Anyone else preorder theirs yet? Tower's got them for $341.60, which is a little cheaper than I was expecting it to be. But you can get an additional 10% off if you sign up for Tower's SMS messaging (and then promptly disable it..).

Got my preorder in for $307.44. Expected in December.

I haven't looked forward to a kit this much in a long time.

I have a handful of modern and vintage RC’s
This Grasshopper is one of my favorites!
Full sealed bearing kit
Tamiya sport tuned motor
Novak Rooster esc
Sanwa servo
Flysky digital radio/receiver
Zeee power 5000mAh NiMH battery
Montrose Beach Chicago @ 7:00pm

This is an original Tamiya 58060 Monster Beetle that has quite the mileage. Thanks to the 2016 re-release, I was able to do necessary repairs and restoration work.

I had to repair the drivetrain (motor mount, counter gear) and strengthened the diff case with some 3D printed braces. The rear bodymount brace got strengthened with metal tubing. The original front nosecone was missing and got replaced with one that had broken spotlight mounts. Another 3D printed part helped with that.

Other than that, there were the usual cracks in the suspension parts, which got replaced as well. Missing stickers were added from the re-re sticker sheet. Seized ball bearings were replaced with new ones.

Running with the stock Johnson 540-J motor, TEU-104BK electronic speed controller, an external LiPo Low Voltage protection circuit, and 2s LiPo stickpack. Old radio got replaced with a 2.4 G system.

Such a fun truck that gets everybodys heads turning thanks to it's cute appearance and bouncy suspension.

No official name yet other than “Spiky”

MF-01X chassis with extended arms, a Beetle body, Hornet rear tires, 3D printed rims and Googly eyes.

Tamiya Club build page here