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Jul 12, 2011 12:01:21 GMT
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Last Edit: Jul 12, 2011 14:32:55 GMT by griffindai
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Jul 12, 2011 12:21:47 GMT
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I think you'll find it's not the Lunch Box, according to the stickers all over it and the name on the box...
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Jul 12, 2011 12:44:47 GMT
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I think you'll find it's not the Lunch Box, according to the stickers all over it and the name on the box... was just about to say the same thing the yellow one is the lunchbox, that is the midnight pumpkin and the other stable mate is the red monster beetle
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Jul 12, 2011 12:49:11 GMT
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Give or take the obvious errror, I might be wrong but it looks like it's all complete with the motor in place?
Reckon it might just be the radio gear and you're good to go.
Whatever, it's very tidy for an original Midnight Pumpkin. We're talking circa 23 years ago maybe?
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Jul 12, 2011 12:52:17 GMT
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As an extra to my last post, looking at it closer I reckon that's never seen any use whatsoever...
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Jul 12, 2011 13:23:19 GMT
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That Vanessa's Lunchbox thing?
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Jul 12, 2011 13:49:55 GMT
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Motor is certainly there, but the servos (which don't come with the kit, they come with the radio gear) aren't there. It's the steering servo that is needed to make the front wheels steer properly hence why you're not able get them to turn correctly.
The white 'cam' thing you've shown will sit onto the splined servo and lock the wheels in the correct position.
Basically, it's all there as it should be and if it really is a genuine 80's one, which is sure does look like, then it's well worth the money you're asking.
If it doesn't sell on here, put it on eBay with a good write up, LOTS of photos of the box (all sides) inside the box, the car etc...list it at 99p and I reckon you'll get a lot more than you're asking on here. It really is a collectors piece if it's original and not one of the re-makes (although I thought all the remakes where metallic body & chrome wheels?)
Good luck with the sale.
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ims
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Jul 12, 2011 14:06:29 GMT
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they make em up to present day bruce
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Jul 12, 2011 14:31:42 GMT
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Yep its the Midnight Pumkin....sorry guys! That'll teach me for sticking it up straight after finishing nights!! Was talking about the Lunchbox to a mate last night and had my wires crossed!! Anyway...still for sale
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Jul 12, 2011 15:02:35 GMT
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technically the new one is a re release (chrome body shell) a bit like the transformers G1 optimus prime re release. which strangely has made the originals worth even more money
this is a cracking example of an original one. does it still have the speed controller with the resistor that gets fiercely hot?
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Jul 12, 2011 15:20:40 GMT
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how much for That Vanessa's Lunchbox thing?
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cianha
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Jul 12, 2011 15:36:01 GMT
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You might get a response from tamiyaclub, plenty of collectors on there.
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Last Edit: Oct 18, 2011 8:18:09 GMT by cianha
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Jul 12, 2011 16:55:19 GMT
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Hi, all that's there is what's in the pics. I think (99% sure) it's never been used as an RC car and just built & stuck in a cabinet!
I'll try that Tamyia club later cheers for the heads up!
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dungbug
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Jul 12, 2011 21:43:56 GMT
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Why couldn't this have come up for sale next month, bloody MOT + work on the missus car this month. GLWS, if it's still about next month (doubtful), I'll have it.
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Past: 13 VW Beetles from 1967 - 1974 Bay Window Campers (1973 & 1974) Mini's (1992 Cooper lookalike & 1984 '25 Anniversary) MK2 Polo Coupe S (1984 & 1986) MK2 Polo Breadvan (1981 & 1984) MK4 Escort (1989) MK2 Granada Based Hearse (seriously) Fiat Uno 60S (1986) Punto 60S (1998) Cinq (1997) 1998 Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat 2003 Ford KA
Current: 2004 Ford Focus (barely alive)
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Oct 16, 2011 23:56:51 GMT
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Still available
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i ve 50 quid left in pocket its an offer
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Cant go that low sorry mate as it owes me over hundred quid, lowest I'll go with postage is £70 or £55 collected.
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no worrys i would have it normaly but just aint got funds at mo good luck with the sale
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Sammo
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Oct 17, 2011 17:36:15 GMT
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Oh man I really want this but I'm skint and the Mrs would actually kill me if another R/C car appeared lol!
Looks like an excellent example. Good Luck with the sale ;D
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I would be suggesting ebay too, there are a hell of a lot of collectors out there for genuine 80's and 90's Tamiya gear and something like this is bound to fetch a premium if you put some time and effort into an advert. Even battered and abused stuff fetches a good price so something as mint as this is bound to spark interest. Midnight Pumpkin isn't the rarest by any means but there won't be many on the market as pristine as this.
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