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ARRMA 6S Speed Class Kraton Monster Truck and Typhon Buggy
A whole lot of people have been waiting for ARRMA to put out some 4 wheel drive vehicles, well here they are, the 8th scale Kraton Monster Truck and Typhon Buggy. These two vehicles represent the first in ARRMA’s Speed Class line-up, and should be gnarly beasts at your local bash spot. They are still a ways out, but this [...]
- 1/30/2014
- 11:37 am
- ARRMA RC
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
Carisma M10DB Buggy
We released the news that Carisma is Coming to America on March 1st, now we get to post their latest creation, the M10DB off-road buggy. The M10DB is a 1/10th 2wd buggy that comes pre-built for your bashing pleasure. For power it utilizes a 3000Kv brushless motor and comes with waterproof electronics. To top it off, the radio is 2.4GHz [...]
- 1/30/2014
- 8:58 am
- Carisma
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
Tamiya Toyota Land Cruiser 40 Pick-Up GF01
Tamiya has a big booth at the German Toy Fair to showcase their new products. One of the most interesting items in their booth is a Toyota Land Cruiser 40 Pick-up. The Land Cruiser sits on Tamiya’s new GF01 platform. The GF01 platform is 4wd and has the motor placed in the center of the chassis for better handling. * 1/12th [...]
- 1/30/2014
- 7:41 am
- New Products
Tamiya - By: Tim Mohr
Carisma Announces USA Distribution Channel
Since getting our hands on some of the recent Carisma vehicles, and telling you about them, we have received weekly emails and Facebook messages asking people can buy them, and when they are coming to the US. Well, that question (that we have had the answer for little while now, but couldn’t share) is that YES they are indeed coming [...]
- 1/30/2014
- 12:01 am
- Carisma
Industry News - By: Brian
E-Flite Action Camera ready for FPV? Yes, Please!
Slipping through the cracks, the new Blade 350QX AP features a camera gimal setup along with it’s own camera included? What’s that, you want one for yourself but don’t want to fly? Announcing the E-Flite C-Go 1, a new 1080p, 30fps action camera developed by Yuneec Technology! Not only that, but it will transfer 720p video right to your mobile device giving you [...]
- 1/29/2014
- 4:35 pm
- New Products
Nuremberg - By: Big Squid Staff
Blade Continues Multirotor with new 200QX
Blade Helicopters announced another ship for the fleet, the 200 QX. Built as an upgrade to the 180QX HD, the 200QX is a brushless powered, LED lit, SAFE technology quadcopter brother with the good looks of the 350QX. It has impressive specifications:SAFE™ Technology equipped Three flight modes High performance brushless motors Internal LED illumination for easy orientation and night flying Optional camera available separatelyOffered currently only as [...]
- 1/29/2014
- 4:06 pm
- New Products
Nuremberg
rc helicopter - By: Big Squid Staff
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ECX Goes 4×4 with Ruckus, Circuit, and Torment
ECX has just taken their Ruckus, Circuit, and Torment up a notch be releasing 4×4 versions of them. The 4wd versions come completely ready to run and are powered by 550 sized 15 turn Dynamite brushed motors. 7 cell Ni-MH packs are included and all three have a street price of $239, making them quite affordable. To get more information [...]
- 1/29/2014
- 2:20 pm
- ECX
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
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Traxxas Brushless E-Revo & E-Maxx Now Waterproof
Waterproofing has become something to be expected when buying a bash vehicle. Now Traxxas has updated their Brushless E-Revo and Brushless E-Maxx with waterproof electronics. Traxxas has installed a new Traxxas/Castle MXL-6S speed controller in both trucks to make sure the fun doesn’t stop when the going gets wet. The part number for the waterproof E-Revo is #56085 and it has [...]
- 1/29/2014
- 11:02 am
- New Products
Traxxas - By: Tim Mohr
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Losi Gas Powered (not nitro) LST XXL-2 RTR
What is the biggest news at the 2014 Nurnberg Toy Fair? That just might be the Gasoline Powered LST XXL-2 from Losi. No, that’s not nitro power, that is a 2 cycle .31 cu inch gasoline engine that should power the latest incarnation of the legendary Losi LST platform quite well. Throw in waterproof electronics and Horizon’s AVC Active Vehicle [...]
- 1/29/2014
- 9:24 am
- Featured Posts
Losi
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
Vaterra 1967 Ford Mustang V100-S RTR
Also introduced at the Nurnberg Toy Fair is a great looking 1967 Ford Mustang from Vaterra RC. Like the other on-road cars from Vaterra, the ’67 Mustang features incredible scale looks on its solid V100-S platform. * Compatible with Horizon’s AVC technology * Officially licensed body * 4wd with sealed diffs * Low profile tires on 54mm wheels * Scale realistic brake discs and calipers * [...]
- 1/29/2014
- 8:56 am
- New Products
Vaterra - By: Tim Mohr
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Vaterra Ford Raptor Pre Runner 1/10th 4WD RTR
The Vaterra crew has just announced at Nurnberg a new 4wd off road truck. Their new Ford Raptor Pre-runner comes with many features that bashers want like waterproofing, brushless power, and 4wd. Some of its other features and specifications include- * AVC- Active Vehicle Control technology * Officially licensed Ford Raptor body * Capable of 55+ mph on 3S LiPo * Long travel suspension * [...]
- 1/29/2014
- 8:30 am
- New Products
Vaterra - By: Tim Mohr
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Losi 5IVE MINI WRC 1/5 4WD Rally RTR
The next big release from Losi is literally that, another addition to their 5th scale line-up. The Losi 5IVE MINI WRC is a 5th scale rally car that also comes with Horizon’s AVC- Active Vehicle Control technology. The 5IVE MINI WRC has just been shown at the Nurnberg Toy Fair, here are some of its specifications and features- * Officially licensed [...]
- 1/29/2014
- 8:04 am
- Losi
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
LaTrax TETON Powered by Traxxas
Looks like the Toy Fair news from Nuremberg is starting to come in. Check out the new LaTrax Teton powered by Traxxas. It’s an 1/18th scale 4WD Monster Truck, comes RTR with a 2.4Ghz Radio, is waterproof, with part number #76054. Retail price should be $149. We can’t help but notice it looks like a mini Traxxas Telluride. Even [...]
- 1/28/2014
- 11:45 pm
- Industry News
LaTrax
Traxxas - By: Brian
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T-Bone Racing Racer Front Bumper for Helion Dominus
For all you Helion Dominus owners looking to bash-proof your truck, the crew over at T-Bone Racing have announced one of their famous heavy duty bumpers for you. This racer series bumper is made out of tough nylon and comes with their lifetime warranty against breakage. To beef it up even more it comes with a brace that runs from [...]
- 1/28/2014
- 4:10 pm
- Helion RC
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
Review – Thunder Tiger ST4 G3 RTR Truggy
THE Thunder Tiger ST4 G3 ReviewJust under a year ago we reviewed the Thunder Tiger ST4 G3 Truggy. We found it to be much like its monster truck cousin, the MT4, a big beastly bash machine. For 2014 Thunder Tiger has released a new version of the ST4, they didn’t change much, just the transmitter, but today we’ll be taking [...]
- 1/28/2014
- 2:16 pm
- Car & Truck Reviews
Thunder Tiger - By: Cubby
