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Now shipping from RC4WD is the 1/10th scaled 2015 Land Rover Defender D90 Grey Body Set Gelande II RTR. This fully licensed Land Rover is big on scale realism, as well as serious performance out on the trail. Check out these highlights- * TDI engine bay * Lighting system * Landies vintage 1.9″ stamped steel beadlock wheels * Dick Cepek 1.9″ Mud Country tires * [...]
Over at Traxxas they have uploaded a new Ready to Explore: TRX-4 Defender Video. Traxxas has announced that the TRX-4 Defender is now 10% off during the All-American Summer Sale, which allows you to save some cash while getting a new rig. Featuring high clearance portal axles and that gorgeous Defender body, the TRX-4 Defender is perfect for long days [...]
Happy Friday all! Welcome to The Backyard! Let’s start with the obvious: Ready-To-Run vehicles today are lightyears better than what we had even a decade ago. You can walk into a hobby shop, drop a few hundred bucks, and walk out with a machine that looks amazing, runs fast, and can (usually) take a decent beating. But despite all the advancements, two [...]
New from the crew at FairRC is the 1/18th scaled FCX18 K10 Blue Mod RTR. This hot looking small scaler is perfect for driving indoors, or out. Check out these highlights- * Trail-ready stunner with vintage vibes and custom flair * FMS K10 with full FRC treatment * Dazzling blue repaint with original cargo bed * Interior with driver figure * Beefy Batrazzi Outrider ZR [...]
New from the crew at Team Associated is the 1/10 RC10DR Dakar Edition RTR. This hot looking Dakar racer is based on AE’s championship winning 2wd SCT truck and is perfect for backyard bashing, or for long days at the park. Here are the highlights- * Durable and lightweight aluminum top shaft * Low center-of-gravity molded composite chassis * Hook-and-loop battery straps for [...]
Coming soon from Kyosho is the 1/10th scaled Toyota Celica GT 1970 Tuned Ver. Fazer MK2 Readyset. This vintage blast from the past has been beautifully scaled down from the 1:1 original and comes on Kyosho’s easy to drive Fazer Mk2 platform. Here are more highlights- * “Ultra Scale Body” replicates the fine body details * FZ02 shaft driven 4wd chassis * Factory [...]
New from FTX RC is the 1/10th scaled Vantage 2.0 Brushless Buggy RTR. The original Vantage was released over 15 years ago and the new 2.0 model takes all the fun to a new level. Here are the highlights- * New longer chassis * Stylish split 6-spoke wheels * Modern, race inspired cab-forward body * 99% Ready-to-run * Etronix Photon KV2950 brushless motor * Voltz 2S [...]
The crew over at IMEX RC are some of the most hardcore you’ll find in rc. They’ve been supporting this industry before many of our staffers were even born, LOL, and we have a feeling they’ll still be around for a long time to come. For the last few weeks we’ve been driving and reviewing the IMEX 1/16 Bolt RTR [...]
New from Serpent is the mighty 1/7 426 Outlaw RTR. This absolute unit of an on-road car comes with massive power, to go along with its hot retro styling. Here are some highlights- * Born from Serpent’s racing heritage * Forged for asphalt warfare * Wide body styling * 4274 sized 6S brushless power * Flared fenders and massive rear wing * Realistic looking faux supercharger * [...]
New from HPI Racing is the 1/18th scaled Venture18 U4 Ford Bronco 4400 RTR. Available with licensed Vaughn Gittin Jr or Loren Healy livery, this hot looking small scaler can be driven nearly anywhere! Here are the highlights- * Built to dominate the trail * Bold looks with rock-solid performance * Based on the proven Venture18 platform * Full-scale capability in a portable, go-anywhere [...]
New over at Hobby Plus is the 1/18 Convoy EVO 2 RTR. This version 2 of the Convoy receives numerous updates to increase performance and durability. Check out these highlights- * Big-bore-threaded oil-filled shocks (oil not included) * Threaded shock collars * Servo on axle (SOA) set-up * Heavy duty driveshafts * Counter rotating rear driveshaft * 1.5mm stub axle pins and hexes * High visibility graphics [...]
A couple weeks ago we did our first review of an IMEX RC vehicle and this week we are doing our very first Rlaarlo review! Rlaarlo (pronounced Ray-La-Low) is relatively new on the rc scene, but have already made a big splash with their scale crawlers and monster trucks. For the last few weeks we’ve been testing their 1/12 XTS-P12 [...]
New over at Traxxas is the Raptor R 4×4 Ultimate. This is the most advanced Raptor R ever from Traxxas and was built on the foundation of the legendary Raptor R. The mighty Ultimate version now sports high-performance upgrades and rugged aluminum components for even more durability and hot styling. Here are the highlights- * 4s VXL Power System — 60+mph [...]
Recently the crew at IMEX RC sent us one of their Exterminator 1/12XL Brushless 4×4 RTR Stadium Trucks for review. The Exterminator is small enough to be driven in areas where larger trucks can’t go, while also being big enough to handle rough terrain outdoors. After putting the Extreminator through the wringer for a few weeks, we learned a lot [...]
Here ya go BIGFOOT fanatics, Traxxas is about to make your day with their upcoming 1/10 BIGFOOT 4×4 50th Anniversary Edition RTR. This 4wd beast of a monster truck has beautiful 50th anniversary livery and comes on a chassis that is more than ready for monster truck racing, or hardcore bashing. It’s been a half century since Bob Chandler started [...]
