Over at JConcepts they have announced new 2026 Racing Team Apparel Reload Zip Up Hoodies. These high quality hoodies are perfect for long days at the track and are a great way to show the world you are into rc. Here’s some highlights- * Available in small through XXXL * 50/50 material * Hoodie, zipper sweatshirt * Reload theme with logo and artwork * Horizontal [...]
The crew over at Traxxas has uploaded a new Stampede: New Graphics, Color-Matched Wheels, Terra Groove Tires! video. The video shows off the updated Stampede that now comes with realistic Terra Groove tires mounted on color matching wheels, to go along with all new graphics on the body. Also included is a handy USB-C fast charger and to go along [...]
Greetings all, and Happy Friday! Welcome to The Backyard. The Nuremberg International Toy Fair is officially in the books, and as always, it brought a flood of new R/C announcements with it. There were plenty of on-road cars, off-road racers, and competition-focused machines unveiled over the past week — and while all of that is cool, longtime readers know I’m a [...]
The crew over at Hitec have uploaded a new RDX4 Mini Charger Overview Video. This short 2 minute video gives a quick unboxing, plus they go over some of the key features of the RDX4 Mini. Featuring a small footprint with serious power, the RDX4 Mini is perfect for bashers who run multiple vehicles on the weekend. You can click on [...]
Recently announced by Tamiya is the 1/10 TRF421X Touring Car Kit. Back in the day, Tamiya was well known for their high-end touring car race kits and now they are back with the new TRF421X. Here’s some highlights- * New aluminum chassis * Updated shock towers * Lowered motor mount * Carbon reinforced a-arms * Two upper deck choices * 30 gram weight plate * Durable steel [...]
Just announced by Yokomo is the 1/10th scaled Master Speed MS2.0 Steel Chassis Spec. The MS2.0 is made for high-end racing and this version comes with a steel chassis for an extremely low center of gravity. Here’s some highlights- * Steel 1.2mm thick main chassis * Offers greater mass and weight down low * Steel chassis helps suppress highside tendencies * Increases cornering limits [...]
New from the good folks at Carisma is the M40s 2.0 Honda Civic Type R (FL5) ARR. This hot looking Civic is fully licensed and comes on Carisma’s new M40s 2.0 chassis. Here’s the highlights- * Permanent 4WD chassis with center differential * Robust brushless motor and Carisma brushless ESC * Front, middle, and rear differentials * Aluminum oil shocks * Carbon fiber chassis and [...]
Being shown at the Nuremburg Toy Fair is the new Tamiya 1/10 Quirkhopper GF-02 Kit. The Quirkhopper is a 10th scaled monster truck that uses Tamiya’s 4wd GF-02 chassis, to go along with a futuristic, insect like buggy body. Here’s some highlights- * Wheelbase – 267mm * Width – 280mm * Buggy body with headlights and large air intakes * 123mm large-diameter monster truck [...]
Now being shown at the Nuremburg Toy Fair by Tamiya is the 1/10 Porsche 934 (1976) 50th Anniversary Kit. This incredible looking Porsche comes with a RWD chassis that even has the motor located in the rear for increased scale realism. Each kit includes a unique numbered plate and comes with a cockpit set with driver figure. The Tamiya 1/10 Porsche [...]
After some teasing, Kyosho has released full details on their upcoming 1/10 KC10 Toyota Land Cruiser 60 Readyset. The Kyosho LC 60 is expected to start shipping in May and has been beautifully scaled down from the full sized version. Here’s the highlights- * All new KC10 chassis (Kyosho Crawler 10th Scale) * Ultra scale body plus features scale molded parts * Molded [...]
New from Injora is their Aluminum Transmission for the Redcat Ascent-32. Offering improved durability and style, this new gearbox will give your 1/32-scale crawler more longevity for any extreme indoor (or outdoor) terrain challenges you may encounter. The transmission case is machined from aluminum and features a black finish with exposed aluminum accents. Inside, you’ll find a full set of stainless [...]
Over at RC4WD they are now celebrating their 25th Anniversary. Everyone here at Big Squid RC would like to wish the crew at RC4WD a very happy Silver Jubilee, making a quarter century in any business is a very hard thing to do. When RC4WD first came out, they really changed the rc game by not using the typical distribution [...]
New and hot from Pandora RC is the 1/10 RWB 964 Type Rauh-Welt Begriff Clear Body. This high-end Porsche body is authorized by Rauh-Welt Begriff and has been beautifully scaled down from the 1:1 original. Here’s the highlights- * 1/10 unpainted polycarbonate body * Decals: 2 types, masking sheet included * Made in Japan * Separate polycarbonate rear bumper and front canard * Resin rear [...]
New from HPI Racing is the 1/10 1973 Porsche Carrera RSR Sport 3 RTR. This beautifully scaled Porsche RSR is available in two paint schemes, as well as with a brushed or Flux brushless power system. Here’s more details- * All-new 200mm bodyshell * Available in orange or brumos livery * Available as a Sport3 or Sport3 FLUX * Wide-arch stance and timeless silhouette * [...]
Over at Pandora RC they have announced a new line-up of Transmitter Steering Wheels. Three new steering wheels are in development right now and they are expected to start shipping in March. Instead of using traditional foam, the Pandora wheels will come with an original resin covering, thus making them last longer, while still maintaining excellent grip. To start off [...]
