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Well hello there HPI Racing, so nice of you to drop a new Savage XL FLUX GTXL-1. That’s right folks, the legendary HPI Savage XL is back and better than ever before! The FLUX GTXL-1 features a rugged military inspired green livery, as well as a massive 6S FLUX brushless power system. The HPI Savage has long been a favorite [...]
There are a few of the Big Squid RC crew looking forward to testing out the new Kyosho 1969 Chevy El Camino SS 396 Fazer Mk2 Readyset. It comes with the latest Kyosho Fazer MK2 Chassis, which looks pretty durable. We will have to enjoy some on-road bashing fun! Check out the video unboxing below. If you are new to [...]
We got our hands on the new Spektrum Smart Technology G2 Charger and Batteries, so join us as we get the items unboxed and go over a bunch of the new features that come in these second generation chargers and batteries. This is a pretty big release for Spektrum, and we are excited to put the new tech to the [...]
This morning Axial Racing released a teaser and within minutes the 1/10 RBX10 Ryft 4WD Rock Bouncer RTR was all over the internet. The RBX10 Ryft is a 1/10 scale RTR that is built to take on the big rocks, trails, bumps and more at high speeds. It will be available in Grey or Orange with a Street Price of [...]
Welcome to Episode number 19 of the Big Squid RC Podcast. This show, Tim had a chance to sit down and chat with Jim Campbell from Tekin. They talk about how Tekin has changed over the years, what may or may not be the next big thing, and how we should all be taking much better advantage of the settings [...]
It’s time for the 2020 Bash Vehicle of the Year. While there were some great entries this year, there was a bash vehicle that really stood out against the rest. The 2020 Big Squid RC Bash Vehicle of the YEAR goes to the ARRMA Felony! Bashers everywhere scooped up the Felony and just couldn’t get enough. We have burned the [...]
Here we are, the end of 2020, and it’s time to pick the Scale Vehicle of the Year. This year was especially difficult because there were a bunch of new contenders in the class. I think there are still a few of the Big Squid Crew arguing for their favorite as we finish the post. It was a hard decision, [...]
The 2020 ride has been a crazy one, and it was time to get the crew together and has out the winners. The Product of the Year category has consistently been a tough one because there are a lot of products released, and everyone seems to have a favorite. This year was no exception, but the product that stuck out [...]
Welcome to Episode number 18 of the Big Squid RC Podcast. This show, Tim gets a chance to sit down and chat with F.C. and Matt from Redcat Racing, and they fill us in on what they have been up to since the last time we talked, stuff like the crazy SixtyFour Lowrider that blew people’s minds, as well as [...]
The solid axle monster truck scene has really heated up in recent years, and now Losi is throwing their hat in the ring with an ambitious new vehicle- the 1/10 LMT RTR Monster Truck, fully licensed by Monster Jam. How does this replica of the infamous Son Uva Digger full-sized rig hold up? Is this truck a revolution for this expanding [...]
We got our hands on the Element RC Enduro Gatekeeper RTR 1/10th scale buggy! So you know it’s time to get this thing out of the box, see what’s under the body and then hit the trails for it’s first run! So far we have had a blast with the truck, and it’s handled great! If you are new to [...]
Could this be the future of RC racing? Sit back and enjoy our unboxing of Mario Kart LIVE Home Circuit for the Nintendo Switch, as well as sort of a quick review towards the end of the video. Years ago with thought FPV (First Person View) rc was going to eventually take off, and we’d see all these pro drivers sitting [...]
Just announced by Team Corally is the 2021 version of their Dementor XP 6S Stunt Truck. The short wheelbase and potent 6S brushless system on the Dementor allows it to pull off insane stunts, while also being a durable backyard basher. Check out these highlights- * 1/8 scale pre-assembled RTR * All metal four wheel drive system * Massive amounts of suspension travel * [...]
New from Redcat Racing is the SixtyFour 1/10 Scale Functional Hopping Lowrider. The SixtyFour is big on scale realism, with loads of trick Lowrider features. Check out these highlights- * Fully licensed 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS body * Scale realistic 14 inch spoked wheels * Chrome injection molded trim * Front suspension hopping mechanism * Real-time adjustable ride height * REEFS RC hopping servo * 6-Channel LR6X [...]
New from Axial Racing is the 1/24th scaled SCX24 B-17 Betty Limited Edition RTR. This special 15th Anniversary Axial truck is small enough to be driven nearly anywhere, including your man-cave or garage. Check out these highlights- * 15 year anniversary, limited edition version * Comes with exclusive 15 year anniversary commemorative coin * Unique production number and 15th anniversary logo laser-etched into [...]
