Tamiya TERRA CRUSHER ...

[Doctor Doug]

Tamiya presents the big new TERRA CRUSHER, a pre-painted, pre-assembled off-road R/C machine, packed with a powerful engine and ultra-durable parts to tackle the most rugged of terrain - No roads, no problem!

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/rc/kits/images/terracrusher/tc5.jpg

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/rc/kits/images/terracrusher/tc6.jpg

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/rc/kits/43501.html

[Throtl Hapie]

If they want to compete with the T-Maxx, it better be the same price or close to.

[Doctor Doug]

The price of the Terra will be similar to the T-Maxx. By the way, this truck is a lot bigger than the T-Maxx :)

[Usagi]

I have said this before, This truck been in the works before the T-maxx. We got a little info about this truck some time ago. Now its a reality.

[M 5]

Usagi,
Do you mean this terra crusher is even designed before the T-Maxx?
I love it! But can't afford to get one yet...:(

[Usagi]

we got word here before the t-maxx was out that tamiya was workingon this beast. But details where not much. But it does not matter. This truck is a monster.

[Clayton]

Usagi, can you show some sort of verifications for these claims?

[StevePond]

I just live for the day we can stop taking this so seriously and remember it's a HOBBY and maybe just talk about the merits of THIS truck without getting into a pissing contest.... :rolleyes:

[Clayton]

Steve, we are men, we have to pee, it is in our nature..LOL!!!

Both trucks are cool.... I cant wait to see the Crusher..

[StevePond]

Click Here (http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/cars/index.asp) to download this exclusive video of the new Tamiya Terra Crusher.

[maxxxracer]

Although I am not a fan of tamiya engineering by any stretch, it looks huge and cool.

Hopefully it doenst have the drivetrain problems that the T-maxx has.

I am downloading the vid now. Hope its cool.

[Coconut]

Yewa;sure they didn't copy to get in the market with the most successful Rc car of all time. But then again Traxxas wa sworking on the maxx long before it was released. I don't blame them or Kyosho for copying. But I'm afraid its too little too late;everyone is waiting for a .21 maxx. At least it will give the rest of the world truck thatn won't be so high as exported maxx. But it will take years to match the devopment the maxx has undergone.

[ProjectTwin]

Remember when "The Big 'T'" meant Tamiya, not Traxxas?

:D

Jason

[Clayton]

Also remember the Maxx is not durable enough to withstand impacts of a .21 ... this means more damage and as stated in other threads, there are very few people who run .21's and very few who care to, the membership of these boards dont even come close to touching the masses.. The trucks are designed for ease of use for novices as well ad the experienced.. Speed is not a good thing for newbies.. I think Traxxas is coming up with a Kit version and I also think the Tamiya isnt too late, The Crusher is a 1/8 scale truck.

[Mr.man]

I downloaded the video and I was'nt to imperssed with it. It didnt go to fast and I dont think It even poped one wheelie(unless it hit a bump). I'd rather get the thnder tiger EK-4 eventhough it more than likely will cost more, atleast it can pop a wheelie at almost any speed.

[Usagi]

Tamiya has out did themselves again with this truck. Another winner.:)

[4wdmt]

Guys, have you seen the new price of the TC at tower hobbies? it is now also of the same cost with the T-maxx. Anyone read about the "first look" article of RCCA March issue about the TC, they have some nice words with this truck. Will someone be buying one?

[RS4RCER]

Originally posted by 4wdmt
Guys, have you seen the new price of the TC at tower hobbies? it is now also of the same cost with the T-maxx. Anyone read about the "first look" article of RCCA March issue about the TC, they have some nice words with this truck. Will someone be buying one?


I already have called TOWER to order one they already have a waiting list supposedly they are expecting 200 in thier first supply order but theres already 115 people on the BO list......Im 75....So hopefully I will get my kit before March

[Usagi]

thats much! OMG!

[RCtinkerman]

Usagi, not to fear. If it cost $399 in the States, it'll cost $200 here:D There are numerous videos of the Tera Crusher on the net, some right here on this bulletin board. I'm impressed:p

[Usagi]

yes, tinker i know the price. but i have not seen it yet in the shops. god its raining hard tonight in tokyo

[RCtinkerman]

Yeah, same here in Yokohama. We're lucky it's not snow:(

[Crazy Canuck]

Its gonna be a kit, right? And will it take a .21? If it does I might have to sell my TC3.

[Possumbot]

The tc is a rtr, and Im not sure about the .21 part, it does come with a .18, and the drive train can probably take it.

[4wdmt]

Guys, according to the march issue of RCCA, the TR is nearly un-flippable, even at high speed! it has a .18 engine, supple suspension and a seamless shift from 1st to 2nd gear to brake and reverse. I think this truck is great and an engineering breakthrough for the transmission by using 2 channel radio only.

RS4RCER, your lucky to be on the waiting list, give us some feedback and some pics when you get that TR.

USAGI / RCtinkerman, Does Japan have any online hobby shops that i can order if ever the TR is much cheaper there.

[RCtinkerman]

[QUOTE]USAGI / RCtinkerman, Does Japan have any online hobby shops that i can order if ever the TR is much cheaper there.

I'm sure there are, only thing, I can't read Japanese. :confused: Maybe Usagi can help you on this one.

[Usagi]

there is a problem with online shops. the charge some of the time 15% more to the shipping outside japan.

[RCtinkerman]

It's on for Sunday and the search for the Crusher begins :D

[Usagi]

I pulled my sources here tink, but there is not price out on the truck yet, maybe around 25,000 or so..

[4wdmt]

Usagi/Tink, your estimate (25,000) is YEN? can you convert it to dollars? And can you suggest an on-line shop that ship items coming from Japan. Thanks.

[Usagi]

the problem with exporting is the chage you 10% more at some place. thats why some HK shops charge people more. Some of the time i see some chinese people come in and buy 300,000 yen of 3,000.00 worth of radios kits and other r/c then turn around and sell to usa and european people for 30% to 50% more. its a joke:(

[RCtinkerman]

25,000 yen is about $192.30 US at the current exchange rate of 131 yen to the dollar.

[Usagi]

Tink for you since you base all cost on US money, But for us Yen Only people its 25,000 flat. But remeber these people pay the cost of shipping and extra export few some shopss apply to the final cost.

[fatpat]

By the sounds of this page

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/nurn2002/broadcast2.htm

It looks like the TC will be for export only.

They have some nice new pictures here. You can also click my "WWW" if you just want to see the pics.

[Usagi]

the link does not work

[Usagi]

here.
http://www.tamiya.com/japan/nurn2002/broadcast2.htm (http://http://www.tamiya.com/japan/nurn2002/broadcast2.htm)

[Usagi]

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/nurn2002/broadcast2.htm

[bluesy]

verrrrrry cute guys.... tantalizing photos but undecipherable characters.... probably in Japanese or ??????:cool: :cool:

[fatpat]

the link does not work


It does... the server looks to be very busy.


verrrrrry cute guys.... tantalizing photos but undecipherable characters.... probably in Japanese or ??????

Most likely Russian

[Usagi]

Originally posted by fatpat


It does... the server looks to be very busy.




Most likely Russian


No it didn`t? not until I reposted it....

[RCtinkerman]

Yeah, but how do you get out of that jibberish that it's for export only. If it is, I'll order it through my LHS, he's a Tamiya dealer. That truck is mine regardless:D

[Usagi]

If you buy from a japanese shop and having it exported to the usa, they do add on the extra cost. 10% to 20%. If this is right to do or not it what they do here tink. This what we non armed service people have to deal with.

[RCtinkerman]

Usagi, even if they do it'll still be cheaper. Let's take the TXT for example stateside price $400, cost here 25,000 yen or $192 US. Add 10% or even 20% thats 5000 yen total cost 30,000 yen or $229.00. I'll pay it:D , gladly!

[Usagi]

don`t forget, we have to pay for postage too. yes in the short run you land up saving maybe 5 to 8 percent at the end..... Thtas if the shop deals with you. And you can just them. Look at what happned to you at futaba.. And the many problems i have had.

[RCtinkerman]

Usagi, are you talking about shipping and handling charges? That's different. But if I get it through a japanese dealer, I don't have to worry about it. They ship it him in Japan, he hands it to me at his shop:D

[RCtinkerman]

They just forgot to put the manual back in the box. That was really nothing. If you are having problems dealing with the Japanese postage for a package. we'll talk about it Sunday;)

[RCtinkerman]

You guys have got to see this;
http://www.tamiya.com/english/nurn2002/broadcast2.htm

there's a Wild Crusher coming too!:eek:

[Usagi]

Wow............. have to check it out!

[fatpat]

Originally posted by RCtinkerman
Yeah, but how do you get out of that jibberish that it's for export only. If it is, I'll order it through my LHS, he's a Tamiya dealer. That truck is mine regardless:D

If you translate the Japanese page, it'll say that the Terra Crusher is for overseas export market.

[Usagi]

Originally posted by fatpat


If you translate the Japanese page, it'll say that the Terra Crusher is for overseas export market.

well this is not always the case. tamiya looks at all mrkets and then decised if it will be liked by most. If not tamiya scarps the ide. they done it before.

[fatpat]

Well, maybe so, but the TC & WC are obviously meant for the north american market. How popular is the T-Maxx around the world?

[RCtinkerman]

Which brings us to marketing stradegy. the T-maxx is pretty much known everywhere, which means a market for any good innovative truck will be everywhere. Why limit your market with the trucks they've been putting out lately. Why did they not do the same for the TXT? If they only release it in the states, they're making a big mistake.:(

[fatpat]

Ya, you are probably right...

here's my crappy Japanese translation:

"For overseas export commodity. Sale and specification in the country are undecided. "

By the way, there is one more prototype WildCrusher pic on my WWW link.

[Usagi]

that might be, but thats only the first write up is telling us.

[RCtinkerman]

Yeah, I checked that out. Actually it would be rather stupid for Tamiya not to sell it here. Kyosho's Mega Force is on the market here and has no competition. I've seen in the shops they are starting to sell Associated products as well. Before, the biggest selling Monster truck here was the USA-1, right now the TXT-1 is probably the biggest or soon going to be with electric hobbyists. I'm just happy to see the competition and reasonable pricing.:)

[RCtinkerman]

Usagi, What are you doing up this early in the morning?????:confused: I've got duty what's your excuse?

[Usagi]

GAS!!!!!!!!!!! I have gas! my wife will not let me sleep inthe same room:)

[RCtinkerman]

:confused: :mad: :( :eek: :p :D LOL

[Usagi]

This room smells BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[RCtinkerman]

Get over it by Sunday:rolleyes: Do you suppose we'll find any parts?

[Usagi]

Burp.............. I hope so chrome dome:)

Hey you really need to get your chatroom id up and running

[Doctor Doug]

eHobbies TC Ordering: http://www.ehobbies.com/rc-tam-43501.html

[Usagi]

well there is one shop to turn away from.................:o

[RCtinkerman]

So far no sign of the Terra Crusher here in Japan.:confused:

[Usagi]

yes we went sunday and the shops did not even know yet. I see alot of pre-order hyp going on here......... Sit back and wait for the CT it my take another 3 to 5 weeks........

[RCtinkerman]

Hope not!!!:rolleyes:

[Usagi]

it better not. but Doug is pulling your leg about it being on sale sooner. Why else would they give dicount off sheets. I don`t truct his this company sound their email listing to a spammer and know people can`t get off!

[RCtinkerman]

Usagi, you don't trust many people do you? :rolleyes:

[Usagi]

e-hobbies sucks! they want to get many advance orders before they sell them. After getting spammed by them i know longer trust them!

[RCtinkerman]

Amen to that! :eek: :( :mad:

[Usagi]

we can do the same thing buy many of them and sell them here! cheaper then waht they are selling them for :o .

[4wdmt]

Guys, any luck yet in finding this monster truck? I also inquired here in our country, and so far, they cannot tell yet if they will have it on stock. Maybe this truck will be solely distributed by tamiya usa?

[Usagi]

noway its be out here too. my source informed me. its in the mags here too. she sometime inthe near fure say this weekend the car will be out if not then the end of this month but some time in the the very near future. what doug is doing is creating demand so he can get more advance oders to make himself look after with his bosses and tamiya reps.

[Doctor Doug]

Usagi, I have discussed your issues with "OLD" eHobbies awhile ago. Why don't you grow up already! :mad:

[Usagi]

wait........ before you start with this is a new company with new brains. Then tell why did you inform your e-mail listing people that they might have been a junk mail listing from the old company? you guydid take over the name right?

But as for the other comments made here are true. This is a board for users thoughts, not for selling stores name llike what your doing.............:mad: :o :o

[Coconut]

The only one I've heard has one how is Monstermaxx at unlimited engineering. So far he says itn has its good points and bad points but is a pretty good truck. He says it more in the MP class that T Maxx class but doesn't have near the power of the MP. He thinks the Maxx handles better because its lighter,but the drive train appears strong. I was disappointed they didn't put a .21 in it and does not have a pillowball suspension. Guess they had to make some compromises to get it price range.

[Usagi]

No sign in sight about this gaser. tamiya did say they would release the WC conv to for TC. If its not out here yet, it will be as I told tink. Maybe march at the earlest.Maybe later, if it not out in japan yet.
:)

[phatcat]

has anybody driven the terra crusher yet? i doubt it, but i saw that tug-o-war video, that person must have the terra crusher. if anyone has it post what you think the pro's and con's are of the truck. thanx

[Usagi]

Geeeee.......... is it out?! i see no sight of it.

[RCtinkerman]

Those guys that did the tug of war video were Tamiya personnel. The trucks not out yet. But sooooon:D I hope:p

[StevePond]

The latest info is the truck should be available in 4 to 6 weeks. Nothing chiseled in stone, but that's the latest.

[RCtinkerman]

That's great! I can't wait to get my grubby hands on one.:D I've been saving my allowance. My wife will probably put me out but, at least I have mt TXT-1 and TC to play with;) :p :D

[Usagi]

look at the 6 weeks atleast. any sooners is a not likey....... if not april 2nd or so. thats the news we are getting out here. its release we be here first then released to the usa and rest of the world.

[RCtinkerman]

It doesn't matter! when it hits the street it's mine:D Usagi, you gettin the other one? The Wild Crusher? Hope so, we'll have loads of fun ( I think there was a movie by the same name, hummm).:D

[Usagi]

I might. it juse depends on how it looks.

[RCtinkerman]

If you don't like how it looks, just look at a Mega Force and the WC will instantly look better :( :eek: :confused: :p :D :o

[Usagi]

what i mean was the quility of parts.

[fatpat]

No post in one day!!

Hey, I posted some neat pics of the TC on my site. One is a cut out of the FRAT tranny and a nice close up of the motor by itself.

Take a look if you wish...

[ProjectTwin]

I haven't read this whole thread, but here's (http://pub13.ezboard.com/fmaxximumtraxxasfrm35.showMessage?topicID=3551.top ic) a link to Unlimited Engineering's report on the Terra Crusher, and here (http://pub13.ezboard.com/fmaxximumtraxxasfrm35.showMessage?topicID=3583.top ic) are a few shots of it in action.

Seems Tamiya is trying to gain aftermarket support for their new beast. :)

Jason

[fatpat]

Wow... and this is from the designer of the SUPERmaxx...

Very nice...

[maxxxracer]

Jason, as you may already know, Robin (the owner of unlimited engineering) is already huddle away at his computer thinking up and (maybe) desinging parts for the TC.

I cant wait for it to come out. I am gettign one this summer.

[ProjectTwin]

Maxxxracer....yup...that's why he has one. :)

Jason

[maxxxracer]

yep, robin will redeisgn the flaws in the TC, to make it the most indestructable huge monster truck out there.

First a .21 needs to go in there though. I wish tamiya would ahve set it up for one.

[maxxxracer]

Usagi and tinker, this is from the tamiya links you provided. "*Plans for the production of the Wild Crusher have been cancelled. "

[Usagi]

hum......... tink i was right its was jhust a proto type that tamiya was playing with..........

[maxxxracer]

Usagi and tinker, do you guys have any pics of it. Was looking for them but i could not find them.

[Usagi]

There was one, but i don`t think its there anymore.

[fatpat]

Check out the middle of this page:

http://www.hpiracing.com/rcforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=14474&perpage=20&pagenumber=2

[Usagi]

what a strange situation.......but atleast the did not product the WC have produce a bad truck.

[fatpat]

grammar check, please! :D

Since the WC was going to be a TC with road tires, lowered suspension and a car body, I don't know how it could be any worse than the TC.

[maxxxracer]

BTW, in the 5 minute vid of the TC, when its jumping over the car, it did not jump over the car. It was about 15 in front of the car. It was just an optical ullision.

[RCtinkerman]

Actually I really didn't like the WC body anyway, it should have been a statium truck sporting a .21 motor:D

[Usagi]

Hi tink, still dreaming of TC;) maybe some time some it will come true.

[RCtinkerman]

Hopefully soooooooooooooooooooooon!!!!:D

[RCtinkerman]

Maxxxracer, this ones for you:D The now defunct Wild Crusher.

[Usagi]

Kind of sad to see this one go:(

[RCtinkerman]

Tamiya is on the right track, what they need is a good racer built on the Wild Crushers platform.

[fatpat]

Dude... there was no Wild Crusher platform. It was always just a Terra Crusher with shock preloads and road tires (which they have released as an option part).

[RCtinkerman]

Ok Fatpat, I stand corrected;) That's true the platform was the Terra Crusher. Still, I like where they were going with it. Maybe they'll come out with something along those lines.:confused:

[Usagi]

It was known that the WC was based on the TC.......

[maxxxracer]

hehe.

[RCtinkerman]

OK Usagi, what's the latest word on this truck? I'll be up in Tokyo this weekend or next:D

[Usagi]

Not until march 15 at the soonest

[RCtinkerman]

:mad:

[Usagi]

I know tink:(

[JT3518]

Will the TC be released in the US befor Japan?

[Usagi]

No it wil be released in Japan first then the usa.

[JT3518]

Usagi,
What sort of price in Japan?
Can you post one to Australia for me?

[Usagi]

No price yet maybe be around 26,000 yen or so.

[JT3518]

So around $375 AUD, that sounds great
Do you know how I can get one from Japan, apparently they're goint tp be around $900 AUD here!!! Big difference

[RCtinkerman]

Too much speculation! I just want the *%*#% thing to come out!:eek: :mad: :confused:

[JT3518]

I have watched the 60mb video so many times I'm afraid my harddrive will wearout. lol
I wish I hadn't seen it until it was released.

[Usagi]

Originally posted by RCtinkerman
Too much speculation! I just want the *%*#% thing to come out!:eek: :mad: :confused:

I am telling you tinker, its not going to be out until some time after the 15th of march. but there are no signs of anything even close to the end of this month yet either buddy:(

[RCtinkerman]

Usagi, I'll see you this Saturday anyway. I'm going to buy something, I'm having withdrawals. :( :eek: :D :p

[Usagi]

You bad boy you:) I can see you for a little great.

[Clayton]

The truck is big and beefy, the whole bulkhead, shock tower, skid plate and bumper sections are interlocked with multiple bulk head braces..

[RCtinkerman]

Clayton, you have one!:D :D :D :D :D !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Usagi]

Its not out......it will be some time in the near future.

[StadiumJ]

Where can I find the 60 MB video? Thanks.

[RCtinkerman]

I've seen a video, but it certainly wasn't 60MB worth:confused:

[Usagi]

Yes tinker it was not worth it.........

[Racerze]

I bet the name Terra Crusher came from the Kyosho line. The Mega force's sequel will be called the Giga Force. In size terms it goes Mega -> Giga -> Terra.

[Throtl Hapie]

Well, seeing as Terra means Earth, maybe they mean "Earth Crusher" :rolleyes: ;)

[Clayton]

RCtinkerman
I cant tell you that, I can say, Keep an eye on our site over the next couple of days. :)

[RCtinkerman]

Roger That!;)

[Usagi]

some more bad news it might be a dealy until april that TC is release. Bt the final word will be out sometime in a few days.

[Clayton]

It has been April for some time now, it was 2 weeks ago I was told by a Tamiya rep April was month..

[Usagi]

no, it was said by march by the great dr.doug! it was to be released in march.... and ehobbies said it.........
Again miss information.........


I have a very good source in Japan But april is what was what I said back in late Jan....... But some still believed it would be in march. There is not signs on a march release at all!

[Clayton]

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Actually thinking about it now, I was told 3 weeks ago, it has been discussed on other boards the tentative release date, heck, Towers said February.

[RCtinkerman]

Well yesterday we went looking for a TC and I bought a MegaForce to wet my whistle until it comes out. The MF is a very good truck. I am very pleased with it's purchase. But where is my TC?

[Usagi]

ahhhhhhhhhhhh? never mind:o

[Usagi]

Originally posted by RCtinkerman
Well yesterday we went looking for a TC and I bought a MegaForce to wet my whistle until it comes out. The MF is a very good truck. I am very pleased with it's purchase. But where is my TC?

Hey tink! The TC well be out but tamiya keep pushing the release date back. Will know more on the 15th.

I happy was to go with you saturday..

[RCtinkerman]

Thanks, I enjoy the company and appreciate your help:) :cool:

[Usagi]

Originally posted by RCtinkerman
Thanks, I enjoy the company and appreciate your help:) :cool:

Any Time Tink! :) :p

You open up the Mega force yet?!

[phatcat]

does anyone know if tamiya is planning to make a unassembled kit or a pro version? i want a terra crusher but i want to be able to build it. also i dont like the included radio system i have one on my maximum st pro and it feels kinda cheesy.

[Clayton]

No Kit version in the works.

terracrusher.net

[fatpat]

I wouldn't count on an April release either. Tamiya Japan just released their new products for April and the TC is nowhere to be seen (not in the March release either).

I think all TCs are being shipped to North America and Europe (maybe only NA for now).

[RCtinkerman]

Clayton, I like it!:D

[Usagi]

Originally posted by fatpat
I wouldn't count on an April release either. Tamiya Japan just released their new products for April and the TC is nowhere to be seen (not in the March release either).

I think all TCs are being shipped to North America and Europe (maybe only NA for now).
I doublt that fat, because it all over the r/c mags here........it wil be released in japan. sources has it........

[RCtinkerman]

I finally saw that 60MB video:p I hate being teased:D Clayton that site is PHAT!

[Clayton]

Thanks Tink.. You need to thank the anonymous webby for the hard work he has put into it.:) I only had an idea(and alot of pictures)

[RCtinkerman]

I wonder if Ballistic Stupidity is going to do hop-ups for the Terra Crusher. Clayton please say yes;)

[Clayton]

We are thinking about it.. The Maxx boom sure is taxing the old hours in a day though..

[Usagi]

tick tick tick tick tick...............

[StadiumJ]

Where can I find the 60MB video? Thank you.

[RCtinkerman]

StadiumJ, go here!
http://terracrusher.net/

[Dan T.]

:D I DID IT!!!
Yes today I made history. After reading numerous publications and watching the "video of pulling the employee across the parking lot" I did it......... I traded in my E-Maxx for the Terra Crusher!!

I am told by the dealer that April 9th is the delivery date!!
My first 1/8 scale nitro truck...
Geezz I feel that I'm expecting a baby or something.

Stay tuned.

[speedydave]

Congrats! I have an E-Maxx too, hehe. Let us know how they compare!

[RCtinkerman]

Speedydave, why not compare a rifle to a pistol? Same difference:D

[StadiumJ]

Thanks. Man, that truck looks sick!

[RCtinkerman]

Clayton, I watched that D#%n movie again:D
Where's my TRUCK!!!!!????:mad:

[RCtinkerman]

Ok, anybody heard anything new as to when the Crusher is making it's debut? They may be making different color bodies for it or something. That would be a nice twist:)

[r.c.dealer]

There going to biuld up hype around the truck so that when its released it will easily sell out.:D

[Usagi]

Originally posted by RCtinkerman
Ok, anybody heard anything new as to when the Crusher is making it's debut? They may be making different color bodies for it or something. That would be a nice twist:)
it better be out when they say of many people wll be pisse off.see what happened people like Dr.D spread rumers of its release and now people are really crabbing. thats why these type of people shoulds not say a word! RCCA bitIII some us bad mouthing companies but what about people like Dr.D and this head games!!!!!!!!! I smell rats running around this place and i not talking about the NYC types:D

[wlcohen]

huh :confused:

[Usagi]

read.............

[clint]

when you all get yours report it ASAP.

[Coconut]

Seems its Tamiya spreading the rumor of release. Why jump on the guy when even the dealers have had to extend the release date they got from tamiya.

[Usagi]

the dealers known s the real dates, theats why he offer rebates becasue they know the procuct will not be out in time.........Hyping the produce then blaming the company ( tamiya) they are lare shipping to his buyers...

[wlcohen]

huh... :confused:

[fatpat]

Sure thing, Usagi... :rolleyes:

[Usagi]

oh its know all time right pet:o :rolleyes:

[Terra Crusher]

i also heard the terra crusher will be out on the 9 th. hope so had it preorderd for 3 weeks now!!!!

[RCtinkerman]

Tic Toc, the time is nearing when the Crusher will roc!:D

[Usagi]

Originally posted by RCtinkerman
Tic Toc, the time is nearing when the Crusher will roc!:D

Hey tinker..........
I am going to shops today......

No signs of TC of a april release yet...But by april 1st we will more soild info. Say toned.








:D

[Terra Crusher]

the wait is getting worse lol!!!!!!!!!!!:( :D

[Usagi]

some time in the first week.........more info will be released.

[Terra Crusher]

thank you usagi.....i hope so

[RCtinkerman]

Well "TC" that makes two of us;)

[Usagi]

Originally posted by RCtinkerman
Well "TC" that makes two of us;)
Wow this has been some wait :D

[Terra Crusher]

yes it has. hopefully it's almost over:rolleyes: :D

[Terra Crusher]

i heard may 1ST now?????????!!!!!!!!:confused: :( :mad:

[Usagi]

with in this week we should no more........If may first is the date that is no prized.....It might even be alittle later then that if its that late.

[Terra Crusher]

thanx usagi please keep me posted:D . why would it take this long to release though?
:(

[Usagi]

Hum!!!!!!!!!! Some people said it would be out by now a? WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! April 15th Is a chance........See DR.D was wrong. HYPE to get as many PRE-ORDER for his company......... This dates back to feb ........figures! Now he is no where to be found......... slamming him???????? NO just showing the facts.........:o I never ordered from them and I never will:rolleyes:

[Terra Crusher]

thats where i orderd mine from!!!!!!!!:eek: :confused:

[fatpat]

Don't worry about it, TC... almost every hobby shop was taking pre-orders when the TC was first announced.

There is nothing wrong with eHobbies... Usagi just seems to have a personal grudge against them ;)

[Usagi]

Originally posted by fatpat

Usagi just seems to have a personal grudge against them ;)
hum no.................... spamming from ehobbies yes........... Sorry but i did not see any other seller saying the TC would be out by the first pf april........ only ehobbies:rolleyes:

[RCtinkerman]

I think they may be making different color bodies for it and whoever is contracted to do it is behind. Only a guess, but that may be it. Somebody got to have the inside dope on this. Step forward please..................:confused:

[Terra Crusher]

hey tinkerman i think your right about the new colors i saw them on this site..http://www.terracrusher.net:cool: :D :p :)

[evilGearhead]

ill bet they wont ship till july.
tamiya is killing their own product before it even becomes available, many people will get tired of waiting and just buy something else. i wanted one, but forget it. after all, id like to have a truck before 2004:mad: plus, ill bet the availability of parts will be nonexistant, just like every other tamiya product.
id wait to buy one until tamiya decides to stick with it, because we all know how they change their minds on what they keep making parts for at the drop of a hat.

but i hopethey dont make the same mistakes that they have in the past, cause i would still like a TC.

[BIG-J]

I think you're being a little hard on Tamiya. My first car was the Fox. I put that car through utter hell and it took 5 years before it broke it's first part!

Regarding your comment of parts availability...look at the Clod for example. I don't know of another RC car/truck that has more aftermarket parts. Yes, most of them are needed because the initial design was so poor. But, the truck has been around since the 80's.

This new TC looks awesome. I have faith in Tamiya.

Regarding wheelies (someone else's post) who would want that as a feature? I sure wouldn't. I want a RC MT that's stable so I won't have to chase after and constantly put it back on 4 wheels.

I think the TXT is a good truck...I wish they would come out with a Nitro version, but oh well.

As they say...you can't rush quality.

[Usagi]

I like tamiya products......... they great. But what I don`t like is how SOME E-SHOPS are hypering the TC up to only let the them them down becase of the release date! UCK!:mad:

[RCtinkerman]

It's funny but when I look around at at my RC stuff I see Kyosho and Tamiya trucks and cars up and running, and see HPI stuff down and out. Hummm, what does that tell you.

[RCtinkerman]

Ok, I had a my Japanese friend call Tamiya here and he was told the following:
1. The Terra Crusher will not even be advertised on the Japanese web site until about May 15.
2. The Terra Crusher will hit the Japanese market sometime this summer.

Man was I bummed:(

My question is, why in the world is it taking so long for this truck to come out? It's being advertised like crazy by American hobby shops, web sites and the like. What's going on:confused:
Even the Japanese hobby shops know of it dispite the fact it's not being advertised by Tamiya Japan!:mad: It's not good to tease the buyer! I've already bought another company's truck while waiting. What's next? Oh well, I always did want a MP 7.5!!!

[Usagi]

So tink was I right of what?????????:D
" DA it will be out buy april at the lastest" DA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

I am sorry you had to wait Tnker:) But atleast the truth is finally out:D

[RCtinkerman]

Well Usagi, you know the old saying, "the truth hurts." It SUCKS as well!!!:mad:

[Usagi]

Hey lets go get a MP 7.5 next time we go out Big boy :D
That should may you happy :D

[Terra Crusher]

i was just talking with a tamayia rep and he said the tc wasn't meant for japn market at first just the u s market. they received a lot of calls so they r going to release it there also:D :p :) by the way what is an mp.7?

[r.c.dealer]

A mp 7.5 is a 1/8 scale gas buggy by Kyosho.

Anyways it takes time to biuld enough trucks to meet the initial demand. Its kind of like PS2, sort of.

[Usagi]

Originally posted by Terra Crusher
i was just talking with a tamayia rep and he said the tc wasn't meant for japn market at first just the u s market. they received a lot of calls so they r going to release it there also:D :p :) by the way what is an mp.7?
Hum thats not true, there been crap loads of rumors saying this but they been wrong. Tamiya from the start going to release it in japan. Tamiya never releases a kit only for america ( or any other contry) but maybe sort of like the 414x. but basically the 414 were all the same car.

[fatpat]

Well, that' funny because Tamiya's OWN webpage said it was not meant for the Japanese domestic market.

From what I've heard (from reputable sources) Canada and the US are getting the first shipments.

[Usagi]

assume assume assume.............:rolleyes:

[Usagi]

Sure pat I will, The problem is resently some people are posting fake comments about it release dates..... This is not the fault of us the buyers but some low life distr that need to over hype the product so they can sell more.

Pat thanks for the info.
Usagi

[Terra Crusher]

thank you for your reply rc dealer. i never heard of that one.:)

[RCtinkerman]

Hey guys, all I want is for the truck to be released. There's so much hype and so many target dates have come and gone and to my knowledge the truck still ain't here. Those are the facts! I wonder how many orders the hobby shops have gotten and are holding on to? Some Hobby shops are flat out advertising it and saying nothing about a shipping date. I'm not going to mention any names but, as I write this, I'm looking at a well known RC hobby business's current marketing magazine issue which lists the TC with stock# with no mention of its availablity. Interpet this as you will.

[Usagi]

tink lets just sit back an relax, the TC will be out soon. its better to get all the bugs out before its released..........

[fatpat]

http://toronto.shelston.com/tc/side1.jpg

[fatpat]

The TC is shipping the USA... it should be at your LHS very soon.

Usagi, any sightings in Japan, yet?

[Terra Crusher]

HEY GUYS CHECK OUT TAMAYIAS WEB SITE IT'S BEEN REDONE FOR THE TERRA CRUSHER AND IT SAYS SHIPPING NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D :D :D :) YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!! ALMOST HERE PEOPLE

[guver]

That is an excellent pic. I talked to Tamiya on 4-14-2 and he told me they would ship in a couple of weeks.?.? Any body know what glow plugs to get for extras (Tower didn't know) (Tamiya told me a medium metric) Are glow plugs kinda universal?

I almost have enough money saved up for a TC, but I just bought an evader from tower.

[rcstlnewbie]

Hey does anyone know what the ground clearance and the suspension travel is on the Terra Crusher

[Usagi]

Fatpat, nothing yet............. maybe in a week we know more. But at this point it does not look like until may :(
But in the usa is WHEN its going to be there is the problem.... may is a target day for the USA and Japan

[fatpat]

TC's should be in stores by the end of the week or sooner in the USA and Canada. They started shipping from California last week! Eastern Canadian stores should have them by Tuesday or Wednesday next week.

I can't wait!! There was a demo model at my LHS on Thursday. I took some video and I will try to post a little movie soon.

[Usagi]

Fat, if its finally getting to the stores sooner great, but I will not believe it until I see then in the shops.
If they are released in the usa at that time they will be released in Japan too.

[Terra Crusher]

i think the're being released in the u s and canada first?:confused:

[Usagi]

oh boy.. this rumor still floating around? Tamiya does not release products in other countries before Japan. I don`t know why people are spearding these wild stories?????????????????:o

[Mason Copeland]

Late April. Towerhobbies.

[Terra Crusher]

RUMERS? IT WAS A TAMAYIA REP. THAT TOLD ME THAT!!!!:o :o :confused:

[Usagi]

Well TC, tamiya reps are not always correct when making comments on release dates( but may looks good at this moment). Where the truck is released first does not matter(and their is no way anways that the TC will be release in the usa first)They get all their info from Japan before it ever even talked about in the usa. Anyways today is the 21th(Japan time) there is only 9 more days before may.
Just getting some fact straight.;)

[Mason Copeland]

Late April. Towerhobbies.

[Usagi]

THIS WEEK? or april 30th.May 1

[Mason Copeland]

Check it out, in stock status, late April.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p.pgm?Q=1&I=LXBNB9&P=7

[Usagi]

Ok mason, well will see very soon either way.

[RCtinkerman]

fatpat are you referring to the release date or the price? Typically here in Japan at most large hobby shops it has been my experience that the manufacturers retail price is cut in half. So 68,000 yen, would be 34,000 yen and that sounds about right. Tamiya is trying to get the public here to accept RC trucks which can be seen by the popularity of the TXT-1. The TXT-1 was $400 in the states and 27,000 yen here or $208 USD. For 68,000 yen I can buy (2) Kyosho MP 7.5 Buggy's. Personally, I won't pay over 35,000 yen for a Terra Crusher! As for the release date over here, my Japanese friend called Tamiya and was told sometime this summer.

[Usagi]

Originally posted by fatpat
Hot off the presses!

See my http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/images/home.gif site for fresh TC news... you won't like it, Usagi! Sorry. ;)


Fat, the reasoning why they are released in the usa in not because they are made for usa market, but for timing factors. Meaning when when buyers are willing to buy Tamiya be missing the a big holiday for selling time, so tamiya pushed back the release date in Japan. I don`t know where the "made for usa market" crap came from but the july release in Japan shows japan rearly if never releases products only for a single market(or country)
Just posting facts fats ;)

[Usagi]

Prices are much cheaper in Japan then in the usa.
We will be paying less then the rest of the world for TC.

But poor Tinker needs to wait until july in Japan to get his TC In Japan :(

Fat I don`t understand what you comment to me was all about?
The TC is going to be released in Japan July.........:confused: :confused:

[Usagi]

There is alot of bull being talked about, The TC was NEVER meant for only The usa market.......... A few people have told me this............. Again, I don`t know where these info is coming from its just a "wild hare":D
Some people will say anything:p

[fatpat]

I'm just saying that the TC is here before Japan.

Easy Usagi... easy :)

[Usagi]

Originally posted by fatpat
I'm just saying that the TC is here before Japan.

Easy Usagi... easy :)


Fat, well you said alot of things.........
But like I said, it was not made for usa market. saying it is released in the usa does not mean anything.........

[fatpat]

I don't want to argue this Usagi... Tamiya's VERY OWN web site said it was not meant for the Japanese domestic market. :confused: :confused: I'm not making this up.

Let's just drop it... it's coming to Japan soon, regardless. You can't always be right, Usagi.

[Usagi]

Originally posted by fatpat
I don't want to argue this Usagi... Tamiya's VERY OWN web site said it was not meant for the Japanese domestic market. :confused: :confused: I'm not making this up.

Let's just drop it... it's coming to Japan soon, regardless. You can't always be right, Usagi.
Fat I don`t care about being right, but saying it was only for the usa market is wrong......... just like 80% of the other comments they said ok.......... Confused? well alot of people are because there is a lot of miss information out there right now. Don`t blame me them the people starting the rumors........:rolleyes:

[astrojim]

Lets all just wait. TC will be here soon. Mine is do at the hobbie shop Friday or Monday (hopefully Fri.) And we'll all be crushin some terra together.:)

[Terra Crusher]

i should be recieving mine next week???sometime !! i'll keep u guys informed:D :cool:

[wlcohen]

I got mine today!!:D

[RCtinkerman]

Well it's about time somebody's getting it! I was about to put the TC in the same category as Santa Claus:D Guys, I may have to wait a little longer so appease me with pics please;)

[wlcohen]

I don't have a digital camera, go over to terracrusher.net, some one have posted pics of theirs

[Usagi]

Tinker thats a goodone hohohohoh:D

[RCtinkerman]

wlcohen, find someone with a digital camera. I want to see the Crusher in the hands of common folk:D

[RCtinkerman]

Thanks TC:D

[wlcohen]

Originally posted by RCtinkerman
wlcohen, find someone with a digital camera. I want to see the Crusher in the hands of common folk:D


Who you callin common :D

[astrojim]

got my TC yesterday. Hooray for us common folk. spent 3 hrs goin over it. got a 1/8-1/4 turn on all screws loctited all metal/metal. dang shocks were low on oil had to top off. I love it, impressive size, looks like a rugged design. personally i don't care for the body, i'm a chevy man, that will be the first thing to go. today i'm stuck at work and of course tommorrow is rain all day. but soon she'll spring to life. BEWARE THE TERRA!!!!!!!!!

[Terra Crusher]

well guys tower hobbies told me mine should be here this friday 5/3/02!!!!!!!!:D :D :D :cool: i'll keep u's posted;)

[Usagi]

TC is alive...........:D

[Terra Crusher]

about time hey usagi?
lol:D :D ;)

[kingpirate]

Here is what it looks like when its flying
Ive had mine sinc thersday its awsome.

[RCtinkerman]

WOOOOOooooo!!!:eek: :D :D :D :p

[Usagi]

The tinkman is happy! :D

[Terra Crusher]

hopfully i'll have mine tomorrow!!!!!!!:D :D . i even took the day out of work so i could begin breaking it in:) :) :D :cool: i'll let u guys know tomorrow
:rolleyes: :confused:

[Usagi]

Oh Thats`s Great!:D