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Yes, you read that correctly, THIS is the very last Cub Report, the day has finally come! I am not one for long goodbyes, and this has been in the making for a number of years, so here it finally is... One thing I am not, is an actual writer, so I’ve been burnt out on writing for a very long [...]
Let’s be honest, most of us have seen the SCX10 III RTR coming out at some point, but we had no idea when. In my best Action movie Trailer voice over “THIS SUMMER, AXIAL WILL TAKE OVER THE WORLD!” Ok maybe not the world but you get where I am going with that. After Axial’s release frenzy last year, we [...]
New from Axial Racing is the RTR version of their SCX10 III Jeep JLU Wrangler with Portal Axles. The RTR Jeep JLU Wrangler makes it fast and easy to hit your local trails with a rig loaded with performance and scale realism. Check out these highlights- * Replica V8 engine * Scale Jeep Wrangler Unlimited body with detailed interior * Spektrum DX3 3-channel [...]
Since its release, the Traxxas Maxx has been a dominate figure in the 1/10th 4wd monster truck bash wars. Box stock, the Maxx is incredibly durable and drives much like its 1:1 monster truck counterparts. With huge driveline parts and a powerful VXL brushless power system, the Traxxas Maxx is one of the best backyard bashers on the market today. For [...]
Once you really get into the hobby, a good battery charger becomes a necessity. Over the last 5 years, Hitec has put out a bunch of different battery chargers, and out of the ones that we’ve tested, we have been very impressed. In fact, we consider Hitec one of the very front runners for rc hobby battery chargers. Their very [...]
A huge congratulations goes out to the ARRMA crew for taking the March Bash-ness 2020 Championship! It was a seesaw battle the entire time, but the ARRMA Army pushed the ARRMA Infraction to lead towards the end and pulled out the win! We love the Infraction here, so it’s no surprise to see it work it’s way through the bracket. THANK [...]
New from Axial Racing is the SCX10 III Jeep JL Wrangler with Portal Axles. That’s right, the new SCX10 III has all new, high clearance portal style axles to go along with a very nicely scaled Jeep JL body. Have a look at these highlights- * Replica V8 engine houses front-mounted 540 motor * Realistic transmission housing and transfer case * Can be [...]
For all you high speed fanatics out there, Pro-Line has just dropped the Supersonic Clear Speed Run Body. The Supersonic was specifically made to help you convert your Traxxas Slash 4×4 (or other short course truck) into a speed run machine. Take a look at these features- * Great speed run body for SCTs * Designed for style and speed * Pairs perfectly [...]
Is Mattel/Hot Wheels trying to break the internet? They just might after announcing a pair of new remote controlled Tesla Cybertrucks! Mattel Creations has announced a 1/10th scale version of the Cybertruck, as well as a 1/64th scaled version. Here is the scoop- Limited Edition 1:10 Hot Wheels RC Cybertruck * Price- $400 * Hobby grade 1/10 radio controlled vehicle * All wheel drive * [...]
Just announced by Losi is a special 40th Anniversary Limited Edition 1/18 Mini-T 2.0 RTR. The limited edition Mini-T 2.0 comes with special livery on the chassis, as well as a powerful brushless system. Here are more highlights- * 2-in-1 6000kV brushless motor w/ 20 amp ESC * Throwback livery on body * Individually numbered, custom etched chassis * Step pin rear tires w/ [...]
That’s right folks, Castle just dropped a new Brushless Power System for the new generation of 1/6th Scaled vehicles. New from Castle is the Mamba Monster X 8S ESC that features Castle’s CRYO-DRIVE. Check out some of the features and specifications- * Max Cell Count – 8S LiPo, up to 33.6 volts DC * Designed for vehicles up to 25lbs in weight * [...]
The folks over at Team Corally are attempting to take over the bashing world. Recently, Corally announced a line-up of new hardcore bashers. We’ve had a couple weeks to bang on their all new Kronos XP 6S Monster Truck to see how it stacks up to the competition. How does it handle? Is it crazy fast? How easily does it [...]
Attention hardcore bashers, Associated Electrics have announced a new monster truck! That’s right, AE has just dropped the Rival MT10. The MT10 is a 1/10th scaled 4wd monster truck that comes as a brushless RTR, or as a RTR combo with LiPo battery & charger. Here are the highlights- * Reedy 3300kV brushless motor * 3S Reedy ESC with t-style plug * Licensed [...]
It’s the end of 2019, and that leaves us with one post left. It’s hard to overstate how difficult this decision was for us. Everyone here in the office has been arguing their sides, coming up with lists, and I think if Cubby didn’t have to leave for his New Years Eve party, there may have been fisticuffs. It’s the [...]
Another year down, and 2019 brought some incredible crawling/scaling vehicles. There were so many releases in 2019, at one point Jeremy (or scale guy) was letting anyone who wanted to work on a scale review take it because he was so swamped. We were basically doing daily unboxings, and it was all scale/crawler stuff. Like all the categories, this one [...]
