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jimmy
19-05-2006, 09:49 AM
Wow! wonder if this means kyosho might re-release the optima ? probably not since it would fall apart with a modern motor.. but still, a cool little retro toy

http://www.geocities.jp/hobbyshows/japan/shizuoka/rc/133.jpg

http://www.geocities.jp/hobbyshows/japan/shizuoka/rc/07.htm
OldTimer
19-05-2006, 11:49 AM
The chain drive optima was my 1st 4wd :) then a PB Mini mustang after that i think, then a optima mid, then a second hand Yoko Dogfighter i bought of Mr Doughty lol, they were the days.
Squintz Palladoris
20-05-2006, 05:43 AM
I had a Chain Drive Turbo Optima. If they re-released it I would definately buy one.

Brad
DCM
20-05-2006, 08:28 AM
I had a chain drive Kyosho Rocky, pre-runner to the optima....
kamon1
22-05-2006, 07:08 PM
I have a collection of new build Optima Turbo's and Optima Pro some are chain drive and the others have the Option House Belt drive kit.
jimmy
22-05-2006, 07:15 PM
MMMMMmmm, optima turbo and optima pro, nice looking cars.
ulrich
22-05-2006, 07:51 PM
what does "pull back" mean ?? it is printed on the box !!

ulrich
Squintz Palladoris
23-05-2006, 11:44 AM
what does "pull back" mean ?? it is printed on the box !!

ulrich

I was just wondering the same thing.

Brad
DCM
23-05-2006, 12:03 PM
I think it is a poor translation, more meaning re-release.
jimmy
23-05-2006, 12:11 PM
Nah!!


pull back means just that, its a toy, you pull it back and it shoots forward with a spring inside ?? you know, the sort of thing you get in a happy meal at mcdonalds!

this is just a little toy for fun, but the fact they remember the old cars is a good thing.
jimmy
23-05-2006, 12:14 PM
I got a bit confused there reading radio controlled on the box, but I think my mororised 1/32 marui optima said that too.

it is just a toy, here is the other one, this actually says on it what it is.

http://www.geocities.jp/hobbyshows/japan/shizuoka/rc/132.jpg (http://www.geocities.jp/hobbyshows/japan/shizuoka/rc/132.jpg)
Squintz Palladoris
24-05-2006, 04:34 AM
Nah!!


pull back means just that, its a toy, you pull it back and it shoots forward with a spring inside ?? you know, the sort of thing you get in a happy meal at mcdonalds!

this is just a little toy for fun, but the fact they remember the old cars is a good thing.

LOL Where can I get one?
Gayo
24-05-2006, 08:55 AM
It was my first car too, back in 1987...
Oh, I want one so much !:D
Pull-back is perfect for playing in the living-room.
"No, honey, this is not a toy, this is an hommage to a vintage RC racing machine. Please get out the way to the ramp":p