”The 2019 edition of the Nuremberg International Toyfair is kicking this Wednesday. Having lost most of its former glory during the recent years, with more and more brands opting for a no-show because of the high costs and other reasons, this year’s event makes no exception, however it makes the return of Kyosho to the show. For the competition racer, the highlight of the booth might be the recently introduced Inferno MP10 1/8th nitro buggy, however the vintage racer might adore the return of the mighty Turbo Optima, Kyosho’s must-have mid-1980’s competition buggy. The 2019 re-release however might not please everybody as the buggy features updated gold shock absorbers with threaded big bore shock bodies, something the purist might not like as the original standard bore shocks were of a clamping design with plain bodies. Other updates may be found underneath, however we currently lack body-off shots. Noticeable beside the larger shocks are the 2.2” wheels and tyres. A nice tough as they allow to run modern day tyres with proper offset wheels, however the die-hard fan may wish Kyosho had gone for more period-correct material. No news for now on a release date but we keep you posted.”
So it's the Optima re-re with a different body, wheel and tires, gold anno chassis parts and a super-deluxe set of shocks. Anyone care to speculate if there is more to it?
I've noticed just how ultra smooth the vintage Kyosho shocks are. Why is that?? After all, they're using basically the same materials and design as AE and everyone else. What's their secret?
XLR8 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 30, 2019 3:56 pm
I've noticed just how ultra smooth the vintage Kyosho shocks are. Why is that?? After all, they're using basically the same materials and design as AE and everyone else. What's their secret?
quality of parts and machine work. It also reflected in the price tags IIRC
Peace and professionlism.....Kabunga signing off!!!
XLR8 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 30, 2019 3:56 pm
I've noticed just how ultra smooth the vintage Kyosho shocks are. Why is that?? After all, they're using basically the same materials and design as AE and everyone else. What's their secret?
quality of parts and machine work. It also reflected in the price tags IIRC
You're probably right and they were (are) pricey. Speaking of price, the re-re Optima is $300 while the Javelin is $320. Where do you think this one will land?
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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