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Coming this summer from Tamiya is the 1/10 The Grasshopper Black Edition buggy kit. The original Grasshopper was released way back in 1984 and soon it will hit shelves again as a special Black Edition. The Grasshopper has helped thousands of people get into our fun hobby and the latest Black Edition will help get even more. The Tamiya 1/10 The [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD are Moto Metal 2.2″ Siege Deep Dish Beadlock Wheels. These trick looking aluminum wheels are fully licensed and perfect for giving your truck a completely new look. Here are the highlights- * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Chrome plated finish * Standard 12mm wheel hex * Width: 1.57in / 40.0mm * Negative Offset: 0.47in / 12.0mm * Weight: 4.64oz / [...]
Over at JC Racing Products they have announced Dish Wheels For the JRX2 vintage buggy. These precision made dish style wheels are designed as a direct replacement on the JRX2 to help keep you in the fight during vintage racing. The new wheels are also sized at 2.2″, thus allowing modern race tires to be used. Front, wide front, and [...]
Now being teased by Bittydesign is a P-GT3R Clear Body for the large scale Felony on-road car. Bittydesign has already released the P-GT3R for tenth scale and for the Infraction/Limitless, but will soon start shipping a new model specifically made for the Felony. As we await full details, you can click this link to visit the official Bittydesign Website, or [...]
New from Knight Customs is their 3D-Printable MX Dakar Conversion Set for the Losi Promoto-MX. This body panel and accessory kit will transform your R/C dirtbike from a motocross machine into a Dakar Rally racer. The conversion kit includes body panels and chassis protection as well as scale details such as an exhaust pipe, light buckets, and more. Additional hardware is required [...]
Over at Shark RC Bodies they have announced a 1/10 Code Blue Street Stock Clear Body. This oval race body not only has a nice scale look, but was also designed for serious performance out on the track. Here are the highlights- * Slash sized modern Street Stock body * True decked body * Complete body with rear spoiler and endcaps * Includes hardware * [...]
Over at JConcepts they have announced 4 new bodies for mighty 1/10 XRay XB2 race buggy. The new bodies for the XB2 include a P2, S2, F2, and S15. Here are some highlights- JConcepts P2 XRay XB2 2025 Body * Original JConcepts P2 design * Clear polycarbonate material available in standard and lightweight thickness * Tight profile, follows chassis perimeter * Slim nose, [...]
New from Antix is the 1/10th scaled S10 Blast BX 3 Clubracer. This affordable 4wd buggy is loaded with features, as well as performance. Check out these highlights- * RaceRoller – Pre-assembled chassis without electronics or tires * Splash-proof receiver box * Hex hardware * Self-locking wheel nuts * Torsion-resistant aluminum motor holder * Racing chassis with left/right threaded rods * Adjustable tie rods * Front [...]
Now being teased by Kyosho is the 1/8th scaled MP11 Nitro Buggy Kit. The MP series of nitro buggies from Kyosho has won many world championships and has a long history of leading the pack. While no details have been released, it’s obvious by looking at the images that Kyosho did a bunch of changes on the MP11 to keep [...]
New from Usukani is the 1/10 NGE 2.0 SE RWD Drift Car Kit. This high-end RWD drift machine is loaded with all the features you need for serious side-ways fun. Here are some highlights- * Wheelbase – 256mm * Gear Ratio – 12.6 * Four gear transmission * Gear differential * Easy access differential * Direct steering system * Aluminum servo mount * Big bore, metal shocks * Two [...]
Coming soon from Hong Nor is the 1/8th scaled X5B Nitro Buggy. The X5B is being released 35 years after Hong Nor’s first buggy offering and should be a solid buggy for bashing, or for racing. Hong Nor has been teasing the X5B for a minute and now they have released new images. The new pictures show off features like [...]
Team Associated is sending it hard in the vintage category this year and now they’ve announced the 1/10 RC10T Cliff Lett Edition Kit. Cliff Lett is about as legendary as it gets in our hobby and this is an official re-release of his championship winning RC10T. The Cliff Lett RC10T shares the alloy monocoque tub, Stealth A.T.C. transmission, and racing [...]
New from Team Cayote is the Crest RS 120 Stock Racing Brushless ESC. The Crest RS 120 is the first stock class racing ESC from Cayote and is loaded with features for the hardcore racer. Here are the highlights- * 98% energy efficiency * Ideal for competitive 1/10 drifting or stock class racing * Stock racing blinky mode * 1/10 Off-road and on-road presets * [...]
Over at Radbody they are teasing a new 1/28 FX28 F1 Clear Body. The FX28 is sized to fit 1/28th scaled F1 cars and is expected to ship with drivers helmet and protection halo. Small scale just keeps getting more popular, with part of the reason being so many affordable hop-ups from the aftermarket. We’ll have to wait a bit [...]
Over at Hitec they are busy celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year. To help celebrate a half century in the rc business, Hitec has released the DB961WP Limited Edition WP Aluminum Digital Brushless Servo. This high-end servo is big on performance, plus it should also appeal to serious rc collectors as well. Here are the highlights- * Limited edition with 50-year [...]
