen. It just came down to the right place, right time, right people type of thing for it to all work out! Erick is a newer, growing channel but he does have some cool stuff on there, I think you'll like it!

[@nomusicrc]

I love that you know how to put an antenna down

[@AddamsPlayground]

Out of sight but still working! That is all I need!

[@KaiCityRC]

Congrats Addam! 👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks David! It is one I did not think I was going to get any time soon if ever so I am over the moon with it. I will get it out for a drive eventually but it needs to be the right time for me. Take care!

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hey how cool to finally get one. Amazing what happens in this community. Don't blame you for being careful with it. Best wishes mate 😁

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Pete, I am over the moon to get my hands on one, especially in such great shape! The email from Erick offering it up for sale was a huge surprise! Everything fell into place and I couldn't be happier! I will get it out for a light run eventually but at a different time. Everything is always so rushed lately I want it to be when I have the time to take it out, enjoy it and get it all cleaned up and back on the shelf and now is not the time. things are just always too rushed lately.

[@JF-RC]

Hi there Addam, what a great heritage RC to add to your collection. So, nice. I’ve not got any of the Dragon series, but they are growing on me 😂😂😊😊. Glad to hear the dental numbness has worn off. Make me laugh in one way, as the dentist is the only professionals that we go to for help, and come away in for pain and / or discomfort, than we did, when we arrived….and we pay for it too 😂😊😂 are we mad ! 😊😂😊😂best wishes to you and the family 😊😊😊

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks John, I am super thrilled to have this as part of my collection and I honestly did not expect to get one. It was a right place, right time, right people type of thing for it to all work out! It all just happened and I am super grateful it did and Erick really is a great guy! The next day the numbness was gone and felt like I got punched in the jaw! Who knew holding you mouth wide open for 20-30 would make it so sore! All good now and hopefully nothing else going on in there for quite some time! LOL! Take care bud!

[@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC]

LOVE it mate! 😍 What a cool asset to the collection Addam. I enjoyed Keith's videos on the madcap/saint dragon very much, and as you probably know by now, the vintage stuff/nostalgia really floats my boat! One thing that really bugs me about Tamiya is when they re re a model and put it on a totally different chassis!!!! 🙄 The 're re' saint dragon isn't that at all.... Its just a saint dragon shell on a thunder shot chassis, it really grinds my gears! 🤣 But, this just makes the original that you have there that bit more special as far as I'm concerned. Having such a rare car in such great condition is a top score, and it should be cherished (and it certainly sounds like you are on the same wavelength mate!) 😉 Madcap/OG saint dragon parts are so hard/impossible to source as 'new old stock' now..... as far as I'm concerned that thing needs to be shelved and preserved! If it was me I would search hard for as long as it takes to see if you can get hold of replacement parts for the areas that are slightly scratched and make it totally mint! It would be such a shame to take it out for a drive and risk damaging it, which can easily happen even with a light grass run when the plastics are that old/brittle! When we all have so many other similar cars that can be run, why bother running something so special? But hey, that's just my two cents..... and everyone gets pleasure out of different sides to this hobby. Sorry Brad, I'm with Addam on this one! 🤣 Cool video mate, loving this type of content. 👌 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I am super happy to have it and it is one I thought I might not ever get my hands on, especially in this condition! Everything just kind of fell into place and I am over the moon with it! I think the main reason for the re-re of the Saint Dragon on the TS chassis was convenience. The Fire and the Thunder Dragon were already released on the TS chassis so adding the Saint to it was nothing more than moving the body mount holes in the shell. I believe that is why they changed up the design of the decals so much to also help differentiate the two even more. I think the original is a much better looking design as it looks low and sleek and the re-re is a bit more bulky and bulbus on the TS. I will probably get this one out for a light run in the grass, just enough to say I drove it and then it will get retired for good. It just has to be at the right time for me and now is not the right time. Everything for the last 4 or 5 months has been go-go-go so I want it to be at a time where I am relaxed and can really savor the one run it will get. I don't want to feel rushed or be rushing while doing it, if that makes any sense. I agree the hobby has something for every person... collecting, bashing, speed, slow, land, water, air, replicas, miniatures... you name it and you can get it or build it to the way you want and that is very rare in a hobby! Take care my friend and have a great rest of your weekend!

[@rexrcs]

Shelf queen! No need to feel how it drives…just yet lol

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is a beautiful example and I am in no hurry to drive it. Life is so busy at the moment it does not feel like the right time to drive it. I want to be relaxed and be able to send the time to make it feel right and not rushed! Everything feels kind of rushed to me at the moment but it will get out for a run eventually! Take care Rex!

[@MauzyrockRC]

I always wondered where some of the body designs come from. Thanks!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Glad you enjoyed it Some have come the comics and other have come from their JR racers slot cars line up. Many of those are fantasy based designs and occasionally one gets made based of those I believe. I know it is the other way around at time too where the JRs are spawned from the RC cars.

[@RDsRCReviews]

LOL, every time I start filming the darn A/C or Furnace comes on! I guess you are farther away from the A/C in the new studio? I film in my basement studio and I'm right next to both units. These Saint Dragons are pretty neat. I need to look into building a few of the more budget minded Tamiya's. RC Icons has a crazy collection.

[@AddamsPlayground]

It was warm in there when I went out to shoot the video. I had not been out there but for a few minutes here and there for the last couple weeks. In the basement workspace I don't have to worry about much noise other than the main plumbing line right where I am! So the occasional toilet flush may have to get edited out (some have not). The only noisy thing is the dehumidifier I have running down there but I turn that off before filming. The OG Saint Dragon is a cool buggy and one I was not sure I'd ever get but things fell into place and it all worked out perfectly. I am super happy to have gotten it and to finish out the Dragons!! There a bunch of cool Tamiya kits out there for under $150. Since you live on a paved street there are tons of the TT02 kits for not a lot of money and then there is a decent selection of off road for under the $150 mark.

[@RDsRCReviews]

@@AddamsPlayground yep I'm looking to get one on the Tamiya on-road kits. I've never owned one which is a shame!

[@rivierarc]

I love the stance on the original more than the rere to be honest. excellent video as always Addam.

[@AddamsPlayground]

I agree, the original is more canted forward and has more a classic feel. I understand why they did the re-release of it on the TS chassis since the Fire and Thunder dragons both came out on that chassis. It made sense to to the old shell on the existing one and not try and remake the Mad Cap chassis for it. The Super Storm Dragon is similar in shape on the Hornet chassis, O forgot to have that out there with the others. I am glad you enjoyed it and I will get a run of videoed at some point!

[@rivierarc]

@@AddamsPlayground look forward to it. I need to get out and do more running videos myself along with more footage in general. Hopefully we have a Big Buggy Day planned for the beginning of July so maintenance and kit finishing required soon... fingers crossed. 😜

[@maxgozzard5024]

The Madcap is one of my favourites. The dragon series of stuff is deffinetly getting more interesting to me. The chassis is bizzare with it having a ball diff, but friction shocks and non adjustable arms. But they turned it into something as good as the astute/super astite!

[@AddamsPlayground]

I remember the Mad Cap coming out but for some reason it did not tickle my fancy back then. None of the Dragon series cars got me interested at all back then but I adore them now! I agree this one is a mix of performance and non-performance parts. It was an odd combination of things to put together.

[@UrbanLegendRC]

Looks like you have picked up a gem 💎 Addam . I probably would only run it in the grass like you said before .

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is a nice one for sure and I am super happy to have it! Thought it may not happen but with dumb luck and good people it fell into place! Sometimes you find them and sometimes they find you! I will probably get it out for a light drive at some point just to say I have driven that chassis and then retire it. I just had to put some electronics in it. Every car I have is able to be run, just in case!

[@cscape1973]

Lovely Mad Dragon!!!!………I never understood why Tamiya made the new St Dragon in blue……..its a dragon!!! Ow well

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you, it in fantastic shape and I am very lucky! I guess they wanted it to be similar but different from the original. They kept the body nd the theme but changed the decals to be something different. A story pops into my head, hang in there for a sec.... A valiant warrior, the Saint dragon has battled many enemies and and lived a glorious life. Unfortunately time has caught up to the old dragon and it is the one fight he cannot win and it is time for him to leave. The legends true that the dragon never dies, they only shed the lifeless bodies and reform into a new creature. This time the Saint Dragon is reborn into a new version of itself and has cast off its blue markings for fiery red ones and is now twice as powerful and twice as agile as it was previously. This newly formed Saint Dragon will continue to fight for good in his new form and appearance but still has a bit of the elder dragon along with him forever.... I know corny and silly but that may be the reason they changed the colors... LOL!!

[@madsrcbuggy]

Ah, you're out in the shed? I guess it's an older recording... Anyway, what a cool find! I know how happy you are with these, so getting the old original is a must! And yes, what a difference to the new version... This is such a fresh rwd, it looks really nice! Those front tyres are fantastic, and the black dish wheels are awesome! I went and subscribed to Eric's channel, didn't watch his videos yet, but looks like content I'll be interested in.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, new/old scenery right? It is a new video actually, I had intended to switch back and forth from time to time but it has just been so busy it was easier to leave everything in one place! I went out mainly because all the other dragon cars were out there and it had been a while since videoing out there! I will try to switch it up from time to time going forward. I am going to start on the Hilux build soon I think and I will set that one up out on that workbench so I am nibble at it a little bit at a time and not have to worry about it taking up all the space! I really am super happy with the new/old Saint Dragon and thought I might never get one but dumb luck and good people made it fall into place and I am over the moon! It is great shape and I will probably get it out for a light drive at some point but I am in no hurry. I will savor it as is for now! I am sure you will enjoy Ericks channel and content, he is growing and has lots of good stuff coming in the future!

[@rc-dom-uk]

Great find mate . I was researching these tamiyas history as I heard they were from a manga. RADICON BOY! 😂 Might change my name to that . I think these vintages are worth shelving tbh . We have the re re to thrash 😊👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Dom! I have gone down the rabbit hole of trying to learn more and the deeper I dug the more I got confused which came first in the story line. I love the quirky sci-fi look of them though. I agree that the old fellas can sit on the shelf and the young ones I can take out rough up without worries!! Have a great week Radicon Boy!!

[@rc-dom-uk]

@@AddamsPlayground yeah it’s hard actually finding much history on the manga . I’m still researching as I’m struck on the fire dragon . 👍 I’m not sure if it was a tamiya promo manga or a series tamiya made buggies from . 🤷‍♂️

[@bradkalman2353]

besides Two-wheel drive with a friction dampers.

[@canuckchuck8836]

Nice! If anyone is reading this....I really like gold bricks and want to own a few one of these days. 😉

[@AddamsPlayground]

😂 let's see what happens...

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

That motor sounds brand new

[@AddamsPlayground]

It sounds really nice, the only reason I am tempted to drive it around just to say I have! More than likely I will get it out in the grass for a run eventually but I am not going to rush it. I still have a half dozen other cars to get get out and run first.

[@FastFreddyRC]

Wow! Very nice…

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank Freddy! I did not think this one was going to happen anytime soon but things just fell together just right and I could not be happier! I will probably get it out for a quick run at some point but I am in no rush, I am still thrilled to see it hanging out with the others!

[@supocarta74]

It would look great will some pro painted scales all over

[@AddamsPlayground]

That would be kind of cool! Well beyond my patience level for painting I think though LOL! I am sure there are tricks to it but it sure does sound tedious but would look pretty awesome with faint blue scales showing!

[@BjørnOlavBullFinstad]

Hi, i have a Saint Dragon from 1990, got it when I was 9 years😊 original with dust cover still on it here also😂

[@AddamsPlayground]

Oh wow, not too many survived the hands of kids back then! That is awesome you still have it! None of my toys made it out alive unfortunately! I was an only child and lived back here in the woods so it was me, the toys and an overactive imagination to keep me entertained so everything got worn out and broken over the years! I would really love to still have a few things though!!

[@BjørnOlavBullFinstad]

@@AddamsPlayground Not many of mine neither, i would usually screw them apart as soon as i got my hands on them, and love to bash them in walls. So its a miracle this one survived. This was the first rc building set i have had, it was my dad and I that put it together(mostly my dad 99%😂) maybe thats why the urge to screw it apart wasnt there. it is not in mint condition and it needs a little tlc. And the paint job is done by 9 year old me😅

[@AddamsPlayground]

@@BjørnOlavBullFinstad I was always taking things apart to see how they worked also. Sometimes they still worked when I put them back together! Of course if it broke it was free rein to tear into it and see if I could fix it. There were a lot of things held together with super glue and unwaxed.dental floss,.that was my go to repair for.many years as a kid!!

[@bradkalman2353]

I need to make the madcap again.

[@AddamsPlayground]

maybe one day we will see a re-re of it

[@lo2713]

Great find for your collection, i’ll be honest. Its not one i like. But the chassis i like 😁 i think i’ll be trying to find a madcap and get it on the track 😎

[@AddamsPlayground]

LOL! Yeah the Dragon series cars are often a take it or leave it type of thing. I was not much on them at all growing up and it wasn't until I got the Thunder Dragon that I really liked them and then after that I was hooked! I do like the odd and quirky one a lot more now. It is funny how over the years my ideas and likes about the hobby have changed a ton.

[@lo2713]

@@AddamsPlayground so long as you like them, thats all that matters 👍 well gotta dash, i think i can see a stupid motor going in the cc02 for tomo 😁😂

[@AddamsPlayground]

@@lo2713 The CC02 Blitzer!! LOL!

[@lo2713]

@@AddamsPlayground could be a CC02 blower upper 😂

[@bradkalman2353]

And the super storm dragon.

[@AddamsPlayground]

yeah, I forgot to bring that one out too.

[@davidr7813]

I miss the Madcap, It was this first car I won a race with back in the day. A friend had the Saint Dragon, wonder if he kept it?

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is a cool buggy and a good looking one as well! I am very surprised they have not re-released it yet with some updated plastics. Maybe one of these days. I would love one to be able to drive around without the fear of snapping $150 worth of super hard to find parts! LOL!

[@michaeldorich4485]

That is a great find. I am glad you found it. It seems to make you very happy. I like the red decals better. When you put something like that on the shelf, do you have to put the tires in a bag to preserve them since they are so rare?

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I am over the moon as I thought this might not ever happen. I have looked a few times and everything I found was either a tattered mess or was very overpriced! I like the way this all went down and it feels like it was meant to be! I do like the red better but I think think they went with the blue on the re-re to match the blue suspension parts of the Thunder Shot chassis. I think they were going for the theme of it and not trying to copy it since it was on a whole other chassis. It feels nice to be able to close the chapter on the dragon series, very rewarding feeling. I will probably put a coating on silicone on them after I take it out for a light run and keep them up off the shelf like I do on all my cars to help preserve them. These are not terribly prone to dry rotting badly so they should hold up fine with a little care. The studs on the fronts just don't last very long and it is hard to find them in good shape so they fetch a real premium!

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

I’m not a saint dragon fan but I do like the mad cap.. I guess I just like more realistic looking cars

[@AddamsPlayground]

I completely understand! I never liked them at all until much later and once I got one I was hooked. I love the classic cars and even the more modern ones but there is something about the odd and quirky ones I am drawn to now. I'd say I probably will never have a Mad Cap but at this point it seems anything is a possibility! LOL! This one was right place, right time, right people type of thing for it to all work out!

[@bradkalman2353]

You know the madcap is similar to another car that was on a higher level and you can put a slipper clutch on it.

[@danielstermark8752]

Hey Addam. I have a OG Saint dragon chassis and I think most of the red parts.. As you said in the video, chassis prices are crazy for this one.. so uhm.. what should I charge for it, I have no interest in a og saint dragon, and are just trying to clean out excess stuff.. Great video by the way.. I didn't know anything about the Dragons, and the history why the dragon are "so far" from stardard "realistic" design is really cool to know.. :D

[@AddamsPlayground]

The Dragon series cars are not for everyone and the Saint Dragon is probably the least desirable of the lot by most. Pricing is always tricky as it depends on many things. In really nice condition to perfect condition they can go for around $300-500 but there has to be a buyer looking for one also. I have noticed a bit of drop in prices overall in the last few months but not enough to impact you too much, it just may take a bit longer to find a buyer. Many of them get purchased and turned into Madcaps as well so that does increase your chances. I am terrible at pricing but should give you some info.

[@danielstermark8752]

oh.. wauw.. yeah I guess it helps.. bacause I was thinking maby 80 would be too much.. but yeah thanks :D@@AddamsPlayground

[@alfredyost7972]

Hi Addam, have you noticed that many online hobby shops seem to be having sales. For example, your limited edition blue Clod Buster was on sale at Tower Hobbies. It was $30.00 off plus a free Tactic radio too. I am not sure if it is still on sale, but I think that was a good price. Yes, I did buy one. I could not resist a good deal when I see one. Are you seeing many sales online too? If yes, I wonder why? Thoughts?

[@AddamsPlayground]

Hey there! I did see the sale on the Clod, I posted it on my community page when it came out! I have seen a few things getting prices slashed really deeply and a lot of sales in general. I have seen the brushless drag cars from Losi and Associated but are down to around $200 which is a deal! I think the giant boom in RC is slowing down. I think there was a huge boom in it from the hole CVD crisis and people were both buying new and digging out old ones to run. The market expanded very fast and everyone was able to charge a premium and sell things as fast as they could get them in stock. I think things are slowing down and places are flooded with stock and things that were very hot have simmered down a lot. That is the only reason I can really think for some of these great sales.

[@alfredyost7972]

@@AddamsPlayground I agree. I also think that there might be one more reason. I think the economy is slowing down. People are buying less R/C cars because of a weak economy. Thoughts?

[@AddamsPlayground]

@@alfredyost7972 very true!

[@alfredyost7972]

@@AddamsPlayground I do wish that was not true.

[@gigglehurtz3167]

do you drive your cars? I just cant bring myself to drive most of em i like keeping them pristine, part of me thinks you should take em out and drive the other part of me just doesnt wanna scuff em up.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Almost all of them have been driven at least once. I have a few I have not driven and at this point I doubt I will. I have my small collection of bashers cars and trucks I prefer to drive and beat on to preserve the others. I will go "shopping" from time to time and just go out and find one that catches my eye and take it out for a spin.

[@muddfoot69]

I’ve never actually seen the 2wd for sale….just the 4wd

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah the vintage ones do not come up too often and when they do they often go for quite a bit as it is the same chassis as the Mad Cap. Many get converted into the Mad Cap is it is a more popular buggy. I am super lucky to have gotten this and it is quite different than the re-release on the Thundershot chassis.

[@bradkalman2353]

Thanks for mentioning me but you know I don't agree.😂

[@bradkalman2353]

It should.😂