Over at Team Associated they have announced the 1/10th scaled 2026 RC10 ’91 Stealth Las Vegas Edition Kit. The Las Vegas edition kit is only available to the 2026 Las Vegas Vintage Race participants, thus making it very highly collectable. Here’s the highlights- * CNC metallic gold machined aluminum chassis * Exclusive all black plastics * Exclusive gold hardware (screws and ball studs) * [...]
Well, this is certainly unique. Injora has launched its latest body kit for the Traxxas TRX-4M, and it’s something out of left field (or out of this world). Looking like something used in a lunar landing mission, the Moonbit Nylon Tube Buggy Kit will transform your TRX-4M from a gravity-bound trail truck into an out-of-this-world space explorer, all while keeping you [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is a JCI Baja Bruck Pre-Trimmed Crawler Body. The pre-trimmed version of the JCI Baja Bruck makes it easier and faster to install for your convenience. Here’s those highlights- * Pre-trimmed to save you time * Unique blend of two iconic automotive legends into one pickup * Classic rounded styling with aggressive Baja-inspired attitude * Low-profile roofline for improved crawler [...]
Recently announced by FTX RC is the 1/10th scaled B4X 4WD Race Roller. The race roller version of the B4X comes pre-built awaiting your custom paint scheme, electronics, and wheel/tire package. Here’s the highlights- * Shaft-driven 4WD * Front, center, and rear metal geared diffs * Internal steel differential satellite gears * Full rubber-sealed ball bearings throughout * Front and rear CVA universal driveshafts * CNC [...]
Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! A couple weeks back I stopped by a swap meet hosted by my local hobby shop, Mark Twain Hobby Center in St. Charles, Missouri. This wasn’t just a couple folding tables with old junk on them, either. It was a well-organized event where vendors reserved tables and brought everything from vintage R/C kits and [...]
New from Injora are their 1.3" Aluminum Zero Offset Wheels for 1/24 & 1/18 Crawlers. If you want a wheel with a slightly larger diameter and a modern, aggressive design, these wheels should fit the bill nicely. Made of machined aluminum, these 1.3" wheels feature aluminum front and rear faces as well as center barrels/rings. Two color options are available (titanium [...]
Over at Team Rêve D they have announced exclusive distribution for the Killerbody 1/10 Corvette GT2 Clear Body Set. The folks at Killerbody have brought back their Corvette body for a limited run and it’s now available only at Team Rêve D. Here’s some highlights- * A favorite of Team Rêve D’s TAKAHIRO * Known for its excellent handling * Two‑piece design – [...]
New over at Team Associated is the 1/10th scaled RC10 Ultra Rider 2wd Buggy Kit. The new Ultra Rider is available only through the Associated Collector Series program in limited quantities, but it sure brings a serious vintage vibe with it. Sporting trailing arm front and rear suspension, the Ultra Rider is not only highly collectable, but should also be [...]
New from the good folks at Exotek Racing is an Aluminum 30mm Fan Mount for the Losi NASCAR RTR. This machined aluminum alloy fan mount makes it easy to bolt up a larger 30mm fan to help keep your motor cool. Here’s some highlights- * Made from 6061 alumnium * CNC machined * Does not include fan * Fits – Losi NASCAR only The Exotek [...]
Over at Traxxas they have uploaded a All New! Slash 2WD Brushless Video for your viewing enjoyment. The Slash now comes with their new Velineon VX3 3S brushless ESC, to go along with a new clipless body, new Velineon V3200 brushless motor, and a clipless battery compartment. Watch below to see the new Slash going WFO in the desert, [...]
New from Kyosho is a Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 V.spec II Nürburgring AWD Mini-Z Readyset. This hot looking Skyline GT-R comes on Kyosho’s all wheel drive chassis and has an impeccably scaled, and fully licensed, Nissan body. Here’s the highlights- * Mini-Z AWD Readyset based on MA-020 chassis * Special circuit board updated with optimized steering control program * Chassis features gyro sensitivity [...]
New from Bittydesign is a Body Repair Adhesive/Sealant. Need to repair one of your polycarbonate bodies? If so, the new clear body repair adhesive from Bittydesign is specially formulated to keep that body in one piece. Here’s some highlights- * Ultimate adhesive/sealant for your polycarbonate bodies * Specially-formulated crystal clear coating * Designed to fix your broken body or to reinforce a new [...]
Recently announced by the crew at FTX RC is the 1/10th scaled B4X 4WD Brushless Competition RTR Buggy. If you are looking for an easy and affordable way to get into 4wd buggy racing, the B4X looks to be a great option. Check out these highlights- * 90% RTR with radio included * Lightweight 7075-T6 aluminum chassis * Shaft-driven 4WD system * Front, center [...]
Just announced by Hobby Plus is the 1/24th scaled Speck-SCT RTR. The Speck-SCT is available in brushless or brushed and comes in RTR form. Here’s the highlights- * Shares over 50% of its components with the Speck-B * New front and rear shock towers with redesigned bumpers * Clipless front body mount * 37T 050 brushed motor or Hobbywing 8000Kv brushless * Revised transmission center [...]
Just announced by FTX RC is the 1/10th scaled Outback Fury 3.0 RTR Trail Crawler. The version 3.0 of the Outback Fury has numerous upgrades to improve trail performance. Check out these highlights- * Next evolution of the popular Fury platform * Built for serious trail adventures * Combines realistic scale looks with upgraded crawling performance * New servo-operated 2-speed transmission * Reverse-drive gearbox layout [...]
