Special RC Car! Tamiya Wild One Off-Roader Blockhead Motors Edition Review | RC Driver

[@markhinkle3234]

I absolutely love these rereleases. They bring back the cool in RC just like classic muscle cars from the 60’s do. Thanks!

[@TheRCScotsman]

Now this is an example of when a manufacturer gets the styling exactly right!

[@johnm5131]

Loved how they looked back in the day. Used to race against them at Jackson Hobbies Track in NJ. But we were "RC-10 snobs" at the time and used to mock the tamiyas for their lack of suspension travel and loud gearboxes. A few years later, the "Ultima snobs" mocked us for the same reasons, and then the "JRX-2 snobs" mocked all of us! LOL! Miss those days of rivalries!

[@grantmckendry3323]

I saw one of these in the flesh for the first time today - absolutely stunning, they got everything right with this release.

[@scottharris6423]

My buddies & myself built the real full size of this buggy; 2 wheel drive w/Volkswagen engines. Put sand paddle tires on the back & similar tires in the front. Then headed to Pismo Beach, CA for the weekend. I was 24 & married then, 1980. Brings back a lot of memories.

[@SkootrH]

Great review! I’ve returned to RC after over 30 years now that my son is old enough to appreciate it. I’ve always loved Tamiya’s attention to detail and this Wild One tops my list of vintage buys! The realistic look of it is awesome!

[@tomkruze2749]

Old School! Sounds awesome.

[@cshelden3]

This makes me want to bring my original out of storage, I did get one back in 1985, ran the dog out of it at the local track. The look of a real buggy was the selling point. Great video.

[@markattardo]

The original was my first hobby grade rc. When I finally saved up enough for a grasshopper my dad told me he had a friend selling a used Wild One, RC10 & Mugen Bulldog 2. I bought the Wild One (with a little help) and my dad ended up getting the other 2. Awesome memories, great car! I didn't realize it was popular enough for a re release. This one has an interesting color scheme. I like the dogbone upgrade over the hex shafts.

[@tomhemming2139]

I enjoyed that video very much I'm 64 years old and will always love rc remember my first had a power cord!!

[@gaffle-411]

Damn… THIS is the best looking buggy Tamiya ever built!

[@michaelhoyle3266]

I really want one of these. I love the Tamiya vintage re-release buggies. Thanks for the great review.

[@bluegroovemodelsports9650]

Nice video. Tamiya cars are just plain fun.....

[@mikeymike3240]

Hi Greg, awesome video on the Blockhead Wild 😜 One, I’m glad you took on a soil track, i love rc’s running on dirt and soil, just what it was meant for, it looks amazing belting up and down the track. And it’s not too shabby going over the jumps, sweeeeeeeeet. 😎👍👍👍🇬🇧

[@slimsantilli4476]

I raced a boomerang back in the day. I took out the rear axles to qualify as 2wd. And did very well. It was fun times for a 16 year old

[@liamchilver1691]

I had the re-release fast attack vehicle years ago and I absolutely loved it! Even with the pogo stick suspension it handled really well and was so much fun to watch and admire driving around. It was also suprising reliable and durable concidering it's a vintage design. My only hope is that I can get another one of these buggies and enjoy it like I used to. Thank you for reviewing this one

[@musoseven8218]

As I just wrote above to the OP and a reply to another poster too, that, before I had a Sandscorcher 1979/80, two of my mate's had a Lamborghini Cheetah and the Fast Attack Vehicle. I always felt that they were lots of fun and drove well too - despite being basic. I nearly bought a mint and boxed original a year or two back - I would have wanted to build it and use it and being mint and boxed, I kinda didn't have the heart to. The Sandscorchers could be a handful on tarmac. I modified the front suspension (it could also have the original retro fitted too - I liked it as it was almost scale but didn't handle great back then). I've all the parts to rebuild that car - I must get around to it, I've also got the original box too, buried in the loft too. Sadly I sold my Wild One - I loved that car.

[@jan-hg9vi]

I bought a KingCab used about two years after they came out from a local hobby store I still have it and run it from time to time. I also have the original RC10T that is now brushless. Gotta love the tub chassis from the 80's.

[@curtisknudson8966]

Amazing content. Thanks for all your thorough reviews, and excellent run videos too. Keep it up Greg.

[@rickdarris6152]

Cool. Man, to have one of these back in the day.

[@mickd8188]

Such a cool buggy... Have a great weekend Greg.. Cheers mate 👍

[@stormchaser6326]

Great video! I got this RC because it did not have to be painted but I still was able to put it together. Also it just looked awesome. Great kit!

[@chelikan]

I have 2 of the OG Wild Ones, a runner and one still as a kit. Love it!!!

[@johnsamu]

I owned a "Wild One" a looooong time ago when I myself still was a wild one 😉 It was great fun but it had its weak spots especially in the suspension just because it was made more "realistic". In the less realistic ones the suspension can be beefed up without looking at cabin size fuel tank etc

[@BlackSeaRC]

This is exactly the type of buggy that Tamiya does best. The only trouble is, they haven't repeated the success of the 80's and 90's buggies in recent times and are simply relying on re-releases. Here's an idea, why don't Tamiya get a licensing deal in place with someone like Funco Motorsports or even one of the Extreme-E teams and design a modern scale realistic sand rail or Dakar style buggy for new generations of fans to appreciate?

[@MilsonProductions]

This was my first car coolest thing ever for me back then

[@tonyl9636]

When I think buggy this is the bodystyle that pops in my head

[@baggszilla]

Dude I love your channel! And what a great piece of kit! I love the decal kit. I just might have to grab me a Wild One.

[@garthknt]

Oh wow, I used to try to win at that booth in seaside whenever we went there ! And I remember wanting the Scorpion if I had won. Thanks for the memories

[@ryanrozsitch2008]

Just got one Christmas and I can’t wait to build it. Ordering full bearing kit before the build and I will be running it in my big grassy yard. A+ on Tamiya rere this buggy

[@ShenRC]

😁👍Very nice video, Mine just recently came in on pre order, I agree with you this vintage buggy along with the fast attack handle and drive really well loads of fun great buggies! O and you just got to love those classic style knobby tires they don't make them like that no more!

[@StandingUpForBetter]

Awesome. I never heard of the Wild One but now I am interested. I had a Hornet and loved it. This looks like a great upgrade. Tamiya RC cars just have so much character. Thanks for sharing.

[@wattpilot]

I had a Wild One back in the mid-80's ...... time to get a new one !!!!!!!!

[@DroneUpp]

Awesome video! Man I used to love these RC cars! With all the FAA rules for drones, this is the best alternative! May have to return to this hobby real soon! Thanks for sharing!

[@n22pdf]

Love this new Blockhead Wild One looks so cool 😎 got one on pre-order long wait April 2022 :)

[@Matty.Hill_87]

The vintage holiday buggy was awesome

[@guylotz9072]

I love all of the Tamiya off road buggies... in 1985 i had a grasshopper and the fox and blackfoot

[@TheBuckshot44]

Thanks for the advertisement turn 4.Merry Christmas buddy

[@Iamfirebird360]

Incredible car. I'm getting one if they ever come back in stock.

[@sonofsega816]

We need to hear more about winning a Turbo Scorpion at the boardwalk! Actually, I think it would be pretty awesome just to hear more RC stories from the 80s and 90's.

[@musoseven8218]

Back in the day (for me 1979 - 1988/89), us greybeards, started off with Sandscorchers and Rough Riders (some lucky lads had the earlier Tamiya cars such as the Lamborghini Cheatah) etc. Then we moved onto Wild One's, Foxes etc. Lots of fun and early on we chewed up steering servos for fun in the Sandscorchers, then servo savers came along, as did replacement uprated drive shafts and gears (for various third generation Tamiya off road cars) etc making these cars nigh on perfect near scale cars. Then the Fox and various Mardave cars came out and went up a notch or two in terms of handling and performance, and by that time there was four wheel drive too. Happier times in many ways😊👍

[@maxpaul11]

I think this buggy is a great entry level build with great results! Easy to build and so much fun!

[@rcjoe406]

I grew up in seaside NJ great times... bad fire plus sandy never the same

[@Freddie44utube]

The original car has been one of my favourites for years now I’ve got this it’s very pretty

[@rexrcs]

awesome detailed show and tell, mine didnt come with an esc! scary times we're in. slow motion air was the best part. i love the tamiya bounce

[@Imprisoned1995]

I had the Hornet, bought the black upgraded motor. They were so fun in the 80's. We thought they were so fast back then. Any basic traxxas today will blow them away.

[@mnmvuk]

Great video as usual, Greg! Wanted one of these bad so I scoured the net. Nothing in stock. Finally found one available Wednesday morning on eBay from a very reputable RC retailer. Ordered it, then ordered some accessories and bearings from Amazon to go with it. Two hours later, got an email saying they actually didn't have it in stock. Grrrrrr! Oh well, ordered one from my local hobby shop. Just have to wait for it I guess.

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

Looks like amain has the other version of the wild one in stock...

[@mnmvuk]

@@isaiahfurrow7414 Thanks! Yeah, I saw that yesterday or so. I already have a Blockhead on order from my LHS. I'm tempted to get both but hard to justify at this point.

[@johnberry2877]

Tamiya. When you want quality ! 🇯🇵👍👍

[@mad-beerc3818]

Just so super Cool.... have one on pre order and can not wait to get my hands on it! Great vid 🤩👍

[@CharlesFlahertyB]

I pre ordered a BHM Hotshot 2, hopefully arrives at the end of the month, very excited

[@The70s80scollection]

Wow this brought back memories, I got the Rough Rider back in Aug 1980, still have it or what's left of it in my garage..

[@RickColesom]

Just ordered one to add to my collection. I wanted one when I was a kid but got a grasshopper instead. Will be getting a grasshopper soon both will be shelf queens with a little use.

[@garretdykstra9015]

Love this chanel and the wild one. The quality of the running video was not up to your typical videos would really like to see my 1st rc car get another video. Again I love your chanel.

[@michaelqendro9825]

I just picked one up to build and run. When I was young I bought a rough rider and restored it earlier this year.

[@stanley-fghijk441]

I had a hotshot and my best friend had a Wild one. On pavement this thing would smoke me 10/10 times, but off road was the opposite. Those Wild Ones were so freaking fast.

[@jasont2074]

What an awesome video! Just about to start a build on the re-release fox, so looking forward to getting it out

[@rocketfire1348]

My Dad has a Tamiya Falcon from the 80s. He just bought LiPos for it, it’s pretty cool

[@JF-RC]

Hi there, this version and the WildOne standard version was on my list, wish I’d got one now. Awesome looking Tamiya with classic old school driving system, just great. This Blockhead version looks amazing. Nice review. As always, take care, keep well and all the best to you and the family. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. 😉😊😉

[@DustyFingersRC]

My favourite.buggy of all time and still have my original..got 4 more to build, a re.re, a Blockhead and two custom FAV's in progress. Try adding a little bit of weight to the front 😉

[@karenmurray3098]

i have this one, an original wild one and a re re wild one this is by far my faverout tamiya . i must build mt block head wild one . great video

[@dereksmith5019]

Reminds me of my sons Kyosho Ultima , fun times .

[@kylemanausa2315]

Super cool buggy!

[@davidpigg3942]

Can't wait till mine shows up got it on pre-order.

[@andyb9994]

Very cool I gotta get a rereleas kit, there are so many cool ones out, great review big help.👍

[@woodchucksgarage1517]

About 30 years ago I bought a Tamyia Frog off an ex friend. Fun machine except the gearbox was very troublesome. Now I have a vintage nitro 2wd Traxxas Stampede still running great on the original engine.

[@Nerm78]

Holy poop! That thing looks amazing!

[@GazVanDyk]

That’s a lovely looking buggy. 👍

[@wordreet]

Back in the 80s this was the first RC I ever bought! Went to a club to race later and started breaking all the plastic parts! Oh yes, and then there's that understeer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@islandrc-duke1972]

cool buggy and review,great test run

[@scalebuildersguild]

Brings back the feels, Greg. I don't know if I have it in me to open it.

[@rcdriver]

I vote for keeping it boxed up. Although I’m loving it, having a boxed up kit would be so satisfying.

[@PhilBender612]

I always loved the look of these. Hey Gregg, having lived in Toms River N.J. all my life and grew up working on the Sea side Ht.s boardwalk as a kid in the 90s and I never won a R.C. car. That's a cool story, even though you chose the Kyosho. lol Thanks🙂

[@eskimojoe6564]

Great lookin buggy

[@rodneytugman3815]

That was an awesome video and yes I think I might want to pick me one of those up cuz they look really really fun

[@richwrag3308]

I have a bh wild one on the way. Love the way it looks.

[@musoseven8218]

Great video, stunning little car - shame that there are still a few short falls. Tamiya are very good when they're very, very good, but just sometimes they're horrid. It'll be interesting to see how the driveshafts and metal gears hold up. Having said that, they are a hoot to drive! I love that they oversteer with that front wheel/tyre combo, they're so much fun with 2WD too. I loved mine, back in the day, circa 1984/85. I tweaked the car; bearing races throughout, built it carefully, up rated drive shafts and up rated gears (back in the day stock drive shafts and gears wore and broke very quickly), I ran-it-in etc etc. It flew and it looked scale. I painted the driver wearing the same metallic paint scheme helmet etc as my own motorcycle helmet. Wish I'd never sold it now. Almost too fast for an old greybeard like me these days, rock crawlers are a lot more sedate😄😄

[@nolimitrc1]

Thats awesome they are coming out with new gt kits as well this time with esc’s and servos still. Red a remote tho I miss my Blackfoot watching this and cloggbuster

[@solunasunrise]

man, i miss these building kits ! ... why don`t they sell it a bit cheaper but for self assembly ! why not make this with good quality modern stuff ? not just these old plasticy models

[@tuna3461]

I’m thinking of getting a buggy. That might be the one. I was considering just an RTR like a bandit or something but that’s an amazing looking rc car

[@Blastfromthepastrc1346]

Looks awesome! A classic rc buggy for sure👍👍

[@rolexr]

Great video my friend - and this car remembers me on my first "real" rc-car......the ROUGH RIDER ;-)

[@gabrielpichardo1492]

That thing is amazing!!!

[@darrylnicholas6691]

Absolutely classic

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

I'd really love some Tamiya... and my son wants to get a TT drift car, so we will likely start with a TT or 2... but I can't help think they have a HUGE opening to not just re-release the old kits, but to do minor updates to make them better but still keep the style and character of the old nostalgic models.... or release a new, modern Mk2 of some of them... use the names, and style/livery, and release a modern kit 2wd monster truck with beetle or willy or pumpkin or lunchbox.... a more modern buggy with grasshopper of fighter livery and namesake... etc... Hard to understand why there isn't a lot of NEW innovation aside from mainly the touring cars .... there's soooo much room to use their heritage to add another new generation of kids having a Tamita kit be their intro to the hobby... but they just recycle the old stuff without even updating them, let alone offer much as far as new, more modern kits.... there's no reason they aren't capable of making a few nice modernized kits... I keep KINDA wanting to buy some Tamiyas, but never pull the trigger, just like I never never in the past. I think are modern kit with better performance and more modern suspension would really sell. Tempted to buy a Neo Fighter... if it came with oil shocks and bearings I likely would...definitely of it had a bit more modern plastics in some places, or an updated gearbox like Kyosho ReRe kits. ....even if it meant 200$ or even a bit more for the kit. Rant over, on to look at other kits, and keep only kinda wanting something Tamiya....

[@ZombieGamingMetalhead]

I'm expecting my wild one in the mail today. Can't wait to get it

[@rcdriver]

Awesome! Have fun with it!

[@ZombieGamingMetalhead]

@@rcdriver what lipo batteries do you use for Tamiya's?

[@terrykuehn2686]

Hey RC Driver! That is a Great buggy I picked a Hornet kit to build that's what it had started out with back in the day with the two stick control transmitter that was a classic and so much fun and I used with my planes Futaba was the brand these are so much Fun driving Now I get it!🤔😉👍📹💯🎅 Great review and video Merry Christmas!

[@hortn123]

Glad to see this run. Also...cringing to see it run

[@milosrcernycerny5537]

Nice review. Im not fan of Blockhead, but if Tamiya will bring back the standard black version, I will buy it. Thank you for cool drive.

[@RobBon12]

First time on your channel. I love your private dirt course! Wow, one day I want to be an adult and have that kind of room to play. ;)

[@mccoyji]

Hornet and grasshopper, that's the stuff

[@andydawson2101]

Hi put a small piece of heat shrink tubing on the bottom of the spring. And go in very quick with heat to shrink it..

[@yoshiichannel7041]

日本で見ています。私も買いました。かっこいいですよね！

[@dexterbeattie7884]

I want one!! Great video

[@capmidnite]

Just put together my own Wild One and ran it. I feel like the front wheels have a bit of wobble to them because (1) they're a bit tall and (2) the front suspension has a bit of side play. I had already shimmed up the suspension arm with washers while putting it together.

[@jonthomas8487]

I have a 2014 re-re Kyosho Scorpion. All the shiny parts that are plastic on the Wild One are aluminum on the Scorpion. I know they are different, but money to money you get a lot more with the Scorpion

[@justinhaynes1085]

I had a fav in 84. Only problem was the dog bones used to be hex heads that wore out

[@scottharris6423]

Oh, nice video by the way!!!

[@chadbadchad8531]

Wild One was my first real RC way back in the 80s

[@rcdriver]

Nice! Still have it?

[@chadbadchad8531]

@@rcdriver no sir, have a little brother.

[@jaysmoke1984]

My dad had one when I was a kid back in 87

[@awe5543]

It can be carbon fiber, milled T6, molded graphite. Nothing will beat the feeling of being 12 again building and driving a Tamiya car. The wonders of the 80's.......... before everything is about instant gratification and RTR.

[@menso3852]

Have these actually released yet to the general public?

[@guymarotta2596]

Yes, it's a cool buggy, but the battery compartment can't hold a standard 2-Cell LIPO battery. Many Tamiya RCs have the same problem, and it needs to be addressed!