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The Traxxas crew recently uploaded a new X-Monster: Mud Bog Mayhem promotional video. Watch below to see the beastly X-Monster hitting big jumps, blasting around corners, and absolutely sending it through mud holes. The video does a great job of showing off just how much fun the X-Monster can be with its burly brushless power system, huge tires, and big [...]
After some teasing, Jason and the crew at JConcepts have announced a pair of Reactor Stage 2 Wolf Monster Truck Kits. The Wolf Racer comes with a 13″ wheelbase, while the Wolf Classic has a 10.75″ wheelbase. Here’s the highlights- * Scale realistic design and styling * Wolf Classic – Traditional tried-and-true length * Wolf Racer – Realistic look, increased stability * Built for [...]
New from JConcepts is a 1993 Ford F-250 Clear Body for the Mini LMT. Fully licensed by Ford, this hot looking monster truck body can really help your rig stand out in a crowd. Here’s the highlights- * Officially licensed by Ford * Scale inspired body, cab, and window design * Includes JConcepts #5230 body mount set * 1:1 headlight and grill treatment * Clear [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1/10th scaled Lunch Box Evo. The latest edition of the Lunch Box comes with updates to make it even more fun than before. Here’s the highlights- * Front double wishbone suspension * Rear 3-link rigid axle suspension * 115mm chevron style tires * Durable styrene plastic body * Wheelbase – 217mm * Width – 295mm * Width & wheelbase are 10mm [...]
The big news out of JConcepts today is that they are now teasing an all new 1/10 Reactor Retro Inspired Monster Truck! That’s right folks, JConcepts is stepping into the car game! The JC crew has long been huge supporters of scale monster trucking, and this March, they will be releasing their very own. Here’s some highlights- * True competition-inspired 1/10 [...]
Being shown at the Nuremburg Toy Fair is the new Tamiya 1/10 Quirkhopper GF-02 Kit. The Quirkhopper is a 10th scaled monster truck that uses Tamiya’s 4wd GF-02 chassis, to go along with a futuristic, insect like buggy body. Here’s some highlights- * Wheelbase – 267mm * Width – 280mm * Buggy body with headlights and large air intakes * 123mm large-diameter monster truck [...]
After having a solid year in 2025, HPI Racing is finishing it up by announcing the 1/8 Savage XL Nitro SBK. This version of the legendary Savage XL comes in kit form, thus allowing you to modify it as you build. Here are more highlights- * SBK = Self build kit * Heavy duty 3 speed transmission * Bullet proof machined differentials * Aluminum [...]
New over at Maverick RC is the 1/18th scaled Mini King Ford Bronco Big Kahuna 4400 RTR. This small scaled monster truck has that hot Big Kahuna styling and is sized to be driven just about anywhere. Here are the highlights- * Fully RTR with TF-706 Radio Set * 7.4v 800mAh 35C LiPo pack and USB charger * 1:18th fully licensed replica * Big [...]
Greetings all and Happy Friday! If you’re a fan of old-school scale trucks — and let’s be honest, if you read this column you probably are — RC4WD just dropped something that hits every retro nerve in the best possible way. Their new TF2 “LWB” RTR W/ Chevrolet K10 Scottsdale Hard Body Set (Scale Dept. Edition) is a full-on love letter to [...]
All new from Maverick RC is the 1/16th scaled QBit Monster Truck RTR. The QBit is tiny but mighty and is available in brushed, Flux brushless, or Pro form. Multiple different colors are available and the QBit is sized to be driven nearly anywhere, indoors or out. Here are the highlights- * QBit – Brushed power + full-time durability * QBit Flux [...]
New from HPI Racing is the 1/10th scaled Monster King Big Kahuna Ford Bronco 4400 RTR. HPI mixed the Wheely King and the Crawler King together to make the Monster King, then plastered it with cool looking Big Kahuna livery. Here are the highlights- * Built around a refined version of the Wheely King * New center gearbox with external [...]
Over at Traxxas they have uploaded a new X-Monster – X-Maxx Toughness, Monster Truck Style promotional video. Their new video shows off the X-Maxx MT in a beautiful off-road setting. From hitting jumps, to wheelies, to any kind of radical stunt you can think of, the X-Maxx MT is more than up to the task. You can use this link to [...]
Shown earlier today at the National Retail Hobby Stores Association trade show was the Traxxas X-Maxx MT. The new monster truck version of the X-Maxx is a huge beast that is more than ready for hardcore off-road action. The X-Maxx MT does not come with a body, but there are 5 body choices that can be purchased along with the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
