Hey everyone, welcome to The Backyard! ICYMI, last week Team Associated publicly called out Horizon Hobby for alleged “unauthorized price reductions” of their vehicles. These kinds of disputes usually stay behind closed doors, so it was eyebrow-raising to see Associated frustrated enough to air it publicly. And funny enough, a big hobby shop near me is having a major in-store sale right [...]
Now shipping from Xpress RC is the 1/10th scaled Execute XQ3S Purple Hara Limited Edition Touring Car Kit. This limited release Hara edition kit comes with sweet looking purple anodized parts for serious bling, while also being an affordably priced mid range touring car perfect for club racing or cul-de-sac bashing. Here are the highlights- * Only 1000 kits available worldwide * [...]
Over at Reedy Power they’ve announced New Electronics for 1/28th scaled vehicles. The electronics include a new brushless motor that will be available in four different kV, to go along with a new ESC, and digital steering servo. Here’s more information- Reedy Blackbox 300R Competition Micro ESC * Compatible with 1/24 and 1/28 vehicles * BEC – 6.0V/7.4V 3A * Perfect for the [...]
The crew over at Kyosho Europe have announced the 1/28 McLaren 720S GT3 Mini-Z MR04 RWD. The Mini-Z line-up has been hugely popular across the globe and this new McLaren is loaded with performance. Here are the highlights- * Readyset includes fully assembled chassis, body and transmitter * Includes ultra reliable multi-function Syncro KT-531P transmitter * MR-04 chassis, a major evolution from the [...]
New from Leadfinger RC Bodies is a V2 Beretta Truck Body for the Tekno NT48 2.2 & ET48 2.2 race buggies. Designed for serious performance, the new V2 Beretta also sports a hot look. Check out these highlights- * Improved airflow to reduce heat * Increased downforce design * Front grille sold separately * Fits Tekno ET truggies with wide side guards * Comes in [...]
Well, I did not see this coming. Redcat has announced the release of its Vertex-6, a large-scale, brushless-powered rock crawler. This release appears to be aimed squarely at performance crawling enthusiasts, but the twist of the 1/6-scale size is very intriguing. With its low center of gravity and flat rail chassis, the Vertex-6 offers its drivers plenty of opportunities to tune [...]
Over at Hard Park Crawlers they have announced the 1/24th scaled Mercury Rock Crawler Kit. If you’ve been looking the best of the best in micro sized crawling, the HPC Mercury has to be at the top of the list. Look at these highlights- * Laser etched, numbered chassis milled from 7075 aluminum * Carbon fiber panels to conceal electronics * Carbon fiber [...]
Now available from JConcepts are Titanium 5.5mm Kingpin Ball-Studs for the RC10B3 and RC10T3. These high-end king-pin bull-studs are made from titanium to save weight, while also being ultra-strong. Here are the highlights- * Made from machined titanium * Stealth black color * Direct replacement for stock part * 5.5mm ball-stud durability and modern adaptation * Easy to install The JConcepts Titanium 5.5mm Kingpin Ball-Studs [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is the Illuzion 7.0″ Monster Wing with Center Divider. Originally released way back in 2005, the 7″ Illuzion wing is back with a few enhancements. Here are the highlights- * Used by Spencer Rivkin to win the 2019 IFMAR World Championship * Wide, broad base design * Illuzionized center feature * Natural V-shaped platform * Built-in tire clearance locations * Center divider [...]
New from Yeah Racing is their Aluminum Essentials Upgrade Kit for the Kyosho Fazer D2 drift car. This all-in-one kit allows you to overhaul several key chassis components without needing to search for different items. These aluminum upgrade bits offer greater durability and enhanced performance compared to standard parts. The Aluminum Essentials Upgrade Kit includes the following items, all in one package:KYFZ-027SV [...]
New over at Primal RC is the 1/8th scaled RAM 1500 Brushless RTR 4WD Trail Truck. This 8th scaled RAM has been meticulously scaled down from the 1:1 original and simply looks beautiful! With this level of scale realism, the Primal RAM 1500 is easily going to be one of the hottest releases of 2025. Check out these highlights- * Expected [...]
New over at Bermco RC Parts is a Carbon Fiber Chassis for the 22S Sprint. This trick looking carbon fiber chassis was designed for high-bite tracks and is stiffer than the stock unit. Here are the highlights- * Solid chassis with no cutouts other than the recessed logo * Designed for high bite clay, asphalt, and carpet tracks * Increased rigidity over stock [...]
New from H-Tech Custom Products is their HTB-10 First Aluminum Cage and Body Panel Set for the Vanquish Products H10 Optic. This is the second HBT-10 First chassis set released for a Vanquish model, and it appears to be a great way to customize the look of your rock buggy. Featuring a machined aluminum cage and aluminum body panels, this version [...]
It’s pretty rare when Carisma posts a Teaser Image so we just know this is going to be a big release. The Carisma crew states that their upcoming release is “JDM inspired”, and by the looks of the teaser image, it looks like a modern sport coupe. As we aren’t given much more information, we’ll have to wait until this [...]
All new from Team Associated is the 1/10th scaled RC10 4×4 Rally Kit. This hot looking 4wd rally car can take on dirt or paved tracks with ease. Check out these highlights- * New aluminum gold tub chassis plate * Iconic RC10 livery decal sheet * Clear 3-piece body complete with rear bumper & wing * Injection molded brake calipers and rotors * New fully [...]
