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The Losi Mini 8IGHT buggy from Horizon Hobby has been a fast and furious little basher since its initial release. Its latest version features AVC electronic stability control and we have been bashing the daylights out of one to see how gnarly it is. In fact, we took the 1/14th Losi with us on numerous roadtrips that spanned 4 states [...]
What do you think of when you hear the name RedCat Racing? For some it means low-end cars with questionable durability, for others it means affordable cars that don’t break the wallet. The truck we recently tested from RedCat is the TR-MT8E Monster Truck, the very first vehicle in RedCat’s new high-end line of Team RedCat bash vehicles. Is Team [...]
The good folks over at Pro Boat have just announced the Westward 18″ V2 Sailboat. The relatively small size of the Westward makes it easy to transport so you can get in a relaxing day of sailboating at your convenience. The Westward is easy to use and comes standard with a 2.4GHz radio system. ABS plastic is used to make [...]
After a bit of teasing the Carisma GT24R Rally Car is now for sale. Designed with durability, speed, and most importantly, fun in mind, the GT24R should be great fun to bash with this winter. Some of the key specifications and features on the rally include- * 8,000kV brushless system * Rubber tires * Friction type shocks * Comes with 1S 500mAh 3.7V LiPo [...]
New from the crew over at Pro Boat is the V2 Ragazza 1 Meter Sailboat. The V2 Ragazza comes pre-built as a RTR and uses high-end construction materials for performance and durability. It was designed to be easy for a noob to drive, with enough performance to be raced with. Some of its highlights include- * Rip resistant nylon sails * 2.4GHz [...]
There are many different segments to the rc hobby. Some people love flying planes, others love rock crawlers, while others scratch their rc itch by driving boats. RC Tanks have long been a favorite among rc hobbyists, and while the genre isn’t a large one, it is still quite active and can be a great way to experience something new [...]
Sometimes you don’t want (or need) high-end. Sometimes you just want something affordable to get the job done. The Revell Modzilla MT is a very affordably priced 1/18th scaler aimed at the basher crowd. Does it have enough performance to be fun? How hard can it be bashed before it breaks? Should you cut the check? Read on to find [...]
Just in to the BigSquidRC offices is the Team RedCat 1/8 TR-MT8E Monster Truck. The big news is that it is the very first truck in the new Team RedCat high-end line of bashers, so we can’t wait to see how it stacks up against trucks like the Kraton, MT-4 G3, and Revo. As we tore the box open we grabbed [...]
With a shockingly low street price, you just have to wonder how good the AMP line of RTR vehicles from ECX RC (Horizon Hobby) can be. I mean, they are street priced at just $129, while their list of features hasn’t been diminished as much as you would expect to make the price point. We’ve been driving the ECX AMP [...]
Axial Racing once again set off to set the world on fire with their new Yeti SCORE Trophy Truck. Using the proven Yeti platform of 4wd featuring a solid rear axle, the Trophy Truck was designed to bring true scale realism to the 1/10th truck market. Did they hit the mark? Is it a good basher? Can it take a [...]
New from RC4WD is the Trail Finder 2 RTR with Mojave II Body Set. This version of the TF2 makes it super easy to get from cracking the box open to hitting the trail. It comes with many of the features that everyone wants and has some serious scale detailing. * 1.55″ steel beadlock wheels w/ lug nuts * High performance Mud [...]
The first vehicle to launch under Helion’s new higher end Select line is the Four 10SC. The Four 10SC is engineered to perform with the best in its class, while providing a great value. What lies under the 10SC’s hood? * IKONNIK Xenon ET4 2.4GHz radio with beginner mode, 10 model memory, drop-down wheel, adjustable grips, & left or right handed [...]
When we first saw the new Wasteland series vehicles from Dromida we couldn’t wait to get our hands on them. They had a cool “Mad Max” look, and more importantly, they had foam rocket launchers on top. During our review we’ve spent a lot of time driving, bashing, and shooting the Wasteland vehicles, here is the scoop on what we [...]
RedCat now has a high-end brand of premium vehicles called Team Redcat. The first vehicle to be introduced under the Team RedCat moniker is the TR-MT8E Monster Truck. The MT8E promises to be extremely durable and to also provide massive performance. Some of the highlights of the new Team RedCat MT include- * Waterproof Savox servo * Hobbywing 100 amp 4S waterproof [...]
Looking for a performance oriented boat that can smash 40 mph right out of the box? If so, take a look at the AquaCraft UL-1 Superior FE Hydro. The Superior has been around a while but now it features a Tactic 2.4GHz radio system. Of course it retains its awesome scale look and outrageous power. Some of its other features [...]
