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TheToyz 1/10 Rock Crawler Axial Jeep Side Mirrors
Your scale rig is nearly done, but you are still looking for some finishing touches. TheToyz has something perfect for you, 1/10 Rock Crawler Side Mirrors. These are made from a durable plastic and take just minutes to install. * They come all chrome but are easily paintable * Includes two washers & body clips for easy install The part number is #TOYZ [...]
RPM Spare Tire Carrier for Traxxas Slash 2wd & 4wd
I don’t have to tell you guys that it’s all about scale realism now days. You see it creeping into more new car releases, and we see the trend every time we go bashing. The good guys over at RPM have announced a Spare Tire Carrier that fits the Traxxas Slash 2wd and 4×4. Their spare tire carrier is a great [...]
- 8/22/2014
- 8:06 am
- New Products
RPM
Traxxas - By: Tim Mohr
Serpent Spyder SRX-2 RM 2wd RTR Buggy
Maybe you have been looking for a high-end 2wd buggy but just don’t have the time to build a kit. Enter Serpent with their new Spyder SRX-2 RTR. Their new RTR is based on their uber kit version but is ready to hit the track right out of the box. Some of its features include- * Dragon 2.4GHz radio system * Pre-painted [...]
- 8/21/2014
- 1:38 pm
- New Products
Serpent - By: Tim Mohr
Ask Cubby, 08.20.2014, Version- Proof Positive I Read at Lea…
“review Hi I would love to see a review of the new 1/5 VRX phantom-B brushless buggy Mmmmm” Cubby- Hey ya “Mmmmm”, shoot us your snail mail for the hook-up on a BigSquidRC sticker pack. So… you would like to see a review of the VRX Phantom 1/5 buggy? Why? Have you seen that thing? It looks like something Iron Mike picked out of [...]
Vaterra 2015 Ford Mustang 4WD RTR
While the radical new 2015 Ford Mustang is already making waves in the full size world, we are more stoked for the arrival of the new Vaterra rc version. The Vaterra 2015 Mustang is a meticulously detailed version of the real-deal, offering both incredible scale looks and solid on-road performance. The Vaterra 2015 Mustang comes on their V100-S 4wd on-road platform [...]
- 8/21/2014
- 8:08 am
- New Products
Vaterra - By: Tim Mohr
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Kyosho Mad Bug VE Readyset
All you Volkswagen fans will be stoked to hear about the new Mad Bug from Kyosho. The Mad Bug is officially licensed by VW and comes as a Readset, fully assembled and ready to bash right out of the box. With 4wd and an Orion brushless system, the Mad Bug was designed to tackle tough off-road terrain. Other standard features include [...]
- 8/21/2014
- 7:47 am
- Kyosho
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
Get the best tech now with the new 350QX2 without Camera/Gim…
I’m sure I wasn’t the only person a little jealous that the new Blade 350QX2 AP Combo came with new bells and whistles of better Receiver coverage, bigger battery, and more. Luckily for us the 350QX V2 gone, and now we have the 350QX2! Still featuring the same RTF and Bind-N-Fly packages, the 350QX2 touts these new enhancements:White Battery Hatch (BLH7902) White battery hatch compliments the primarily [...]
Raging Rotors: Flip it! Flip it Good!
In all things multirotor, I was excited by Blade Helicopter’s announcement about the new 3D flight modes for the 200QX. I for one quickly ordered the new props, dragged my update cable out of the 350QX case, and was quickly on my way to being ready for inverted flight. Check out the video and my impressions on the upgrade after the jump…
- 8/20/2014
- 6:31 pm
- Columns
rc helicopter - By: Big Squid Staff
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AquaCraft 1/72 US Fletcher Class Destroyer ARR
At 61″ long and standing 17″ tall, the US Fletcher Class Destroyer from AquaCraft is a beast. And while it may be huge, it is loaded with fine scale detailing so it looks great on the water, or when perched in your rc garage. The Destroyer utilizes a sturdy pre-painted fiberglass hull and a pair of 550 motors for power. * [...]
Killerbody RC Lancia Stratos 1977 Giro d’Italia Body
Remember back in the mid-70s when the Lancia Stratos dominated the World Rally Championships? Nope, me neither, I was only 6 years old at the time. However, if you are into race cars then you know the Lancia has become an iconic car from the early days of rally racing. The people over at Killerbody RC have put out a very [...]
- 8/20/2014
- 11:34 am
- Killerbody
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
The Gauntlet Has Been Dropped!
As I write this, Brian was challenged by HobbyTown Steve to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge for charity, and has a mere 20 hours to deliver! Even more impressive, Steve has set the precedent! Using my new Flamewheel 550 from DJI, I let the bucket drop by flying away with that hexcopter. See the video below and comment to help encourage Brian!
- 8/20/2014
- 10:06 am
- Columns
rc helicopter - By: Big Squid Staff
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Axial 3150kV Brushless Motor
Axial has released the motor from the Yeti to everyone out in rc land. This is a long can 3150kV brushless unit that has loads of torque and is suitable for sustained running on 3S LiPo. The 3150 was designed to propel vehicles like the Yeti and Exo to crazy speeds and should work well in other 10th scale applications [...]
Rogue Element Components 1.55" Centerline Style Aluminum Whe…
There is nothing sweeter than bolting the perfect set of wheels on your pride and joy. For some of you that perfect set might be the new 1.55″ Centerline Style Wheels from Rogue Element Components. These are made from 6061-T6 billet aluminum and are made to look very much like their full scale counterparts. The set shown above is made [...]
JQ Racing THECar Limited White Edition Buggy
“Good guys always wear white” (at least in the movies) and now you can get an All White Edition of JQ’s THECar. THECar white edition will not only make you instantly stand out in a crowd, but it is a full on race buggy capable of busting out fast lap times. Trick looks, fast laps, what more can you ask [...]
- 8/19/2014
- 10:20 am
- miscellaneous
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
JConcepts Associated RC10B5/B5M Honeycomb Aluminum Motor Mou…
If you are a proud new owner of an Associated RC10B5/B5M you are probably looking to uber it out. I mean, no self respecting rc’er goes to the track with a bone stock buggy now days. JConcepts has been putting out loads of option parts for various vehicles, their latest is a Honeycomb Aluminum Motor Mount for the B5/B5M. Their new [...]
