{"product_id":"tamiya-the-frog","title":"Tamiya The Frog — 1\/10 RC Off-Road Buggy Kit (58354)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTamiya Frog\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the cars that made Tamiya famous. First released in 1983 and re-released as the 58354 re-issue you see here, it's a 2WD off-road buggy with the kind of build experience and driving character that converted an entire generation of kids — and a lot of dads — into lifelong RC builders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're new to RC and looking for a first kit, the Frog is one of the three or four we recommend most often at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tamiyahighstreetrc.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eLower Hutt shop\u003c\/a\u003e. The build is approachable, the parts are well supported, the chassis takes a beating, and it's still genuinely fun to drive 40 years on. It also looks brilliant on a shelf when it's not on the dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the Frog special\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/10 scale rear-wheel-drive off-road buggy assembly kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconic frog-styled polycarbonate body shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent front suspension with oil-damped CVA shocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear semi-trailing arm suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e540-class brushed motor included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic re-release of the 1983 original with modern refinements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll need to drive it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll need a 2-channel radio and servo, a 7.2V battery pack and a compatible charger, plus an ESC if one isn't included. We're happy to recommend the right combo — drop us a message or come into the shop. Tools-wise: hobby knife, side cutters, small Phillips and hex drivers, and a bit of patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more vintage classics in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tamiyahighstreetrc.com\/collections\/classic-sport\"\u003eClassic Sport collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair the Frog with its arch-rival the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tamiyahighstreetrc.com\/products\/tamiya-grasshopper-green-edition\"\u003eGrasshopper Green Edition\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGenuine Tamiya, stocked in Lower Hutt, shipped fast across Aotearoa.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TamiyaHighStreet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44510734352559,"sku":null,"price":469.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0690\/7055\/files\/58354TheFrog_b3be0e39-811b-4fac-9763-542513800d4c.png?v=1729229355","url":"https:\/\/tamiyahighstreetrc.com\/products\/tamiya-the-frog","provider":"Tamiya High Street RC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}