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Carisma Racing 4XS 1/10th 4wd Buggy
More big news from the Nuremburg Toy Fair comes via Carisma with the announcement of their new racing division. Carisma Racing was formed to show the world that Carisma products can compete at the top levels of racing around the world. The first vehicle to come out of Carisma Racing is the 4XS 1/10th 4wd Buggy. The 4XS comes with [...]
- 1/29/2015
- 11:30 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Updated Losi 5IVE-T RTR w/ AVC
Also being shown at Nuremburg is an updated version of the Losi 5IVE-T RTR. As you can see by the pictures, it comes with bright new livery and features a Spektrum DX2E V3 controller with AVC electronic stability control. This version of the 5IVE-T has a part number of #LOS05002C and we have not heard if it will be released [...]
- 1/29/2015
- 11:13 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
HPI 1/5th Baja 5R 1970 Ford Mustang
Yes that’s right, HPI Racing has just announced their first on-road 1/5th scale. Being shown at the 2015 Nuremburg Toy Fair is HPI’s Baja 5R Ford Mustang. The Baja 5R uses a completely revised chassis but shares the transmission from the 5B. A 23cc gasoline engine provides the power and the car will initially be sold in RTR form. The [...]
- 1/29/2015
- 9:11 am
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Large Scale RC
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
HPI 1/10th 2wd Jumpshot MT
One of the hottest new trucks being shown at the Nuremburg Toy Fair is the HPI Jumpshot MT. 1/10th scale in size, the Jumpshot is a 2wd monster truck designed for serious bashing. A 2.4GHz radio system comes standard, while a brushed power system provides affordable power. A large bottom mount battery tray has plenty of room for various styles [...]
Updated Vaterra Twin Hammers RTR
As part of the Nuremburg Toy Fair, Vaterra has announced an updated Twin Hammers RTR. The new version is much like the previous unit with the exception of new livery, a new Spektrum DX4C controller, and the addition of AVC electronic stability control. While some people might think that AVC isn’t that big of a deal in a crawling vehicle, [...]
- 1/29/2015
- 7:50 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Axial Yeti XL Kit Unboxing
Most people don’t have a favorite tape color. Ours is green! Whenever the UPS guy shows up and I can see that green wrapped box, my heart starts to race. Yep, we got our hands on the new Axial Yexi XL Kit! We were pleasantly surprised to see five real tires and rims, giving us a legit spare. Another surprise [...]
Schumacher Cougar KF2 2wd Buggy
For all you race buggy fanatics, Schumacher has announced the Cougar KF2. The KF2 sports many updates over the original to make it faster and more durable than ever. Some of the highlights of the KF2 include- * Adjustable motor position * Black alloy chassis * Updated aerodynamic body * QUAD pad vented slipper * Lightweight side gears * Alloy chassis stiffeners The KF2 comes two ways, [...]
- 1/28/2015
- 10:00 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Team Associated Apex Scion Racing tC Drift version
Previously released with high grip tires, Team Associated has announced a Drift Version of their Apex Scion Racing tC. The new slick drift tires allow for long corner drifts and lots of tire burning action. A Reedy 3300kV brushless motor provides the power, while an XP 2.4GHz radio system with digital metal gear steering servo provides the control. The street [...]
- 1/28/2015
- 9:12 pm
- New Products
RC Drifting - By: Tim Mohr
Raging Rotors: Yo, Quad Daddy-O!
Again, the news is filled with so much trouble in regards to Multirotors/Quadcopters/Drones. Brian just saw someone follow highway traffic, a man in the Illinois suburbs is being investigated by the FAA for rule violations when doing a quadcopter video of Christmas lights, and a government employee has now crashed on his boss’s White House lawn. Ideally I’d love to send [...]
Troy Lee Designs Losi TEN-SCTE RTR Trucks
The Losi TEN-SCTE has long been a favorite among both bashers and the race crowd. Now Losi has announced an extra-trick version sporting livery from Troy Lee Designs. If you’ve never heard of TLD before, they are known for doing the coolest helmet paint jobs on the planet and producing some of the finest motocross gear you can buy. The TLD [...]
- 1/28/2015
- 2:54 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
HDRC HoverJet Quadcopter
While walking by the RAM Electonics booth at E-Fest last weekend, we saw something really cool, the HoverJet Quadcopter from HDRC. The HoverJet was designed to make it easier to tell which way is “forward” than a typical quadcopter, along with having a scale realistic look. We saw the guys in the RAM booth flying the HoverJet, it looked very stable [...]
- 1/28/2015
- 2:30 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
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Thunder Tiger 1/10 Jackal Trophy Truck
The new Jackal Trophy Truck from Thunder Tiger was designed for both performance and a scale realistic look. A four link suspension is used on the Solid Axle rear end to soak up bumps and jumps. An independent suspension is used up front while a 3900kV brushless motor provides the power. Also standard is a Cougar GP2 2.4GHz radio system [...]
- 1/28/2015
- 1:30 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Blade 180CFX Unboxing
New from Blade Helicopters, I received my new 180CFX Bind-N-Fly Basic (requires Radio and Charger) to take to the skies (or at least a gym) with. Check out the beauty in this design in the unboxing pictures below! Wishing for more Blade Helicopter news? Send your mouse Right Here!
- 1/28/2015
- 12:32 pm
- rc helicopter
Unboxing - By: Big Squid Staff
Tamiya Honda City Turbo WR-02C
Just announced from Tamiya is the Honda City Turbo. With a unique look and old school swagger, the City Turbo is sure to turn some heads are your local bash spot. The Honda City Turbo sits on Tamiya’s WR-02C chassis and comes in kit form. The part number is #58611 and you can hit up This Link to visit the Tamiya [...]
4WD ECX Ruckus and Circuit Get Brushless Power & AVC
ECX has given the 4WD Ruckus and 4WD Circuit two very important upgrades- Brushless Power and AVC stability control. Both trucks receive 4 pole Dynamite 3300kV brushless motors and Dynamite 8.4V 3300mAh NiMH batteries for power. Waterproof electronics come standard and both trucks are equipped with Spektrum DX2E radio systems. The Brushless 4wd Circuit has a part number of #ECX03017, the [...]
- 1/28/2015
- 10:45 am
- Featured Posts
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
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