Man, I miss those days!! Heading upstairs to the toy department and seeing G.I. Joe, Star Wars, Transformers and of course the Sears RC line-up. Perfect video for the upcoming holidays!

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Definitely simpler times. Happy Holidays friend.

@TheUsmc0802

7 ай бұрын

Same exact memories, great times for sure

This was my 1st RC Car!! I loved it as a child and it was rock solid reliable. Not sure where it eneded up but I just scored a super nice one off Ebay a couple weeks ago and as a bonus it came with a Royal Ripper!!! I have a ton of vintage RC stuff but not on your level. Im trying to collect all of the old 80s monster trucks. Have most of them including a Varicom Big Grizzly and all 5 of the Kyosho monster Trucks. I absolutely love your channel. Thanks!!! Luke Silkey

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Truly appreciate you. Rc passion is awesome. Thanks for sharing. 😊

I used to hopelessly drool over the fancy RC cars in the Sears Wish Book each year, lol. I knew I'd never get one, but it didn't hurt to look, haha. And never count out old NiCd packs! I still have a Sanyo SCRC 1700 mAh NiCd pack from 1996 that still works fine!

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Hey I was the same kid, thanks for sharing.👍

Gosh, I loved RC back in the day. 47yrs old now, but still have my mint circa 1989ish Team Associated RC10. I've run it a couple times in recent years and it's still so much fun. I suppose that the new tech, better battery, ready to race stuff has buried the old school RCs; however, the experience of carefully building and tweaking the old school kits was such a fun and educational part of my younger years. Maybe there's still a market for it.

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing time the 80’s was for rc. Honestly if old rc was boring I’d not have a rc channel. Old or new rc is all about fun. There’s rc10 cc you should check out. Thanks 😊

15 mph was blistering fast back in the day. This one and my fast traxx were my favorite as a kid

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Wasn’t too shabby for a department store rc in the 80’s. Thanks 😊

Oh man! Time capsule! Growing up I had the Lobo 2 and the Lobo 4wd. Awesome toys!

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Totally agree with that. Thanks tons 👍

Man I had one of these as a kid. I remember having so much fun with it. Would love to get my hands on another.

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

So cool to know there’s an rc that brings back the fun memories. Thank you 😊

I remembered going to toys r us and buying the nikko version. 200 bucks back then crazy haha. I still have a couple of them in boxes. And ofcourse 1 converted to hobby grade stuff lol. Goodtimes.

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

My neighbor had a blue and red Lobo II and we would go to our local park to drive them, back in the mid 80's

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Definitely can relate with this. Thank you 😊

Got one of these for Christmas and thought it was uncontrollably fast 😂😂😂😂 pulled my Christmas tree over onyself in the living room my mither was pissed at me. Needless to say j broke it and haven't had another rc car until a year ago.... Man I miss those days

@LukesVintageRC

3 ай бұрын

Great story, thanks for sharing and watching more videos coming.

Very cool rig. I remember seeing these in the stores and catalogs back in the day. Nothing like getting a true time capsule.

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

I remember seeing these in Sears while my dad was getting tires for his work van. Thanks Keith

Super awsome buggy, its great to find mint example that takes you right back to the good old days 😎

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

I couldn’t have said it better. Thanks bud

This was my first R/C car and these were expensive. My mom ordered it from the famous Sears 1987 Wishbook. It was $99.99 + $19.99 for a 7.2v NiCad, I got the 1 hour push button charger for $24.99 and a black and neon green Lobo carrying case for another $14.99. Everything was approx. $160 which is equivalent to $450 in today's dollars! $450!!

@LukesVintageRC

2 ай бұрын

Hey thank you for sharing. Godbless 😊

I remember seeing the F10 based chassis cars around quite a bit. I had a World Engines Rockbuster as my first RC in 1986 but I remember these

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Fun buggies for sure. You might like my video of Rock Buster too. Thanks 😊

Box art turned out amazing on this one 👍. Perfect color for it.

@LukesVintageRC

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Unreal, man - what a rare and cool acquisition :)

This was my first rc car. Still have it to this day and I can't believe it still runs.

@LukesVintageRC

5 ай бұрын

Vintage rc rules

I had the Lobo 2, brings back memories. Those batteries didnt last long and took many hours to charge lol. Back then it was Radio Shack VS Sears for RC cars toys. I did had the TANDY/RADIO SHACK 4×4 OFF-ROADER

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

The battery mah of 1200 or if lucky 1400 was a 5-8min on a good day, thank you.😊

Another one on my bucket list

I started with one also, my buddy got one as well and ran the heck out of them. Krazy glue and safety wire repaired our front arms when we broke them, lol

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Great story. Thank you 😊

This was my 1st RC as well. I loved that thing.

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Lucky you. Thanks 😊

I think this is the first time I’ve seen one of these, don’t think we have sears in the UK, we did have NIKKO though, my first rc was a used NIKKO black fox from around the same time as this, this looks like a great rc, would have been a happy Christmas morning to find one of these under the tree !!

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing and watching. Happy Holidays

So much memories with this.

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

So true

now that's sweet! :) thanks for sharing!

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely my pleasure. Thanks

I had this exact car as a kid!

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Amazing rc car to get as a kid.🙏

Beautiful vintage RC! Looks so great driving around. So 80's! Love it!

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

It really was a treat. Thank you 😊

Love these buggies. Such a classic. And these things are built really well

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

My feelings exactly. Thank you

My first battery pack powered rc car. Mine is a Nikko Rhino, had a 540 in it, friend had the Thunderbolt (same car) with a 380 both came from radio shack .

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Sounds like a fun time. Thanks

Never heard of it but always love your resto's 👍🏻

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

I had the same RC car as a kid. Oh man the memories! I may have to scoop one on ebay myself for the nostalgia. How much did they retail for back in the day? One of the best gifts from my parents. Thanks for posting!

ooooh i remember that desert design on the box as a kid.

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Very cool, thanks ☺️

My first rc car!!!❤

I still have that same one. My grandfather had bought it but I lost the remote and it hasn't been driven in about 30 years.

@LukesVintageRC

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing and watching. More videos available and arriving.

i wanted the Tyco that year as my friends got them... and got this. it was pretty rugged. snapped the a arm off my buddies Tamiya Fox with it! lol

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Great memories, thanks 😊

WOW! Super cool find and that was very nice that one of the viewers offered it to you first! I have looked at these on eBay and yes, they go for silly money! I have not seen a new one listed on there before so you did get lucky! It is super cool to see one in such great shape!

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

I knew I would lose it if it was to make it on eBay. Beyond happy with it. Thanks a ton my friend. 😊

Great video buddy. I used to circle these in the Sears wishbook every year. Never got one

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

I was doing that too.👍

Neat one.....I had a yellow Sears (Nikko) Mosquito....looked almost just like the later Lobo II .....was a lot of fun

I had this exact car but under the Radio Shack Brand. It was black and gold. Took a beating. Broke alot of control arms. Thanfully they supplied parts pretty quickly.

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

That’s the Golden Arrow I spoke about and showed in video. Thanks

@SVW1976

7 ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you. I forgot that name.

Wow , what a wicked car mate

@LukesVintageRC

Ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

This was the best toy grade rc it was so close to hobby grade

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Great video! Casual observer but it seems the only thing separating these vintage RCs is their suspension system.

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Thanks tons

Hey Luke, first comment here. Love your channel, I'm an avid vintage rc'er myself. That is an awesome find, thanks for sharing it, and all the radio control drives down memory lane!

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

It’s my complete honor to bring these rc back and spread the greatness of them. Thank you 😊

cool looking buggy and great run

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

I’d love to see a video of your collection Luke. I know you’ve got some really cool RC’s.

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

I’ll probably do that in future just a time thing really. Addam’s Playground I believe has more than me now. 😆

There was also the lobo 2 and 3 which were also Nikko but they were 4wd.

I have the Nikko version the Thunderbolt, thats a little warmed over and a fun runner. These buggies shared some similarities and parts with Traxxas The Cat. They share some similarities

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree did a restore video of that can be found on my channel.

This was my dads first car, it came with a 540. I bought a nikko version last year and it came with a 380.

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

If they were to rerelease this buggy. Thanks 😊

Yeah in Italy that is a nikko

I had the red one when I was a kid.

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Timeless rc. Thanks

I consider these, the f10’s and the golden arrows hobby grade. They were 1/10, they were digital proportional, and they could be raced with the hornets, cats, and hoppers at the track.

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

So many people say not Hobby grade but I can definitely see your point.

@jonthomas8487

7 ай бұрын

I think the only reason they were considered toy grade is that the had solid state or combined receiver/ESC. Heck now that’s probably even more techie than a mechanical speed control🤣

@RCMODZBOYZ

7 ай бұрын

​@jonthomas8487 I agree. The only difference between these and Tamiya solid rear axle RC's is the electronics. And those Tamiya's are regarded as hobby grade. I still reckon these chassis are superior with their trailing arm front suspension instead of the design Tamiya uses.

Imagine buying a rc car of this quality in a department/toy store now. If you ever checked out what the carry now they are awful. Such better times

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Yeah those days are long past now. The quality has diminished for sure with the rc in department stores. Thank you 😊

Classic

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Thanks

Just subbed. Love the idea. So tired of seeing traxxas everywhere.

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Have you heard of the Monogram Mad Wolf? That was my "Hobby Level" 1st RC... Perhaps if you don't have one of those Vintage Brand RC's , it may be one to consider for the collection... 🤔🤔🤔

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Howdy, so I do have that buggy it has a unique drive train. Coming up soon on the channel. Thanks for sharing

LOOKS LIKE A JET HOPPER ! REMEMBER THEM ? ...

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

It’s not easy to find a vintage rc in mint condition and still in the box I would love to get a brand new one and make some mods so it could keep up with today’s rc’s that go faster and run longer

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

I had the Lobo II, it was fun but the gears worn out fast.

@LukesVintageRC

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing

Is it possible to upgrade the motor And transmitter?

@LukesVintageRC

4 ай бұрын

Check my Radio Shack Golden Arrow videos.

That looks great! Was it even ran before you had it?

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Brand spanking new, even had that smell. Enjoy the video

I have a couple of vintage r c cars

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Very cool

I wanted the tyco turbo hopper so i got it and then saw this and thought it was superior but never got it

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s superior. Thanks

Hi, I was wondering if you might be able to help me out? I have two vintage RC Buggys from the 80’s, both NIB (not ”almost new” but actually NIB with unused decalsheets). Both boxes are in very good shape, not perfect but no tears or major damage. The first one is a Panda Monium (this one by Thunder Tiger according to the box and the instructions), yellow bodyshell and complete with decalsheet (in sealed original plasticitet bag), transmitter, charger, and original battery. Tires are still soft. The other one is an Academy Road Runner I. This one was sold assembled with motor and MSC but without radiogear. It is complete with decalsheet (in original sealed plastic bag) and original sealed bag with parts and screws for gear installation (servosaver and so on). Tires are still soft. I’ve had them for a while, but I’m not really a collector and personally I don’t think I can find it in my heart to actually run them. So I’m looking to sell them (or trade perhaps), problem is I have no clue how to put a value on them. I understand that these weren’t high end buggys then, and that their value now isn’t on par with with some of the more well known and sought after vintage buggys which can run up to and above 1000£ even in used condition, but there must be some value in them? Can you give me a ballpark figure for these two buggys? Regards! Anders Olsson

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

So I already restored the panda pandamonium on this channel and I talk about it along with a run portion. You could try eBay, maybe Tamiyaclub.com members. Remember prices are subjective and dependent on the interests. Check out the video and enjoy Happy Holidays.

@andersolsson6709

7 ай бұрын

@@LukesVintageRC Thanks, I know prices are subjective, which is why I was asking. I do follow your channel and have seen the videos! Keep up the good work!

Is this the same as the Bison/Rhino/Golden Arrow?

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

the rear end where the motor is located looks the same as a tamiya lunchbox/midnight pumpkin

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Hi, so It’s not too far off actually. Thanks very much

I had this

@LukesVintageRC

5 ай бұрын

Thanks

How about doing a Nikko thunderbolt some time?

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely 👍

Tamiya Hornet!?

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

I’ve done a hornet on the channel-it’s the Toy Story rc build from Tamiya Hornet. Thanks

You are a clicker...i can't stand next to someone that clicks the steering while running an RC. Drives me nuts! Lol, good video 👍

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

I think you mean a one handed clicker the other hand controls the camera. With a steering servo power of a 1985 Nikko product you’ll be mad at yourself too. 😂 Thanks.

didnt nikko made those? had one in black

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

So the 1/10 version was not in black. Thanks

@slitherixxx

7 ай бұрын

@@LukesVintageRC but the one from Nikko was? I swear it looked like the one in your vid

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

@@slitherixxx nikko made a smaller version in black not 1/10.

@slitherixxx

7 ай бұрын

@@LukesVintageRC maybe it's that one I remember from my childhood, but still a fun rc car you got there :D

No offence, but this is 95% Tamiya Grasshopper. How is fully ripping someone else off special??

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

no offense taken your opinion is fine. The only problem is the architecture of these buggies are completely different. Idea maybe but there’s only a year apart 84vs85. Takes time for a company to design develop and yet alone distribute especially in the early 80’s. Many companies did have clones of GH ex: world engines Rockbuster, Academy Lazer, Mugen Manx and others but nikko f10 is special. Kinda legendary.

That was my first real rc car

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Very cool

Just because its old dont make it good. Boring car, toss it in the trash.

@LukesVintageRC

7 ай бұрын

Guessing you were not an 80’s kid. 😆