Rough size of the box a Tamiya Holiday Buggy comes in?

[VxDuncan]

Hi,
As per the title, I'm planning on buying a holiday buggy package deal for my 11 yr old nephew for Christmas (going out late Jan). Trouble is I will be flying so will need to go in a suitcase (Only there 4 days so lucky only need two pairs of pants and a toothbrush ). Anyone have an idea how big the retail box is? Hard to tell from photos.

I'm looking at this deal http://www.goldstarstockists.net/live/catalog/amaz... which looks almost too good to be true (hmmn...) so need to consider the size of the radio gear as well. Charger is crap so I might get another battery and my unused fast charger as well. Not sure on the motor upgrade (it's a 380), the 380 will give better battery life until he needs more speed, but maybe it's too slow.

[steveo3002]

the orignal era ones were about the size of 3 shoe boxes side by side ,

if he's not mad on keeping a mint box you could spread the bagged parts around and flatten the box?..or beg for a large sturdy cardboard box that you can pack that and your clothes in?

radio gear /battery etc will be more boxes

Edited by steveo3002 on Thursday 20th December 14:05

[vdubbin]

Ring Goldstar and ask him them to measure the box for you.

[rhinochopig]

Don't tell him chaps. My guess is that he's 11 years old himself and is currently eyeing a present under the tree and wants to know if he's getting what he asked for.