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Over at JConcepts they have announced 4 new bodies for mighty 1/10 XRay XB2 race buggy. The new bodies for the XB2 include a P2, S2, F2, and S15. Here are some highlights- JConcepts P2 XRay XB2 2025 Body * Original JConcepts P2 design * Clear polycarbonate material available in standard and lightweight thickness * Tight profile, follows chassis perimeter * Slim nose, [...]
Greetings all and Happy Friday! Welcome to The Backyard! We started off 2025 with a freakin’ insane amount of releases. Nearly every week we had a big r/c kit announcement! Since early April though, it’s been a bit of a ghost town. Part of this is no doubt because a lot of stuff had just been announced by a lot of companies, [...]
New from Antix is the 1/10th scaled S10 Blast BX 3 Clubracer. This affordable 4wd buggy is loaded with features, as well as performance. Check out these highlights- * RaceRoller – Pre-assembled chassis without electronics or tires * Splash-proof receiver box * Hex hardware * Self-locking wheel nuts * Torsion-resistant aluminum motor holder * Racing chassis with left/right threaded rods * Adjustable tie rods * Front [...]
Now being teased by Kyosho is the 1/8th scaled MP11 Nitro Buggy Kit. The MP series of nitro buggies from Kyosho has won many world championships and has a long history of leading the pack. While no details have been released, it’s obvious by looking at the images that Kyosho did a bunch of changes on the MP11 to keep [...]
New from Usukani is the 1/10 NGE 2.0 SE RWD Drift Car Kit. This high-end RWD drift machine is loaded with all the features you need for serious side-ways fun. Here are some highlights- * Wheelbase – 256mm * Gear Ratio – 12.6 * Four gear transmission * Gear differential * Easy access differential * Direct steering system * Aluminum servo mount * Big bore, metal shocks * Two [...]
Coming soon from Hong Nor is the 1/8th scaled X5B Nitro Buggy. The X5B is being released 35 years after Hong Nor’s first buggy offering and should be a solid buggy for bashing, or for racing. Hong Nor has been teasing the X5B for a minute and now they have released new images. The new pictures show off features like [...]
Team Associated is sending it hard in the vintage category this year and now they’ve announced the 1/10 RC10T Cliff Lett Edition Kit. Cliff Lett is about as legendary as it gets in our hobby and this is an official re-release of his championship winning RC10T. The Cliff Lett RC10T shares the alloy monocoque tub, Stealth A.T.C. transmission, and racing [...]
New from Team Cayote is the Crest RS 120 Stock Racing Brushless ESC. The Crest RS 120 is the first stock class racing ESC from Cayote and is loaded with features for the hardcore racer. Here are the highlights- * 98% energy efficiency * Ideal for competitive 1/10 drifting or stock class racing * Stock racing blinky mode * 1/10 Off-road and on-road presets * [...]
Over at Radbody they are teasing a new 1/28 FX28 F1 Clear Body. The FX28 is sized to fit 1/28th scaled F1 cars and is expected to ship with drivers helmet and protection halo. Small scale just keeps getting more popular, with part of the reason being so many affordable hop-ups from the aftermarket. We’ll have to wait a bit [...]
Over at Hitec they are busy celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year. To help celebrate a half century in the rc business, Hitec has released the DB961WP Limited Edition WP Aluminum Digital Brushless Servo. This high-end servo is big on performance, plus it should also appeal to serious rc collectors as well. Here are the highlights- * Limited edition with 50-year [...]
Over at L&L Models they have released full details on the 1/10 B5ive-R White Buggy Kit. This limited edition buggy kit comes with white plastic to really give it a special look. Here are more highlights- * Race-proven engineering with next-level upgrades * Designed for hardcore racers and serious builders * 13mm big bore threaded aluminum shocks * 3mm shock shafts and upgraded O-rings * [...]
Over at Team Cayote they have announced a line-up of Crest Modi Brushless Motors. These high-end race motors were designed from day one for maximum on-track performance. Check out these highlights- * Available in 3.5 to 7.5 turns * Linear power response * Efficient cooling – Ventilation holes on both end caps * Stator core open to incoming air for optimal cooling * Unmatched burst [...]
Over at Traxxas they have uploaded a new promotional video for their 4S Disruptor Deep-V RTR. The Disruptor was announced last fall and the new Traxxas Disruptor Surfs Malibu Video does a great job of showing off just how extreme it can get while out on the water. Watch below to see the Disruptor taking on rough ocean water, going [...]
New from R1 Wurks are their SD3.0 Ultra-Light Titanium Rear CVA Axles for select Yokomo drift car models. Designed to offer lightweight performance, these new rear CVA axles weigh significantly less than their steel counterparts. Made from 6A1–4V grade 5 titanium, these CVA axles weigh 4.71g per pair and offer a weight reduction of over 60% compared to stock axles. Their [...]
Over at Team Mardave they have announced that Stack RC will now be producing their 1/10 Cobra Vintage Buggy Kit. With vintage buggy racing all the rage right now, it’s pretty awesome to see the return of the classic Cobra by Stack RC. Not many details are known at this time on which exact model will be produced, or if [...]