I'd love to see Associated re-re the RC10. I've been lucky enough to get my hands on BNIB versions of the team car and a late edinger. I have a couple of runners also, but will always run them tentatively due to parts availability.
I'm sure many manufacturers scorned when Tamiya began re-releasing their old stuff, but are now seriously considering doing the same themselves. Whilst collectors will moan about the devaluing of their collections, I think the impact it's having on the hobby is more important. Many people have had their old interest reinvigorated due to this move, which can only help the industry by growing the number of participants. This in turn will result in a younger generation being introduced to the hobby as fathers teach their sons about RC's in the same manner than their own fathers did with them.
I think collectors should relish the rarity of their 'originals' rather than worry about their financial worth. If 'value' is the key reason for collecting, then I can think of plenty of other genres and commodities that are a safer investment. A true collector doesn't worry about how much something costs, because in their eyes the item is priceless.
Tamiya made a smart move when they began the re-re's, but I agree with the previously made point that the RC10 is actually a competitive racer and can still keep up with its modern equivalents. The Avante was a fantastic re-re, but given the choice, you'll race an RC10 over it every day of the week!
