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REC really likes the Sand Scorcher
You know, if I didn’t know any better, I would think that Chris over at Rogue Element Components has, like, a totally huge crush on Tamiya’s Sand Scorcher. But I know that Chris knows that such love is forbidden and fruitless. That doesn’t stop him from making some awesomely trick components for it though. His latest finely machined creations are [...]
- 11/10/2011
- 11:20 am
- New Products
- By: Jeff
RPM wants to beef up your 1/16 Slash (and all variations the…
Those award winning folks at RPM have some more winning stuff to stick on your ride. Owners of the 1/16 Slash (and ALL those cars based on it) should be excited to learn that your particular model is receiving their tender love and attention this time around with a set of new front A-Arms. Of course RPM’s legendary material is [...]
- 11/10/2011
- 10:59 am
- New Products
RPM - By: Jeff
Redcat Racing Monsoon XTE Unboxing
This just arrived on my doorstep, courtesy of the fine folks in the big, brown trucks. It’s Redcat Racing‘s latest vehicle, a Monsoon XTE, 1/8 scale brushless truggy. I thought I’d share some photos and info with all of you. Inside the box you’ll find the big Monsoon XTE, nearly 100% assembled. You just need to put the wheels on and [...]
Final Demo Winners!
Our last demo give away winners walked out of IHobby as happy campers. I know we said we were giving away two, but we got a third and gave it away too. Special thanks to ECX RC for the two Torment short course trucks we gave away. And also thanks to Speed Passion for the RS2 stadium truck!
- 10/23/2011
- 4:27 pm
- iHobby 2011
- By: Jeff
Also at IHobby – Trains
IHobby is about all kinds of hobbies, from R/C cars, planes and boats, to trains, to metal detectors and rock tumblers. Figured I’d show you some of the other goings on here. Trains are everywhere and in every scale. N, HO, O, On2, and more. Even Lego Trains. #gallery-5 { margin: auto; } #gallery-5 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-5 img { border: [...]
- 10/23/2011
- 12:51 pm
- Uncategorized
- By: Jeff
Next give away truck.
At our next demo we’ll be giving away not one, but TWO of the not available in stores yet ECX Torment short course truck. We’ve been bashing these at all of our demos and having a blast, now it’s possibly your turn. You have to be here to win, so get to the IHobby show for our 3:00 [...]
Random IHobby Inside Joke
Grass Jelly Drink – The official drink of Big Squid RC and Bashers Everywhere. If you want chunks of jelly in your drink, drink Grass Jelly Drink.
First Demo Winner!
Lucky Patrick watched our demo and then walked away with a brand new Evader DT. And that’s all you have to do to possibly win. We have one more give away to do today at our 3:00 demo. It’s going to be a big one, we have TWO ECX Torments to give away. These trucks aren’t [...]
World First Super Stock class Tractor
Take a look at this awesome tractor on display at the NR/CTPA pulling track. It’s the only Super Stock class tractor in the world right now and it’s packing a humongous 93cc Go Kart Engine. Hopefully it’ll run some heats tomorrow, they typically run a few at the top the every hour. #gallery-7 { margin: auto; } #gallery-7 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: [...]
- 10/22/2011
- 5:00 pm
- Uncategorized
- By: Jeff
Random IHobby Pic
Brian “Big Pimpin'” Smolik taking the ladies around the show.
Second Demo give away winners!
And a second winner walks away with a brand new vehicle. This time a HPI Racing Savage Flux XS went home with Kyle. Many thanks to HPI Racing for giving us two vehicles to give away today!What’s this? A third winner today? You bet. We had so many people and were getting so much attention [...]
- 10/22/2011
- 3:47 pm
- Uncategorized
- By: Jeff
Redcat’s New 1/8th scale line at IHobby
Even more Redcat stuff to show you guys. This is their new brushless 1/8 scale line, the Hurricane, Monsoon and Avalanche. All three are fully RTR with 2.4 GHz and dual 2S LiPo batteries included. These things look to be pretty beefy, with lots of thick metal braces. Look for them to be hitting very soon [...]
- 10/22/2011
- 2:56 pm
- New Products
- By: Jeff
Speed Passion RS2 Unboxing
Adam the Intern got his hands on a new Speed Passion RS2 stadium truck, so we thought we’d do a quick and dirty unboxing here at IHobby. If Adam the Intern reviews it, and it doesn’t break, you can be assured that it’s a tough truck. #gallery-11 { margin: auto; } #gallery-11 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-11 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-11 [...]
- 10/22/2011
- 1:39 pm
- Speed Passion
- By: Jeff
Random IHobby Pic
The Big Squid Booth Babes, Mandi, Aurora and Adrianna, take the track drone out for a spin… and a flip… and a roll… and a crash into the wall.
- 10/22/2011
- 1:29 pm
- Uncategorized
- By: Jeff
Random IHobby Pic
Greg Vogel, Editor-in-Chief of RC Driver dropped by the booth to shoot the breeze with our Dear Leader, Brian.
