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Just announced by Team Associated is the 1/10th scaled RB10 Factory Team Retro Kit. The RB10 FT is loaded with upgrades, plus comes with a sweet bronze anodized aluminum chassis. Here’s some highlights- * Blends classic off-road buggy styling with proven B5 engineering * New retro bronze aluminum B5 tub chassis (rear motor) * New retro bronze aluminum front nose plate * New bronze [...]
Over at Reedy Power they have announced a Retro ’80s 15-Turn Brushed Motor. With vintage racing getting more and more popular, Reedy is releasing a 15 turn brushed motor that not only looks vintage, but also puts out vintage style power to give you a true old school experience. Here’s the highlights- * Tribute to Mike Reedy’s iconic Reedy Modifieds Ultra [...]
Just announced by Team Associated is the 1/10 RC10 Retro 80’s Ultra Champ Kit. The Ultra Champ features unmistakable 80’s styling and comes with old school aluminum trailing arm rear suspension. Here’s more highlights- * 80’s retro themed RC10 Classic * New forged aluminum rear trailing suspension arms * New molded side guards * New molded front bumper * New CNC rear arm mounts with [...]
Happy Friday all! Welcome to The Backyard. A year ago, I kicked off 2025 by rolling the dice on some hobby predictions — not insider stuff, just guesses about where the hobby might be headed. Now that we’re near year’s end, it’s time to take stock and see how those predictions held up. Retro Racing Truly Arrives in Force? This one feels like [...]
Over at JConcepts they have announced a new Retro Orange/Teal T-Shirt. This new shirt was first seen at the 2025 IFMAR 1/8 E-buggy world championships and is now available for your racing/bashing pleasure. Here are some highlights- * Retro JConcepts imagery * Black shirt made of 100% cotton * Rear postage stamp graphic * Available in sizes small through XXXL The JConcepts Retro Orange/Teal [...]
Over at JConcepts they have announced new Retro Apparel. The JC Retro Apparel includes a new t-shit, as well as a pair of new hats. Here are the highlights- JConcepts Retro Pink/Teal T-Shirt * Black shirt made of 100% cotton * Retro design, pink/teal color combination * Scruffy imagery, popping colors, angled presentation * Rear postage stamp graphic * Sizes S to XXXL * Pricing – $21 [...]
Hey everyone and Happy Friday! Welcome to The Backyard. Retro releases sure are in these days, at least when it comes to r/c racing! Kyosho Optimas and Team Associated buggies and trucks, oh my! You also have companies like Tamiya, who are always re-releasing various classic stuff. I love to see it. So much so that I thought it would be fun [...]
For 20 years I’ve been meaning to build a Tamiya Lunch Box (street priced around $114, part #58347) but alas, procrastination is a terrible mistress. When I was younger I never had the cash. As I got older I never had the time. Well ok, that’s not entirely true. I’ve always just decided to throw my duckets at more pressing…dare I [...]
