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Over at LC Racing they are teasing a new 1/10 PTG-2R Nitro Rally Car. LC Racing is mostly known for their small scale off-road racers, but now they are getting ready to drop their first ever nitro powered machine. The new PTG-2R Nitro comes with a fully licensed Lancia Delta HF body that is made by the good folks at [...]
The crew at Team Associated twisted the throttle wide open at the start of 2025 and they have yet to let off the gas! Recently posted by the AE crew is a new Vintage Teaser. The AE team has already dropped multiple hot releases this year, but they aren’t done yet with the vintage revolution. The teaser image shows a [...]
Coming to a hobby shop near you soon are JConcepts 2.2″ Rock Bump Competition Crawling Tires. The Rock Bump tires were designed for all out rock crawling performance, to help put you on the top step of the podium. Here are the highlights- * Original tire design by JConcepts * Fits 2.2” competition wheels * Large overall 5.75” diameter * Hefty surface area of [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts are 2.2″ Megalithic Rock Crawling Tires. These intricate crawling tires are the most detailed JConcepts have ever produced. Here are the highlights- * Original JC 20th anniversary Megalithic design * Fits industry standard 2.2” diameter wheels * Large overall 5.25” diameter * Repeated bat, club, and pyramid tread throughout * Lug terracing, recessing, with pencil push sidewall detail * Retro JConcepts sidewall [...]
Over at YiKong they are teasing a new 1/10 YK-4107LE Limited Edition Scale Crawler. What makes this truck so special is the use Clear Plastic for the frame rails, axle cases, and transmission case. This transparent plastic allows you to see inside the transmission and axles while in use, which indeed is pretty cool! As we await more details, you [...]
It’s been a hot minute since we’ve done a post on LRP, in fact, about 7 whole years! Back in day, LRP was known for winning world championships with their speed controllers and brushed motors. Since then, they’ve gone through some tough times, but are pushing their way back towards the top. As the vintage racing world gets hotter and hotter, [...]
Over at APlastics they have announced the re-release of their 1/10th scaled Forester SG5 Clear Body. For the re-release APlastics updated and added even more detailing into the mold to increase scale realism. Here are the highlights- * Now fully updated with even more details * Refreshed version is perfect for your next scale project * Molded from clear Lexan * Overspray protective film * [...]
H-Tech has released its second complete body panel upgrade set for the Vanquish H10 Optic. This all-aluminium V2 body panel set features a new design that borrows some of its styling cues from classic Land Cruisers. Made of durable, CNC-machined aluminum, this body panel set is a direct replacement for the H10 Optic’s stock body panels. The body panel set includes [...]
The folks over at XRay have just released full details on the 2026 edition of their 1/8 2RX8 Nitro Onroad Car Kit. The RX8 is about as high-end as they come and is capable of winning, even at the world championship level. Here are the highlights – * All-new chassis design features new flex characteristics & lowered CG * Lightened rear solid [...]
Over at Max Speed Technology they have announced the entry level 1/10 FRX S PRO FR Drift Car Kit. The FRX S PRO comes with a realistic front mounted motor to go along with its rear wheel drive. This realistic layout gives the new MST a more lifelike driving experience for all you hardcore drifters out there. Here are some [...]
New from Yokomo is the 1/10th scaled Pandem GRA90 Supra RWD Drift Car RTR. This entry level RTR is a great way for new drivers to get their feet wet in the RWD drift scene. Here are the highlights – * Recommended for first time drivers * Pre-built and painted RTR * Based on the latest model RD2.0 * 2.4GHz digital transceiver * 27-turn [...]
Just announced by Kyosho is the 1/10th scaled Toyota 86 GT Tuned Ver. Fazer D2 Drift Readyset. The tuned Toyota 86 GT comes on Kyosho’s new Fazer D2 RWD drift chassis and sports a very scale realistic body. Here are the highlights- * Meticulously finished ‘Ultra Scale Body’ * Realistic bumpers & mirrors * Includes light buckets * Fully assembled and painted * Newly designed [...]
New from Reedy is a Zappers SG6 2S 7200mAh 135C Long-Shorty lithium battery for 8th scaled vehicles. This special sizing is perfect for race applications, plus this pack is HV, meaning it can be charged to a higher voltage than a normal LiPO. Here are the highlights- * Long-shorty sizing intended for 1/8 electric buggy & truggy * Nominal voltage of 3.8V [...]
Over at EXO RC they have announced a Carbon Fiber Chassis Conversion Kit for the vintage Kyosho Optima Series. The EXO RC upgrade chassis is made from high quality carbon fiber and starts shipping next week. While we don’t have much information on it, the chassis conversion sure looks hot in the pictures! As we await more details, you can [...]
New from Mon-Tech Racing is a 1/12th scaled CV-Series LMH Clear Body. Mon-Tech is coming on hard in 2025 and has announced a new CV-Series body for your 12 scaler that features hot LMH styling. Check out these highlights – * Aggressive design with maximum attention to detail & performance * Compatible with all 1/12 pan cars * Styled after the latest generation [...]
