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Coming soon over at Traxxas are Two New Liveries for their Unlimited Desert Racer RTR. The Traxxas UDR has been my personal all time favorite rc car since it was first released back in 2018. With incredibly scale realism, and serious performance under the hood, the UDR gives you plenty of reasons to love driving it. Soon Traxxas will be [...]
After some teasing, JConcepts has officially announced their 1/10 Pioneer Modern Buggy Wheels. In rc racing, we’ve been using pretty much the same style of wheels, for decades. The crew at JC are out to change that up with their Pioneer series wheels. The Pioneer wheels are a nod to the past, while also being on the cutting edge of [...]
Over at Traxxas they have uploaded a new Nitro Skate Park Showdown with the Revo 3.3 & T-Maxx 3.3 video. Nitro trucks from Traxxas have gotten thousands of people started out in our wonderful hobby and are still a great way to have serious rc fun. Watch below to see just how big the Revo and T-Maxx 3.3 can go [...]
New from Team Powers is a V2 Portable Soldering Iron Station. This updated version 2 of their portable soldering station has all the power you need and is small enough to be packed along on the trail. Here are the highlights- * Ultimate portable soldering solution * Supports 2S~4S (7.4V~18V) battery input * Operates directly via PD 3.0 USB power supply * Rapid heating—boosts [...]
Over at Fan RC they are now teasing a 1/10 Vintage 2WD Buggy Kit. With vintage buggy racing blowing up like crazy this year, Fan RC is helping to expand the genre by introducing new products with that old vintage vibe. From the teaser images we can see old school pre-load collars on the shocks, old school wire rear wing [...]
Coming soon from Kyosho is the 1/8 Inferno NEO 4.0 Nitro Buggy Readyset. This 4.0 version of the nitro Inferno NEO comes completely pre-built and painted for your convenience, yet is highly competitive out on the track. Here are more highlights- * Readyset with pre-built chassis, installed engine, and pre-painted * Simplified engine break-in system * Shares body with the electric Inferno NEO [...]
The crew at Kyosho have uploaded a Turbo Optima Mid Special promotional video. Watch the video below to learn more about all the special features of the Turbo Optima Mid Special. In the video Akira Kogawa, who is in charge of Kyosho’s Vintage Series, talks about the buggy and how the latest release is very close to the original that [...]
Over at Yokomo they are now teasing the return of their Wonder Dog Fighter Race Buggy Kit. Recently during the 2025 Shizuoka Hobby Show, the crew at Yokomo teased the return of this rare vintage race buggy. The Wonder Dog Fighter was released originally way back in 1986 and was the buggy used by Gil Losi Jr. to win the [...]
Over at FTX RC they are now teasing a new Large Scale SCT RTR. UK based FTX has been a force in the rc market for close to a decade now, but their upcoming short course truck will likely be their very first large scale offering. FTX is well known for hot looking releases, but we’ll have to wait a [...]
New over at Exotek is a Slipper Eliminator for Kimbrough Spurs on the 22S Sprint. This lightweight slipper eliminator is perfect for oval and drag racing. Here are the highlights- * Ultra-light direct spur gear mount for the 22S Sprint and Drag series * Machined alloy unit that weighs only 3.6gr with the screws * Uses a wider range of available spur gear [...]
The crew at Avid Racing have announced Carbon Fiber Lowered Shock Towers for the Associated B7 and the Schumacher LD3. These lowered towers help reduce the center of gravity on your race buggy to increase corners speed. Here are the highlights – * Made from 4mm thick forged carbon fiber * Lightly chamfered edges to prevent splitting * Designed for high-bite carpet/turf tracks * [...]
New from HackFab is a 1/18 Pro Mini Late Model Oval Chassis Conversion. This updated conversion kit turns your Mini-B or Mini-T 2.0 into a hardcore oval racing machine. Here are the highlights- * Based off HackFab’s V2.2 oval chassis * Increased chassis width * Increased battery mounting area length * More offset weight * Right side of chassis has been shaved and lightened * [...]
While some companies are cutting back for 2025, others are pushing ahead with a passion. The crew over at Rlaarlo are really turning up the heat for 2025 and have announced a $5000 Speed Run Video Contest. The Rlaarlo speed run contest allows you to take video of your fastest run and submit it for a chance to win prizes. [...]
New from KO Propo is the EX-Next Basic Radio System. The KO Propo EX-Next series of transmitters are some of the best ever built and their new Basic system is an affordable way of getting into elite performance. Here are the highlights- * Equipped with standard or Lay Down Trigger (LDT) * Charge battery by connecting to stand * MINI-Z compatible telemetry function [...]
Over at Mon-Tech Racing they have dropped the 1/12 A-424 LMH Clear Body. This hot looking LMH body is sized for 12th scaled pan cars and is designed for top-tier performance. Here are the highlights- * Aggressive design with meticulous attention to detail * Fits all 1/12 pan cars * Faithfully captures the look of the latest-generation endurance prototypes * Headlight and grille decals * [...]