Kyosho Royalty from 1985

[@TAMIYALegends]

Kyosho royalty indeed my friend 😍😍😍 That box art is incredible 😎 You’ve found an absolute gem there Keith 😇👊🏻

[@Pablo668]

Off the charts?

[@rcicons4915]

Thanks buddy

[@KamoKolors]

What a beautiful piece of Kyosho history. That chain-drive system looks like it could rotate the Earth! Super sweet Keith!

[@rcicons4915]

Thank you. Love that car.

[@projects2347]

In 1985 I was fifteen and worked in a hoppy shop after school and on Saturday mornings. I still own my optima and still my absolute favourite. I used to get paid to build them at home as people would pay to have them built and painted.That paint work is absolutely stunning.

[@rocpile]

That car presents itself as though you have just unboxed a brand new ready-to-run.... magnificent, my friend!

[@rcicons4915]

Thank you. It is absolutely gorgeous!

[@simonburke4078]

That paint is top quality. The price you paid for the whole car is worth the cost of labour alone. Based on the paint I’m sure that the chassis is built to the same quality. Amazing 😊

[@rcicons4915]

Definitely. You can tell it wasn’t just thrown together.

[@baconator_c10]

Awesome score. That purchase was a win!

[@rcicons4915]

Thank you. I was very happy with the deal.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Terrific find and a great deal too! That paint job too a ton of time and dedication and I would not be able to take it out and run it either like he couldn't!! Great score Keith!

[@rcicons4915]

Thanks Addam.

[@karldagnall8438]

That is stunningly beautiful! What a score

[@rcicons4915]

Thank you.

[@RCHobbyShed]

Awesome find there, Keith! Yeah mate, that's all paint. The rere's used decals but the original had to be painted, so no pre-painted body. The box art Optima would have to be one of my favourites, they just look awesome! 👍

[@rcicons4915]

Thanks Mick. Yah, Simon did an unbelievable job.

[@stevenh3333]

Yes! Those funky plastic body washers are original to the car! The Turbo Optima I built back in the day also had those.

[@barrycheesemore2928]

Wow, that Optima looks absolutely superb!!!

[@mattdixon6396]

Damn, that’s an awesome find. That’s worthy of back in the day Catalog photos👍

[@reitplace4765]

Nice... Dream car that's amazing thanks for sharing...

[@rcicons4915]

Thank you

[@waynemattera8552]

Good find. Wicked paintwork. 💯

[@rcicons4915]

Thank you. Yes, Simon nailed it.

[@Pablo668]

Wow. That is an incredible paint job. Those Kyosho's of that era were just superb looking buggies. Nice score! I am just about being kept up at nights just thinking about doing the paint and decals on mine.

[@rcicons4915]

lol I will end up building a rere and will attempt to do it all with paint.

[@Pablo668]

@@rcicons4915 Best of luck my man.

[@lo2713]

That is an awsome find, the shell 🤩WOW, thats a great buggy to have in any collection. Great thats its gone into another great collection 👍

[@rcicons4915]

Thanks Richard. Stoked to have it.

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Man that thing is mint. Unbelievable that someone would build this back in the day and never run it. Great score Keith

[@rcicons4915]

Total time capsule. Thanks Thad.

[@All_RC_Fun]

Absolutely love it. Man he did an amazing job on that build. Great addition. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@chriswatson9519]

What an excellent piece for display that shell is off the chart

[@coygtrc]

The paintwork 😮🤩 A worthy addition to your collection, thanks for showing 😊

[@rcicons4915]

Thank you. Yes, Simon did an unbelievable job.

[@LukesVintageRC]

Probably my favorite running buggy still. Thanks for sharing this bad boy. 😊

[@Chunky246]

Wow the paint job is awesome. That takes some work (which is why they now provide the decals in the re re I guess!). I remember when these started to turn up at our race club, our Tamiya's didn't stand a chance 😆

[@rcicons4915]

Right! Lol I love my Tamiya’s but Kyosho were just next level.

[@SHAYEN-cd5qw]

Very Nice Keith, the guy who painted it must of had steady hands wow the paint looks amazing 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Jaysqualityparts]

Awesome score looks amazing.

[@rcicons4915]

Thanks Jason

[@mattridge5986]

Very impressive work on that shell.wish I had that level of skill. 👌

[@wadeskelton7585]

DAMN!!!!!!!!! it is hard to beat a box art optima Keith excellent score buddy 👍👍👍👍 I didn’t know WTH you were gonna pull outta that box 😄

[@rcicons4915]

lol. I feel the same way watching you.

[@lama3332]

Again you don't disappoint, great Optima you got there. Unfortunately Optimas can be very addictive... got 4 myself (1 build from new old stock + some Option House parts, 1 restored and 1 with a Jevelin re-re cage without wing and of course a nib.

[@HaydadRC]

Wow what a nice piece and addition to the collection! 👍😊

[@rcicons4915]

Thank you. Love Kyosho cars.

[@RCACTIONAUSTRALIA]

Beautiful paintwork ❤

[@Blastfromthepastrc1346]

Thats a sweet looking Optima! 👌

[@idesignyou...9257]

Absolutely stunning my friend, always loved the Optima! The number 5 decal is slightly different to the box art but wow what a colour scheme!

[@rcicons4915]

Does look amazing. Thanks Richard.

[@Mrtrc33]

That's stunning Kieth, great buy 👌 he did a top on that . Glad you like kyosho,'s they are great cars 😎

[@spedajunkie2474]

Optima, Javelin and Optima pro only came with 4 ball race on the F/R Diffs. The rest are bushings. Only Turbo and Salutes that are full ball raced

[@tbrowning9643]

What an awesome find and great buy, congrats! It looks great!

[@robtilley2990]

Beautiful original Keith congratulations. Maybe just one lap around the new track in the spring?!

[@buildrestorecustomise2060]

Absolutely awesome and that paint job is phenomenal!! I’ve been putting off painting the body for my original that I’ve restored for far too long because of how difficult it will be!👍👍

[@rcicons4915]

I know the feeling. I will paint my rere in original fashion just to torture myself. Lol

[@danjaz2000]

It’s gem. Simple as that

[@rcicons4915]

Thank you

[@seanvillage]

What a sweet car from Kyoshos timeline! Now this would be me though but if I had that car and they good or condition I’d start looking up the original Promo! With the car next to it

[@prophetate]

Absolutely gorgeous 😊 I had to get the rere ❤

[@MadBeeRC]

This and the Hotshot are the stand out 4wd from back in the day measured by popularity and how iconic they are now! I know there is so many better performance 4wd especially over the Hotshot but these two are just so special and had such a massive influence on the hobby! I think the Schumacher Cat and PB Mustang deserve a nod too! Awesome Optima Keith you must be over the friggin moon such a gorgeous buggy! Love the boxart big time! Cheers James.

[@dennisharold8934]

Great eBay score!

[@rcicons4915]

Thanks Dennis

[@jason.bochniak]

That is REALLY nice! Amazing paintwork and I think you’d struggle to find a better example for any price. The time and effort taken to build and paint is worth so much more. Excellent!

[@walterfiehl1557]

That thing is sweet....love it

[@chrisredhead6131]

Awesome Keith.

[@Chris78MalibuSilver]

Friggin Awesome!!!!!!

[@rcicons4915]

Thanks Chris

[@Geo_art_RC]

Absolute beauty! Imagine having one of those in 1984! It looks as good as anything out there today.

[@rcicons4915]

I totally agree! Thanks George.

[@3dman875]

What a very cool video I really enjoy it thanks for making

[@kashmurray1199]

Super Awesome.

[@rcicons4915]

Thanks

[@thecretanbull4784]

Hi Keith… I don’t know if you finished your outdoor track or I missed a video? Other than that, happy new year!! All the best to you your family!!!

[@rcicons4915]

The last video was part 3. Weather went to shit in a hurry and will have to finish it in the spring.

[@MichaelGamber]

washers original. shock collars rere. awesome car

[@rcicons4915]

Thank you

[@traxxasfans]

Man that’s beautiful

[@russellbisset3621]

1 went 4 £300in local charity shop, was well used, but in box, 😂 I missed out 😢

[@bradkalman2353]

Do you have the rere so you can drive it?

[@leewill77rc]

Can I have that..😂 its awesome 👌

[@MrSneakyGunz]

@RCI You basicly stole it for that price, Sir! 😎👍

[@Dabber422]

I would have payed $1000 usd for that minter.. I payed just as much on shipping kits to my house on what you payed for the kit shipped lol

[@mattallica0]

VERY NICE!