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Old 05-10-2018, 06:33 AM   #1
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Just saw Horizon has Ascender kits and the RTR K5 on sale. If you've been debating a Blazer RTR or kit, now is the time.

https://www.horizonhobby.com/product...d-kit-vtr03023

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Old 05-10-2018, 06:49 AM   #2
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Oh snap! This changes things. I wasn't planning to buy so soon.
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Old 05-10-2018, 06:55 AM   #3
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Oh snap! This changes things. I wasn't planning to buy so soon.
K-5 body is done, not gonna make any more so what's floating for sale in the world is the last of them. I DON'T need another as I have a brand new kit still in a box but man this is tempting....

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Old 05-10-2018, 07:45 AM   #4
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😳 why oh why must I be tempted!?

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Old 05-10-2018, 07:55 AM   #5
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Damn that's cheap for a kit! Amazing deal which is still one of the best built scalers out there.
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Old 05-10-2018, 08:26 AM   #6
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There is a 10% off coupon on eBay that can be used too.

A new ascender kit for $225, hmmmm.

Edit: Looks like this coupon is limited to certain sellers, however if one of those 15% off anything coupons pops up while these are still around.

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Old 05-10-2018, 08:29 AM   #7
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There is a 10% off coupon on eBay that can be used too.

A new ascender kit for $225, hmmmm.
I thought that coupon was only for select items from select stores?
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Old 05-10-2018, 08:42 AM   #8
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I would imagine Vaterra will re-release the kit will a different body no? It’s hard to imagine they do away with the Ascender kit altogether. Rich has recently pointed out that a Ascender II isn’t immanent so its too soon to phase it out.
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Old 05-10-2018, 08:50 AM   #9
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Seems like an amazing deal. I hope I don't miss it EXCEPT...doesn't this mean a new version is on the 'Horizon'? Tough call! I'd hate to get one and then watch a new, amazing kit version come out with all sorts of cool upgrades...What to do, what to do?
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I would imagine Vaterra will re-release the kit will a different body no? It’s hard to imagine they do away with the Ascender kit altogether. Rich has recently pointed out that a Ascender II isn’t immanent so its too soon to phase it out.
Rich said the K10 body is sticking around, but that has never been offered as a kit. TBD if they offer a K10 kit.
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Old 05-10-2018, 09:07 AM   #11
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Seems like an amazing deal. I hope I don't miss it EXCEPT...doesn't this mean a new version is on the 'Horizon'? Tough call! I'd hate to get one and then watch a new, amazing kit version come out with all sorts of cool upgrades...What to do, what to do?
Well if it's the kit and not the Blazer shell you're after, now that they are discontinued I'd imagine you could get some of your investment back selling the clear shell. Makes it a little less painful in the event something new is released and more tiny trucks is better than less tiny trucks...

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Old 05-10-2018, 09:18 AM   #12
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Well if it's the kit and not the Blazer shell you're after, now that they are discontinued I'd imagine you could get some of your investment back selling the clear shell. Makes it a little less painful in the event something new is released and more tiny trucks is better than less tiny trucks...

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Old 05-10-2018, 09:20 AM   #13
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Old 05-10-2018, 11:00 AM   #14
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Ugh, thanks a lot guys. Now I have another tiny truck to build.... sigh .....

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Old 05-10-2018, 12:15 PM   #15
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I would imagine Vaterra will re-release the kit will a different body no? It’s hard to imagine they do away with the Ascender kit altogether. Rich has recently pointed out that a Ascender II isn’t immanent so its too soon to phase it out.
THIS. 100%

the original ascender is still holding its own out there against newer rigs with "more features"...

if i was in the market right now (read: i'm broke) i would snatch one up!
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Old 05-10-2018, 12:52 PM   #16
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Absolutely amazing deal for this kit. Unfortunately... I need to cut back.
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Absolutely amazing deal for this kit. Unfortunately... I need to cut back.
Maybe you just need a bigger house
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Maybe you just need a bigger house
I actually do...
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Old 05-10-2018, 02:25 PM   #19
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Dang. I almost want to buy one just for the sake of having a "spare" body at that price!
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Old 05-10-2018, 02:33 PM   #20
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Dang. I almost want to buy one just for the sake of having a "spare" body at that price!
My parts bin is screaming at me "fill me! Fill me!" You guys aren't making this easy on me. I just shared but am oh so tempted... The lady already saw me smerkimg and when I fessed up (idiot) she said "you don't need another Blazer!!!" Plus I still have a brand new unopened kit from the Feb sale. 2 is ALMOST being greedy.

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