I'll definitely be getting one. I'm not too sure about the wheels, if I don't like them I'll use some originals with Marwan repro OT-66 tyres. Anyone know when the release of the re-release is due? This month sometime?
I've not been able to establish a release date from any of the online retailers so I just messaged Kyosho America regarding availability. I'll let ya'll know what they say.
USAPaulo wrote: ↑Sat Dec 11, 2021 7:23 pm
Makes me chuckle (a little!) that it's Dec 21 and we're asking the same questions about when the next re re TOs will be available...!
Paul
I think Kyosho has been experiencing more than their fair share of supply chain issues.
Makes me wonder how they make payroll or keep the lights on when there's nothing on the shelf to sell.
Anyway, I certainly hope they're able to continue - Kyosho currently makes the best RC's in the industry.
Yup, I agree but at least the kits aren't microchip dependent. I understand a lot of the issues are just moving raw materials and completed product around the world but it would be good to understand if the Dec 21 estimate of next deliveries is accurate or just speculation from the retailers.
...and you're right, it would be a crying shame if Kyosho had to stop making kits because they simply ran out of money, especially when the kits are so popular right now.
I haven’t contributed anything to this message board in a while so I thought I’d post some pics of a newly completed 2019 TO re-release – for the one or two members out there who might be interested in seeing this car.
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Great looking build. I just got my first rc10 after 30 plus years of wanting one now I’m thinking about something 4 wheel drive and this is on my list
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I'll post when I get back into it...I took the E-Revo out in some serious mud & I've gotta get that sucker cleaned up before I can dive back into the Optima build.
Just finished this build last month have not test drove it one time before it goes on shelf.
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I heard they were gonna be a limited kit, I was umming and arring about getting one and decided today that I would, hoping they wouldn't be all sold by now. I bought the cheapest one I could find on ebay this morning, $349AU and free postage.
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If you want a rare but decent car, look for a Kyosho Aero Streak, which is a Kyosho Shadow with a different, Tamiya Thunder Shot-like body shell. It was sold as an Almost...