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Now being teased by Killerbody is the 1/10th scaled Venus RWD Rally Car. This new release features a vintage styled Lancia Delta body that sits on a new RWD Killerbody chassis. Killerbody has long been a leader in scale realism and their upcoming Venus rally car has been meticulously scaled down from the 1:1 original. As we await [...]
New from Corsatec is the CTX8-RS Black Series Brushless ESC. The Black Series CTX8-RS is designed for use in 1/8th scaled vehicles and now comes with a cooling fan to keep temperatures under control during those hot days out on the track. The Black Series comes with Corsatec’s award winning hardware and software combination that is easy to adjust via [...]
The latest product release from Suburban Racing Parts is a Carbon Fiber Front Bumper for the mighty Losi Micro-B. This trick looking front bumper is made from high-end carbon fiber and is designed to be an easy bolt-on upgrade for your Micro-B. Here are the highlights- * Newly improved and updated * Protects front a-arms, knuckles, and caster blocks * Strong, lightweight design * [...]
For all you vintage stadium truck racers out there, JConcepts has announced Groovy Narrow Front Tires & Mono Narrow Front Wheels for the legendary Associated RC10T. This ultra-trick combo is perfect for vintage racing or for bashing. Here are the highlights- JC Groovy Narrow Front RC10T Tires * Perfect for a variety of track surfaces * Compact tire body with sharp 4-rib separation * [...]
New from JConcepts is an Aluminum Steering Rack for the Team Associated RC10B7 race buggy. This high-end aluminum upgrade not only looks tricks, but is much beefier than the stock part. Here are the highlights- * Replacement part for AE #5209 steering kit item * Made from CNC machined aluminum * Lightweight, rigid steering feel and response * Anodized with chamfered silver edging * Blue [...]
Greetings all and Happy Friday. Welcome to The (very snowy) Backyard! Before I get going here- good vibes to all of you in the western US dealing with the wildfires. I hope you all stay safe! We’ve had over a foot of snow the last week here in St. Louis, with more coming down now as I write this, so yeah, [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the return of their 1/10th scaled TB-05R Touring Car Chassis Kit. The TB-05R is a high-end on-road kit designed for racing and now it returns for all you hardcore touring car guys out there. Here are the highlights- * Shaft-driven 4wd TB-05 chassis * 2 motor position layouts * Fully ball bearing equipped * Universal driveshafts * Gear differential [...]
New over at Leadfinger Racing is a clear Retro-Mod Body and Wing for the mighty Losi Mini-B. The new Leadfinger body has classic buggy styling with a rear cab and smooth lines. Sized for a perfect fit on the Mini-B, this race style body makes it easy to give your buggy a cool retro-styled facelift. The Leadfinger Racing Retro-Mod Body and [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts are Bossman Class 2 Rock Crawling Tires. The new Bossman crawling tires are as big on performance, as they are on scale styling. Check out these highlights- * Professional tread for accuracy and purpose * Class 2 readiness, 4.75” O.D. * Tire is intentionally asymmetrical (will present differently side to side) * Fits industry standard 1.9” diameter wheels * Flying palette [...]
New from JConcepts for 2025 is the aggressive JCI Anvil Cab Only Clear Body. The Anvil sports a tough old school look and is sized to fit most 1/10th rock crawlers. Check out these highlights- * Slammed, low-profile design * Drop-top styling * Vintage, military based features * Thin flanged fenders for tire clearance * 1:1 headlight and grille treatment * Pre-trimmed clear heavy-duty polycarbonate with [...]
Now shipping from Carisma is a GT24 Maintenance Parts Box. The maintenance parts box comes with the most common spare parts that you will need while running your GT24, thus making for easy repairs and rebuilds when needed. The Big Squid crew wishes more companies would put out something like this for their new releases. Check out these highlights- * [...]
New from Kyosho is the 1/10th scaled Axxe 2.0 Readyset. The Axxe 2.0 has been upgraded for modern batteries and has a unique, yet sporty, off-road look. If you are new to the hobby the Axxe 2.0 makes it super easy to have lots of fun! Here are the highlights- * Factory-assembled Readyset * Perfect combination of handling, high-performance, and affordability * Based [...]
Recently announced by Tamiya is the re-release of their Super Astute (2018) buggy kit. This vintage blast from the past has helped start many people in to our hobby and now it’s back for even more fun. Here are the highlights- * Original was released in 1991 * Rugged chassis, durable suspension, & Tamiya Traction Control system * 1/10 scale 2WD assembly kit * [...]
New from Treal are their Aluminum Differential Bearing Carriers for Vanquish H10 Axles. This upgrade offers an easy way to boost durability and add a splash of style to your Vanquish Products H10 Optic or any other rig on which you’re running H10 axles. Made from machined 7075 aluminum, these differential bearing carriers provide improved durability over the stock diff bearing [...]
New from Injora is an Aluminum Front Tower Mount (LOS-15BK) for the Losi Micro-B. This upgrade item adds extra rigidity to the chassis of the Micro-B should help improve performance and increase the lifespan of your 1/24 buggy’s front suspension components. Made of machined aluminum, this front tower mount sports a black finish with select exposed silver accents. Designed for improved [...]