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Traxxas XO-1 Videos
Just in case you haven’t caught the videos of the Traxxas XO-1 in action, we wanted to make sure they do not get missed! The first XO-1 video is their initial showing, with it racing around the track and looking pretty cool.The second video after the break shows off the new TQi radio and how it works with the [...]
Traxxas XO-1 Questions with Peter V.
Adding to our Traxxas XO-1 Coverage we got to ask Peter V. over at Traxxas a few questions about the car. Here are his responses. Big Squid: Some of the video shots look like it has lights. Will there be a light kit available when it ships? Is this later down the road? Peter V. : XO-1 does not currently have [...]
Traxxas XO-1 Box Photos
If you haven’t gotten enough Traxxas XO-1 Release News yet, we got two cool pics off the box. The first is the top of the box, so you all know what to look for on the shelves, but I really liked this side of the box that points out a lot of the new features I haven’t seen mentioned in [...]
- 11/30/2011
- 1:15 pm
- Traxxas
Traxxas XO-1 - By: Brian
TrakPower Premium Screw Sets
New from TrakPowerare three premium screw sets. The screws are high-quality steel and rust resistant, metric sizes with hex head design. They are available as Flat Head, Button Head, or set screw style. TKPQ2000 Premium Flat Head Screw Set – 130 pc. Retail:$29.99 TKPQ2001 Premium Button Head Screw Set – 130 pc. Retail:$29.99 TKPQ2005 Premium Set Screw Set – 70 pc. Retail:$17.99 Remember with winter and snow coming [...]
Final Big Deal Day!
Just saw over on the TowerHobbies site they are wrapping up their Cyber Monday/Black Friday deals today and letting you sort of ‘double dip’ by getting multiple discounts! If you are looking to save some cash and need to order some stuff online, head over toTowerHobbies today!
SPECIAL Cub Report- 11.30.2011, Version: Traxxas XO-1 "Super…
So maybe you’ve heard a little something by now that Traxxas has a new car out? LOL Yes, the most highly anticipated release of the year, the Traxxas XO-1, has officially been unleashed on the public. So what’s the buzz? First off I was a bit startled by the shear amount of rabid hate going around the net on the [...]
Traxxas XO-1 Announced!
The Traxxas XO-1 has finally been announced! That’s XO as in XOhh. Pretty sure thats not the Traxxas X0-1 As in X Zero. Also it’s not XO1. Pretty sure they want that dash. It’s an on-road vehicle that Traxxas is claiming will do 100+ MPH with two 3S 5000 packs! It also has a App for the iPhone with telemetry [...]
- 11/30/2011
- 12:16 am
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Traxxas XO-1 - By: Brian
Pro-Line Jeep Cherokee – 1992 for the T-Maxx and Revo
Sitting on my desk today was a box from Pro-Line. I always like surprises! Especially the ones that Cubby has not already opened and is driving around in the parking lot, and all I see is the empty box. This one was untouched! So I open it up to find a new body! It’s a new Jeep Cherokee 1992 for [...]
- 11/29/2011
- 11:56 pm
- New Products
Pro-Line
Traxxas - By: Brian
Axial EXO Terra Buggy official video!
After last week’s ridiculously short teaser videos, Axial have now released the full length promo video. Check out the cool slow-mo! According to Axial, both trucks are running Novak Havoc Pro ESC’s, 4.5t motors and Thunder Power 2S Li-Po packs. Head over to the Axial website for more details aout the EXO Terra Buggy.
Helion Animus 18TR Review
THE Helion Animus 18TR 4×4 RTR ReviewWhen Cubby calls you answer it, so when I saw Cubby’s name pop up on my caller ID I knew I was either in for a butt chew’n or for something fun. Luckily he was calling to ask me to review the Helion Animus 18TR for BigSquid. The 18TR is the latest and [...]
- 11/29/2011
- 8:57 am
- Car & Truck Reviews
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Helion RC - By: Tim Mohr
Onyx 245 Charger Winner!
That’s right, we have a winner! All the names of everyone that entered were put into a spreadsheet, those names randomly sorted, then Cubby presses the button on a random number generator. That number tells us what person wins. This way none of us feel bad about all the people that didn’t win.. well, Cubby never feels bad, but [...]
Unboxing the Flyzone Sensei
To keep testing the waters with some crossover rc news, we have another plane unboxing for you. This time around we have the Flyzone Sensei. This one is much larger than the Flyzone Micro Super Cub we just unboxed. One of the cool features about the Sensei, the drop door! We are looking forward to dropping all sorts of stuff [...]
THE Cub Report- 11.29.2011- Version: Here's To Ice Cold Kraf…
Cheerio fine people of the rc world and welcome to my latest uber (read- far from greatest) edition of THE Cub Report. Traxxas rules the world, not that I had to tell you that, I only said it because it’s a nice intro. Anyways… Traxxas will finally reveal to the public at large their way-super-dope-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it brand spank’n new vehicle [...]
Axial EXO Kit Details
The folks from Axial have updated their webpage with a ton of new details about the EXO Terra Buggy. Being the masters of scale, Axial has not skimped on the licensed parts for this buggy! To name a few, Hankook, Icon, Raceline, Fuel Safe, Griffin, Corbeau, PIAA, Wilwood, Turn Key, and there are probably a few I missed! The attention [...]
Cyber Monday Deals
To go along with many of the Black Friday deals that companies were doing, it looks like the folks at Hobbico are offering up some sweet Cyber Monday deals! It also looks like most of these deals are good Sunday and Wednesday!! Check out the square banner on the right side of the page for the deals! If you [...]
