Dude, smile! You just got an awesome Jeep toy for Christmas! I would be bouncing off the walls!

Great vintage photo of Junior and his Willys Jeep toy! Anyone recognize the Jeep? Is it a pedal car? Photo via The Hamb

While looking through some YouTube videos of vintage RC cars I came across the Blazing Blazer I posted earlier.  And I just found these videos of the original Tamiya Toyota Hilux 4×4.  These are model # 58028 released by Tamiya in Nov 1981. Original Tamiya video showing multiple RC trucks pulling a real truck and [...]

This is a great video of the Tamiya 4×4 Blazing Blazer RC model #58029 from 1982.  In the comments they said the only thing changed were the springs, from a Tamiya Ford 350 Hi-Lift. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh6OC_nAEg4

This is an awesome Jeep toy and figure! It is not the normal metal Jeep toy that you associate the Tonka name with, but still just as awesome. Check out the 70’s graphics and quick disconnect tires. Did it come with another set of tires?

I was going to make some smart ass remark about Jeep owners, but then realized I own a Jeep…Regardless, this is an incredible set of photos. The Willys toy is an interesting unit. I like the side bumpers that even go out around the tires! I assume that this was used on a TV show and “Hero” is the chimpanzee. Can any of our readers help us out with more information?

Have you ever seen the Swamp Buggy “Gator Country” Willys Jeep model by Craft Master? According to Old Plastic Models, the model came as both a stock and the modified “Gator Country” version. Stock engine, body, interior panels and tires were supplied as were the custom “aftermarket” parts. I tried googling Craft Master and Gator Country Willys Jeep with no luck.

We recently came across this video of a Land Rover Defender 110 built out of LEGO’s by Fernando in Spain. There is to much to describe so watch the video and see how amazing it is. You can also see more of Fernando’s LEGO creations at http://www.sheepo.es http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXW-7DVIyU0

We have teamed up with Paper Cruiser to bring your our latest contest! The winner of the contest, which ends on April 30th, will receive a free download of any paper toy on the Paper Cruisers site! In order to be eligible, you must be a fan of both the Off Road Action and Paper Cruiser and must like and comment on THIS POST ON Facebook, mentioning that “My favorite vintage 4×4 is . Entries close on April 30th and the winner will be drawn at random.