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I won this on yahoo japan auction.
http://page11.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/n69300548

there was a problem left. they do not ship overseas, my shipping (and, translating) agent charged me $120 just on "Handling" and, I need to pay international shipping again. I live right next door to japan. but, the shipping charge is not different between here and US.

anyway, I got it.

Very nice catch..... even if you had to pay extra. NIBs are rare.

thanks mrlexan.
I'll update the pics once I get the kit. the description was poor on auction page 'caus seller doesn't know much about RC10. some extra parts are shown. but, the seller said there were some missing parts. I hope that I can find the parts in my box.

Looking forward to seeing your new Worlds car. You've got a pretty good collection going there.

a01butal wrote:Looking forward to seeing your new Worlds car. You've got a pretty good collection going there.

So, how much is that in $$$?

Nice find! I'd give my left nut for a nib worlds car!

fastang wrote:So, how much is that in $$$?

Nice find! I'd give my left nut for a nib worlds car!

33500 yen is around $320 + domestic shipping $20 + bidding agency fee $120 + international shipping $35 + duty $35
I got a phone call from the customs office today. I'll get the package tomorrow.
sum total is $530.00

Bad
used wheels - I have brand new F/R sets. no problem
missing front shocks- not a big deal
missing nose plate - hopeless
missing steering parts - I have one

Good
extra slipper clutch - good
assembled tranny - save my time
original turbo mirage body - great, flawless.
japanase version tires - I like it
clean box
milled chassis - flawless
arms and bulkheads are not opend.

Sounds like you are pretty close to having a full kit.

How are the Japanese version tires different from the others?

tires are made by Yokomo. ribbed front tires have spikes, and mini pin rear tires.

Very interesting... Now that you mention the tires, I seem to recall there was another post not long ago about a Japanese release kit that had that Yokomo tires. From a collector's point of view, I'd think that kit has even more appeal and value because of its uniqueness. Does the box have a Japanese label as well?

aeiou wrote:Very interesting... Now that you mention the tires, I seem to recall there was another post not long ago about a Japanese release kit that had that Yokomo tires. From a collector's point of view, I'd think that kit has even more appeal and value because of its uniqueness. Does the box have a Japanese label as well?

That other kit also had a longer front shock tower and a few other bits and pieces specific to the Japanese market...

I took some pics. have a look

OK I dont know anything about Rc10's whats so special about the Words car? A friend of mine has one turned into a truck and his daughter is trashing the hell out of it?

The biggest thing is the milled chassis. Also, I don't think many were on the market so they are harder to come by.