Optima mid custom special re re on its way?

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Optima mid custom special re re on its way?

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Anyone else seen or heard that the long wheel base mid is next on the list?, apparently there was a toy fair in Japan resently with kyosho having 1 on display.

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I have only heard about the Koswork edition Optima Mid.

https://circusrc.com/2023/04/kyosho-optima-mid-1-10th-4wd-buggy-koswork-edition/
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Retro rc wrote: Sat Apr 22, 2023 5:34 pm Anyone else seen or heard that the long wheel base mid is next on the list?, apparently there was a toy fair in Japan resently with kyosho having 1 on display.
I really hope so.
Just like the originals, there are so many ways Kyosho can further develop and expand the re-releases with just a few replaced parts.
So much low hanging fruit if they decided to take it. Let's hope they do. :D
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I really hope they do a lazer ZX!

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Looks like recently at the Hobby Expo China, Kyosho has a picture of the Optima Mid Custom (not the Special) on their flyer but there wasn't one at the show. Probably a teaser and one is coming.. https://circusrc.com/2023/04/kyosho-optima-mid-custom-1-10th-4wd-buggy-coming-soon/

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This could explain the LWB style body posts on parts tree OT268.
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Yes, I am hoping to be able to build a modern version of the TOMS without resorting to the EXO frame kit.
I was never really into the MID as much as the original optimas, but something about that Turbo Optima Mid Special makes me want one, and only that one.

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LoCoCNC wrote: Sun Jul 16, 2023 10:53 pm Yes, I am hoping to be able to build a modern version of the TOMS without resorting to the EXO frame kit.
I was never really into the MID as much as the original optimas, but something about that Turbo Optima Mid Special makes me want one, and only that one.
You don’t like the EXO frame or just want a Kyosho only car?

I’m building a TOMS SE (Sprocket Edition) rere with the EXO frame as a runner. Granted I have an OG TOMS in the que for a rebuild

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Sprocket wrote: Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:54 pm
LoCoCNC wrote: Sun Jul 16, 2023 10:53 pm Yes, I am hoping to be able to build a modern version of the TOMS without resorting to the EXO frame kit.
I was never really into the MID as much as the original optimas, but something about that Turbo Optima Mid Special makes me want one, and only that one.
You don’t like the EXO frame or just want a Kyosho only car?

I’m building a TOMS SE (Sprocket Edition) rere with the EXO frame as a runner. Granted I have an OG TOMS in the que for a rebuild
Just want an all kyosho. Exo is probably the way to go to be honest.

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Post by cas22 »

With the resurgence of the re release and exo kits there been a couple of original genuine woven carbon Mid Custom special chassis pop up on Yahoo in Japan, but even they are commanding $140USD, used but still mint condition, apart from the yellow narrow front rims and tires everything else an be gotten easily enough now.

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