Damien O Carroll05:00, Apr 30 2021
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The Tamiya Wild One was one of the most beloved toys of the 1980s. Now it is back, but a bit bigger.
If, like me, you were a child of the 1980s, then there were a few essentials you
had to have as a kid – a Walkman, a bunch of Star Wars figures, the odd Transformer and a BMX. And, of course, a Tamiya radio-controlled car. The original Tamiya Wild One was released in 1985 and became one of the brand’s most iconic models. Indeed, such was its popularity it was even re-released in 2012 to further acclaim.