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Kyosho MF-015 F1 chassis review
Sometimes people think I’m crazy but I just don’t mind handing over many of my R/C cars to just about anyone. The beauty of this car alone made most people shy away. It wasn’t until I told them it was a review car for Big Squid that they’d take the wheel. Assuring them not to worry if it broke (as [...]
- 3/7/2012
- 10:22 pm
- Car & Truck Reviews
Kyosho
Mini RC - By: GregZ
Reflex Racing introduces Team Packages for Mini-z MR-03
Those who get into Mini-z racing come to understand there are a LOT of options for tuning their cars. When I visit the local hobby shops the first questions are almost always “I want to buy upgrades for my car, what should I get first?”. Reflex Racing now answers that question with these Reflex Team Packages and back it up with [...]
- 2/26/2012
- 10:10 pm
- Mini RC
New Products - By: GregZ
Kyosho Sandmaster 1:10 RTR Buggy
Looks like Kyosho is set to introduce a realistic looking 1:10 buggy for the entry level market under the “EZ-Series” called the Kyosho Sandmaster. Release appears to be around May with a price point under $150. I’m digging the cage and real bead locks. Size will be comparable to an ECX Boost or Traxxas Bandit. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 [...]
- 2/21/2012
- 11:07 am
- Kyosho
New Products - By: GregZ
MR-03 chassis to be released in limited edition yellow
Kysoho is going to release their MR-03 in yellow. Limited quantities will be made available but we have confirmed that some will be making it to the U.S. ● You’ll be etting RM, MM, and LM motor pods in the special yellow color ● Ball Bearing Set ● Rear Oil Shock Set ● Faster motor ● Ball Differential Shaft for LM Also [...]
- 2/17/2012
- 10:39 am
- Kyosho
Mini RC
New Products - By: GregZ
Kyosho MF-015 F1 chassis unboxing
I picked up my personal Kyosho F1 this Saturday during a race at HobbyTown USA in Orland Park, IL. The first impressions by all the Mini-z regulars were how awesome the car looked. The scale looks are very impressive in person. The car comes packed with a clear [...]
- 2/12/2012
- 8:49 pm
- Kyosho
Mini RC
New Products - By: GregZ
New Kyosho Auto Scale releases
The new Auto Scale releases from Kyosho should be arriving in the states in about a month. We have the Pearl Green Lamborghini Murcirlago LP670-4 SV – Link White Ferrari 599XX – Link and limited release of the Keihin HSV-010. This one I’m not sure how many (if any) will make it state side. – Link #gallery-11 { margin: auto; } #gallery-11 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-11 [...]
- 2/10/2012
- 12:29 pm
- Kyosho
Mini RC
New Products - By: GregZ
Losi SCT now in RTR 2.4ghz Brushless
Losi… Thank You! I know a lot of folks said this is how it should have been released the first time around. I’m glad to see they’ve finally released them. The Micro SCT and Rally are now 2.4ghz and brushless. They are still going with the 4.8v nimh to hit the $149 price point. Not only will the [...]
- 2/2/2012
- 9:37 am
- Losi
New Products - By: GregZ
Kyosho’s new marketing strategy?
dmc-2 Geez Kyosho, Big Squid does one unboxing with a beautiful woman and you just have to go and copy cat us? Kudos to including DMC from RUN-DMC. Click Read More to see the video in action!
Kyosho’s next set of Bodies for the new F1 chassis
Kyosho’s next body set for the new MF-015 Mini-Z F1 chassis is the Ferrari F10 platform. Cars NO. 7 and No.8. So now the two McLarens and these two Ferrari’s and we’ve got 4 of the new F1 cars ready for some racing! Kyosho tends to do a lot with Red Bull licensing so I’m hoping the Red Bull [...]
- 1/31/2012
- 8:32 am
- Kyosho
Mini RC
New Products - By: GregZ
Kyosho releases new F1 chassis – MF-015
Kyosho has updated their Mini-Z F1 with the new MF-015 chassis. These are expected to see US soil Jan. 20th with shipments going out to dealers shortly afterwards. The first two will be based on the McLaren Mercedes MP4-25 Vodaphone #1 and #2 car. This is an ASF (Auto Select Frequency) 2.4ghz chassis that you pair to an existing 2.4ghz [...]
- 1/19/2012
- 10:23 pm
- Kyosho
Mini RC
New Products - By: GregZ
Kyosho Mini-Z Motorcycle Info and Video
We finally got a little more info on the Kyosho 1/18 scale Mini-Z Motorcycle (moto racer) that we broke the news on a while back. Yes, it is official now! Kyosho will be releasing the MC-01 chassis and it will be called the Mini-Z Moto Racer. The first 1:18 scale motorcycle will be modeled after the YAMAHA YZR-M1. Some of [...]
Mancari’s Swap Meet Event
The focus is on the car. The drivers’ line is silent. Thirty seconds to go and … FINISH! The young racer asks, “How many laps did I do?” It’s clear: another enthusiast is born! Sunday, August 29th, Hobby Town Orland Park invited the Chicago Mini RC Club out to the 9th annual Mopar/AMC Show and Shine to do demo of the new [...]
Unboxing the Losi Micro SCT
Short Course just got… shorter? The smallest Short Course Truck (SCT) to date is debuted with the Team Losi 1/24 scale SCT. The box is typical of the Losi Micro with the product clearly displayed through the clear window with the radio and accessories tucked away inside. It’s a full Ready To [...]
Unboxing Losi Micro Rally Car
This post is just all about the pictures since under the body it’s identical to the Losi Micro SCT. You can read all about it, and check out those pictures Here! More picks…
