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Team Associated is sending it hard in the vintage category this year and now they’ve announced the 1/10 RC10T Cliff Lett Edition Kit. Cliff Lett is about as legendary as it gets in our hobby and this is an official re-release of his championship winning RC10T. The Cliff Lett RC10T shares the alloy monocoque tub, Stealth A.T.C. transmission, and racing [...]
Over at Team Mardave they have announced that Stack RC will now be producing their 1/10 Cobra Vintage Buggy Kit. With vintage buggy racing all the rage right now, it’s pretty awesome to see the return of the classic Cobra by Stack RC. Not many details are known at this time on which exact model will be produced, or if [...]
Over at Fan RC they are now teasing a 1/10 Vintage 2WD Buggy Kit. With vintage buggy racing blowing up like crazy this year, Fan RC is helping to expand the genre by introducing new products with that old vintage vibe. From the teaser images we can see old school pre-load collars on the shocks, old school wire rear wing [...]
The crew at Kyosho have uploaded a Turbo Optima Mid Special promotional video. Watch the video below to learn more about all the special features of the Turbo Optima Mid Special. In the video Akira Kogawa, who is in charge of Kyosho’s Vintage Series, talks about the buggy and how the latest release is very close to the original that [...]
Over at Yokomo they are now teasing the return of their Wonder Dog Fighter Race Buggy Kit. Recently during the 2025 Shizuoka Hobby Show, the crew at Yokomo teased the return of this rare vintage race buggy. The Wonder Dog Fighter was released originally way back in 1986 and was the buggy used by Gil Losi Jr. to win the [...]
Over at Kyosho they have announced the return of their 1/8 S.R.T. Suzuki RGV-Γ 1992 Hanging On Racer Series Motorcycle Kit. This vintage racing motorcycle features a realistic rider that can hang off the side of the bike while cornering. Here are more highlights- * Replica of the 1991 Road Racing World Championship S.R.T. RGV-Γ * First released in 1992 * S.D.S.S (Semi [...]
New from Team Associated is the 1/10th scaled RC10 Graphite Buggy Kit. This classic buggy kit comes with a high-end carbon fiber chassis and is sure to be a hot seller this summer for collectors, as well as vintage racers. Here are the highlights- * Authentic replica of the RC10 Buggy Kit originally released in 1989 * 2.5mm carbon fiber [...]
The crew at Team Associated twisted the throttle wide open at the start of 2025 and they have yet to let off the gas! Recently posted by the AE crew is a new Vintage Teaser. The AE team has already dropped multiple hot releases this year, but they aren’t done yet with the vintage revolution. The teaser image shows a [...]
It’s been a hot minute since we’ve done a post on LRP, in fact, about 7 whole years! Back in day, LRP was known for winning world championships with their speed controllers and brushed motors. Since then, they’ve gone through some tough times, but are pushing their way back towards the top. As the vintage racing world gets hotter and hotter, [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the return of the 1/10 The Bigwig 2017. Back in 2017 Tamiya revised the classic The Bigwig with updates and now it is being re-released for your bashing pleasure. Here are the highlights – * Originally released in 1986 * Slimline body designed by famed Japanese designer Takuya Yura * Updated livery retains the original Bigwig vibe * [...]
Recently uploaded by JConcepts is a Vintage RC Clash of Champions 2025: Legends Return video. The video below shows the huge turnout for the Vintage RC Clash of Champions that included loads of stars from the past. Also, as Brian Dunbar had recently passed away, the video has a nice tribute for Brian and all the things he did to [...]
Over at Team Associated they have issued a Press Release on Counterfeit Products. As the vintage rc world continues to explode in size, the market is seeing more and more counterfeit products. Team Associated has announced that they are committed to authenticity and the fight against counterfeits. Associated has long been a leader in the rc world, not only on [...]
As vintage racing keeps getting hotter and hotter, L&L Models has announced a 1/10 Rear Motor B5 Kit. This kit is designed for vintage racers and comes in kit form. Here are the highlights- * Newly designed narrow tub chassis * 13mm big bore threaded shocks in blue * 3mm shock shafts and updated O-rings * Metric hardware * Fits ROAR approved 2S saddle packs, [...]
New from Kyosho is the 1/10th scaled Turbo Optima Mid Special Buggy Kit. With vintage rc getting hotter every day, Kyosho is releasing a high-end version of their Turbo Optima that is perfect for vintage racing, bashing, or collecting. Check out these highlights- * 18th model in the Kyosho Vintage Series * Original limited edition released in 1988 * Eight new parts specifically [...]
Here we go folks, Team Associated has just announced the 1/10 RC10 Kinwald Edition Kit. With vintage rc all the rage right now, the crew at Associated have dropped a special Brian Kinwald commemorative kit that is sure to be a hit with both racers, and collectors. Check out these highlights- * Faithful reproduction of Brian’s 1993 world championship-winning car * Custom [...]
