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RIP Stan Ovshinsky – Creator of the NiMH Battery
RIP to Stan (Stanford) Ovshinsky, a man who I think we can say has had some effect on EVERY person who has ever done RC on the planet. He is the man who invented the NiMH battery. So if you have run a RC car, boat, plane, odds are good at some point a NiMH batterym was involved, and [...]
Mystery Vehicle Contest, Week 10 Entries!
Listen up Squid Fans! It’s time for week 10 contest entries!! We are looking for a little input this time for your entry, so PLEASE READ THE NEW RULES below. If you have not heard, we are giving away a Dozen Mystery Vehicles! One a Week for 12 weeks! The vehicles may by nitro or electric and are from the following [...]
AKA Moto 1/8 Buggy Tires
It looks like AKA Racing is answering some pleas and putting out a tire that can handle some serious action! The new MOTO a 1/8 buggy tire with some massive lugs on it looks ready to attack that tough terrain. This isn’t your standard racer tire, this monster looks like it’s ready to go bashing! Yes, AKA and Bashing in [...]
Unboxing the Helion Dominus 10TR
Another vehicle we have been looking forward to testing is the Helion RC Dominus 10TR which we just got our hands on. A 4WD Brushless Truggy for under $260 is the stuff bashers dream about. Testing starts soon, so watch for a review in the near future. Till then, enjoy the pictures. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: [...]
Unboxing the Thunder Tiger Mini Cooper WRC Rally
With Rally cars being all the rage suddenly, we also got our hands on the new Thunder Tiger 1/8 ER4 G3 BL RTR Mini Cooper Countryman. Don’t let the Mini Cooper appearance fool you because this beast is based on the Thunder Tiger MT4 we awarded Bash Vehicle of the Year to in 2011! If there is going to be a [...]
- 10/17/2012
- 12:39 pm
- Thunder Tiger
Unboxing - By: Brian
Unboxing the HPI Ken Block WR8
We got our hands on the new HPI Ken Block Rally WR8 Flux. A few people in the office have been waiting to get their hands on this one, so we are going to be drawing straws or just a flat out brawl to see who gets to do the review in the office. Till then, enjoy pictures. #gallery-11 { margin: auto; } #gallery-11 [...]
- 10/17/2012
- 8:57 am
- HPI Racing
Unboxing - By: Brian
Mystery Vehicle Contest – Week 9 Winner!
We have our 9th of 12 Winners in the
A Huge Thank You!
First, I’d like to thank all the readers and fans who came out to see us at iHobby! It was a huge surprise starting Saturday morning when a group of 3 guys showed up at our booth moments after the show opened and told us they drove over a hour just to come meet the guys at Big Squid! Shortly [...]
Mystery Vehicle Contest, Week 9 Entries!
Good Morning Squid Fans! As you have of heard, we were at the iHobby Expo in Cleveland last week and over the weekend. There are plenty more posts to come for that. We actually had most of the mystery vehicles in our booth, and gave them away during our demos! It’s time for week 9 contest entries!! Keeping you guys [...]
iHobby Expo 2012 – Live Stream Sunday
It’s Sunday, the last day of iHobby 2012 and we are up and streaming live at the Big Squid RC Booth.. The camera has been moved for your viewing pleasure. Click HERE to go to the live feed on UStream now! OR Click the ‘keep reading’ past the break to see the embedded video on the site. If it’s not running, try [...]
- 10/14/2012
- 8:49 am
- iHobby
ihobby 2012 - By: Brian
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iHobby Expo Live Stream Saturday!
It’s Saturday Morning and we are up and streaming live at the Big Squid RC Booth.. Never found our longer cable, so the angle isn’t the best, will buy one tonight for the show tomorrow. Click HERE to go to the live feed on UStream now! OR Click the ‘keep reading’ past the break to see the embedded video on the site. If [...]
- 10/13/2012
- 9:00 am
- iHobby
ihobby 2012 - By: Brian
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Steaming Live from iHobby 2012
We are up and streaming live at the Big Squid RC Booth.. The camera cable is a little short today, hopefully we find the extension so we can get out in the middle of the booth! Click HERE to go to the live feed on UStream now! OR Click the ‘keep reading’ past the break to see the embedded video on [...]
- 10/12/2012
- 8:19 am
- Big Squid RC
iHobby
ihobby 2012 - By: Brian
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iHobby Coverage Going Live
Now that we have your attention, the iHobby 2012 show has opened and we are starting to post the news from the show. Keep watching for the hottest and newest products from the show! If you are in the Ohio area, you need to come by and say hi! Click HERE for the official iHobby Expo website. Keep a eye [...]
- 10/11/2012
- 12:15 pm
- iHobby
ihobby 2012 - By: Brian
Mystery Vehicle Contest – Week 8 Winner!
We have our 8th of 12 Winners in the
Mystery Vehicle Contest, Week 8 Entries!
It’s time for week 8 contest entries!! Only a few more weeks left in the Mystery Vehicle Contest! If you haven’t won yet, what are you waiting for? If you have not heard, we are giving away a Dozen Mystery Vehicles! One a Week for the next 12 weeks! The vehicles may by nitro or electric and are from the [...]
