Hi there. Yes indeed. It's amazing how many channels he's helped out. I'm really happy with these 2 and also the G6-01 he already got me. What a top bloke. Many thanks for watching and your great comments 😀
Thanks for doing the side by side walk through of the kits! I have the blockhead version but still want the original version as it looks really fantastic as well! RC Elf s an amazing person and to send you both is awesome! He is truly the most selfless person I have ever had the pleasure of speaking to! looking forward to seeing them built and running about!!! Congrats again and thanks for sharing!
Hiya Addam. Yes I'm well pleased with these kits. What a top bloke the RC elf is. I very much look forward to building them. I'm not quite as efficient as you are at getting things done so it might be a while. Many thanks for your support. Best wishes to you and yours 😁
Brilliant comparison, Pete! Very handy. I like them both. Wibbly and wobbly. Uhhh … changing out your brushless motor/ESC? Wylie without Absima? Like wibbly without wobbly. Blasphemy 😉
Ha, oh well I'll see how that Absima set goes then but I've had a couple of the Razer Ten ones and they are good. I'll keep buying Absima if it makes you happy mate 🙂 Anyway it seems at the moment that it's difficult to get the original version Wild One but everyone has got the Blockhead in stock. I'm sure they will be back if you did want one. Many thanks for watching the vid and your amusing comments mate. Happy Sunday to you 🙂
😮😮👍👍 Nice!! The RC Elf does it again! I love my wild one blockhead motors edition!! I think your stock one will look cool in the gun metal too!! cool your doing it non box art! have fun with them!!
Hiya Steve. Yes the elf came good with these beauties! I remember that you did a video about some mods to do when building this one so I will go back and watch that again when I get to build mine. Many thanks indeed for watching 😀
Yeah I think that the standard version looks great and you get the choice of what colour to paint it. The Blockhead is good for Tamiya fans who like a special edition. Many thanks indeed for watching 😁
Cool comparison video! I think for the price difference, I would go for the standard version, and the fact I would want to paint it own colours. But I'm still behind with my FAV project, so probably not getting any of these anytime soon. Fun hearing your take on these, one tube was more wibbly and the other a bit more wobbly, ha ha!
Hi there. Oh yeah the FAV has got quite a bit of paint to do depending on what you are doing. The re-re one I have with the Wild One shocks runs well. Yes I think if it wasn't for the elf kindly getting me these I would have just got the original version as much better value. I'm in one of those situations where I've got so many projects that I don't know which one to do next. Many thanks indeed for watching and your support as ever. Best wishes 😁
I had the original Wild One as a teenager back in the late 80’s, it’s in the loft as I could never throw it out (to many memories of building and driving it with my school friends who had things like the boomerang & grasshopper).
Yes indeed the Elf has done me proud with these two beauties. I'm really happy and looking forward to the builds. Many thanks for watching and your great feedback 😁
Interesting comparison Pete, I'm still looking for a softer shock option for the rear on mine as the ones in the kit are mega stiff. Thats about the only thing I don't like on the Wild One. Great Vid as always mate. 👍
Hi Simon. Yeah there must be a shock with a longer spring that would fit in there. I was just looking at my FAV with the Wild One shocks and it seems ok although not loads of travel. I'm keeping the Wild One shocks stock as it's just how things were back in the day. Many thanks for watching mate 😁
Hi Pete, a great side by side comparison of both versions of the WildOne’s, what with the more pungent tires on the standard version, but the slight difference with the plastic components for the Blockhead and being pre-painted a great pair of WildOnes’s ( oh err ! ). Good tip with the Razor Ten setup too. I think I would be more than happy with the original version for me 😉😁😊maybe one day. Great comparison. Take care and best wishes to you and the family 😉😁😊
Hiya John. Oh yes a lovely pair indeed! The original certainly gives better value and that's the one I'm going to knock around a bit more (in a respectful way). Got quite a few bits I want to get finished first but looking forward to building these. Many thanks for your support as ever my friend. Best wishes to you and yours 😁
Hiya Pete! Sorry I'm late, I did watch this on my phone already but can't type well on that! Haha, can't type well on the PC keyboard, either! Great idea to do a side by side "dual" unboxing and comparison. Very interesting and expertly presented with just a tiny bit of your senso of humour poking out! For the record, you know I'm very fond of the wibbly and wobbly in partnership. All credit to the amazing RC Elf chap, now you got your cake and can eat it! What a very fine pair you have. Out of the two I think I would choose the BM version if I could only own one of them. But even better to have that and put your own spin on the original version. I must say I do like a bit of gunmetal. Hope all is well with you, I'm just enjoying another Sunday, on Monday! Cheers, mate! 😁✌👍
Hiya Mark. Ah right, you know I actually find it easier to type on my phone because it usually knows what word comes next. Anyway yes I thought it would be good to see exactly what you are getting extra in the Blockhead. The new price of £249 is a bit cheeky I think. Luckily Modelsport kept the price from when I ordered it. Do you remember the price of the original version when you got it? I'm thinking it was only about £160 at the time. Everything is getting rather expensive at the mo. Would you still have the Blockhead over the standard one at current prices? Anyway hoorah for the elf sorting us all out with these great kits. All good here thanks. I'm still well jealous of all your spare time. Enjoy it mate. Best wishes 😃
Hiya Bob. Yeah I thought that there have already been unboxings of both of these but not side by side. Really happy to have both of these. Hoorah for the elf! Many thanks for your support as ever my friend. Best wishes to you and yours 😁
Hi there. Glad it was helpful. Yeah the Blockhead does look really nice so I'll give that one an easy life and bash the standard one a bit harder. Thanks for watching and commenting. Enjoy your kit when you get it 😁
Awesome comparison! I filmed an entertaining build of the Wild one BHM. I enjoyed the build and the running immensely. Looking forward to your upcoming builds!
Hi Pete, great comparison. Really fancy a blockhead and thankfully they don't seem to be a limited run . I was surprised the front bumper wasn't grey like the roll cage though as the Jun Watanabe got a purple version. Thanks for the tyre-sniff, shame the blockhead didn't have its own scent though 🤷♂️
Hi there. Yeah for the money I think that they could have put the metal bumper in that they put on the prototype. Not a Tamiya product but I'm sure they could have made something similar. Oh yes they could have given the Blockhead tyres a special fragrance as Tamiya fans love a sniff! Many thanks indeed for your support. Always appreciated 😁
Two wonderful kits. I'm looking forward to the build video. The RC Elf didn't tell you by chance where you can buy the Standard Edition. I've been looking for a long time and can't find a dealer.
Hi there. Ah well what happened with mine was that the elf sent the money and I ordered them from Modelsport in sept 21. The standard one arrived march 22 and the Blockhead arrived June 22 so it was quite a wait. I'll let you know if I see the standard one in stock. Are you in the UK?
Cool vid Pete, l am yet to start building my BHM WO after chasing it for what seemed years lol but l will probably build it when on holiday so l can take my time and enjoy it! Both great version but the BHM just gets it for me! Cheers James 🍻
Hi there. Oh yeah I know what you mean. I waited from Sept 21 till June 22 for the Blockhead but I've still got a million other things to do before I start the build! Hope you enjoy the build once you get to it. Many thanks for your support as ever 😃
Great video! I thought of doing the same a few months back but never got around to it. Silly really as I already had the standard unbuilt and the BH I got early. I am a bit slow lol 🤣 Sure you did a better job anyway 👍🏼 plus I sit waiting on your humourous banter...will he, won't he?
Hiya Damian. Yeah these kits have been unboxed on video loads of times but I'd not seen them done together. Very happy that the Elf got me these. Oh I didn't really think of any double entendres on this one. Sorry, I'll try harder next time! Cheers for watching mate. Best wishes 😃
I enjoyed this Pete. Interesting to see they have the Carson esc included. I did notice that the 'A' parts bags and 'C' parts bags had different numbers though. One question I have is do you prefer the Wibbly or the Wobbly ?
Ooh you are eagle eyed mate. Maybe there is a difference after all. Might be that the screws to put the spotlights together are different or it's the ones to attach the numbers to the back. I will possibly find out when I do the builds. Oh wobbly all the way for me. You?
Pete!! I STILL WANT A WILD ONE SO BADLY!! 😩 I'd have the original, because of the distaste of being screwed over by Horizon Hobby, having pre-ordered one on THE DAY IT WAS ANNOUNCED, and then watching EVERYONE get one, but me! 💔😭😭😭😭 But I've wanted a Wild One for years. Someday......... Nice comparison Mate! Enjoy!
Hiya Carmine. Oh dear that's not good then. Have they said anything about a possible delivery date? I've noticed that the Blockhead one is on stock everywhere now but the original is hard to get again. You will have it one day my friend. Crazy how it is with stock of things at the moment. Cheers for watching the vid and your comments. Best wishes 😁
Great vid Pete. I must admit that the RC Elf has just 'sourced' a Blockhead Wild One for me also. Looking forward to unboxing and building. It does look fetching and I have a week off on the horizon so I think I will tackle this then. I do like the styling and the colours. Should be fun, but I will have to do my unboxing in cosplay or something now 🤣🤣👍
Hey that's great that the Elf has sorted you out with a WW BH. I have seen and driven one and can confirm that it's a lovely bit of kit which should fit nicely in the So & So collection. What is the shelving situation at So & So towers? Anyway many thanks for watching and I look forward to seeing your one unveiled. Best wishes 😁
Yeah I would tend to agree. The standard one looks great and you can paint it how you like but for the Tamiya collector obviously you want the special edition, even if just for the shelf. Many thanks for watching :-)
Tamiya do make iconic design and great looking RC, but the prices are just ridiculous IMO, so many other brands are offering far more for far less, I think they are going to price themselves out the market overall, thanks for your upload 👍🙏🐈
Hi there. Yeah I think that the standard Wild One was about £150 add not many years ago and that was not too bad but now the Blockhead one being £250 is taking the micky a bit. I was going to compare it to the Kyosho Turbo Scorpion which is similar money but nearly all metal parts but I didn't want the video to drag on too much. I'm very grateful to the Elf because I really wanted at least one of these but the price was just a bit steep. I think that Tamiya will be ok for a few years because there are plenty of middle aged blokes who want the kits they had as teenagers and they are willing to pay. Might be a different story in 30 years but for now they can cash in on the nostalgia! Cheers for your great comments 🙂
The RC elf is legendary. He’s become a great friend to many of us. Congrats Pete..
Hi there. Yes indeed. It's amazing how many channels he's helped out. I'm really happy with these 2 and also the G6-01 he already got me. What a top bloke. Many thanks for watching and your great comments 😀
Wow I can’t believe they still make the original Wild One …. That was my first RC in the 80s !!
Yeah they are still re-releasing quite a few of the old kits. Thanks for watching 😁👍👍
Super cool unboxing my friend
Many thanks indeed. Much appreciated 😁
Hi Pete, what a great gift from the RC Elf and really great to see both kits side by side! Brilliant idea buddy 👍🏻🙌🏻
Yes hoorah for the Elf indeed. I'm well happy with these. Many thanks for your great feedback my friend 😁
Thanks for doing the side by side walk through of the kits! I have the blockhead version but still want the original version as it looks really fantastic as well! RC Elf s an amazing person and to send you both is awesome! He is truly the most selfless person I have ever had the pleasure of speaking to! looking forward to seeing them built and running about!!! Congrats again and thanks for sharing!
Hiya Addam. Yes I'm well pleased with these kits. What a top bloke the RC elf is. I very much look forward to building them. I'm not quite as efficient as you are at getting things done so it might be a while. Many thanks for your support. Best wishes to you and yours 😁
Brilliant comparison, Pete! Very handy. I like them both. Wibbly and wobbly. Uhhh … changing out your brushless motor/ESC? Wylie without Absima? Like wibbly without wobbly. Blasphemy 😉
Ha, oh well I'll see how that Absima set goes then but I've had a couple of the Razer Ten ones and they are good. I'll keep buying Absima if it makes you happy mate 🙂 Anyway it seems at the moment that it's difficult to get the original version Wild One but everyone has got the Blockhead in stock. I'm sure they will be back if you did want one. Many thanks for watching the vid and your amusing comments mate. Happy Sunday to you 🙂
😮😮👍👍 Nice!! The RC Elf does it again! I love my wild one blockhead motors edition!! I think your stock one will look cool in the gun metal too!! cool your doing it non box art! have fun with them!!
Hiya Steve. Yes the elf came good with these beauties! I remember that you did a video about some mods to do when building this one so I will go back and watch that again when I get to build mine. Many thanks indeed for watching 😀
The standard edition is lovely. I enjoyed cutting and painting the body. Makes me feel like I made it.
Yeah I think that the standard version looks great and you get the choice of what colour to paint it. The Blockhead is good for Tamiya fans who like a special edition. Many thanks indeed for watching 😁
Cool comparison video! I think for the price difference, I would go for the standard version, and the fact I would want to paint it own colours. But I'm still behind with my FAV project, so probably not getting any of these anytime soon.
Fun hearing your take on these, one tube was more wibbly and the other a bit more wobbly, ha ha!
Hi there. Oh yeah the FAV has got quite a bit of paint to do depending on what you are doing. The re-re one I have with the Wild One shocks runs well. Yes I think if it wasn't for the elf kindly getting me these I would have just got the original version as much better value. I'm in one of those situations where I've got so many projects that I don't know which one to do next. Many thanks indeed for watching and your support as ever. Best wishes 😁
I had the original Wild One as a teenager back in the late 80’s, it’s in the loft as I could never throw it out (to many memories of building and driving it with my school friends who had things like the boomerang & grasshopper).
Oh yeah you can't throw them out. Be a great project to get it running again. Many thanks indeed for your great comments. Much appreciated 👍😁
Two Wild One = twice the fun 😄 Great video and awesome gifts from the Rc Elf.
Yes indeed the Elf has done me proud with these two beauties. I'm really happy and looking forward to the builds. Many thanks for watching and your great feedback 😁
Interesting comparison Pete, I'm still looking for a softer shock option for the rear on mine as the ones in the kit are mega stiff. Thats about the only thing I don't like on the Wild One. Great Vid as always mate. 👍
Hi Simon. Yeah there must be a shock with a longer spring that would fit in there. I was just looking at my FAV with the Wild One shocks and it seems ok although not loads of travel. I'm keeping the Wild One shocks stock as it's just how things were back in the day. Many thanks for watching mate 😁
Hi Pete, a great side by side comparison of both versions of the WildOne’s, what with the more pungent tires on the standard version, but the slight difference with the plastic components for the Blockhead and being pre-painted a great pair of WildOnes’s ( oh err ! ). Good tip with the Razor Ten setup too. I think I would be more than happy with the original version for me 😉😁😊maybe one day. Great comparison. Take care and best wishes to you and the family 😉😁😊
Hiya John. Oh yes a lovely pair indeed! The original certainly gives better value and that's the one I'm going to knock around a bit more (in a respectful way). Got quite a few bits I want to get finished first but looking forward to building these. Many thanks for your support as ever my friend. Best wishes to you and yours 😁
Great job on the unboxing video cool gifts he sent you once again Pete!👍👍😎😎👍👍👍👍
Hi there. Yeah the elf is a very kind chap indeed for getting me these lovely kits. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend. Hope all is well 😃
Hiya Pete! Sorry I'm late, I did watch this on my phone already but can't type well on that! Haha, can't type well on the PC keyboard, either! Great idea to do a side by side "dual" unboxing and comparison. Very interesting and expertly presented with just a tiny bit of your senso of humour poking out! For the record, you know I'm very fond of the wibbly and wobbly in partnership.
All credit to the amazing RC Elf chap, now you got your cake and can eat it! What a very fine pair you have. Out of the two I think I would choose the BM version if I could only own one of them. But even better to have that and put your own spin on the original version. I must say I do like a bit of gunmetal.
Hope all is well with you, I'm just enjoying another Sunday, on Monday! Cheers, mate! 😁✌👍
Hiya Mark. Ah right, you know I actually find it easier to type on my phone because it usually knows what word comes next. Anyway yes I thought it would be good to see exactly what you are getting extra in the Blockhead. The new price of £249 is a bit cheeky I think. Luckily Modelsport kept the price from when I ordered it. Do you remember the price of the original version when you got it? I'm thinking it was only about £160 at the time. Everything is getting rather expensive at the mo. Would you still have the Blockhead over the standard one at current prices? Anyway hoorah for the elf sorting us all out with these great kits. All good here thanks. I'm still well jealous of all your spare time. Enjoy it mate. Best wishes 😃
WOW PETE, WOW!!!!!!! That's a great side by side of the two Wild One's. Great video as always man, you did make me spit my coffee at one point.
Hiya Bob. Yeah I thought that there have already been unboxings of both of these but not side by side. Really happy to have both of these. Hoorah for the elf! Many thanks for your support as ever my friend. Best wishes to you and yours 😁
Now, that was a comparison I wanted to see. Well done......but still going to look for a blockhead. They are just a great collectable.
Hi there. Glad it was helpful. Yeah the Blockhead does look really nice so I'll give that one an easy life and bash the standard one a bit harder. Thanks for watching and commenting. Enjoy your kit when you get it 😁
Awesome comparison! I filmed an entertaining build of the Wild one BHM. I enjoyed the build and the running immensely. Looking forward to your upcoming builds!
I've just put on your build video so I will report back in about 11 minutes! Many thanks for watching mine. Best wishes to you 😁
Awesome video ♥️
Many thanks Emily 😁
Hi Pete, great comparison. Really fancy a blockhead and thankfully they don't seem to be a limited run . I was surprised the front bumper wasn't grey like the roll cage though as the Jun Watanabe got a purple version. Thanks for the tyre-sniff, shame the blockhead didn't have its own scent though 🤷♂️
Hi there. Yeah for the money I think that they could have put the metal bumper in that they put on the prototype. Not a Tamiya product but I'm sure they could have made something similar. Oh yes they could have given the Blockhead tyres a special fragrance as Tamiya fans love a sniff! Many thanks indeed for your support. Always appreciated 😁
Two wonderful kits. I'm looking forward to the build video. The RC Elf didn't tell you by chance where you can buy the Standard Edition. I've been looking for a long time and can't find a dealer.
Hi there. Ah well what happened with mine was that the elf sent the money and I ordered them from Modelsport in sept 21. The standard one arrived march 22 and the Blockhead arrived June 22 so it was quite a wait. I'll let you know if I see the standard one in stock. Are you in the UK?
@@PeteWylieRC Oh. Very kind, thanks alot. No, I am not in the UK but it doesnt matter. I already ordered from dealers all over europe.
@@yellomello71 good luck 😁
Cool vid Pete, l am yet to start building my BHM WO after chasing it for what seemed years lol but l will probably build it when on holiday so l can take my time and enjoy it! Both great version but the BHM just gets it for me! Cheers James 🍻
Hi there. Oh yeah I know what you mean. I waited from Sept 21 till June 22 for the Blockhead but I've still got a million other things to do before I start the build! Hope you enjoy the build once you get to it. Many thanks for your support as ever 😃
Great video! I thought of doing the same a few months back but never got around to it. Silly really as I already had the standard unbuilt and the BH I got early. I am a bit slow lol 🤣 Sure you did a better job anyway 👍🏼 plus I sit waiting on your humourous banter...will he, won't he?
Hiya Damian. Yeah these kits have been unboxed on video loads of times but I'd not seen them done together. Very happy that the Elf got me these. Oh I didn't really think of any double entendres on this one. Sorry, I'll try harder next time! Cheers for watching mate. Best wishes 😃
@@PeteWylieRC You gave me the Ariel joke and some fun with the tyres so not disappointed 👍🏼
I enjoyed this Pete. Interesting to see they have the Carson esc included. I did notice that the 'A' parts bags and 'C' parts bags had different numbers though. One question I have is do you prefer the Wibbly or the Wobbly ?
Ooh you are eagle eyed mate. Maybe there is a difference after all. Might be that the screws to put the spotlights together are different or it's the ones to attach the numbers to the back. I will possibly find out when I do the builds. Oh wobbly all the way for me. You?
@@PeteWylieRC Yep, wobbly does it for me. Although I'm quite partial to the occasional wibbly for a change of scene.
How Goods the RC Elf. I just got a Visit from the Elf
Yes indeed, what a very kind fellow. Ooh I'll keep an eye open to see what you got. Many thanks for watching Adam.
@@PeteWylieRC posted my videos this weekend
Pete!! I STILL WANT A WILD ONE SO BADLY!! 😩
I'd have the original, because of the distaste of being screwed over by Horizon Hobby, having pre-ordered one on THE DAY IT WAS ANNOUNCED, and then watching EVERYONE get one, but me! 💔😭😭😭😭
But I've wanted a Wild One for years. Someday.........
Nice comparison Mate! Enjoy!
Hiya Carmine. Oh dear that's not good then. Have they said anything about a possible delivery date? I've noticed that the Blockhead one is on stock everywhere now but the original is hard to get again. You will have it one day my friend. Crazy how it is with stock of things at the moment. Cheers for watching the vid and your comments. Best wishes 😁
Great vid Pete. I must admit that the RC Elf has just 'sourced' a Blockhead Wild One for me also. Looking forward to unboxing and building. It does look fetching and I have a week off on the horizon so I think I will tackle this then. I do like the styling and the colours. Should be fun, but I will have to do my unboxing in cosplay or something now 🤣🤣👍
Hey that's great that the Elf has sorted you out with a WW BH. I have seen and driven one and can confirm that it's a lovely bit of kit which should fit nicely in the So & So collection. What is the shelving situation at So & So towers? Anyway many thanks for watching and I look forward to seeing your one unveiled. Best wishes 😁
@@PeteWylieRC storage is at breaking point, something serious is going to have to happen!
@@RCsoandso man shed or is that already the situation?
@@PeteWylieRC I am not sure if Mrs RC So & So would be happy with me moving the lawnmower into the house
Standard all day long. Better value for money. If money is not an issue, then both!
Yeah I would tend to agree. The standard one looks great and you can paint it how you like but for the Tamiya collector obviously you want the special edition, even if just for the shelf. Many thanks for watching :-)
Tamiya do make iconic design and great looking RC, but the prices are just ridiculous IMO, so many other brands are offering far more for far less, I think they are going to price themselves out the market overall, thanks for your upload 👍🙏🐈
Hi there. Yeah I think that the standard Wild One was about £150 add not many years ago and that was not too bad but now the Blockhead one being £250 is taking the micky a bit. I was going to compare it to the Kyosho Turbo Scorpion which is similar money but nearly all metal parts but I didn't want the video to drag on too much. I'm very grateful to the Elf because I really wanted at least one of these but the price was just a bit steep. I think that Tamiya will be ok for a few years because there are plenty of middle aged blokes who want the kits they had as teenagers and they are willing to pay. Might be a different story in 30 years but for now they can cash in on the nostalgia! Cheers for your great comments 🙂
The shocks are not good they leak😢, just build one
Oh dear 😞 I think mine have been ok. Many thanks for your feedback 👍