MINI-Z Buggy Readyset TURBO OPTIMA Mid Special White

The Hobby Hideaway Verdict: 1980s Off-Road Nostalgia Meets Micro 4WD Dominance! The golden era of RC buggies is back, and it fits in the palm of your hand! The Hobby Hideaway Team is incredibly excited to offer the Kyosho Mini-Z Buggy Turbo Optima Mid Special. This isn't just a toy; it is a fully capable, 4WD micro off-road racing machine wrapped in the iconic, nostalgic styling of the legendary 1980s Turbo Optima Mid. Whether you are building a custom jump course in your living room or taking on the tight corners of an indoor track, this buggy delivers big-air thrills and phenomenal handling in a compact, perfectly scaled package.

Advanced 4WD Drivetrain & Oil-Filled Suspension What makes the Mini-Z Buggy platform so special is that Kyosho managed to cram the engineering of a 1/10 scale race buggy into a micro chassis. It features a highly efficient shaft-driven 4WD system equipped with a slipper clutch to protect the drivetrain during hard landings and aggressive acceleration. The true star of the show, however, is the suspension. It utilizes a fully independent double-wishbone setup equipped with real, tunable oil-filled shocks. This allows the buggy to soak up jumps, bumps, and rough terrain with incredibly plush, planted stability that simply defies its small size.

Key Features & Technical Specs:

• MB-010 4WD Chassis: Built on Kyosho's proven micro buggy platform, featuring a highly efficient, fully ball-bearing-equipped shaft-driven 4WD system.

• Retro Racing Shell: Accurately replicates the aggressive, iconic styling of the classic 1/10 scale Turbo Optima Mid Special in a stunning white finish.

• Oil-Filled Shocks: Equipped with true oil-filled coil-over shocks on all four corners to absorb jumps and rough terrain without bouncing.

• Integrated Slipper Clutch: Features a factory-installed slipper clutch to protect the internal gears from shock loads during big-air landings.

• Readyset Package: Comes completely assembled right out of the box, including the reliable Kyosho Syncro KT-531P 2.4GHz transmitter.

• Precision Steering: Utilizes a high-grade steering servo and geometry for razor-sharp response, even in loose dirt or on high-grip carpet.

Hobby Hideaway Pro Tip: Because this is an off-road buggy with exposed dogbones and axles, it is an absolute magnet for pet hair and carpet fibers! If you are ripping this around your living room or on an indoor carpet track, make it a habit to check the wheel axles and outdrives after every single battery pack. Use a pair of fine tweezers to pull out any hair or lint that has wrapped around the spinning shafts. Keeping these areas clean prevents binding, which saves your motor from overheating and keeps your 4WD drivetrain running buttery smooth!

Why buy from Hobby Hideaway? Hobby Hideaway is a brand bigger than any one person, and our dedicated staff is here to support your RC journey. We advocate for an "old-school" service model where technical education and community come first. Because our shop specializes in the micro racing scene, we don't just sell the gear—we drive it. Whether you are unboxing your very first Mini-Z Buggy or need advice on tuning your oil-filled shocks for bigger jumps, Hobby Hideaway provides the professional-grade support you need to keep the fun going.

Join the Action in Ottawa! Ready to catch some air? Stop by our shop in Ottawa at 112-1455 Youville Dr in Orléans. While our indoor tracks are explicitly dedicated to the 1/28 scale racing community, the Mini-Z Buggy is an absolute blast to run anywhere you can set up a ramp. Bring your buggy in, grab some pit space, and chat with our team about building the ultimate portable jump course. Join our ever-growing community of local hobbyists, swap tuning tips, and experience the adrenaline of the competitive RC community in person!

Note: This is a Readyset package. It requires four (4) AAA alkaline or NiMH batteries for the chassis and four (4) AAA alkaline batteries for the transmitter to complete the setup. We highly recommend high-quality rechargeable NiMH batteries for the best off-road performance and run times!