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Just announced by Kyosho is a Tuxedo Black version of their might 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 LS6. This highly scale authentic Readyset features a classic American muscle car body, to go along with its high performance Fazer 4wd chassis. Here are more highlights- * Fazer FZ02L 4wd shaft driven chassis * Fully factory assembled Readyset * 550 sized, 14 turn brushed motor * [...]
The good folks over at Tamiya are now teasing a 45th Anniversary Tamiya Porsche 934 RSR Vaillant in White. The 934 will be a “must have” for serious Tamiya collectors and should make for a nice cul-de-sac basher as well. We have very few details, but we do know that the Tamiya will release a limited number of these cars [...]
New over at Pro-Line is a Tough-Color Stone Gray version of an Early 50’s Chevy Pick-Up Body. Pro-Line’s Tough-Color bodies are perfect for bashing, as you never have to worry about paint peeling, or chipping off. Designed to fit 1/10 trucks like the Traxxas Stampede and ARRMA Granite, the Early 50’s Chevy is sure to turn heads down at the [...]
For all you vintage F1 fans out there, Fenix Racing has dropped the Classique 2 Formula 1 car kit. The Classique 2 has been updated to make it easy to run modern shorty style LiPo batteries, while sporting classic F1 styling. Here are more highlights- * Fits shorty, super shorty, and LCG shorty style LiPo batteries * Simpler rear end – Torsion [...]
After a bit of teasing, Kyosho has released more information on their upcoming 1967 Pontiac GTO in Champagne Metallic. Kyosho knocked it out of the park with the incredibly detailed Pontiac body and the car comes on Kyosho’s easy to drive, as well as quite durable, Fazer Mk2 4wd on-road chassis. * Expected to start shipping in May * Fully licensed by [...]
Now being teased by Kyosho is the beautifully scaled Pontiac GTO Fazer Mk2 Readyset. The Pontiac GTO is a classic American muscle car and soon you will be able to pick one up at your local hobby shop. Sporting a fully licensed and highly detailed GTO body, to go along with its durable and easy to drive Fazer Mk2 chassis, [...]
Shipping soon from Tamiya is an Expert Built version of their Super Storm Dragon. The Super Storm Dragon (previously known as simply the Super Dragon) is a great entry level buggy that is always ready for a good time in the backyard. This Expert Built version of the Super Storm Dragon is complete pre-assembled to get you bashing in a [...]
The folks over at Tamiya have announced the upcoming re-release of their vintage Ford Zakspeed Turbo Capri Gr.5 Würth on-road car kit. This blast from the past is highly detailed, as well as easy to build. Here are more highlights- * Comes on Tamiya’s entry level TT-02 chassis * Shaft driven 4wd * Double wishbone suspension * Friction shocks * Comes with motor and ESC The [...]
Coming this spring from Tamiya is the 2021 version of their Top-Force Evo. buggy kit. This updated version of the Top-Force Evo. was first released way back in 1992, soon you will be able to experience all the fun again! Here are some details and highlights- * New dedicated metallic stickers * Rigid double deck frame * 2mm thick carbon fiber upper & [...]
For all you old school Thunder Dragon fans, Tamiya has announced its return for 2021. First hitting showrooms in 1988, the Thunder Dragon is a great vintage buggy that can bring back memories of yesteryear. Here are the highlights- * Shaft driven 4wd * Comes with silver pre-painted polycarbonate body * Semi-pneumatic spike tires * Large diameter ABS plastic wheels * CVA oil shocks * Front [...]
Over at Tamiya they are still dropping new releases for 2021. One of their latest new releases is a special Black Edition of The Grasshopper II. This special edition comes in “murdered out” trim, completely in black. Check out these highlights- * Body comes molded in black polystyrene * Upgrade CVA oil shocks comes standard * Realistic driver figure * Comes with extensive decal [...]
Oh here we go folks, RC4WD has just dropped a long time classic. New from the RC4WD cew are 1.9″ Slot Mag Aluminum Wheels. If you are looking for some true classic wheels to mount on your next scale build, vintage Slot Mags are a great option. Here are the highlights- * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Durable silver anodized [...]
The crew over at Tamiya have announced that their Plasma Edge II will be released in Iridescent Purple/Green. The Iridescent Purple/Green version of the Plasma Edge will come with black wheels and shocks to go along with its pre-painted/pre-cut body and rear wing that sit atop its TT-02B chassis. The Iridescent Purple/Green Tamiya Plasma Edge II is still in the teaser [...]
Being teased right now by Tamiya is the Fighter Buggy RX Memorial. The Fighter Buggy RX Memorial (#47460) brings serious vintage rc appeal to the table with its DT-01 chassis and features a black body with gold plated wheels. No doubt Tamiya collectors will be all over this one, but for now we will have to wait for more details. Until [...]
New over at JConcepts are Aluminum Front Axles for the Team Associated RC10, RC10B2, as well as the RC10B3 race buggies. The new axles from JConcepts are made from a durable 7075 aluminum and have been anodized in black for a trick look. The original geometry has been maintained with the new axles and they are a perfect drop-on fit [...]
