HorizonHobby.com Review - Tamiya Stadium Blitzer Re-Release
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Over the past few years, Tamiya has reached out to collectors who may have missed their opportunity to own some of the kits of years gone by through strategically planned re-released kits. We've spent some time with a few of the recent re-releases, including the Frog and the Avante. One of the recent re-releases is one of my personal favorites from Tamiya—the Stadium Blitzer. There are a lot of reasons why I have always liked the Stadium Blitzer. First, it was originally released the same year I got into the hobby in 1992. Second is that, stylistically, this is a great looking truck from top to bottom that has been faithfully recreated in this re-release. Tamiya has kept everything as authentic to the original as possible, making only minor changes along the way. I've always loved building Tamiya kits, and this kit provided the perfect opportunity to share the experience with a newcomer to the hobby. It's time to roll up our sleeves and get to building.
Speed Specs
Vehicle: Stadium Blitzer Re-Release
Manufacturer: Tamiya
Part Number: TAM58482
Link:
Vehicle Class/Type: 1/10-scale Stadium Truck
Target Audience: Tamiya Collectors and first-time kit builders
Completion Level: Kit
I've built a number of Tamiya kits in my day, and, while I know I would have loved to build the Stadium Blitzer, I decided to do something a little different with it. I had one of our newer folks here at HorizonHobby.com give building a kit a shot. Jason has had an interest in full-scale racing for a long time and, since joining our ranks, has developed an interest in RC. He owns a few different RTRs and RTFs, but he had never built a kit before. I thought this would be the perfect chance for him to get a new appreciation of the hobby and knew that he should have a successful experience with the Stadium Blitzer.
Conclusion
I've always loved Tamiya vehicles and I probably always will. There's just something different and special about Tamiya kits, and the Stadium Blitzer is no different. This is another example of how Tamiya has listened to their fans, by re-releasing a classic kit but making it different enough to not adversely affect the collector market. Plus, for those who may have old kits sitting in pieces due to missing or broken parts, this gives them the chance to complete and repair their original vehicles and restore them to running condition.
In the end, there were so many positives that came out of this review. I got to drive one of my favorite Tamiya trucks of all time. Jason got to build his first kit and have a positive experience. And I got to share my love for the hobby with someone else. That, perhaps, is the best thing to come out of this review—that there is nothing to be afraid of when it comes to building and maintaining RC cars and trucks. In fact, you may find a totally new appreciation for the hobby and find that building is just another facet that makes this hobby so much fun.
Questions? Comments? Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected]
If you like our videos check out our podcast, the R/Cast, every Thursday at
Horizon Hobby is now on Facebook! Visit us at
Over the past few years, Tamiya has reached out to collectors who may have missed their opportunity to own some of the kits of years gone by through strategically planned re-released kits. We've spent some time with a few of the recent re-releases, including the Frog and the Avante. One of the recent re-releases is one of my personal favorites from Tamiya—the Stadium Blitzer. There are a lot of reasons why I have always liked the Stadium Blitzer. First, it was originally released the same year I got into the hobby in 1992. Second is that, stylistically, this is a great looking truck from top to bottom that has been faithfully recreated in this re-release. Tamiya has kept everything as authentic to the original as possible, making only minor changes along the way. I've always loved building Tamiya kits, and this kit provided the perfect opportunity to share the experience with a newcomer to the hobby. It's time to roll up our sleeves and get to building.
Speed Specs
Vehicle: Stadium Blitzer Re-Release
Manufacturer: Tamiya
Part Number: TAM58482
Link:
Vehicle Class/Type: 1/10-scale Stadium Truck
Target Audience: Tamiya Collectors and first-time kit builders
Completion Level: Kit
I've built a number of Tamiya kits in my day, and, while I know I would have loved to build the Stadium Blitzer, I decided to do something a little different with it. I had one of our newer folks here at HorizonHobby.com give building a kit a shot. Jason has had an interest in full-scale racing for a long time and, since joining our ranks, has developed an interest in RC. He owns a few different RTRs and RTFs, but he had never built a kit before. I thought this would be the perfect chance for him to get a new appreciation of the hobby and knew that he should have a successful experience with the Stadium Blitzer.
Conclusion
I've always loved Tamiya vehicles and I probably always will. There's just something different and special about Tamiya kits, and the Stadium Blitzer is no different. This is another example of how Tamiya has listened to their fans, by re-releasing a classic kit but making it different enough to not adversely affect the collector market. Plus, for those who may have old kits sitting in pieces due to missing or broken parts, this gives them the chance to complete and repair their original vehicles and restore them to running condition.
In the end, there were so many positives that came out of this review. I got to drive one of my favorite Tamiya trucks of all time. Jason got to build his first kit and have a positive experience. And I got to share my love for the hobby with someone else. That, perhaps, is the best thing to come out of this review—that there is nothing to be afraid of when it comes to building and maintaining RC cars and trucks. In fact, you may find a totally new appreciation for the hobby and find that building is just another facet that makes this hobby so much fun.
Questions? Comments? Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected]
If you like our videos check out our podcast, the R/Cast, every Thursday at
Horizon Hobby is now on Facebook! Visit us at
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