Tamiya THE GRASSHOPPER Hops on Sand!

The Tamiya Grasshopper was originally released in 1984.
The Grasshopper in this video is the re-release from 2005.
It's all stock, except the motor, I have installed the 540 silver can.

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[turbolex]

My first RC car. Still remember opening the box as 15 year old kid, the smell of the tires. Later upgrade to 540 motor. I run this car for many hours until it was completely wrecked. I still love it. Thanks for the great video!

[srgblll]

Unbelievable...I thought my 12 years old toy only existed in my memory. I discover by chance that it has been re-realeased and moreover filmed on YouTube with hundreds of comments. Incredible. Thank you so much for the journey

[derentner]

Back to the 80`s.... This was my first RC Car💖

[rovers]

Thank you for bringing back my childhood memories, keep them coming!

[N-Scale]

Oh these were so fun back then. First car I raced !!! I am 68 years old !!

[youfixitatvutv]

These video's really bring the car to life! So many memories as a kid with my RC's. Tamiya Falcon was my first and will always be my favorite.

[rchydrozz]

I had the Hornet in the mid 80's. These are still available. Great for kids to start out on. Unlike the Walmart junk, these have parts available to fix or upgrade them.

[AsurasWrath]

What an iconic car in an epic video.
Awesome musical choice too.
Pure enjoyment, as always.

[KT_One]

Thanks for the slow-mo shots. They confirmed what I had been thinking for a long time - the rear suspension is super stiff and doesn’t move much if at all.

[TechnicBlakbird]

That was the perfect type of terrain for the Grasshopper! A real joy to watch.

[StandingUpForBetter]

What a classic and this is the perfect place for it. Again. another fantastic video. Thanks for posting.

[shavguru]

These were a blast in the 80s! I had the Grasshopper, the Hornet, Wild Willie's stunt jeep and the Subaru Brat! Hours and hours of fun, especially with the black motors.

[richardgere]

Another great vehicle from the Golden Age (circa 1981-1988) of Tamiya rc car development and evolution. The chassis concepts and designs that Tamiya engineers came up with just blow the mind (SRB/Frog/Grasshopper/Wild One/Fox). When you consider that this car was the entry level kit that replaced the Holiday Buggy of 3 years before, and when you consider the massive improvements in design and performance, Tamiya was employing genius staff. No other explanation!

[aaronhealey]

Hours and hours of fun i had with this as a kid in the 80s . Great vid.

[NordicRC]

There she is! Just superb! Loved it, my friend!

[pellesomethingsomething]

My first hobby grade RC car. This is where the magic started for me. So many memories, so much uncontrollable bouncyness.

[Jamie_]

My dad wants one of these and I'll be buying it for him for Christmas

[yannickg]

I have one stored away that I have been meaning to revive forever. So many good memories.

[jim-stacy]

Could watch this all day. You got that slo mo just right for the scale

[wylanauyeung]

Finally, the video of grasshopper... my first rc buggy when I was 14 years old... great job Matteo as alway... thank you