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Axial Racing and Horizon Hobby was kind enough to hook us up with the new Axial Wraith 1.9″ RTR, and in person it’s a real stunner. Those smaller tires give it a much more scale look, at least for what’s hot right now, and the black version looks great. Opening up that hood to reveal the V8 molded receiver case [...]
We got our hands on the new Axial Racing Can-Am Maverick X3 Yeti Jr 1/18 UTV! It’s time to get this thing out of the box, take some pics and start the testing! With a $149 price point, and the current hot trend of UTV vehicles, this could be great timing for Axial and Horizon Hobby for this release. You [...]
We got our hands on the new Vaterra 1972 Chevy Suburban Ascender-S Scale Crawler from Horizon Hobby, and immediately wanted to do the unboxing. We did a video version this time around, so you will have to let us know if you enjoy the videos to go along with the photos. I’m not sure the camera does the color [...]
You saw the teaser, and a few people did guess. We have gotten our hands on the new Redcat Racing Gen 8 International Scout II! Redcat Racing has set the bar high right out of the gate for 2019 with the International Scout II. With an almost total redesign from the Gen 7, the Gen 8 is packed with some [...]
New and better than ever, is the Kyosho Rage 2.0. The Rage was originally designed as a backyard bash machine that didn’t break the bank, the latest version comes with a slew of upgrades that address looks, as well as durability and performance. As we pulled our test unit out of the box, we took a bunch of pictures to show [...]
We have had a lot of people ask about the GMADE BOM and the question was recently asked in ‘Ask Cubby’, “when we are going to review the BOM?”. Well, we finally got our hands on the Gmade GS02 Bom Ultimate Trail Truck! After owning a few of Gmades Komodo’s they have never let me down. When I saw the [...]
How’s it going everyone, Jeremy here and do we have a treat for all of you! The good folks at CROSS RC have sent us the new DEMON SP4 1/10 scale off-road Pickup Truck model. Just like the Demon SG4 the Demon SP4 is loaded with scale details like a plate at an all you can eat buffet! Looking at [...]
The all new Spektrum DX5 Rugged is one of the hottest radios to be released in years. Designed for not only the scale/rock crawling crowd, the DX5 Rugged just might be the best backyard basher radio ever created. Sporting a number of new innovative features, there is no other radio on the market like the new Spektrum. As we pulled our [...]
Last week Tommy of the BSRC crew stopped by Horizon Hobby in Champaign, IL. and was invited to an exclusive unboxing of the brand new LOSI Super Rock Rey. This car is a super detailed 1/6 scale Rock Racer with an 8s brushless power system. It features: * Tons of scale details, like fire extinguishers, rubber window nets, detailed interior, [...]
Announced by Losi a bit over a month ago was the 22S ST ready to run stadium truck. This “22” based bash-machine promises premium handling, while also being more than durable enough to catch big air in the backyard. Before we started our testing regimen, we took a bunch of pictures while pulling the truck out of the box. Look below [...]
We just got our hands on the new Tamiya Comical Grasshopper Kit! We have been looking forward to giving this latest kit a try as it looks so different from a regular Tamiya build. You can hit up the Tamiya Comical Grasshopper official product page on their website or get more Tamiya RC News here on BigSquidRC. Enjoy the unboxing photos [...]
Several weeks ago Force RC announced the 1/8th scale Epidemic Monster Truck. The affordable Epidemic ($299) features burly brushless power to go along with its large 1/8th scaled chassis. We recently got a chance to unbox a new Epidemic, and as we did, we shot a bunch of pictures. Look below to see what it looks like when you first crack [...]
It’s time to unbox the new Force RC 1:10 Hammer Jaw Rock Bouncer. Force RC is definitely giving a new meaning to “Ballin’ on a Budget” with a affordable RTR at $189.99. For anyone who is looking to get into the hobby and doesn’t want to spend a lot of money, The Force RC Hammer Jaw is a great option. [...]
Here at the BigSquidRC offices we just received the new Traxxas Slash 4×4 Brushed XL-5 RTR. This version of the Slash 4×4 comes with a very affordable price point ($319), yet is fully ready to tackle all the jumps and ruts down at your local bash spot. As we pulled the brushed Slash 4×4 out of the box we took a [...]
NEW TOY! We were able to acquire The RC4WD 1:10 RTR Defender D110. If Indiana Jones was in the market for a scale rig, my money says he would pick up the RC4WD Defender D110. The box art alone makes you want to go on an adventure. We are currently finishing up a full review and running video, so for [...]
