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Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Kyosho Mini-Z Formula Boat
The Kyosho Mini-Z Formula Boat is a legendary micro-scale watercraft that brought the high-performance engineering of Kyosho's famous Mini-Z Racer cars straight into the water.
Originally released in the mid-2000s, this palm-sized boat is highly sought after by collectors and hobbyists today due to its unique mechanics and scale realism.
Notable Variants & LegacyKyosho released a few striking, factory-painted replica hulls for this series, including:Tamoil No.43: Modeled after the iconic Formula 1 circuit boat liveries.Ligier Sports No.17: Another classic open-cockpit racing design.
Because these boats have been out of production for quite some time, finding a functioning Ready-to-Run (RTR) package or even standalone Kyosho Formula Boat Hulls usually requires browsing collector networks.
Approximately 23 cm / 9” long.
Last photo shows it could be purchased as a hull and cowl only.
AMPS / International Hobbies
AMPS / International Hobbies
AMPS was a prominent hobby company known for manufacturing classic radio-controlled (RC) boat hulls and scale outboard motors, which was sold around 1983 to a US buyer, renamed International Hobbies, and relocated to Fort Collins, Colorado.
AMPS originally produced specialized fiberglass RC boat hulls (such as the Tigershark and Veldon) and cast-metal outboard engines.
Collector Interest: Vintage kits, original outboard lower units, and factory-finished hulls remain highly sought after by collectors and RC enthusiasts.
Allyn Sea Fury
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A fellow made this replica of a real boat he had as a teen. Love it! Love the K&O hanging off it.

























































