Wednesday , 2 April 2025

Tamiya Re-Releasing the Blackfoot

Tamiya Re-Releasing the Blackfoot

It’s back – and looking better than ever! Tamiya has the GO to re-release the very popular Blackfoot Monster Truck back into the RC world.

I have a particular love for this truck – it was the truck I bought back in the day that started my complete passion for RC. My roommate and I bought these trucks, tricked them out with all kinds of go-fast parts and, on a daily basis, had drag racing events up and down our street.

This re-release looks pretty similar to the original truck; red molded ‘cage’ chassis, bottom mounted battery holder, multi-gear molded gearbox with stamped sideplates … everything the original had. Updates appear to be oil-filled shocks, protective electronics box and possibly updated drive axles – to name a few.

Specs are spotty at the moment as is the actual release date, but I put a call in with my contacts over at Tamiya in hopes of getting one for both a review and, well, a shelf queen.

Well keep you posted when more information becomes available.

[source: www.tamiyausa.com]

About Tony Phalen

Tony Phalen - As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!

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