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2018 Bash Vehicle of the Year

As is tradition around here, the Big Squid RC crew gathered around and hashed out the 2018 Bash Vehicle of the year. I have to say this year was a rough one! Normally we all make some vehicle picks, and it comes down to 2 pretty quickly, then everyone agrees on an obvious choice, but that was not the case [...]

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2018 Bash Product of the Year!

Every year we here at the Big Squid RC Headquarters gather around a large table and toss out ideas for Bash Vehicle of the year. This year, one of the ideas tossed around was that we should consider other products as well, so we have decided to start a Bash Product of the Year category! Since this was our first [...]

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Rugged Cubby

THE Cub Report – Well Hello There 2019!

WOW, 2018 will go down as arguably the craziest year ever for the rc industry! From start to finish, 2018 was filled with awesome highs, and absolutely terrible lows. I won’t beat around the bush here, 2018 will mostly be known as the year that industry leader Hobbico was snatched up by long time rival Horizon Hobby, but there were [...]

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Kyosho Rage 20 Unboxing

Unboxing The Kyosho Rage 2.0

New and better than ever, is the Kyosho Rage 2.0. The Rage was originally designed as a backyard bash machine that didn’t break the bank, the latest version comes with a slew of upgrades that address looks, as well as durability and performance. As we pulled our test unit out of the box, we took a bunch of pictures to show [...]

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JConcepts 1982 GMC K2500 Body

JConcepts 1982 GMC K2500 Body

Newly announced by JConcepts is a 1982 GMC K2500 Clear Monster Truck Body. Sized to fit trucks like the Tamiya Clod Buster and Traxxas Stampede, the body can give your monster truck a whole new scale authentic look. * Five different grill options * Quadruple light and double light bezel setups included * Comes with Sierra Grande, Custom Deluxe, Cheyenne, Scottsdale, and Silverado [...]

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EVERYBODY’S SCALIN’- INSIDER EDITION

With only a hand full of days left in 2018, what better way to finish the year off then with a little insider edition! I can definitely say after taking over Everybody’s Scalin’ from Doug, my year has been crazy. Not to mention trying to fill his shoes was, and still is, very scary at times. That being said, the [...]

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RC4WD Rhino Bumper Traxxas TRX-4 Bronco

RC4WD Rhino Bumpers For The TRX-4 Bronco

New from RC4WD are Rhino Bumpers for the Traxxas TRX-4 Bronco. The Rhino bumpers are an easy bolt-on upgrade that feature incredible scaling, as well being built RC4WD tough. Here are the highlights- * Made from hand welded stainless steel * Available with chrome or black finish * Front- 9.05″ long, 3.07″ tall * Rear- 9.05″ long, 0.93″ tall * Weight- Front 6.27oz, rear 5.01oz Street [...]

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JConcepts 1967 Chevy Chevelle Body

JConcepts 1967 Chevy Chevelle Clear Body

New from Jason and the crew at JConcepts is a 1967 Chevy Chevelle Clear Body. Designed to fit 2wd short course trucks in the street eliminator drag racing class, the 67′ Chevelle has the scale look that you want with the performance that you need. * Fully licensed by Chevy * Extensive decal sheet * 13″ wheelbase, 10.75″ width * Optional two piece [...]

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Luxury RC Tactic TTX300 Camera Mount

Luxury RC Tactic TTX300 Camera Mount

New from Luxury RC is a Camera Mount for the popular Tactic TTX300 transmitter. The camera mount is made from a durable plastic and makes it easy to mount a GoPro or cell phone camera to the front of your TTX300. Here are the highlights- * Easy to mount, no modifications needed * Mount swivels 360 degrees * Cell phone mount holds up [...]

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UNBOXING – GMADE BOM KIT

We have had a lot of people ask about the GMADE BOM and the question was recently asked in ‘Ask Cubby’, “when we are going to review the BOM?”. Well, we finally got our hands on the Gmade GS02 Bom Ultimate Trail Truck! After owning a few of Gmades Komodo’s they have never let me down. When I saw the [...]

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Rockstar Cubby

ASK Cubby – More Weekly Questions, My Weakly Answers

“Rugged Cubby, I saw on Facebook where you were durability testing the new Spektrum DX5 Rugged. Just how rugged is it and when can I get my hands on one? Corey F.” Cubby- Hey there Corey, thanks for writing in, send me your home mailing address and I’ll get a sticker pack out for ya. Oh ya, We’ve Been Having A Blast testing the new [...]

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Kyosho MP10 Durability Testing Video

Kyosho MP10 Durability Testing Video

Recently uploaded to their YouTube account by Kyosho is a Durability Testing Video for the newly announced MP10 1/8 Nitro Buggy. The MP10 was not only designed to be the fastest buggy on the track, but the Kyosho crew also spent countless hours making sure it would hold up, even on the most brutal of tracks. Watch below to see [...]

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Yokomo YZ-2DTM2 Stock Spec Buggy

Yokomo YZ-2DTM2 Stock Spec Buggy

Coming soon from Yokomo is the YZ-2DTM2 Stock Spec 2wd Buggy. The Stock Spec comes with special features to help you put more of the limited power that you have in stock class, to the ground. * MIP Pucks drive system * No slipper clutch for reduced rotating mass * Big bore aluminum shocks * Gull-wing style a-arms * Aluminum steering bellcranks The YZ-2DTM2 Stock Spec [...]

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Fantom OCTANE Pro Drag Series LiPo Batteries

Fantom OCTANE Pro Drag Series LiPo Batteries

Just announced by Fantom Racing are 5 New OCTANE series LiPo Race Batteries. The new OCTANE series cells produce some of the highest voltage under load that you can buy thanks to a modified chemistry. Here are the highlights- * Most powerful batteries that Fantom have ever offered for drag racing * Ultimate combination of power, capacity, and low resistance * Designed for [...]

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UNBOXING CROSS RC DEMON SP4 KIT

How’s it going everyone, Jeremy here and do we have a treat for all of you! The good folks at CROSS RC have sent us the new DEMON SP4 1/10 scale off-road Pickup Truck model. Just like the Demon SG4 the Demon SP4 is loaded with scale details like a plate at an all you can eat buffet! Looking at [...]

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