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“Podcast Cubby, I am a giant fan of your new podcast, any news on who will be on next? Walter O.” Cubby- Hey Walter, thanks for writing in, send me your snail mail for one of our uber-licous sticker packs. Yo, so we’ve been super lucky with the podcast. Tim Gluth from RCNewb has been kicking butt and taking names. Most people have yet to [...]
Do you need power? New from Traxxas is the EZ Peak Live Dual iD battery charger. The new EZ Peak packs a serious punch with up to 200 watts (26 amps!) worth of charging power. Here are the highlights- * Built-in Bluetooth connectivity works with new Traxxas EZ-Peak Live app * Most advanced charger in the EZ-Peak lineup * 13.4 amps x 2 [...]
Now here is a cool bashing video! Scroll on down to catch the latest video from Traxxas that features an RC Dunk Tank! In an era where every video seems to be all about trying to sell you a car, the latest video from Traxxas is just about fun! Traxxas gathered up a number of their crew members, then set [...]
Have you been looking for an affordable 2.2″ crawler? If so, have a look at the new Hammerjaw from Force RC. The Hammerjaw is loaded with features, yet doesn’t break the bank. Here is more of the scoop- * Comes with everything needed to drive right in the box * Full time 4wd with fully locked differentials * 2.4GHz radio system * Waterproof electronics * [...]
Just announced this morning by Losi is the 22S Short Course Truck. The 22S is an all new ready-to-run short course truck from Losi that is based on their championship winning 22 platform. The 22 platform has always been known for incredible handling, now we can’t wait to check it out in SCT RTR form. Here are the highlights- * Brings [...]
New and hot from Racers Edge is a complete line-up of Aluminum Upgrades for the Traxxas X-Maxx and Revo. Aluminum upgrades are great for bomb-proofing a truck, as well as making it look a whole lot better. Available right now, all the parts were designed for an easy install. Also, all the Racers Edge X-Maxx and Revo upgrades come in [...]
That’s right folks, after a spring filled with buzz, Horizon Hobby’s RC Fest is nearly here! This Friday is opening day for RC Fest 2018 and people are driving/flying in from all over the globe to attend. This year RC Fest returns to Eli Field in Monticello, Illinois and runs June 1-3. Big changes abound at this year’s RC Fest, with [...]
Rogue Element Components has been making some of the trickiest limited edition parts that we’ve seen. Yesterday REC announced that they are bringing back their original Clodbuster Wheels. The Clod wheels have been beautifully machined from aluminum to give your Clod a show stopping appearance. Also, the wheels come with a half inch offset to improve your monster truck’s handling. * [...]
Is four wheels enough? What about 6? For those of you looking to get really extreme with your scale crawling, Cross RC is now teasing the BC8. The BC8 is an enormous beast that features 8 wheel drive to get your up and over just about anything. And not only does the BC8 pack some serious military style scale realism, [...]
Well hello there folks, nice to see ya on a Tuesday. For years I’ve been consistent about getting THE Cub Report up on Mondays, but that hasn’t always been the case. In the very early days of THE Cub Report I think I did them on Thurs or Fri, but then ended up using Mondays. Yesterday, on Memorial Day, I [...]
This Saturday, June 2nd, is the BIGFOOT Open House in Pacific, MO! If you are a fan of monster trucks, it’s an event you won’t want to miss out on. BIGFOOT will be doing car crushes with several of their modern race vehicles and there will also be an old school leaf truck race! They will also have several classic [...]
Wow!!! Here ya go hardcore scale crawlers, Vanquish is here to show the crawling world what’s up with their all new VS4-10 Origin Limited. The VS4-10 was designed from the ground up to be the ultimate scale crawler, with a heavy focus on quality and durability. Here we go folks, strap in for a multitude of highlights on a high-end [...]
All you Pro-Line PRO-MT 4×4 owners love to go big. And not only that, you love to shoot video while going for that epic transition. To show off how gnarly the PRO-MT 4×4 is, the P-L crew has put together an Owners Compilation Video. Yes, we think you know what that means- there is some pretty insane content of PRO-MT [...]
New from the good folks over at Traxxas is a video called “RC & Pro BMX Freestyle!”. The video features the Traxxas X-Maxx along with BMX star Morgan Wade. Shot at one of the largest indoor facilities in the world, Hangar 18 at Woodward West, the video shows off some insane freestyle action. From giant back-flips to transfers, you’ll get [...]
Today, please keep in mind all the amazing men and women that have given the ultimate sacrifice while defending our freedoms and making our country the incredible place it is. Thank you all for your service! While you are at home firing up the BBQ, or out bashing in the backyard, there are a bunch of RC sales going on [...]