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The Backyard – When Kits Take the Spotlight

Happy Friday all, welcome to The Backyard! The middle stretch of 2025 has looked a little different than usual in the RC world. Early in the year it was business as usual — a handful of flashy RTR bashers, some monster trucks, a crawler or two. The kind of stuff you’d expect to headline the news cycle. But somewhere around late Spring/early [...]

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Shark RC Bodies The Edge Clear Body

Shark RC Bodies 1/10 The Edge Clear Body

The crew over at Shark RC Bodies has just announced the 1/10 The Edge Clear Body. Designed for paved or dirt racing, and styled after the Toyota Tundra, The Edge is more than ready for the winners circle. Here are more highlights- * Sized to fit the Traxxas Slash & other SCTs * Width – 12″ * Arrives clear awaiting your custom livery * [...]

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Yokomo RC Master Offroad MO3.0 4WD Chassis Kit

Yokomo 1/10 Master Offroad MO3.0 4WD Chassis Kit

New from Yokomo is the 1/10th scaled Master Offroad MO3.0 4WD Chassis Kit. The MO3.0 is designed for high-end racing and is made from high quality materials like carbon fiber. The new model has been upgraded to enhance corner speed and features new aluminum bulkheads front and rear. Quick access differentials are new, as is a new bullcrank system to [...]

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Team Associated RC10 F6 Classic Kit

Team Associated 1/10 RC10 F6 Classic Kit

After a bit of teasing, Team Associated has just announced the 1/10 RC10 F6 Classic Kit. This modern version of their 2017 RC10F6 FT Kit has the speed to win, to go along with its hot look. Here are the highlights- * Ultra-low center of mass * Anodized gold chassis * Front and rear wings modeled after Formula rules * FOX Genuine Kashima Coat [...]

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Kraken RC VESLA.5 12S C1E Sand Video

Video – Kraken RC VESLA.5 12S C1E In The Sand!

New over at Kraken RC is a promotional video called VESLA.5 12S C1E In The Sand!. The VESLA.5 C1E is an absolute unit of an rc car with its large form factor and 12S power system. Watch below to see the Kraken tear up the dunes with huge rooster tails and big jumps. After the video you can hit up this [...]

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MRO Racing Inspire2 Buggy Kit

Teaser – MRO Racing 1/10 Inspire2 Buggy Kit

Now being teased by MRO Racing is the 1/10 Inspire2 Buggy Kit. This high-end 2wd buggy kit has laydown shocks to lower the center of gravity, plus a very modern design and look. As we are still in the teaser stage on this one, we look forward to seeing more information about this bad boy when it gets released. As we [...]

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JConcepts Retro Orange Teal T-Shirt

JConcepts Retro Orange/Teal T-Shirt

Over at JConcepts they have announced a new Retro Orange/Teal T-Shirt. This new shirt was first seen at the 2025 IFMAR 1/8 E-buggy world championships and is now available for your racing/bashing pleasure. Here are some highlights- * Retro JConcepts imagery * Black shirt made of 100% cotton * Rear postage stamp graphic * Available in sizes small through XXXL The JConcepts Retro Orange/Teal [...]

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Team Associated F1 Teaser

Associated Drops New F1 Teaser

Another week and yet another Team Associated teaser! Team Associated started pouring on the gas in 2024 and have not let off since, and we absolutely love it! From vintage rigs, to crawlers, to new race machines, Associated is on their way to dethroning Traxxas as the number one name in the rc world. This week the AE crew is teasing [...]

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Team GFRP RC 2026 Assault Sprint Car Kit

Team GFRP 2026 1/10 Assault Sprint Car Kit

New over at Team GFRP is the 1/10th scaled 2026 Assault Sprint Car Kit. The 2026 model has received numerous updates to increase durability and speed. Here are some highlights- * New carbon chassis for optimal stiffness * New three post molded cage * Small bore bladder shocks * New wing mount * Dual bell crank steering * Updated to 70mm molded arms * New style caster [...]

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Team Destiny RC DTY-12S Pan Car Kit

Team Destiny 1/12 DTY-12S Pan Car Kit

New from Team Destiny is the 1/12 DTY-12S Pan Car Kit. This lightweight race machine uses premium materials and is perfect for indoor carpet racing. Check out these highlights- * More narrow 2.0mm 7075 aluminum main chassis * Graphite front lower arms * Short/long wheelbase (+/-2.0mm) by different direction of aluminum blocks * 7075 hardened aluminum lightweight 4 deg kingpin * One piece steering knuckles [...]

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RC Maker SP1 Hara Edition Touring Car Kit

RC Maker 1/10 SP1 Hara Edition Touring Car Kit

New from RC Maker is the 1/10th scaled SP1 Hara Edition Touring Car Kit. This ultra high-end race kit has an extremely low center of gravity thanks to its lay-down shock design and comes with Hara’s signature purple anodizing color. Here are the highlights- * Limited to only 100 units worldwide * Aluminum chassis laser engraved with serial number * Includes a number [...]

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Traxxas Mini Slash 4X4 in Action Big Air Skatepark Session Video

Traxxas Video - Mini Slash 4X4 in Action - Big Air Skatepark…

The crew at Traxxas have uploaded a new Mini Slash 4X4 in Action – Big Air Skatepark Session Video for your viewing enjoyment. The new Mini Slash is taking the world by storm with it’s small size and big performance. Watch below to see the Mini Slash sending it hard, showing not only how durable it is, but also how [...]

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Treal Aluminum Lower Suspension Arms - Traxxas UDR

Treal Aluminum Lower Suspension Arms for the Traxxas UDR

Treal has released another aluminum upgrade item for the Traxxas UDR: an Aluminum Lower Suspension Arm set. If you need an easy-to-install upgrade that offers improved durability and custom style, this might be the perfect place to start. Made of machined aluminum, Treal’s Aluminum Lower Suspension Arm sets are available in four color options (black, blue, orange, and silver), making coordinating [...]

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Injora Aluminum Steering Knuckle Set - ARRMA Typhon Grom and Granite Grom

Injora Aluminum Steering Knuckles for the ARRMA Typhon Grom …

New from Injora is a set of Aluminum Steering Knuckles for the ARRMA Typhon Grom and Granite Grom. This aluminum upgrade item helps boost the durability of your R/C machines while also helping improve handling. Made of machined aluminum, this steering knuckle set includes two aluminum knuckles, bearings, and installation hardware. The steering knuckles feature a satin black finish, which allows [...]

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H-Tech Custom Products Aluminum Roof Rack Rails - HBT-10

H-Tech Custom Products Aluminum Roof Rack for the HTB-10 Roc…

New from H-Tech Custom Products is an Aluminum Roof Rack Set for the HTB-10 Rock Buggy. This aluminum add-on is an easy way to give your tricked-out crawler a small touch of scale detail (without breaking the bank). Made of machined aluminum, this roof rack set is available in two standard colors (silver or black), while custom colors can be requested [...]

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