The Tamiya Grasshopper Green Edition (47348) is a dedicated colour-scheme variant of one of the most loved beginner-friendly RC kits ever made. The Grasshopper has been getting kids and adults into RC since the early 1980s, and this Green Edition is a fresh take on a proven classic.

It's a 1/10 scale 2WD off-road buggy with a build that's friendly to first-timers, parts that are easy to find, and a driving character that's genuinely enjoyable on dirt, gravel and grass. If you (or your kid) are starting out, this is one of the kits we recommend most often at the Lower Hutt shop.

Why it's a brilliant first kit

• 1/10 scale 2WD off-road buggy assembly kit
• Dedicated Green Edition colour scheme
• Forgiving build — Tamiya quality with a beginner-friendly assembly time
• Durable polycarbonate body and ABS chassis
• 540-class brushed motor included
• Wide aftermarket parts availability if you want to upgrade later

What you'll need to drive it

A 2-channel radio and servo, ESC, 7.2V battery pack and compatible charger. We're happy to put a complete combo together — message us or pop in. Build tools: hobby knife, side cutters, small Phillips and hex drivers. A workbench, an evening or two, and someone to talk you through your first build (that's us).

For more beginner-friendly kits see Entry Level Sport or browse the rest of the 2WD Sport Buggies.

Genuine Tamiya, stocked in Lower Hutt, shipped NZ-wide.