The good folks over at Tamiya have announced the re-release of the 2008 version of the mighty Fire Dragon off-road buggy. The latest version seems to have received no major updates, but for all you collectors out there, it will be nice to get a new-in-box version, once again. To get one on pre-order, the latest version of the Fire [...]
Right down the road from Cubby’s house is the Bigfoot monster truck shop in Pacific Missouri. When Bigfoot recently put on a big event, the crew from JConcepts came out to support the throngs of Bigfoot lovers in attendance. Watch the video below to take an inside look into the Bigfoot facility, as well as a chance to see some [...]
Over at Schumacher they have just announced the Mission FT FWD Kit. The Mission is a highly engineered on-road kit designed for your local FWD racing scene. Check out these highlights- * Great introductory FWD car * Fast, durable, race proven * Forward weight distribution for increased traction * Aluminum alloy motor mount * Front gear differential * Full ball bearing set * Single-pivot steering for optimal [...]
Since the moment we unboxed the CAT RC Construction vehicles from Diecast Masters America, we were super impressed. The sounds, the lights, and the articulation for the price point was just off the chart. We had a blast running the vehicles and moving some dirt. We also couldn’t believe how long that ran for on such small batteries with a [...]
Just wanted to thank you for the many Big Squid articles and Trigger King videos over the years. Really helpful for me as I got into the hobby a bit and am enjoying it with my son. I was completely bitten by the solid axle bug here in Va. I have two SMT10s and I have a couple of questions [...]
New from Team Associated is a Purple version of their incredibly popular DR10 Drag Car. In the near future you and your friends can pick from orange, green, or the soon to be released purple paint schemes. All versions come as an easy to race ready-to-run, complete with radio gear and a powerful 3300kV brushless motor. * Based off AE’s ROAR [...]
New from Reedy is an entire line-up of Pro Battery Charger Leads. These high-end leads are used when racing to transfer maximum power to your pack before you head to the starting line. Check out these highlights- * Uses heavy-duty 12-gauge wiring * Mesh sheathing used for wire protection * Positive leads clearly marked for polarity * Available in a variety of configurations You can [...]
The crew over at RC4WD have dropped a new informational video for their Gelande II 2015 Land Rover Defender D90 RTR. The G2 Defender RTR comes in two different versions, the Heritage Edition, as well as a Autobiography Limited Edition. Both are priced at $499 and come with copious levels of scale realism. The video is short, but does a [...]
New from the Texas powerhouse Traxxas, is a video called Urban Action that features the mighty Slash 4×4 VXL short course truck. The video does a great job of showing off the Slash 4×4’s long travel suspension and powerful VXL brushless power system. For years the Slash 4×4 VXL has been a bashing favorite with its incredible performance and scale [...]
Over at Kyosho they have just posted a video for their new Inferno MP9e Evo V2 Readyset buggy. Over the years, Kyosho has been dominant in the 1/8th buggy category, the MP9e Evo V2 is a great choice for practice days down at the track, or for full-on hardcore bashing. As a Readyset, the MP9e Evo V2 comes completely pre-built [...]
Over at DE Racing they are now shipping Accelerator Front Drag Race Tires. The Accelerators were designed from the ground up for maximum performance, as well as a great scale realistic look. * Tires/wheel/insert combo weighs just 35 grams * Lightweight, narrow design * Designed to work with DE Gambler wheels * Available in different rubber compounds * Size- 3.3″ diameter, 0.625″ width * Includes [...]
Shipping now from iSDT is the micro sized PD60 battery charger. With an extra-small size and solid output, the PD60 is perfect for long days out on the trail, or for an afternoon of bashing down at your local park. Check out these features- * 60 watts total power * 5 to 20 volts DC input power * USB port for easy firmware [...]
New from the Maclan Racing crew is a Simple Soldering Iron. The Maclan SSI is compact, lightweight, and designed for high heat output. Here are the highlights- * Operates on 12-24 volts DC * Can be used off a 6S LiPo for maximum performance * Heats to 840°F in roughly 10 seconds * Built in safety features * OLED screen * Easy to adjust settings * Maximum [...]
Its officially go time for the Ultimate Scale Truck Expo, now is the time of year where we must put all our ideas into motion and start making them into a reality. I think we have upped our game for USTE 2021 compared to the previous ones we have attend, a big part of that goes to Greg for his [...]
Over at Spektrum they have announced that a new DX5 Rugged with a 6 channel SR6200A Receiver is now available for pre-order. The SR6200A makes sure that you have plenty of extra channels for custom scale accessories, and is ready for all your other Spektrum Smart gear. * Aggressive off-road styling * Unmatched durability- rubber bumper chassis * Water resistant casing & components * [...]
