Tamiya Top Force is HERE! - The Icon Returns for a Second Rerelease!

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In today's episode we're going to unbox the re-re-released Tamiya Top Force. This 4WD buggy shares some serious race DNA with it's bigger brother, the Top Force EVO.
Oil filled shocks, 4WD, Independent Suspension and a groovy wedge design make this buggy one of the best lookers in the Tamiya library. And this model commemorates Tamiya's 100th kit design!
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@lo2713 Ай бұрын

I found a 2017 top force at the begining of 2020, was looking forward to running it, then lockdown stopped everything. Stupidly sold it to buy a monster beetle, but could mess about in the fields with that. So im glad they rere’d the top force again 👍

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Me too pal. It's one of those iconic Tamiya's that we all need to have in our collection. 👍🏻

@MarkBryanRC Ай бұрын

What?!?!?! NO GREEN!!! You know I love green, Fil! 😅😅 But seriously, that's a wicked kit right there my man! Lots of goodness in that box, but amazing there are no ball bearings. Lots of balls though! 🤣 Love the Ron Burgundy guest tyre sniff!!! If you are not going with green, I don't know what will go with those stickers, maybe a nice bright orange to compliment the flashes on the stickers? Anyway, great job my friend, have fun with the build. Cheers! 🍻😎👍

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

British racing green must flow deep in your veins, Mark. But here in frosty Canada, we prefer light blue, white, etc... All the colours that remind us of winter. Hahaha. ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ I'm still a little torn on colour, hopefully inspiration will strike soon. As my co-host Ron Burgundy says "stay classy." 😉🤣👊🏼

@paulrobinson9355 Ай бұрын

I did mine in Bronze - looks lovely!

@garykee1 Ай бұрын

great unboxing vid! as far as paint is concerned, for a change..let your wife decide on the color and or pattern that "she" would like to see..you never know! after all..happy wife..happy life! I myself was thinking about painting the body copper and paint the wheels chrome and no stickers...maybe some black stripes, but hey..just my two cents..cheers and see you in the next one!

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

That's actually a really great idea. Only problem is that, as an auto body painter by trade, she can't ever pick a colour! We're very similar that way, we both get too stoked and can't make up our bloody minds! 🤣

@MadBeeRC Ай бұрын

Lovely buggy Fil an a 90s classic without doubt! Had one several years ago its a class act! Have great weekend mate cheers James.

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Cheers, James! You have a great weekend as well! 👊🏼🍻

@AddamsPlayground Ай бұрын

Nice look through the kit. I am looking forward to getting one of these myself. Still not completely sold on the look of it but I am sure once built I will like it a bit more.

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

I think it's the green that kills it. Haha. Just look at the TF Evo, it looks like a serious race machine, and it's the same body and wing. 👍🏻😄

@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC Ай бұрын

@AddamsPlayground I hated the top force back in 91 Addam, I thought it looked fugly compared to the egress and avante. Someone coined the phrase 'squashed frog'. But now, I LOVE it!!! Honestly mate, when you actually build one and see it in person you will not be disappointed. From the sides and the rear it looks truly amazing, it's shape is like nothing else. I'm adamant (pun intended!) that you will change your mind mate! 😉 👍 👍 👍

@theoagrc Ай бұрын

Beautiful work dude!! Nice to see an RC10 in the studio also! Can’t wait to see this build against the Top Force Evo pal 🙌🏻

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Yeah it's gonna look great when they're side by side. But that Evo... Aaaah, it's too pretty for it's own good! 🤤

@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC Ай бұрын

Door wedge?!!! 😂😅 🤣 Now we're talking mate.... forget all these modern slop machines, s**ts about to get real!! I love the Top force, in all of it's forms. This is one of Tamiyas all time best buggies dude, as I'm sure you know. I got properly carried away with mine, bought every blue alloy hop up under the sun.... It's one of my favourite buggies now. I actually prefer my TRF custom Top force to my Top force Evo! As for the motor, trust me mate, you need to wack a superstock in that bad boy..... I have a TZ in mine and it works an absolute treat, it rips!!! You look like a kid in a candy shop opening that box, and loving the tire skit!! 😂 It's been a while since I built mine, so can't wait to see the build video on this one! I challenge you to make it better than my TRF special buddy..... I know you love a challenge with us UK guys!! 😂 😅 🤣 Awesome video Sir. 🙏 👍 👍 👍

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Yeah the Top Force really is a beast of a machine when compared to a BT-01, isn't it? Haha. It's like bringing a machine gun to a knife fight. 🤣🤣🤣 I like your idea of a TRF spec Top Force! Oh man, the money that could be spent... haha. 💰 🤑 💸 A TRF paint job would be sweet, too! I don't have the skills to make that happen though, I'd have to outsource it. You got the gears turning, James... 🤔🤔🤔

@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC Ай бұрын

@@poorboysrc Oh yes..... I think the upgrades and additional parts came to as much as the kit itself!!! 🙄 But, every now and again it's good to get carried away and let your creative juices flow. I don't believe you haven't got it in you mate, I'm sure you are more than capable! 😉 The only down side of fully hopping up a top force is it then makes your evo look kinda lame! 😂 Have you decided a colour scheme yet bud? 🤔 👍 👍 👍

@andyknuckles2903 Ай бұрын

Haha, I love your energy and speedy delivery.

@andyknuckles2903 Ай бұрын

That's what she said.

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Bwahahahaha!!!

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Thanks, pal! Appreciate you watching my show.

@chrisgraf1304 Ай бұрын

The green has grown on me. But other then that you could go a pearl white. Shes a beaut mate!

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Pearl white would look fantastic! 😍

@paulrobinson9355 Ай бұрын

Brilliant unboxing! Make sure you get the machined motor mount. Got mine during Covid Lockdown, think only paid £149 for it! The Top force is definitely in my top 10 Tamiya buggies and drives amazing but now is a shelf queen next to my Evo 🇬🇧

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I do have one floating around somewhere, I should dig it up! As for the Top Force, it's really a gorgeous buggy. I just finished building it, and as expected, it was silky smooth! Just painting the body now. 😎

@misterfujixman6991 Ай бұрын

I love Eliminator RC. I'm just finishing up my super Clod Buster. To round out my little collection, I have been looking at the Top Force- no buggy in my stable yet.

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

They're the best, aren't they? 👊🏼

@MrBKDoll Ай бұрын

Good choice kit. I added an Avante driver to my Evo. You just have to chop off the top of the driver head to make it fit but when you do, the look is awesome. I plan to give the Top Force a speedster look by cutting the cabin top off and leaving the wind screen so the driver can be seated without a lobotomy.

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Great ideas man! The TF would look sick like that, especially with a driver in there. I'd love to see it when it's done! 😉

@RCRetro Ай бұрын

Aww... green is my favorite color.. no love ): but I do love the Top Force. Its probably one of my top 3 favorite 4wd buggies. I'm really looking forward to watching you build this door stop wedge and running it.

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

That's two votes for green, but I'm not budging! Lol! - This should be a fun build, the Top Force Evo went together so nice, it was magical. Can't wait to start on this one! 👍🏻

@herbert394 Ай бұрын

Man that’s a t-shirt waiting to happen. Inspirational wing quotes.

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Hahaha, it's perfect! Great idea! 😄

@JeepsCafe Ай бұрын

Cheese wedge the Top Force paint it camel yellow. Excellent vid Fil! 😆

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Oh man, that would be so funny. Swiss cheese it up, airbrush some round holes in it. 🤣🤣🤣

@MauzyrockRC Ай бұрын

Hahah! I agree, "Formi-Dable". Looks like this will be killer on the sand or dirt! Cheers!

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Haha right on, Mauzy. You're in Eastern Canada, aren't you? Did they teach you French in school as well?

@MauzyrockRC Ай бұрын

@@poorboysrc They do, however I am French descendant, so my french is formidable ( I said that one in english because it has more gravitas) 🤣

@aviano72 Ай бұрын

Congrats ! It's a great buggy Now there are so much you can do to this to make it better. Stock is just no good. I got the Manta Ray, so now i have to order a Terra Conquer body 😁

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

That's a good call, converting a Manta Ray to a Terra Conqueror. MCI and TBG should be able to get you all set up. 👊🏼

@RCBirds Ай бұрын

Nice car Fil. But I celebrate your suggestion with the door. Best argument to buy more cars🤣

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Haha absolutely, Dirk. Have a great day, my friend. 👍🏻

@an_rc_guy8256 Ай бұрын

I just picked up a Top-Force Evo today since it's more performance oriented than the standard Top-Force and I wanted all the goodies out of the box. I do wish that the body didn't come pre-painted, maybe I'll buy an unpainted bodyset later on down the road.

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

TF Evo is an absolute beauty! 💯 You can wait until the next long weekend, and MCI and TBG will have their stuff on sale. You can grab a body and decals then! 👍🏻

@edgarpoe517 Ай бұрын

You should consider shark-teeth style like from WWII fighter nose art, with a metallic silver/alu body.

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

That's a great idea! 🦈 👊🏼

@electricnitrorc Ай бұрын

Seems like a great release from Tamiya, obviously not as high end as the EVO. But at least it seems affordable. It's a gorgeous buggy. Your EVO looks amazing, maybe you should paint it like that?

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

I do love the gun metal on the Evo, but I want to go away from it this time and tey something that'll stand apart from the Evo. 👍🏻

@klasjonsson297 Ай бұрын

Great vid as usual!! Its actually the 3:rd rere,first time in 2005 nr 58362.

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Dang, I should've known that! Thanks dude! 👊🏼

@coygtrc Ай бұрын

Hi, nice enthusiastic unboxing 😉 Kinda cheap move to have bushings 😢 But hey, that's Tamiya 😊

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

I had a little too much coffee I think. Haha. But yeah, bushings were a let down for sure. But front universals are cool! 😄👍🏻

@TeamJunkYardDog Ай бұрын

I would name it Delta Force!

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Hahaha, with a Louis Gosset Jr. Driver figure! 🤣👊🏼

@All_RC_Fun Ай бұрын

Nice

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Thanks Trey! 👊🏼

@RCsoandso Ай бұрын

With a bit of artistic license you could make it look like the car Dynamo had in the Running Man, and on a wire have an Arnie action figure in a gold one piece looking like he is being chased, I am sure it would be one of the more unique looking models 🤔

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

That's an awesome idea! Any excuse to get Arnie in a gold suit. ✨️ 😄

@RCsoandso Ай бұрын

@@poorboysrc 👍

@jdsrcs8061 Ай бұрын

Such a cool rig, but the box art is the worst!!!! Great vid Fil!!!!🤘🤘🤘

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Thanks brother! Yeah the box art is 🤢🤢🤢 - All those gorgeous neon decals, crazy wedge shaped body, and forest green paint? Who thought of that??? 🤢🤢🤢

@markconnor269 Ай бұрын

Great video Fil I've never really paid attention to the top force but now i want one 🤦 and it's All your fault 🤯🤣👌

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Oh boy, I take full responsibility for the erosion of your checking account! 🤣🤣🤣

@mikeduckworth6691 Ай бұрын

Ah. I should have bought one.

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

They're just coming out again now, so you'll see plenty of inventory soon!

@AC-bl1rl Ай бұрын

It IS a clear body, nice!!

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Thank the RC God's! 🤣

@AC-bl1rl Ай бұрын

@@poorboysrc the green is cool, but I like options

@JIPPERR_1 Ай бұрын

Fil! Excellent vid but I was left wondering if this come with a ball diff?? Jkjk. Love it you made me lol for sure 🔥🔥🔥

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Haha nice dude! That's the goal, making you guys have a laugh while talkin' RC. Stay classy, my friend. 👊🏼

@Toystheyrenot Ай бұрын

Awesome unboxing of the Top Force. It’s not easy being green for sure.. took me some time to get used to the box art but I’m loving it now.😂

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

I'll admit, the green is iconic, and it'll always hold a special ace in my heart. But man oh man, I can't bring myself to spray it. Especially with neon decals! 😍

@IowaBudgetRCBashers Ай бұрын

I’m surprised to see a sticker on that motor. Makes me wonder if it’s a special motor for the top force

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

I've seen that sticker on a kit or two in the past, I just can't remember which ones... But unfortunately, it's just the same ol' Mabuchi 540. :(

@Paul-McEvoy Ай бұрын

Awesome Fil great unboxing 👍

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Thanks pal, glad you enjoyed it. 😉

@BlackSeaRC Ай бұрын

The Top-Force is a great looking buggy but is it my favourite 4WD buggy? Not sure, I have rather a fondness for the classic Bigwig.

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Oh yeah, the Big Wig is easy to love! It handles like my Land Rover Discovery. Well planted, heavy, and needs a lot of power to get it moving. 🤣

@Paul__FC Ай бұрын

1 vote for powder blue.

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Limited, PS3? Or Luke the PS49 I put on the Dual Ridge? 🤔

@cemeno4901 Ай бұрын

PS-63 Bright Gun Metal all the way

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

I think that's the colour I used on the TF Evo. Man, it looks good!!! 👌

@christianrambissoon1141 Ай бұрын

I like that tee!

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

You can grab one from my shop! It'll help support the channel and you get to look like a Miami Vice fan from the 80's! 😀 Spreadshop links are at the bottom of each video. 👊🏼😉

@Paul__FC Ай бұрын

Was that a Sega Genesis!!

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Even better, the Sega Master System! And that's the same one I got for Christmas in 1987! Still works, too! 🎮

@Mparker394 Ай бұрын

RC10 build videos?!?! Pfft! I just want a shipping notification for mine. 😒

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

I swear, after the CC fiasco, I will never order direct from AE again. I just called Eliminator-RC, asked if they were getting any, and to put my name on one. Much less stressful this way. It seems the direct orders are a mess. 😭

@laserbeam1620 Ай бұрын

I want to do a black on black scheme.

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

That would look great! 😍

@kanenstuff Ай бұрын

Nive it comes with oil shocks just need bearing included and be on there way. I think canel yellow for the paint would go well with the green and loght yellow stickers.

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

I might even have a can of Camel yellow kicking around. I'm gonna look into that today, thanks for the idea! 👊🏼

@kanenstuff Ай бұрын

@@poorboysrc its sort of an old skool colour I think it would look good have a good one 🍻

@scaleworksRC Ай бұрын

So it would be a re-re-release? So many buggies I can't keep up! 🤯😁

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

The re-re-re part is where it gets wacky. My advice is to not think about it, and just buy them when they pop up! Haha! 🤣👊🏼

@scaleworksRC Ай бұрын

@@poorboysrc lol

@aviano72 Ай бұрын

No it's a re batch of the 2017 model

@scaleworksRC Ай бұрын

@@aviano72 I don't really care tbh, just being silly

@aviano72 Ай бұрын

@@scaleworksRC Thats ok man

@Paul__FC Ай бұрын

First, sweet kits Fil

@MarkBryanRC Ай бұрын

Damn, I'm late! 😅😅🤣🤣

@Paul__FC Ай бұрын

@@MarkBryanRC I got lucky!

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

My man! No hookey today? 😉

@alfredyost7972 Ай бұрын

Phil, did you mention that this kit is a limited edition? It might be hard to get soon. Thoughts?

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Truth be told, I wasn't aware that it was a limited edition. 😳 I'll do some more research into that, thanks pal! 😊

@alfredyost7972 Ай бұрын

@@poorboysrc I wonder how many Tamiya will make? 500? 5000? or even more? Thoughts?

@robertshelton2605 Ай бұрын

Does it have window masking for clear windows? Not a fan of sticker windows.

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

No, it does not. The decal sheet comes with a translucent sticker for the windows, but I still masked mine for the best effect.

@garyloades5188 Ай бұрын

Does anyone know where to purchase upgraded pressure plates as im running max 10 3s..it rips the splines out rather quickly and they dont come up on ebay very often..

@poorboysrc Ай бұрын

Have you tried RC Mart, Asia Tees, or Plaza Japan? They'd be my first 3 guesses other than from Tamiya directly. 😁

@garyloades5188 Ай бұрын

Cheers mate 🫡