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Old 2010.02.04, 11:17 AM   #1
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Overland DISCONTINUED

I was searching stores looking for the servo saver, and most people are all out, and its not available for re-order!!

Only place I see them now is Ebay. What does the future hold for our Overlands? I know the Losi Micro's are taking over, since they can catch air and be modded easily, but what is our fate?
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Old 2010.02.04, 12:15 PM   #2
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until kyohso has told it's retailers/distributors, it's mere speculation based on product unavailability after falling demand over time and smaller productions runs.

it may very well be true but i would not claim so until confirmed.
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Old 2010.02.06, 10:24 AM   #3
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NOOO!!!!!
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Old 2010.02.12, 11:47 AM   #4
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I really hope the Overland isn't discontinued.
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Old 2010.02.12, 12:45 PM   #5
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lets not get our panties in a twist over someones post. we go through this same thing every year with the f1's.

i've asked david to confirm or deny this suggestion.

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Old 2010.02.12, 02:25 PM   #6
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ok, here is the response given.

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Confirmed that the series is discontinued BUT that there will be continued parts support.
looks like any readyset will be that much more worthwhile and parts will still trickle out.
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Old 2010.02.12, 02:58 PM   #7
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INCOMING RANT!

Why, why WHY do people insist on thread titles like this? Sensationalistic, inflamatory b.s. If you want to start a discussion, fine. BUT! If you're going to ask a question, USE a question mark.

If you're going to post (relatively big) news like Overlands being discontinued, have PROOF.

If you're trying to draw traffic to your thread (again, WHY!?) then "naked pictures of your mom." does nicely for a thread title.

This is one "toy" forum of many...that seems to have a little common sense. If I want this kind of nonsense, I'll go to the traxxas forums.

Done. Thank you.



EDIT AFTER ARCH2B's post: CRAP. bad news.
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Old 2010.02.12, 03:19 PM   #8
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note, very valid reply. it's disconcerting to see members post with titles such as discontinued with no valid information to back it up other than inability to obtain parts from stores. a simple email to a kyosho retailer or distributor would have provided the answer needed.

to be more accurate, including the ? at the end would have made this all a mute point.

again, we see this all the time and at least once a year with the f1's.
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Old 2010.02.12, 05:12 PM   #9
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that sucks ! I wish more people would have raced these. they are tons of fun and one of our most exctiting classes. We race them every race night. I guess I'll need to keep my eyes open for parts so we have them on hand.
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Old 2010.02.15, 09:35 AM   #10
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I agree. I think racing the OL/ Monsters are extremely fun to race! Kyosho should introduce new body styles to bring em back (if in fact they are gone ). Here's my vote!
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Old 2010.02.15, 10:10 AM   #11
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I agree. I think racing the OL/ Monsters are extremely fun to race! Kyosho should introduce new body styles to bring em back (if in fact they are gone ). Here's my vote!
That Porsche is awesome! Makes me want to do a custom OL. Too bad these are going to be discontinued. Even though I don't own any, I don't like to see any Mini-Z be discontinued.
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Old 2010.02.16, 08:59 AM   #12
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People here keep saying that. I dont think Kyosho released anything regarding the discontinuance of the OL. Is that info confirmed?
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People here keep saying that. I dont think Kyosho released anything regarding the discontinuance of the OL. Is that info confirmed?
please re the posts. in particular no. 6. this was confirmed via our kyosho representative.

please note that parts support will remain. it appears they have simply discontinued readysets. this too could mean any number of things such as they are no longer making am readysets and may make asf readysets. there were no specifics to the question or response.
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Old 2010.03.15, 05:28 PM   #14
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We'll see at RCX this weekend...

I saw a buttload of new dNano's in the toy fair threads.... and I haven't see a lot of racing support with those

maybe the Overlands are being re-tuned with 2.4ghz....
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Links to those toy fair pics please!! dNano is the future!
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