Where are all the bruisers?

[TNT1]

There was a huge buzz when Tamiya re released it and they've been out for a while now but i'm not seeing that many around.Are they all just being built box art and put on a shelf or what's going on here?Are they not being built?You would think they're everywhere by now with all kinds of projects based on them.

[JavelinSST390]

I think that $700+ buy-in is too steep for most people (it is for me). When I heard the Bruiser was being re-released, I was giddy like a little kid at Christmas... till I saw the price tag. If it was $500 or even $600, okay, but with a suggested retail of over a GRAND?!?!? No way. Used to be able to pick up OG bruisers for way less than that.

[bodean]

Originally Posted by TNT1

There was a huge buzz when Tamiya re released it and they've been out for a while now but i'm not seeing that many around.Are they all just being built box art and put on a shelf or what's going on here?Are they not being built?You would think they're everywhere by now with all kinds of projects based on them.

I've got one, I've just been too lazy to put it up on the forum.

I would imagine you are somewhat correct on a lot of shelf queens, because it was alot of money.

I've had mine out, and got it a little dirty, nothing major, its just that I have 20 plus running trucks and its turn hasn't come back around.

Here's one shot, and the rest, I guess I will get them up in the other thread..

[bodean]

I even had a video.

I will put it here, since not many really have much love for the new Bruiser.

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[TNT1]

I agree on the price being too high, i'd only get one if they were 350-400 bucks.Nice one you have bodean, looks more scale with black frame and axles.That's how i would do it too.

[Ronin8451]

What is it about the new Bruiser that isn't good ? Have they gone cheap vs the original Bruiser ?

[Oilcanman]

I have purchased a new Bruiser, for my step son a few months ago just waiting for some upgrade parts to arrive before the build starts.

[ZippoMan]

Originally Posted by Oilcanman

I have purchased a new Bruiser, for my step son a few months ago just waiting for some upgrade parts to arrive before the build starts.

That would be me and most parts are here now. Just need the ambition to build it. I hate doing body work...painting and detailing. It should be next Springs project.

[jared86]

I got a crazy deal on an original bruiser but needed restoration so this is where its at so far...
$700 is ridiculous for the new one. I've always loved the originals but never had one til recently. Gotta say the detail is insane

Any recommendations on what it needs next? I'm thinking zombie hunter theme. I have an awesome very realistic looking zombie.
Debating an exo cage??

[701 Technique]

I am in love with bruisers but the new ones really are way too much money

[seychelles]

Here you are.....
mine....




And a small video...at the first test

New Bruiser Tamiya 2012 at Montegelato Falls.... - YouTube

[william g]

mine < video

[docsrcrepair]

I picked up a new one and its under the bed still in the box from rpp..lol but today I just picked up another OG. This makes #6, willg I still have my yellow crewcab jugg stretched bruiser.

[TNT1]

Originally Posted by docsrcrepair

I picked up a new one and its under the bed still in the box from rpp..lol but today I just picked up another OG. This makes #6, willg I still have my yellow crewcab jugg stretched bruiser.

Yellow crewcab jugg stretched bruiser?Is there pics of this?

[docsrcrepair]

Originally Posted by TNT1

Yellow crewcab jugg stretched bruiser?Is there pics of this?

Not in about 11yrs there hasn't been, I built it waayyy back when the jugg1 came out. I actually cut up two juggernaut bodies to make it,and cut up two bruiser frames.
Willg even remembers my crewcab dually clod body sitting on a stretched frame,rolling on imex clod dually tires. I had hilux axles under it(with the locking hubs), custom machined rims so the front was a single and the rear had duals,and made 3" tall leaf springs out of .050 steel shim stock. unfortunately it got sold to fund my last divorce.

[TNT1]

Originally Posted by docsrcrepair

Not in about 11yrs there hasn't been, I built it waayyy back when the jugg1 came out. I actually cut up two juggernaut bodies to make it,and cut up two bruiser frames.
Willg even remembers my crewcab dually clod body sitting on a stretched frame,rolling on imex clod dually tires. I had hilux axles under it(with the locking hubs), custom machined rims so the front was a single and the rear had duals,and made 3" tall leaf springs out of .050 steel shim stock. unfortunately it got sold to fund my last divorce.

Women.Can't live with 'em, can't kill 'em.

[docsrcrepair]

I am already ahead of where I was..lol

[GravelDuster]

Originally Posted by JavelinSST390

I think that $700+ buy-in is too steep for most people (it is for me). When I heard the Bruiser was being re-released, I was giddy like a little kid at Christmas... till I saw the price tag. If it was $500 or even $600, okay, but with a suggested retail of over a GRAND?!?!? No way. Used to be able to pick up OG bruisers for way less than that.

Very true. I want one badly. I do have well over a grand in my SCX10, Full vanquish Currie axles ect, but this is a highly modified, bullet proof truck. $800 for a bone stock truck, no thanks, I just bought the hardbody for my scx10. I think this is more of a collector thing, If i had one it would be a shelf queen.

[MudHoncho]

i just strolled over to the bruiser section and saw this thread so I figured id drop by and say HI so...... HI lol anyways I would post pics but my phone app sucks and wont let me load photos however I do have 2 OG Bruisers and just got the RE Release bruiser. I love em lol who doesnt? The Bruiser started it all.... I had one when i was around 14 and sold it like a dumba$$ lol well now i got some more and they are my favorite even next to all my other trail rigs. My new one is still being built as im taking my time with it. I am doing upgrades as I build so sometimes i have to wait for parts from japan till i can start again lmao
new bruiser upgrades:
Slipper Clutch
Billet Steering Arm
RC4WD Yota axles with U Bolt Flip Kit
RC4WD 2.2 Wagons with Mickey Thompson baja MTZ's
All waterproof electronics
and custom paint job of course.... Ill get some pics up eventually
ok enough for now TTYL

[Jay-Em]

I guess many peeps keep it as a shelf-queen.

I do. I ran it for a bit, found out how buttery smooth it shifts, but became anxious to roll it, ruining my pretty, glossy paintjob, that I am proud of, though it's just single color metallic red. ( I suck at painting, so, finally having a nice smooth finish was quite the accomplishment for me)

Made it in a Mountaineer, though. Quite easy with the help of some de-smoked high-lift rollbars.

Completely stock, so, no use of showing pics, me thinks.