When I first began buying things online in the late 1990s, I was amazed at how much ‘old stock’ there was in the world. Prior
A detailed guide to Vintage vs Remake Tamiya R/C kits
Many of the popular Tamiya R/C models we knew in the 1980s have been remade in recent years. But the remakes are quite different to
Vintage Marui R/C car promotional videos
When it comes to vintage kit-based R/C models from companies with a past history in plastic models, many people think only of the red and
Nikko Turbo Panther (1986)
The Turbo Panther was Nikko’s perfect little R/C buggy for 1986 – probably the peak year of the R/C buggy craze, when they were among
Lost Hobby Shops: Dick Smith Electronics
This month, Australia loses another “hobby” store when Dick Smith Electronics shuts it’s doors for good, after 48 years. I really enjoyed visiting DSE stores
Retro-mania and the race for original 80s toys
It’s no secret that there’s a booming market out there for retro items, particularly toys. A lot of companies are remaking products or brands as