New this week from the crew at Team Associated is the latest version of the 1/10 Yokomo YZ-10 Classic Kit. This old school classic is back with a trick looking gold chassis and is more than ready for your local vintage racetrack. Here’s the highlights- * 4WD belt drive * Adjustable, spring loaded servo saver * 3 servo horns included * 21T pinion gear [...]
New from LC Racing is a 1/12th scaled 4WD Competition Buggy Combo Kit. This combo comes with LC’s 4wd competition buggy kit, plus a servo, ESC, and brushless motor. Here’s more highlights- * LC12B1 car kit with servo * 35 amp waterproof brushless ESC by Hobbywing * LC Racing 2845 sensorless 4300kV brushless motor * New competition mid motor layout * Central slipper clutch * New [...]
Over at Schumacher they have announced a Five Gear Transmission for the Cougar LD3 & Storm ST2. This will be available as a complete set or as a conversion kit. Here’s the highlights- * Provides more rotation and gives a different feel to your car’s handling * Especially good on high grip carpet surfaces * Used by the team to win the EOS [...]
Now shipping from Racers Edge is an Aluminum Axle Housing Set for the CEN Ford F-450. The set includes both front and rear axles, which have been machined from a high quality aluminum. The axle set is a great way to customize your CEN F-450 and is available in either silver or black. Lastly, the Racers Edge axle set is [...]
The crew over at Team GFRP has announced the 1/10 2026 HBS Sprint Car Kit. The HBS stands for High Bite Sprint Car and it comes with numerous updates to increase corner speed and adjustability. Here’s some highlights- * New chassis plate for optimal stiffness * New three post molded cage * Laid in front shock tower with small bore bladder shocks * Dual [...]
Over at Tekno RC they have announced some very trick looking Polished Aluminum Shock Caps. Designed to fit select Tekno 1/8 vehicles, these beautifully polished shock caps add some bling, while also collecting less oil and dirt buildup. Here’s some highlights- * CNC machined from 7075 aluminum * Supports standard, vented, and emulsion shock configurations * Left and right specific to reduce dirt [...]
New from Boom Racing is the 1/10th scaled BRX01 AWB “RCRFC Malaysia” Custom Crawler Kit. This hot looking crawler is highly customizable and is available in several different forms from the factory. Here’s some highlights- * Truly unique, bespoke chassis * Allows you to custom-configured the chassis * Customizable BRX01 AWB foundation * Drive System: Full-Time Shaft Driven 4WD * Transmission: BCF2 with Hi/Lo 2-speed [...]
Coming soon from FTX RC is the 1/10 Apache 2.0 Brushless Desert Truck RTR. The 2.0 version of the Apache Desert Truck now comes with a center differential, as well as other upgrades, to improve performance and durability. Here’s the highlights- * New center gear differential * Upgraded driveshafts, axles, and outdrives for enhanced durability * Sealed, shaft-driven 4WD system * Includes Voltz 3S [...]
New from LC Racing is the 1/14 BHC-1 V2 2WD Buggy Kit. Version 2 of LC Racing’s best selling BHC-1 gets numerous updates to increased speed and durability. Here’s the highlights- * New aluminum shock cap emulsion system * New smoother 60° silicone shock shaft o-rings * Can use 1 or 2 o-rings per shock body * New carbon fiber battery holder * New more [...]
Over at Kyosho they are now teasing the Lazer ZX7.5 4WD Buggy Kit. The upcoming 7.5 is the latest high-end race machine from Kyosho and has been heavily updated to increase adjustability and speed. Watch the video below to learn more, like its new 13mm shocks, carbon fiber towers, and much more. You can use this link to visit the official [...]
Just announced by Serpent is the 1/8th scaled SRX8Te RTR. This ready to run version of their SRX8Te truggy comes pre-built and loaded with electronics to get you on the track fast. Check out these highlights- * Race ready high performance electric RTR 1/8 4WD truggy * Expertly pre-assembled and pre-set * Dragon-RC X4P-350 transmitter set * Dragon-RC 150A waterproof speed controller * Dragon-RC power [...]
Now shipping from Bittydesign are the 1/10th scaled 499T & 499R Le Mans Hypercar Clear Bodies. Both have hot LMH styling, to go along with excellent on-track performance. Here’s the highlights- Bittydesign 1/10 499T LMH Clear Body * Specially designed for the Tamiya TT-02 chassis * Also fits any competition touring chassis with raised shock towers * Made with high quality and genuine polycarbonate * [...]
Over at JConcepts they have announced new 2026 Racing Team Apparel Reload Zip Up Hoodies. These high quality hoodies are perfect for long days at the track and are a great way to show the world you are into rc. Here’s some highlights- * Available in small through XXXL * 50/50 material * Hoodie, zipper sweatshirt * Reload theme with logo and artwork * Horizontal [...]
The crew over at Traxxas has uploaded a new Stampede: New Graphics, Color-Matched Wheels, Terra Groove Tires! video. The video shows off the updated Stampede that now comes with realistic Terra Groove tires mounted on color matching wheels, to go along with all new graphics on the body. Also included is a handy USB-C fast charger and to go along [...]
Greetings all, and Happy Friday! Welcome to The Backyard. The Nuremberg International Toy Fair is officially in the books, and as always, it brought a flood of new R/C announcements with it. There were plenty of on-road cars, off-road racers, and competition-focused machines unveiled over the past week — and while all of that is cool, longtime readers know I’m a [...]
