The Grasshopper, which first made its debut as a 1/10 scale R/C kit in 1984, now appears as The Grasshopper Jr. in the Racing Mini 4WD Series on the VZ chassis to celebrate the 40th anniversary. Carried over from the 1/10 R/C kit, this kit has The Grasshopper’s slim form inspired by a 1-seater buggy and features a color scheme with green and red lines on a white base.

VZ Chassis
The VZ chassis is a compact and lightweight design that features reinforced designs for bumper, rear stay base and more ensuring that it has the durability and flexibility to withstand racing accidents. It is also a rather adaptable unit that lets its owner make numerous updates to the setup. Low friction 620 plastic bearings are molded in POM and maximize drive efficiency, while the chassis and A parts are molded in ABS. This chassis features a gear ratio of 3.5:1.

• Mini 4WD model assembly kit. Length: 158mm, width: 98mm, height: 45mm.
• The compact, lightweight VZ chassis and A parts are molded in black ABS plastic.
• The Grasshopper’s slim form is scaled down into a Mini 4WD body molded in white ABS plastic.
• White polypropylene wheels are paired with large-diameter slick black tires.
• Low-friction POM 620 plastic bearings (black) give smooth rotation.
• Includes a Type 130 motor. The model features a 4.2:1 gear ratio.
• Two AA batteries are required (sold separately).
• A wide range of Grade-Up Parts is available separately to customize your car.

Scale Models
24045 1/24 Honda Ballad Sports Mugen CR-X PRO.

Mini 4WD
15534 Low friction small diameter low height tires (26mm) & carbon reinforced wheels (fins) (November)
18104 Cross Spear 02 (VZ chassis)
95674 Fully Cowled Mini 4WD 30th Anniversary HG Carbon Front Stay (1.5mm/Silver) (November)
95675 Fully Cowled Mini 4WD 30th Anniversary HG Carbon Rear Stay (1.5mm/Silver) (November)
95667 Fully Cowled Mini 4WD 30th Anniversary Multi-Tape (15mm width, Black/Pink)
95668 Fully Cowled Mini 4WD Compact Bag (Black)
95676 1/32 Cyclone Magnum Polycarbonate Body Special (AR Chassis) – Fully Cowled Mini 4WD 30th Anniversary

Tools & Paints
74165 Mini 4WD Hexagonal Wrench Driver Bit

Crafts
70260 Universal Gear Box 2

It can’t be said that we are not super fans of Porsche! Today, we OFFICIALLY announce an upcoming NEW release scheduled to be released in late October, the PORSCHE 956 Group C race car from 1982 in 1/10 scale.This ALL-NEW polycarbonate body mold is mounted on our easy to assemble ABS plastic bathtub chassis with space frame and FRP plate construction as seen in previous Group C models released over the years!

1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 483mm, width: 207mm, height: 108mm. Wheelbase: 270mm.

The distinctive long-tail body, front and rear light cases, and wing are separately molded in polycarbonate.
Features black ABS plastic side mirrors and wing stays.

Based around an ABS plastic bathtub, with space frames front and rear and FRP plates, the chassis is a composite design that offers a rigid base to back up the fluid suspension: the result is a crisp, responsive driving experience.

The model is powered by a Sport-Tuned motor and uses a direct drive setup with spur and pinion gear mated to a ball pressure plate differential for smooth cornering performance.

Dish (front) and 5-spoke (rear) wheels are paired with high-grip sponge tires. (Wheels require painting.)
Includes 540 Sport Tuned brushed motor.

Required to complete: 2-channel radio, servo, ESC, 7.2volt battery with compatible charger, and Tamiya PS paints.

This is a collaboration Mini 4WD between NPB baseball team “Tokyo Yakult Swallows” and Tamiya. With the coloring of the molded parts, the sticker design, the logo printed on the side of the tire, and the original design package, this is a car that is full of appeal not only to Swallows fans but also to Mini 4WD fans.

Product name: “Mini 4WD Neo VQS Tokyo Yakult Swallows Collaboration Model”

Model details
A parts: VZ chassis… ABS Navy
P parts: Plastic bearings… PO Black
Body: Neo VQS… ABS White
Tires: Small diameter low-height tires (super hard type) Black with logo print
Wheels: Wheels for small diameter low-height tires (5 spokes) Red
Stickers: Silver foil paper
Gear ratio: 3.5:1
Motor included/Uses 2 AA batteries (sold separately)
Product dimensions: Total length 156 mm, total width 97 mm, total height 51 mm

*This product is sold by the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. Limited quantities are available at the team’s official goods shop and official online shop, and sales will end once stock runs out.

■Official Net Shop
https://shop.yakult-swallows.co.jp/products/19162
■Official Goods Shop
https://www.yakult-swallows.co.jp/pages/goods/shop