While it may be a warm September where you are, winter is just around the corner. For years Kyosho has offered up the snow loving Blizzard, but now they’ve updated it for a 2.0 Readyset version. What’s the scoop on the Kyosho Blizzard 2.0? * New electronic speed controllers * Completely pre-assembled Readyset * You can raise/lower blade from transmitter * Pre-painted body * Comes [...]
Coming soon from Kyosho is the Mad Van FAZER Mk2 Readyset. The 1/10th scaled Mad Van combines retro body styling with a lightweight sport chassis. Coming as a Readyset, the Mad Van utilizes a 14 turn brushed motor, a waterproof steering servo, and a Kyosho Speed House 60 amp ESC. Here are more highlights- * Newly designed van body * Full time [...]
Kraken RC now has a 1/10th scaler? That’s right folks, Kraken has just dropped the Stryker 1/10 Hyper-Scale UTV/SXS! The Stryker was engineered for proper scale looks, while also introducing a new high performance 1/10th scale platform into their line up. Here are more details- * Will be available as an RTR or ARTR * True to scale, hyper-realistic performance * RTR comes [...]
Here we are people, yet another beautiful Monday in the world of rc. I hope many of you got the chance to go outside and get your rc fix over the weekend. If not, here’s to better luck this coming weekend. Shall we jump on in??? Oh yes, we are officially in full blown holiday season announcement mode here at BigSquidRC. [...]
New from Traxxas is a promotional video for their TRX-6 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6 scale off-roader. The Traxxas TRX-6 has arguably the most realistic body ever produced by Traxxas and it comes on an impressive 6×6 chassis. Portal axles come standard on the TRX-6, just like its 2 speed transmission and remote locking differentials. After watching the video, you can [...]
Looking for a competition rig right out of the box? That’s the aim of RC4WD’s brand new C2X Class 2 Competition Truck w/ Mojave II 4 Door Body. That’s right folks, the C2X is the most capable RTR that RC4WD has ever released. Shall we dive into the details? * Designed for both scale looks and high performance * Comes pre-assembled [...]
For all you rally car fans across the globe, Carisma is announcing a new 1/24th scaled GT24 Subaru, as well as a GT24 Hyundai i20. Both cars are amazing reproductions of their full sized counterparts and come in at 1/24th in scale, a size that can be driven in even the smallest of rooms. Full sized rally cars put out [...]
Shipping right now from RC4WD is a ARB Intensity LED Light Set. The new RC4WD LED light set is not only fully licensed by ARB, but also one of the most realistic that we’ve ever seen. Here are more details- * Super bright LED lights * Can be mounted in any position * Light tilts up and down * ABS injection molded plastic housing * [...]
We had the new Traxxas TRX-6 Mercedes-Benz 6×6 out for some testing, and shot some amazing video. Jeremy did an awesome job of getting some really tough shots of the truck. So far this truck is a serious monster eating everything in it’s path! Enjoy the video, and watch for a full review soon.Check out the official page for [...]
What’s going on everyone. For as long as Big Squid has been around there have been stickers. The oldest Big Squid sticker I have is about 6 years old and still looking good on my air compressor. I started to think about all the stickers we hand out at events and where they end up. Why not have a little [...]
That’s right Tekno RC fans, they are about to drop the 2.0 Version of the NB48 Nitro Buggy Kit. The 2.0 is a new “from the ground up” redesign to make the NB48 even faster and more durable. * New 3mm CNC machined 7075 hard anodized aluminum chassis * Independent servo mounts * CNC machined 7075 shock towers, motor mount, pivot blocks * Double [...]
Just announced by Spektrum are a pair of new SMART Technology Battery Chargers. The SMART chargers from Spektrum are some of the safest, as well as high-tech, on the market. The Spektrum SMART S1500 DC Charger (#SPMXC1050) is a single port charger with 500 watts of power on tap. With charging at up to 20 Amps, the S1500 can quickly charge [...]
“ARRMA Mojave What’s up Cubby? I am wondering what’s going on with that new 1/7 Mojave? I have been waiting FOREVER for a large scale ARRMA and on the outside the Mojave looks about perfect. Have you bashed one yet? Let me know what’s the top speed and how tough the thing is. Keep having fun man, Brook D.” Cubby- Well howdy there Brook, I [...]
The good folks over at RC4WD don’t do a lot of teasing, but their upcoming C2X is a different story. While we don’t know exactly what it is, we do know that the C2X is a going to be a huge release for RC4WD. RC4WD has long been known for incredibly high-end scale trucks, upgrades and accessories, so we can’t [...]
Newly announced by Max Speed Technology is a RTR version of their CMX based TH1 scale off-road truck. The ready to run version of the TH1 makes it quick and easy to hit the trails. * Wheelbase- 267mm * Width- 195mm * CMX scale off-road chassis * Full time shaft driven 4wd * Solid axles front & rear * 26 turn brushed motor * Waterproof steering servo * [...]
