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New Estes Proto-X RTFs in Multiple Colors Featuring Auto-Upr…
The mighty little Estes Proto-X has become a huge phenomenon. With their low price point and huge fun factor, everyone (and their Uncle, and their Uncle’s dog) bought one. However, if you’ve flown your Proto-X as much as we have, you already know they do eventually wear out. For all you guys needing a new Proto-X, Estes has announced that you [...]
Duratrax Onyx 110 AC/DC Peak Charger
The Duratrax Onyx line of battery chargers are quite popular among the bashing community- they work well and are priced right. The latest Duratrax charger to hit the market is the Onyx 110. The Onyx 110 is a simple NiCd and NiMH charger that can be powered by 12 volts DC or off 110 volts AC. Batteries can be charged at [...]
Full Details – ARRMA TYPHON BLX 1/8 6s Brushless RTR Buggy
First seen at the Nuremburg Toy Fair over the winter, the mid July release date for the ARRMA Typhon buggy is quickly approaching. The Typhon is big news not only because it is the first 8th scale to be released by ARRMA, but also because it will be their first 4wd. The Typhon was designed to be a high speed-high power [...]
- 7/7/2014
- 1:53 pm
- ARRMA RC
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
New IONv5 Brushless Motors from Fantom Racing
Fantom Racing wants the world to know about their new IONv5 brushless motors. These feature all the latest in brushless technology and are designed to give you the extra power you are looking for. The IONv5s are available in a wide variety of winds and are ROAR legal. Some of the updates on the version 5 include- * 8 grams lighter [...]
THE Cub Report, 07.07.2014, Version- My Top 3 Favorite Hobby…
To mix things up a little this week I’ve decided to make THE Cub Report about some of my favorite hobby shops. I travel a lot for my “work”, so each year I am lucky enough to hit dozens of shops coast to coast. After all my traveling these are my top 3 hobby shops, the ones that if you [...]
XRay X10 2015 Edition
The folks over at XRay have recently announced the 2015 edition of their X10 pan car. The X10 was given a slew of upgrades to make it easier to work on, drive, and to adjust. Some of the updates on the X10 include- * Narrow chassis with new battery placement & weight balance * Narrow rear pod * Harder material used on new [...]
Fireworks Up Close Video from a Quadcopter
Some pretty cool video of fireworks shot with a quadcopter, thought everyone might enjoy! Go fullscreen and HD.
Everybody's Scalin' For the Weekend - Roughneck Scalers Trai…
Happy 4th of July! I recently had the pleasure of heading out to one of the first official trail runs for the Roughneck Scalers Missouri Chapter and had a heck of a time. The club originally hails from California but recently expanded to St. Louis, MO due to the exploding scale off-road scene in the area. The trail spot was Bangert Island [...]
Big Chief from Street Outlaws – RC on TV
Noticed on last week’s episode of Street Outlaws on the Discover Channel, that Big Chief (Justin Shearer) has a good amount of short course vehicles on the wall of their garage! Love it or hate it, it’s still great to see them up there, getting the word about RC! I think Big Chief needs to give us a call, [...]
Team Durango DEX408 v2 Gets Basher Approved Status!
We recently stopped by the Hobbico offices where we handed off the latest Basher Approved Award for the Team Durango DEX408v2 Buggy. Scott Cramer did the honors of accepting the award for the Durango folks while we were in town. The DEX408v2 has been hard to pry from Cubby’s hands. When he called it one of the best jumping vehicles [...]
Review – Losi LST XXL-2 4WD Gasoline Monster Truck
THE Losi LST XXL-2 4WD Gasoline Monster Truck ReviewHype, hype, and more hype, that has been the name of the gas game so far. The first offering, the HPI Octane, seemed to come up a bit short of all the promises. Hit the “Read More” button below to read our review of the second gas burner to hit the market, [...]
- 7/3/2014
- 6:54 pm
- Car & Truck Reviews
Losi - By: Cubby
RPM Mock Intake and Blower Set
Nothing looks tougher sticking out of a hood than a big intake and blower. Now RPM makes it easy to put one on your car or truck with their mock intake and blower set. The RPM unit is made for scale realism featuring blower belt ridges, pulley splines and recessed butterflies in the scoop. It is easy to install requiring [...]
RC4WD BigDog 7.3″ Collectible Plush Toy
RC4WD, home of BigDog scale trailers, now has a collectible plush toy sporting the looks of their mascot. While the BigDog might not help you make it through a huge mud hole, it is sure to be a hit while out on the trail. Some of BigDog’s specifications include- * Features RC4WD logo on back * Height- 7.3″ * Width- 8.4″ * Weight- [...]
- 7/3/2014
- 12:07 pm
- New Products
RC4WD - By: Tim Mohr
ASK Cubby, 07.03.2014, Version- Read the Questions, Not the …
“Murfdogg Psycho Guys, I would love to see a review and maybe even a head to head vs. The Proline Pro-2 with the new Murfdogg Psycho. I am just getting into the growing field of short course truck dirt oval racing, I’m running a late model style body, and am thinking about one of these two trucks for my next build. [...]
Vaterra Twin Hammers 4WD Rock Racer Kit
Our friends over at Vaterra have announced the Twin Hammers will soon be available in kit form. This is some big news as many hobbyists prefer to build their trucks from scratch, modifying and hopping them up during the build process. The kit version also features upgrades like licensed Interco Super Swamper tires, a front locker, and heavy duty front [...]
- 7/3/2014
- 8:50 am
- New Products
Vaterra - By: Tim Mohr
