The Tamiya Frog is one of the cars that made Tamiya famous. First released in 1983 and re-released as the 58354 re-issue you see here, it's a 2WD off-road buggy with the kind of build experience and driving character that converted an entire generation of kids — and a lot of dads — into lifelong RC builders.

If you're new to RC and looking for a first kit, the Frog is one of the three or four we recommend most often at the Lower Hutt shop. The build is approachable, the parts are well supported, the chassis takes a beating, and it's still genuinely fun to drive 40 years on. It also looks brilliant on a shelf when it's not on the dirt.

What makes the Frog special

• 1/10 scale rear-wheel-drive off-road buggy assembly kit
• Iconic frog-styled polycarbonate body shell
• Independent front suspension with oil-damped CVA shocks
• Rear semi-trailing arm suspension
• 540-class brushed motor included
• Authentic re-release of the 1983 original with modern refinements

What you'll need to drive it

You'll need a 2-channel radio and servo, a 7.2V battery pack and a compatible charger, plus an ESC if one isn't included. We're happy to recommend the right combo — drop us a message or come into the shop. Tools-wise: hobby knife, side cutters, small Phillips and hex drivers, and a bit of patience.

Browse more vintage classics in our Classic Sport collection, or pair the Frog with its arch-rival the Grasshopper Green Edition.

Genuine Tamiya, stocked in Lower Hutt, shipped fast across Aotearoa.