New over at Nexx Racing is a Carbon Fiber Chassis for the Redcat Ascent-32. This trick looking carbon fiber chassis is designed to take your Ascent-32 to the next level. Here are the highlights- * Built for drivers who want maximum performance * Precision-cut carbon fiber * Lightweight for improved crawling efficiency * Increased rigidity for better control and handling * Designed specifically for the [...]
After much teasing, Exo RC has confirmed that they will indeed release their radical FF Buggy in Q2 of 2026. The Exo FF Buggy kit is unique in that it uses both a front mounted motor, to go along with its front wheel drive. There are no other major buggies on the market that are a FF design, but Exo [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is a 1/8 Truggy Injection Molded Front Wing. The JConcepts injection molded front wing is designed for performance, as well as durability. Here are the highlights- * Exclusive JConcepts design, fit, and function * Injection molded, durable material * One item fits 4 different vehicle types * Available in a variety of colors * 2 pieces included per package * Fits- NT48 [...]
New from Injora is their N30 Nano Servo with Servo Horn for the Axial SCX30. If you own one of these 1/30-scale micro crawlers, you’ve probably been waiting for performance upgrades to hit the market for these tiny rigs. With this servo upgrade, you can enjoy improved steering speed and power, no matter where your adventures take you. The N30 Servo [...]
New from Hong Nor is the 2026 1/8 X3GT Kit. The 2026 X3GT is an evolution of the car that Toni Gruber used to win the 2023 World Championship and features numerous upgrades to increase performance. Here’s some highlights- * Upgraded to optimize chassis flex and increase acceleration * 7075 aluminum 4mm chassis * New fuel tank with better pick-up * Expected to [...]
On New Year’s Day the crew at Traxxas uploaded a 2025 Traxxas Best Moments & New Releases video. Watch below to see some of the best video clips from last year, plus action footage from their biggest new releases from 2025. From their 50th anniversary Bigfoot monster trucks, to the Funco Sand Rail, to oval and rally cars, Traxxas put [...]
Greetings all, happy Friday and happy new year! It’s that time again — my annual look ahead at what I think the RC hobby has in store for the coming year. And, as tradition dictates, we’ll circle back on this list at the end of 2026 to see how I did… for better or worse. Looking back, 2025 felt very much like [...]
Are you ready to put a new twist on your CEN Racing Ford F-450 or Sicario? H-Tech Custom Products has released a lowering kit that will let you modify your 1/10-scale street truck into a slammed, concrete cruiser. The kit consists of lowering brackets and hardware that are available in either a silver or black finish. Along with those components, the [...]
The good folks at JConcepts have announced a Fin Titanium Turnbuckle Set for the Schumacher Cat PB 4wd race buggy kit. These ultra-trick titanium turnbuckles are lightweight, yet amazingly strong. Check out these highlights- * Original design by JConcepts * “Fin” styling * Made from high-grade, machined titanium * Heavy-Duty, 3.5mm thread base * Left- and right-hand threads with conveniently marked left * Available in black [...]
If you’ve taken the jump in to micro R/C crawling with the Axial SCX30, you’ll be happy to know that upgrades are starting to appear for this 1/30-scale rig. Injora has released a handful of upgrade items for this model, including Black Brass Steering Knuckles (SCX30–04BK). Perfect for adding a bit of weight and front-end grip to your tiny truck, these [...]
Over at JConcepts they have announced a Finnisher Clear Body for the Micro-T. The Finnisher is a high performance body that is perfect for racing, or for bashing. Here are the highlights- * Original JConcepts Finnisher design * Drop-on fit for the Micro-T * Blended wing & body design * Includes spoiler * Clear polycarbonate with protective film * Window masks and Finnisher decal sheet The [...]
New over at Bittydesign is the A3-F Clear Body for 1/10 FWD cars. With scale realistic styling, and designed for performance on the track, the new A3-F is a great choice for your FWD machine. Here are some highlights- * Universal body fits 1/10 190mm wide, 257-260mm wheelbase, FWD cars * Also fits 1/10 4wd touring cars * TCR-style widened wheel arches * Molded [...]
New from CEN Racing is the 1/8th scaled 2025 M-Sport Ford Puma Rally 4WD Brushless RTR. The 2025 version of the M-Sport Ford Puma rally car has updated livery to go along with its powerful brushless power system. Here’s some highlights- * Fully licensed body and livery * 3S 100 amp brushless ESC by Hobbywing * High performance 3658 3000kV sensorless brushless motor * [...]
Well hello there all you fanatical hobbyists, I’m Cubby and this is the Retired Report. You old schoolers will know exactly who I am, for you noobies, welp, just buckle on in I guess. 🙂 Remember, all of these are just my opinions, and not necessarily those of Big Squid. Last year in 2024, Team Associated/Thunder Tiger pushed it hard [...]
New from Team Associated are Factory Team Sidewall Wheel Flanges for RC28R front wheels. The wheel flanges are used to adjust handling via tuning the sensitivity of front grip depending on the front tire diameter. These are available in white or yellow and they come with tools to make removing the flanges easier. The Associated RC28R FT Sidewall Flange Set is [...]
