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Monster Truck Madness - Let's talk about that gigantic Ramin…
Hey all, good news- we are almost through winter! Yeah, yeah I know, I can hear many you saying “it’s cold here until May”. I get it. But hey, March is almost here which means spring is coming, which means it’s almost time to go bashing outdoors again! So using that thought as the thinnest of segues, bashing outdoors would be [...]
Traxxas X-Maxx Desert Domination Video
Newly uploaded to the Traxxas YouTube channel is a video called X-Maxx Desert Domination. As you can see in the video, the X-Maxx is a beast in sand dunes- catching big air and throwing crazy roost. With huge tires, a powerful brushless system, and massive suspension, the Traxxas X-Maxx was designed for serious bashing enjoyment. After watching the video you can [...]
Pro-Line 1978 Chevy K-10 Clear Body
For all you scale crawling fanatics, Pro-Line has announced a 1978 Chevy K-10 Clear Body. This fully licensed Chevy short box step side has a great scale authentic look that will look perfect out on the trail. * Fully licensed by Chevrolet * Designed to fit 12.3″ wheelbase rock crawlers * Includes detailed sticker sheet & window masks * Separate cab and bed * Made [...]
- 2/25/2019
- 9:34 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
THE Cub Report – This Week In The RC Hobby
Well hello there rc fans, my name is Cubby and this is BigSquidRC. Every Monday I sit down at my computer (OK, sometimes it’s a Sunday night) and bust out some of the happenings around the world of rc. What are we waiting for, lets dive right on in… So ya, literally the “biggest” news from last week was Primal RC [...]
Pro-Line Octane Clear Drag Racing Body
Coming soon from Pro-Line is the Octane Clear Drag Racing Body. Designed to fit 1/10 short course trucks converted to drag racing, the Octane has an aggressive look that is styled after muscle cars from the 1970’s. Here are the highlights- * Inspired by the no prep drag scene * Scale details like rear spoiler and hood scoop * Made from a durable [...]
- 2/25/2019
- 5:38 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
RC4WD 1/14 Earth Mover 870K Hydraulic Wheel Loader w/White C…
For you serious scale modelers out there, RC4WD has announced the White Cab version of their Earth Mover 870K. The Earth Mover was designed for day-in, day-out dirt moving and is loaded with scale detailing from nose to tail. * Most powerful wheel loader available today * Designed for reliability * Steel bucket * CNC machine metal parts * Comes as an RTR with 6 [...]
- 2/25/2019
- 3:08 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Pro-Line Builders Series Metric Clear Body
New from Pro-Line is a Builder Series Metric Clear Body. Their new Metric truck body was designed for builders that enjoy customizing their body from the ground up. Take a look at these highlights- * Design allows for custom grills, lights, engine detailing, etc * Hood molded as a separate piece * Sunken grill area to allow use of aftermarket grill * Compatible with [...]
- 2/25/2019
- 10:47 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Pro-Line Super J Pro-Mod Clear Body
Newly announced by Pro-Line is their first body for short course truck drag racing. The new Super J Pro-Mod Clear Body has an aggressive look that was also designed for serious performance. Here are the highlights- * Retro custom hot-rod styling * Scale detailing * 1 piece design * Comes with window masks and decal sheet * Designed to fit the 2wd Traxxas Slash w/ [...]
- 2/25/2019
- 8:36 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Unboxing the Axial Racing Can-Am Maverick X3 Yeti Jr 1/18 UT…
We got our hands on the new Axial Racing Can-Am Maverick X3 Yeti Jr 1/18 UTV! It’s time to get this thing out of the box, take some pics and start the testing! With a $149 price point, and the current hot trend of UTV vehicles, this could be great timing for Axial and Horizon Hobby for this release. You [...]
- 2/22/2019
- 4:08 pm
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Unboxing - By: Brian
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Primal RC 1/5 Raminator Monster Truck!!!
Here we go folks, the truck that is making huge waves in the rc community, the all new Primal RC 1/5 Raminator Monster Truck has officially dropped! The Primal crew has truly outdone themselves this time, as their Raminator looks incredible. It has a fantastic scale look, it has an insane 49cc reed-valve engine, and it weighs 80 lbs! Can [...]
- 2/22/2019
- 2:59 pm
- Featured Posts
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
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MIP Speed Tip 3.0MM Ball End Hex Driver
Coming soon from MIP is a 3.0MM Speed Tip Ball End Hex Driver. The ball ended speed tip makes it fast and easy to get out hard to reach bolts. Here are the highlights- * Designed to reach difficult angled screw heads * Works at up to 10 degrees of angle * Speed Tip works perfectly with 1/4″ chuck handles * Beefy design for [...]
- 2/22/2019
- 2:22 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Best of 1/16 Traxxas E-Revo & Slash Video
Recently uploaded by Traxxas is a new video showing off the Best Of For The 1/16 E-Revo & Slash. Traxxas recently reduced pricing on both models, check out the video below to see how extreme they can be while bashing. Now thanks to special pricing, you can now get these models at up to $70 off! After watching the video, feel [...]
Kyosho Turbo Optima 2019 Re-Release
After some teasing at Nuremburg, Kyosho has announced full details on the re-release of the Turbo Optima. The Turbo Optima is a legendary buggy from the golden age of rc, now it is back with various revisions to update it to the LiPo/brushless era. Here are the highlights- * Large diameter 2″ wheels * Large capacity, gold threaded shocks * Front & rear [...]
- 2/22/2019
- 10:03 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
ASK Cubby – You Write The Questions, I Dodge The Answers
“Best Charger (Very smart) for use with CROSS RC TRUCK? Hello from Norway, I am English, but have lived in Norway many years. It is a pleasure to finally contact you after a long time on your site which is superb by the way. I hope you do not mind me contacting you out of the blue like this, but I could [...]
EVERYBODY’S SCALIN’ – Going to be Live from USTE 19!
What’s up everyone?! The scale garage is going to be closed for a few days. This Friday’s Everybody’s Scalin’ will be a little different. Seeing how I will be in Florida for the Ultimate Scale Truck Expo, what better time to do this weeks post, live on the Big Squid RC Facebook Group page from the event! The live Feed [...]
