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January 31, 2012

Tamiya Avante Black Special

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Written by: Derek Buono

Back when I started racing a kit came out that looked alien, like it was so far into the future Buck Rogers said “man that looks cool!” Tamiya has been bringing back all the “old school” kits and when I saw that one of my favorite kits of all time was back in production I decided “I need that.” Just as I fired off an email, I noticed they had something even more special…a Black Special. Of course you chuckle at the “Lost in Translation” Engrish on the front, but that’s what makes it even more sick…I’m rocking the Black Special Avante and like Jay Z said…

Get y’all black tees on
All black everything
Black cards, black cars
All black everything
And our girls are blackbirds

Build pics will be posted.

www.tamiyausa.com

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Derek Buono

Derek Buono– Started in the industry as an assistant editor at RC Car Action where he spent 2 years before being recruited by Xtreme RC Cars Magazine. For the past 10 years Derek lead Xtreme RC Cars and helped double the circulation, improved editorial quality and helped lead the market in design and creativity. Derek@vrcmag.com

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