Hobbyists who enjoy radio controlled vehicles understand the crucial difference between hobby-grade and toy-grade cars. Toy-grade cars provide a burst of initial fun, but their cheaper, cruder design makes them difficult (often impossible) to maintain. Once their parts begin to fail, these cars become worthless. Hobby-grade cars, on the other hand, are built to be maintained.

With the right Kyosho parts, you can keep your Kyosho truck, tank, yacht, or chopper running strong. These products were designed to be maintained with replacement parts. They can also be modified with parts. Some hobbyists become so enthusiastic about making modifications to a radio controlled vehicle's design that the car or boat is soon rendered unrecognizable. For creative individuals who enjoy working with their hands, making one-of-a-kind modifications is what the hobby is all about.

Kyosho is a Japanese company. After manufacturing the first radio controlled cars in Japan about 40 years ago, Kyosho went on to become a leading producer of radio controlled vehicles for the world market. Many consider them the number one brand in the world today. Kyosho's first well-known product was an R/C car known as the DASH 1. The first Kyosho DASH 1 was sold in 1970.

Today, hobbyists can find Kyosho parts for Kyosho yachts and boats, helicopters, airplanes, military vehicles, motorcycles, and cars. Kyosho produces many varieties of cars, most of which are ideal for outdoor use. Current popular models include the Pure Ten ALPHA Series, HALF 8 Series, and the Mini-Z Series. Buggies and Monster Trucks are also very popular.