hey hey guys, havent been here in a while.......
pie, bad new man. IDs going to hit US soon.... they say late september...... check this........
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RadioShack Launches ZipZaps SE as Next Generation of Popular Micro RC Cars; Headlights, Taillights and Six-Person Racing Takes Micro RCs to the Next Level
July 09, 2003 08:02:00 AM ET
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Beginning this fall, RadioShack Corporation RSH will unveil ZipZaps SE (Special Edition), the next generation of micro RCs featuring the latest innovations in ZipZaps technology including six-person racing, headlights and taillights for nighttime racing and digital-proportional steering for precision maneuverability.
"Following our success last year and earlier this year with our X2 and 2 Fast 2 Furious line up of ZipZaps, we decided to ask our fans about additional features for the next generation of ZipZaps," said Don Carroll, senior vice president and general manager, Connecting Things, RadioShack. "We found out that consumers wanted the option to race with multiple friends, more precise steering and lights for nighttime racing. We listened and created ZipZaps SE, a great extension of the ZipZaps franchise that has proven so popular with kids and collectors alike."
Hot New Features and Models
The new ZipZaps SE line offers an industry first -- six selectable 27 MHz frequencies that allow up to six people to race simultaneously. Headlights and taillights, perfect for nighttime racing or just showing off to friends, add another realistic dimension to the new line up. Catering to the most common request among avid micro RC racers for increased maneuverability, the ZipZaps SE series features digital-proportional steering for realistic control over speed and handling as racers zoom along fast curves and tight stretches. A steering trim adjuster allowing for pin-point tracking and an all-new controller design features a reversible control trigger for right or left hand use.
Kicking off the ZipZaps SE collection this September is a lineup of tricked-out cars based on Initial D, the fast-paced "manga comic book" series from Japan that features the action-packed adventures of reluctant hero, Tak, a teenage tofu delivery boy who gets swept up in the world of street racers. Truly an enormous hit in Japan, the Initial D property has already sold more than 30 million graphic novels, boasted a 47% market share in its television time slot and earned more than $300 million in revenue from the Asian market alone. "With Manga Mania just hitting the U.S., the Initial D ZipZaps will hit RadioShack store shelves at a great time to fulfill the desires of Manga fans," added Carroll.
RadioShack's Initial D ZipZaps SE lineup will consist of several red-hot vehicles from TOKYOPOP's hit series, including two Special Edition (SE) Initial D starter kits: the SE Mazda Savanna FC3S RX-7 Starter Kit (driven by Ryosuke "Ry" Takahashi) and SE Mazda Enfini FD3S RX-7 Starter Kit (driven by Keisuke "K.T." Takahashi). Each respective special edition starter kit includes the latest innovations in ZipZaps technology with six selectable 27 MHz frequencies to allow six cars to race at once and working headlights and taillights for nighttime racing.
Two special edition body kits will also be available for the Initial D ZipZaps line. The SE Initial D Body Kit I features the Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 (driven by Takeshi "Zack" Nakazato) and the Honda Civic SiR2 EG-6 kit (driven by Shingo Shoji) including four hubcaps for each car along with body tops with headlights and tail lights to work in the ZipZaps SE chassis. The SE Initial D Body Kit II features the Toyota AE86 Sprinter Trueno (driven by Takumi "Tak" Fujiwara) and the Toyota AE85 Levin SR (driven by Itsuki "Iggy" Takeuchi) and contains four complex tread tires, four water tread tires as well as ZipZaps' fastest motors (28,000 RPM and 34,000 RPM). Each body kit also contains collector trading cards featuring the Initial D character and car. RadioShack will also offer a bundled package of the first three installations of the Initial D Manga series for $19.99.
Also coming out this fall is the never-seen before 2005 Ford Mustang GT ZipZaps SE Starter Kit available in both silver and red.
In addition to the ZipZaps SE line, RadioShack has licensed several new models as part of the original ZipZaps series. A green and yellow-gold Jeep Wrangler Starter Kit highlights the new line-up, while ZipZaps fans who love muscle cars will be thrilled to get their hands on the white and navy blue 2002 Chevrolet Camaro SS Starter Kit and the silver and black 2002 Pontiac Firebird Starter Kit. Paying tribute to the 35th anniversary of the Chevrolet Camaro SS, a Past and Present Body Kit including a 2002 Camaro SS and a black 1967 Camaro SS is also being offered.
About ZipZaps
Beginning in September 2003, ZipZaps SE Starter Kits will be available at RadioShack stores across the country for $24.99. Body kits for the SE line will be offered at $6.99 and $12.99. The new ZipZaps cars featuring the original ZipZaps design will be available for $19.99 and body kits will be on the shelves for $4.99 each. All ZipZaps SE chassis' can accommodate original ZipZaps body tops and accessories.
ZipZaps are the premiere line of micro RCs that were launched by RadioShack in 2002 and have been an instant success, with rave reviews from the media and consumers. The pocket-sized ZipZaps deliver non-stop racing action with the ability to fine-tune each car with customizable motors, gears, suspensions, tires and hubcaps. The micro racers have realistic body styles, charge in less than a minute and move with great precision, speed and dexterity. In addition, each ZipZaps starter kit features a collector trading card. Making room for the 2003 line, select models and accessories from the inaugural line of ZipZaps are no longer offered after inventory sells out. ZipZaps are sold exclusively at RadioShack stores nationwide. Additional information, including a virtual showroom, tuning tips and screensaver downloads can be found at www.zipzaps.com .
About RadioShack
ZipZaps are an exclusive brand of Fort Worth-based RadioShack Corporation, the nation's most trusted consumer electronics specialty retailer of wireless communications, electric parts, batteries and accessories, as well as other digital technology products and services. With more than 7,200 stores nationwide, it is estimated that 94 percent of all Americans live or work within five minutes of a RadioShack store or dealer. The company's knowledgeable sales associates and brand position, "You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers," support RadioShack's mission to demystify technology in every neighborhood in America. For more information on RadioShack products and services, visit our e-commerce Web site at www.radioshack.com .
© 2003 PRNewswire
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like i said when all those crazy hip hopping lil; kiddies see this...... im betting 10 - 1 odds theyre going to make ID drifting, and jap racing (ok so that s the same as drifting but shhh! maybe no 1 else will notice. lol) aiya...... sad sad day....... i know that pig you knew this (you bitpimp!)..... not sure if you told everyone else on MSN, and couldnt find anything in here so...... just thought id let you guys know.............. *sigh* everythings going downhill
and i know that you know that its going down hill...... remember what they did to gundams? when they translated it! aiya, subtles were always great! OMG stupid hip hop 'sean deasmen' wannabes are going to do power slides and call that drifting. *sigh* aiya...... the dark days are coming man....... the dark days are coming..........
on a brighter note! hey pro! do snowboard or skate or something like that? im to lazy, and chicken to start up snowboarding........ seriously! who wants to go through all that pain! NOT ME! thats right...... call me chicken....... but later on.... you'll see that i was the smart one! and i'll be sitting on the beach with a martini in my hand laughing at YOU!! hahaha........j/k
latest project! hoverbit..... some guy at MRRC made a hover craft...... id put the link on here....... but, you know i cant........
anyways its like this 3 motor hovercraft...... kills batteries........ so im going to find a way to make it only 1 motor....... with a rudder in the back...... i know how to do it..... just need supplies.....
GREAT BEING BACK HERE!