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TheToyz RC Garage Banner
One of the hottest new trends is building an RC Garage. This is where a hobbyist will actually build a small garage to showcase their rc vehicles and also fill it with scale appropriate tools, accessories, and even wall banners. To help make your rc garage the coolest one on the block the folks at TheToyz have a new RC [...]
Exotek Front Bulkhead for the Associated B44.3
Years ago 4wd 1/10th buggies had a terrible reputation for breakage. Back in those days even the slighest tap to a pipe usually resulted in a broken part and a DNF. The new age of 4wd buggies are different, they can take harder hits without snapping a part, but like every other vehicle out there, they do have their weak [...]
JConcepts Universal Storage Bag
Have a bunch of expensive electronics you want to protect? Is so, the new Universal Storage Bag from JConcepts could come in handy. From holding battery chargers to nitro engines, the universal storage bag is a lightweight and easy to use way of giving your expensive gear some serious protection. * Small footprint that easily fits into most pit pags * [...]
ASK Cubby, 12.25.2014, Version- Santa Writes In, Scrooge Rep…
“Hi there, was just wondering if you guys know of any aluminium upgrades for the ecx torment 4wd ? Chassis wise… Cheers, Uk basher XD” Cubby- Yo Merry Christmas “Uk basher XD” and thanks for the letter/email/question. And no bro, I can’t get ya the hook up on ubered-out aluminum parts for your 4wd ECX Torment. We have talked to various ECX staffers in [...]
Hitec Naughty or Nice Giveaway
The good folks over at Hitec are having a Naughty or Nice Giveaway! They want people to post small stories of something NICE that did involving RC. Helped some newbie out at the track? Maybe got someone into the hobby? Whatever it may be, there is a $300 Hitec gift certificate involved! Did you do something nice? Click over to [...]
Raging Rotors: Fly It Hard, but Safe!
Hello all, and Merry Christmas! This week I have yet a simple message: SAFETY! The FAA, in coalition with other groups including the AMA, set up KnowBeforeYouFly, a website that outlines the guidelines of dos and don’ts when flying unmanned aircraft. I have mentioned these rules before, and the following video (also seen on Good Morning America the other day) sums [...]
- 12/24/2014
- 4:09 pm
- Columns
rc helicopter - By: Big Squid Staff
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T-Bone Racing New 2015 XV Series Front Bumper for the Traxxa…
There are “Putt around in the backyard at 5 mph” bashers, then there are “Go to the local skate park and huck it over the fence” BASHERS. If you own a Traxxas Slash and fall into the second category, then you’ll be interested in the new 2015 XV Series of bumpers from T-Bone Racing. The XV series is TBR’s newest product [...]
- 12/24/2014
- 2:08 pm
- New Products
Traxxas - By: Tim Mohr
Killerbody RC Warrior 1/10th Crawler Body
Inspired by the Ford M151 Mutt used in the Korean conflict and Vietnam war, the upcoming Warrior body from Killerbody RC has an incredible amount of scale detailing. 1.5mm thick polycarbonate is used to mold the body, and as you can see from the pictures, there are loads of scale accessories to dress it up just the way you like [...]
- 12/24/2014
- 11:37 am
- Killerbody
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
RJ Anderson XP1K2 Video – With RC Helicopter Footage
In a world dominated by quadcopters, imagine our surprise to see footage of a RC helicopter shooting video in the latest RC Anderson / UTVUnderground video called XP1K2. For you Polaris guys, there are some truly insane jumps in this video, as well as some great aerial work shot from an rc heli! That just feels so weird to say [...]
Helion Verdikt 12SC Short Course Truck
New from Helion RC is a 1/12th scale short course truck called the Verdikt. The Verdikt is a 2wd RTR that comes equipped with a 380 sized brushed motor and a HRSS-2 2.4GHz transmitter. All the electronics are waterproof, making them basher friendly, while an included LiPO battery and charger make it fast and easy to hit your local bash [...]
- 12/24/2014
- 9:15 am
- Helion RC
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
Pro-Line Phantom Clear Body for the Yokomo B-Max 2
Looking for a trick body for your Yokomo B-Max 2? To the rescue comes Pro-Line with a brand new Phantom Series shell to make your Yok the best looking one on the track. And Phantom bodies aren’t just about giving your buggy the latest new look, they are about performance, yielding more steering and high speed stability when used with [...]
- 12/23/2014
- 1:21 pm
- New Products
Pro-Line - By: Tim Mohr
DE Racing Speedline Plus 1/8th Buggy Wheels
The folks over at DE Racing have announced new Speedline Plus wheels for 1/8th scale buggies. Featuring a Sure Lock foam retention system, the Speedline Plus wheels deliver maximum on-track performance by using radial ribs that lock the wheel to its foam insert. * 83mm diamter * 38 grams in weight * Available in black, yellow, and white * Comes with a glue channel [...]
RC4WD Action Figures
These are not Ken, these are not some out of work wrestlers, these are the new Driver/Action Figures from RC4WD. The new action figures from RC4WD can make a nice addition to your rc garage or add even more scale realism to your truck while out on the trail. Four different action figures are available, all of them are made [...]
- 12/23/2014
- 8:56 am
- New Products
RC4WD - By: Tim Mohr
SquidInk #14
This week’s SquidInk touches on a few points that are all pretty entertaining. While you may think the second panel is the punch, the third panel really nails it. Click the pic above for the full size art! Remember to hit those share buttons to show your friends and support! Want to see the previous comics? Click Here to see [...]
Pro-Line Extended Body Mounts for the Traxxas Stampede 4×4
f you were to walk around the pit area here at BigSquidRC you would see that we pretty much mount up any type of body to any type of vehicle. You will find we touring car bodies on monster trucks, and monster truck bodies on touring cars. And we aren’t alone, many bashers like putting all sorts of crazy bodies [...]
