The Grasshopper, which first made its debut as a 1/10 scale R/C kit in 1984, appears as The Grasshopper Jr. in the Racing Mini 4WD Series on the VZ chassis to celebrate its 40th anniversary. This specific version comes as a Black Special release that uses the same color scheme as the limited-edition “Black Edition” 1/10 R/C buggy kit.
VZ Chassis
The VZ chassis is a compact and lightweight design that features reinforced designs for bumper, rear stay base and more ensuring that it has the durability and flexibility to withstand racing accidents. It is also a rather adaptable unit that lets its owner make numerous updates to the setup. Low friction 620 plastic bearings are molded in POM and maximize drive efficiency, while the chassis and A parts are molded in ABS. This chassis features a gear ratio of 3.5:1.
Mini 4WD model assembly kit. Length: 158mm, width: 98mm, height: 43mm.
The compact, lightweight VZ chassis and A parts are molded in metallic gray ABS plastic (new color for A Parts).
The Grasshopper's slim form is scaled down into a Mini 4WD body molded in tinted smoke ABS plastic (new color).
Polypropylene low-profile 12-spoke wheels (fluorescent yellow (new color)) are paired with super hard low-profile black tires.
New metallic stickers are included.
Includes a Type 130 motor. The model features a 3.5:1 gear ratio.
Two AA batteries are required (sold separately).
A wide range of Grade-Up Parts is available separately to customize your car.
