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Duratrax Evader DT Unboxing Pictures!
Yes, we got our hands on a new DuraTrax Evader DT! While it does not come as dirty as the last time we saw it, it does look pretty good! We snapped a bunch of pictures while it was still fresh and shinny before we start [...]
Hobby Town Inventory Online
So this is pretty cool! Or local Hobby Town is one of a handful of shops around the country testing out a new online ordering system. The system allows you to order online, and have it shipped to you, or pick it up at the hobby shop. This program has just been launched, so I’m sure things are [...]
Shumacher Gives More Support and Steering to Mi4
New from Schumacher Racing are two items for you Mi4 Drivers! The first is a body support with carbon fiber shock brackit with an adjustable post to give extra support to your body! When you have a on-road car doing 70+ mph, this will keep that body from flexing under the wind pressure! Also from Schumacher Racing is [...]
Vampire Racing 1800mah Lipo for 1:18 Scale
New from Vampire Racing is a 1/18th scale 1800 mah LiPo battery. They are hard cased, and ready to put your micro to work! Check out the Vampire Racing site for more info.
Traxxas Slash vs 3D Plane
We added another video to our Big Squid RC YouTube Channel . This was a fun little shoot. We were at our local hobby shop, when a friend of ours from 3DHobbyShopRocks came by with a couple of planes he was looking to ‘retire’. Of course Bill’s eyes got real wide real quick! We grabbed the 4×4 Traxxas Slash, [...]
Pro-Line Interco TSL Super Swamper Tires
Another sneak peak from Pro-Line shows their new Interco TSL Super Swamper tires! These tires are designed to be true scale with an official license from Interco Tire Corporation. They will be out soon for 2.2 and 1.9 scale trucks! Head over to the Pro-Line website for details.
Pro-Line Summer Sale! (update)
Just got word that Pro-Line is having a SUMMER SALE! This weekend, get free shipping on orders over $75 AND 15% off any online orders all weekend! Update: coupon code no longer needed! Head over to the Pro-Line Sale website for details and some savings!
Pro-Line Closed Cell 1:10 Buggy Foams
A little sneek peak from Pro-Line looks like we will be getting 1/10th scale closed cell buggy foams in our near future! Sounds like they are in testing now, and rumor has it we can expect to see these in peoples hands around August. Head over to the Pro-Line website for details.
Fathers Day Loves RC?
I saw two very interesting RC related things happen on Fathers Day. The first one while I was on my way to the store to pick up some food for the grill. I was driving around a corner when I saw this girl (around 14) dart out into the road to pick something up. I slowed down, not because I [...]
What The!?
Looks like Cubby forgot to close the hamster cage again.. and they all made a run for it! As punishment, we have hooked the hamster wheel up to Cubby’s bike, and making him peddle till we catch the hamsters! Sorry for the down time.
Duratrax Evader DT Video
We recently reported on the new Duratrax Evader DT truck, well, now we have a video to go along with it!Sure looks like it can take a beating! Check out the Duratrax web site for more info!
Team Associated SC8e Brushless RTR!
There’s a new version of the Team Associated SC8e which is now brushless RTR! The new truck comes with a Castle Creations Mamba Max Pro brushless ESC and Neu_Castle 2200kV motor. It also comes with the XP3-SS 2.4GHz radio system. They recommend running a 4S LiPo for maximum performance. I haven’t seen or driven one of these is person, [...]
HPI Racing E-Firestorm 10 HT
Here is a interesting new release from HPI. It looks like they have teamed up with HobbyTown USA to put out a EXCLUSIVE RTR E-Firestorm 10 HT truck! The HT standing for HobbyTown. It looks to have all the same stuff that makes up the normal E-Firestorm except it’s RTR with the inclusion of their new HPI Plazma batteries, [...]
RPM Slash 4×4 Body Mounts
Own a Traxxas Slash 4×4? Is it covered in RPM hop up parts yet? Well here are some more for you! The new RPM Slash 4×4 Body Mounts have adjustable to give you different heights for your custom body. They start off 1/8″ lower then stock, and can raise up 1/4″ more. They can be mounted on [...]
Vampire Racing Tools
The people from Vampire Racing have released a new set of tools for working on your RC stuff. They have heat treated tips for durability, fit the popular hex sizes 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.0mm and 5.5mm and 7.0mm nuts. Tips are available separately if for some reason you ever have to replace them, or upgrade your existing tools. [...]
