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Review – ARRMA Granite Mega Monster Truck

Posted by Cubby on Aug 1, 2014 @ 5:55 pm. Filed in: ARRMA RC, Car & Truck Reviews

THE ARRMA Granite Mega Monster Truck Review

Being a two time champion of our coveted Bash Vehicle of the Year, the ARRMA Granite packs some serious street cred with the bashing crowd. For 2014 ARRMA announced a new more affordable line-up, the Mega Series, that was designed to give good performance at a reasonable price. To make the price drop happen on the Mega Series, certain goodies had to be taken away (like the aluminum chassis and hex hardware). Is the Mega Series Granite still a capable bash machine? Is it slower than the previous brushed Granite? Has it lost any mojo? Hit the “Read More” to find out…

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Matrixline RC Renault Sport Megane Trophy Clear Body

Posted by Tim Mohr on Jul 31, 2014 @ 2:16 pm. Filed in: miscellaneous, New Products

There are times when you just want to be different, to really stand out in the crowd. If you pick up a Renault Sport Mégane Trophy body from Matrixline RC, you are sure to do just that.

The Matrxiline Mégane Trophy body is formed from .9mm polycarbonate and was designed to fit most 1/10 touring cars. Along with the body it comes with light buckets, a decal sheet, over-spray film, and vacuum formed front/rear fascias.

The part number for the Mégane is #PC201405 and you can get a few more details by hitting up This Link over on the official Matrixline website.

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Matrixline Renault

Matrixline RC RENAULT MEGANE TROPHY body 2

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Killerbody RC Horri-Bull 1/10 Crawler Body

Posted by Tim Mohr on Jul 30, 2014 @ 10:15 am. Filed in: Killerbody, New Products

One of the newest bodies announced by Killerbody RC is the Horri-Bull 1/10 crawler body. The Horri-Bull was designed to fit vehicles like the Axial Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and can help give your truck a unique look. The body is available in clear, painted/finished, or as a finished body with light buckets. Several different pre-painted colors are available from Killerbody, as are numerous scale accessories to make it look just the way you want it to.

The body pictured above has a part number of #48336 and they are available right now. To see more pictures and get more details just hit up This Link over on the Killerbody website.

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Killerbody RC Horri-Bull Gallery

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Yokomo BD7 ETS Champion Limited Edition Kit

Posted by Tim Mohr on Jul 30, 2014 @ 8:19 am. Filed in: miscellaneous, New Products

Just 25 of the new Limited Edition BD7 ETS kits from Yokomo will be put out for sale. This model was made to celebrate its four wins at the European Touring Car series and comes with luxury packaging and special transporter bag. It also comes with a slew of high-zoot upgrades-

* Titanium main gear shaft
* Titanium turnbuckles
* Precision bearing set
* Aluminum servo mount, belt tension cams, & rear bones
* Graphite body mount support
* Hard coated pivot balls
* Double joint front universals

The part number is #MRTC-BD714ETS and you can get full information over on the Yokomo Europe website.

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Team Associated Apex Lexus RC F RTR

Posted by Tim Mohr on Jul 29, 2014 @ 8:24 am. Filed in: New Products, Team Associated

Team Associated is giving you touring car fans the hook-up lately. Last week they announced their new GReddy Scion and now they have released details on their Apex Series Lexus RC F.

The Associated Lexus RC F uses a highly detailed body on the outside for good looks, while 4wd and a powerful brushless system are used under the hood to get the blood pumping. Its electronics are water-resistant so you can keep bashing regardless of the weather and a 2.4GHz radio system is included.

* Reedy 3300kV 540 motor
* Fully assembled RTR available in two different colors
* Detailed brake components and Lexus RC F 20 spoke wheels
* Includes Reedy 6 cell NiMH 3000mAh battery and charger
* All metal gear transmission

The part number for the Associated Lexus is #30115 and they are expected to start hitting hobby shops in September. Get complete details at This Link over on Associated’s website.

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Associated Lexus Gallery

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2015 Arc R10 Touring Car

Posted by Tim Mohr on Jul 28, 2014 @ 8:54 am. Filed in: New Products, Viper RC

The latest on-road weapon from ARC is the 2015 spec of their R10 Touring Car. Loaded with carbon fiber and designed to break lap records, the R10 2015 is a serious touring car.

The 2015 Spec received numerous upgrades over the previous model, some of the updates include-

* Long big bore shocks with longer springs
* 3.5mm carbon fiber shock towers
* 8.5mm steering plate
* Flex motor mount
* Improved top deck
* New upper bulkhead

The part number for the new R10 is #R100006 and you can get more details at This Link over on the official ARC RC website.

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ARC R10 '15 Gallery

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Team Associated Apex Scion Racing FR-S GReddy On-Road Car

Posted by Tim Mohr on Jul 25, 2014 @ 8:43 am. Filed in: New Products, Team Associated

Team Associated has a new on-road car for your bashing pleasure, an Apex Scion Racing FR-S GReddy edition touring car. The Scion is part of Associated’s affordable Qualifier Series and comes RTR with brushless power.

Set on the Apex 4wd platform, a highly detailed body has the racy look of the full scale version. Under the hood you’ll find waterproof electronics, a 2.4GHz radio system, and a Reedy 3300kV brushless motor.

* High traction racing tires and detailed brake components
* Metal gear servo
* Includes Reedy 6-cell NiMH and wall charger
* CVA front and rear axles
* All metal gears in transmission
* Full bearing set

The part number for the Associated Scion is #30113 and it is set for a September release date. Click Here for full details over on the official Associated website.

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Associated Apex Scion Gallery

Team Associated Apex Scion Racing FR-S GReddy 2

Team Associated Apex Scion Racing FR-S GReddy 3

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Unboxing – ARRMA Mega Series Granite Monster Truck

Posted by Tim Mohr on Jul 23, 2014 @ 4:42 pm. Filed in: ARRMA RC, Unboxing

Have you heard about the new Mega Series from ARRMA? If not, it is their most affordable line-up of vehicles with prices starting at $159. We recently received one of the Mega Series Granite Monster Trucks for review and took some pictures so you can see exactly what it looks like when you open the box for the first time. The RTR Mega Series Granite is waterproof, comes with a 15 turn brushed motor, and is priced at just $179.

Enjoy the unboxing pictures and our full review should be ready sometime next week. If you want more information on the Mega Series Granite Here Is The Link to its page over on the official ARRMA website.

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Mega Series Granite Unboxing Gallery 1

Mega Series Granite Unboxing Gallery 2

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New Car Stands from Pro-Line Racing

Posted by Tim Mohr on Jul 23, 2014 @ 11:43 am. Filed in: New Products, Pro-Line

A good pit stand makes your car easier to wrench on and can make it look tricker when in the pits. Some of the latest to hit the market are from our friends over at Pro-Line. The new motocross inspired stands from Pro-Line are powder-coated blue and made from a tough alloy. They are made right here in the good old USA and even comes with holes in the top to hold your shocks while you build them.

The part number for the 8th scale version is #6257-00 and it is priced at $44. The 10th scale unit is #6258-00 and comes with a price of $34. Get complete details by hitting up This Link over on Pro-Line’s official website.

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New Pictures – HPI Crawler King 1973 Ford Bronco

Posted by Tim Mohr on Jul 23, 2014 @ 9:42 am. Filed in: HPI Racing, New Products

First shown at the Nuremburg Toy Fair, then recently seen again at the HobbyTown USA Convention, the HPI Crawler King ’73 Ford Bronco is getting close to its September release date. With its release date right around the corner HPI has released some pictures and information to wet your appetite.

The retro schemed ’73 Bronco is made for rock crawling and mud bogging. It’s a RTR that comes with waterproof electronics so you can bash in any kind of weather. It also features over 6 inches of suspension travel, plenty for soaking up those bumps in the road. Some of its other highlights include-

* Officially licensed body
* High performance HB Rover crawling tires
* Heavy duty alloy suspension links
* 2.4GHz radio system
* 55 turn brushed crawling motor
* Locked differentials
* Nothing more to buy, comes with 7.2V 2000mAh Ni-MH pack, charger, and AA batteries for the transmitter

The part number for the Bronco is #113225 and you can get a bit more information at This Link over on HPI’s website.

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HPI Crawler King Bronco Gallery

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PR Racing SB401 1/10 4wd Off Road Buggy

Posted by Tim Mohr on Jul 21, 2014 @ 5:21 pm. Filed in: miscellaneous, New Products

What’s new over at PR Racing? The 1/10 scale SB401 4wd buggy kit. The SB401 is PR’s first 4wd 10th scale buggy and was designed to be ultra-adjustable to suit a wide variety of conditions. Some of its highlights include-

* Aluminum 12.75mm big bore shocks
* Carbon fiber towers and top deck
* Can use shorty or saddle packs
* Hard anodized aluminum chassis
* Full bearing set
* One piece aluminum motor mount

The part number is #SB401 and you can get complete details at This Link over on the PR RC website.

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PR SB401 Gallery

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Team C TC02C Evo 1/10 2WD Mid Motor Buggy

Posted by Tim Mohr on Jul 21, 2014 @ 10:19 am. Filed in: miscellaneous, New Products

While it may be blazing hot outside right now, the indoor season is right around the corner. For all you guys headed indoors in a couple of months, Team C has announced their latest 1/10 2wd buggy called the TC02C Evo.

The Evo is loaded with many popular features and comes in a mid motor configuration for high bite surfaces. Some of the highlights of the Evo include-

* 4 gear mid motor design
* 8mm longer chassis
* Cab forward body
* Threaded 12mm big bore shocks
* Aluminum arm mount & rear sway bar
* Gear diff
* Fits shorty or saddle packs

The part number is #TC02C Evo and you can get more details by hitting up This Link over on Team C’s website.

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Team C TC02C Evo Gallery

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New 1/10 Scale Accessories From TheToyz

Posted by Tim Mohr on Jul 17, 2014 @ 1:07 pm. Filed in: miscellaneous, New Products

So you’ve got your trail rig tough as nails but you need the final touch, some scale accessories. Lucky for you the crew over at TheToyz has just announced three new 1/10 scale accessory sets. All three sets sport the realistic look you are after and are hand painted.

The #TOYZ 335 set includes a pair of red fuel cans with mounts. These are street priced at $9. The #TOYZ 337 is street priced at $19 and comes with a scale winch, a hi lift jack, pry bar, shovel, axe and a gas can with mount. The #TOYZ 336 is a realistic fire extinguisher with mount and is priced at $9. Hit up This Link to head over to TheToyz’s official website for more details.

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