RETRO ACTION! – Tamiya’s Blockhead Motors Edition Hotshot II

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Don’t call it a comeback; Tamiya’s Hotshot has always been around, or at least it feels like it has. Since it was first released in 1985, the Tamiya Hotshot has been one of the most beloved four-wheel-drive RC buggies around. Its iconic look, unique dual-shock suspension setup, and fun-to-drive attributes have been seared into the memories of those lucky enough to grow up during the 1980s golden age of RC. In 1987, Tamiya released the...

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