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Futaba Receiver Wizard
Uploaded and ready to serve you, Futaba has announced a new Receiver Wizard. The receiver wizard makes it easy to figure out which receivers can be used with various Futaba transmitters. The wizard asks you to input a number of different parameters for your particular install, then shows you exactly which Futaba receivers work for what you need. Why not Make [...]
Kyosho Mad Crusher VE Review
There are “monster trucks”, then there are Real Monster Trucks. The Kyosho Mad Crusher VE is a true monster truck. You see, the Mad Crusher comes with two solid axles, plus it does not have a center diff. If you are looking for a true monster trucking experience, is the Mad Crusher the bomb or a bust? Does it have [...]
- 12/20/2017
- 2:15 pm
- Car & Truck Reviews
monster truck - By: Cubby
Graupner MZ-24 PRO Anniversary Special
Right now the folks at Graupner have a special offer on their MZ-24 PRO 2.4GHz radio transmitter. To celebrate the anniversary of the MZ-24 PRO, Graupner is throwing in free shipping, plus a Bluetooth module and Falcon 12 flight controller. The MZ-24 PRO offers a slew of features at a price that doesn’t break the bank, hit up This Link [...]
FTX Outback 2 Scale Crawler
Shipping now from FTX is the Outback 2 Scale Crawler. This second version of the Outback comes with several upgrades over the previous unit. Here are some of its highlights- * Entry level RTR crawler * New 15mm wider axle housings * Larger, higher torque 390 sized brushed motor * 4 link suspension * Nickle plated suspension and steering links * Oil filled shocks * New shock [...]
- 12/20/2017
- 11:45 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Pro-Line Sling Shot 4.3″ Pro-Loc Paddle Tires For X-Maxx
Do you drive a lot on sand or snow with your Traxxas X-Maxx? If so, take a close look at the new 4.3″ Sling Shot paddle tires from Pro-Line. Designed from the ground up for extreme bashing punishment, the Sling Shots also sport a great scale appearance. * Ultra-secure Pro-Loc bead technology * Easy to mount and remove * Reinforced tire bead * 10 [...]
- 12/20/2017
- 10:38 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
RC4WD Interco IROK ND 1.55″ Tires
Have you been looking for some new 1.55″ scale tires? If so, have a look at the new Interco IROK ND off-road tires from RC4WD. Fully licensed by Interco, the new tires are designed to work well on a wide variety of surfaces like rock, mud, and snow. * Molded in RC4WD’s advanced X2S³ rubber compound * Diameter- 3.83″ * Width- 1.69″ * [...]
- 12/19/2017
- 10:50 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Kyosho 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
Whoa, now here is a sharp looking new car from Kyosho, the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. The Demon already has a gnarly reputation in the full scale world, the 1/8th scale Kyosho looks just as mean! With a fully licensed Dodge body and a potent KE25 nitro engine, the Demon should really fly around your cul-de-sac. The highly detailed Dodge [...]
- 12/19/2017
- 11:58 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Teaser – Cross RC Demon SG4 Scale Crawler
Just announced by Cross RC is the SG4 Scale Crawler. The SG4 sports a tough off-road look and has massive scale detailing from nose to tail. Right now the Cross RC crew is simply teasing their new 1/10th scale 4wd crawler, expect full details in the coming weeks. Until then, hit This Link to check out the official Cross RC [...]
Traxxas RC Supercar Speed Run 4K Video
Recently posted by Traxxas is a new promotional video for the mighty XO-1 Supercar. The video shows the XO-1 making high speed passes at a full scale drag strip, needless to say, the XO-1 can really haul. Since its introduction, the XO-1 has been considered one of the gnarliest cars on the planet, watch the video below to see just [...]
THE Cub Report – Passion Is All There Is
Here we are, just me and you (and a few thousand other people), welcome to this week’s Cub Report. First up is our announcement for BigSquidRC “Bash Vehicle of the Year”. It does indeed look like we’ll be posting up the top five this week, or next. Most of the vehicles that will be posted are straight up bashing BEASTS, but [...]
SSD Rock Shield Narrow Winch Bumper For The Traxxas TRX-4
New from the folks over at SSD is a Rock Shield Narrow Winch Bumper. The bumper fits the Traxxas TRX-4 as well as a number of other crawlers. Here are some of its highlights- * Made from CNC machined aluminum * Narrow design for more clearance * Anodized black for scale appearance * Designed for easy installation * Has a width of 135mm The bumper has [...]
- 12/18/2017
- 6:39 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
RC4WD Mickey Thompson Narrow 2.2″ Baja MTZ Tires
Here are some meaty looking shoes, Mickey Thompson 2.2″ Narrow Baja MTZ tires from RC4WD. The Baja MTZ’s are fully licensed and molded to look just like their full sized counterparts. With deep lugs and an aggressive tread pattern, the Mickey’s should work well on a wide variety of different surfaces. * Molded from RC4WD’s advanced X2S³ rubber compound * Designed to [...]
- 12/18/2017
- 12:01 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
AsiaTees Video – King Kong RC CA-10 Kit
It is getting harder and harder to tell the difference between rc trucks from the real deal. A good example of that fact is the King Kong RC CA-10. Originally based off the American International KR-11, the CA-10 comes with a scale realistic hard body and loads of detailing. Here are some of its highlights- * 1/12 scale, 2wd * Hard plastic [...]
Everybody’s Scalin’ – Venturing Out
It’s been about a month and a half since we finished our HPI Venture FJ review, and I’ve since put in quite a bit more time on the truck. I wanted to give some updated thoughts, especially after driving so many other rigs recently. Let’s talk about the Toyota, shall we? I really enjoy how this truck is laid out from [...]
Traxxas Has Expedited Shipping For The Holidays
Just announced by Traxxas is Expedited Shipping for the holidays. Now through January 2, orders over $99 on the Traxxas website are eligible for their special shipping offer. That is a very handy offer as we near the final stretch of the holiday season when so many people are snatching up last minute Christmas presents. To get all the [...]
