Grasshopper
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Guide price (RRP/street price) – still rough · as of Juni 2026 · orientation, not an offer. Source:tamico.de – Grasshopper Kit 58346 (Stand 06/2026). Live shop prices will follow with the affiliate feed.
Our description
The Tamiya „The Grasshopper" (item 58346) is the re-release of the 1984 classic – a 1/10 2WD off-road buggy and, for many, THE entry-level kit. It ships as a kit with a brushed Type 380 motor (the chassis is 540-compatible as an upgrade). Not included and needed separately: radio + receiver, steering servo, speed controller (the classic kit uses a mechanical 3-step controller; some bundles add an electronic ESC – check with the retailer), battery, charger, paint and tools. Realistically you end up around €175–200 ready to run. The big appeal: assembly is simple and doable in a few hours – ideal for learning to build – and the tough plastic „bathtub" chassis shrugs off impacts. Important context: it is not meant as an unbox-and-go model (it's a kit). But as a first build to learn on, it is hard to beat. Speed and suspension are deliberately gentle/basic (solid rear axle, bushings instead of ball bearings) – both typical, cheap upgrade points.
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👍 Pros
- Simple, quick build – the ideal first kit to learn on
- Cheap and iconic; tough plastic chassis
- Excellent spare-parts support, many cheap upgrades (540 motor, ball bearings)
- Low running costs (frugal 380 brushed drivetrain)
👎 Cons
- Electronics (radio, servo, battery, charger) not included
- Not unbox-and-go: build it first
- Weak stock 380 motor, basic suspension (solid rear axle)
- Bushings instead of ball bearings from the factory (upgrade recommended)
Facts
| Manufacturer | Tamiya |
|---|---|
| Category | Buggy |
| Scale | 1:10 |
| Drivetrain | Brushed · 2WD |
| Type | Kit |
| Battery included | No |
| Charger included | No |
| Weight | 0.83 kg |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
Research sources
- Hersteller Tamiya – The Grasshopper 58346 (Herstellerseite)
- Magazin SupermotoXL – Nostalgia Review: Tamiya The Grasshopper
- Blog RC Newb – Building Tamiya's Grasshopper (Einsteiger-Aufbau)
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