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Old 08-17-2012, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeFrazer
---snip--- I want the beetle body also
I like the Beetle too, but I believe that Tamiya has discontinued it. From the Tamiya USA website:
item# 84185 RC Body Set Volkswagen Beetle


Tamiya must have a 3rd party source manufacture their bodies. It appears they contract for X number of bodies and then "discontinue" the body when the supply is sold out. This is pure guesswork of course.

I would love to be able to buy the Alfa Giulia Sprint body from Tamiya or a reputable online shop like Speedtech, TQ, or Tower whenever I want one. Same goes for the VW. Sadly, it does not work that way. As near as I can tell Tamiya has discontinued all of the bodies that fit the M06 except for two [one SWB & one MWB, no LWB]. It is a good thing there are other companies who offer bodies that fit [mostly in SWB or MWB].
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