New from Vanquish Products is the 1/10th scaled VRD Mullet Kit. The VRD Mullet is all business in the front with a standard straight axle, while it’s all party in the back with a high clearance portal set-up. Here are more highlights- * F10 straight axle up front * F10 portal axle in rear * Stance half cab body * VFD transmission * VRD S25 [...]
Hot and fresh off the production line from Team Associated is the RC10SC7 Team Kit short course truck and the RC10T7 Team Kit stadium truck. Based off the proven RC10B7 buggy, both of these new race trucks are ready to compete at the highest levels of competition. Check out these highlights- Team Associated RC10SC7 Team Kit * New 3-Gear laydown transmission * Durable [...]
New at Reef’s RC are XP Aluminum Shocks in 80mm, 90mm and 100mm lengths. These high-end crawling shocks look sweet and are perfect for your next rock crawler build. Here are the highlights- * Fits a wide variety of RC Crawler platforms * Superior durability along with smooth operation * Available in three lengths * Adjustable preload with “first of their kind” threaded spring [...]
Over at Kraken RC they have uploaded a new VEKTA Bashing Video for your viewing enjoyment. The Kraken VEKTA series took the large scale world by storm and are still arguably the best 5th scaled off-roaders on the market. Watch below to see the VEKTA absolutely sending it on a large outdoor course. Featuring a big gas engine and long [...]
As Team Associated continues to dominate the year of 2025, they’ve just posted a new Teaser Image. The teaser shot doesn’t give us a lot to go on, but it just might be a new 7 series 2wd stadium truck. Thankfully we won’t have to wait long to find out what it really is, as we expect full details in [...]
New from Team Corally is the SHIROI Short Course Truck. The new SHIROI will be available as an RTR, or as a Roller, and was designed for hours upon hours of backyard bashing fun. Here are some highlights- * Front, center, and rear gear differentials * Aluminum shock bodies * 5mm thick aluminum shock towers * Scale interior with driver figures * Large tube chassis [...]
The crew at Carisma have announced the 1/24 GT24 2.0 Hyundai i20N Rally1 Hybrid RTR as well as the 1/8 Limited Edition Hyundai i20N Rally1 Hybrid 2024 M48S RTR. Check out these highlights- Carisma GT24 2.0 Hyundai i20N Rally1 Hybrid RTR * New GT24 2.0 chassis with enhanced stability * New ARC-24 2-in-one brushless ESC and RX * 3-wire servo friendly * LiPO friendly up [...]
New from Traxxas is the 1/10th scaled Maxx Ultimate RTR. While a normal Maxx is a complete animal while out bashing, the Maxx Ultimate takes it to another level with loads of upgrade parts to increase durability. Check out these highlights- * Steel CV driveshafts * Premium aluminum upgrades * 6061-T6 aluminum C-hubs * 6061-T6 aluminum steering blocks * 6061-T6 aluminum rear hub carriers * 6061-T6 [...]
Over at XRay they have announced the 2026 version of their 1/12 X12 Pan Car Kit. The X12 has long been a dominant force on-road, winning races all across the world. The new 2026 version receives numerous updates to increase adjustability, durability, and speed. Here’s some highlights- * Redesigned chassis with reduced rear flex * Mounting holes for a floating servo mount * [...]
Freshly uploaded by Traxxas is a Mini-Maxx Goes Big at the Dirt Track & Skatepark! promotional video. The mighty Mini-Maxx is a backyard bashers dream with big brushless power and a chassis designed for extreme bashing. Watch the video below to see the Mini-Maxx throwing massive rooster tails and absolutely sending it over jumps. After the video you can use [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1/10th scaled Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo Kit. The Evo version of the GT3 was originally designed for LMGT3 racing in the 1:1 world, but now thanks to Tamiya, you can get one in rc form. Here are the highlights- * Easy to build and drive TT-02 chassis * Full time shaft driven 4wd system * Wheelbase – 251mm * [...]
Hey everyone, welcome to The Backyard! ICYMI, last week Team Associated publicly called out Horizon Hobby for alleged “unauthorized price reductions” of their vehicles. These kinds of disputes usually stay behind closed doors, so it was eyebrow-raising to see Associated frustrated enough to air it publicly. And funny enough, a big hobby shop near me is having a major in-store sale right [...]
Now shipping from Xpress RC is the 1/10th scaled Execute XQ3S Purple Hara Limited Edition Touring Car Kit. This limited release Hara edition kit comes with sweet looking purple anodized parts for serious bling, while also being an affordably priced mid range touring car perfect for club racing or cul-de-sac bashing. Here are the highlights- * Only 1000 kits available worldwide * [...]
Over at Reedy Power they’ve announced New Electronics for 1/28th scaled vehicles. The electronics include a new brushless motor that will be available in four different kV, to go along with a new ESC, and digital steering servo. Here’s more information- Reedy Blackbox 300R Competition Micro ESC * Compatible with 1/24 and 1/28 vehicles * BEC – 6.0V/7.4V 3A * Perfect for the [...]
The crew over at Kyosho Europe have announced the 1/28 McLaren 720S GT3 Mini-Z MR04 RWD. The Mini-Z line-up has been hugely popular across the globe and this new McLaren is loaded with performance. Here are the highlights- * Readyset includes fully assembled chassis, body and transmitter * Includes ultra reliable multi-function Syncro KT-531P transmitter * MR-04 chassis, a major evolution from the [...]
