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Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! First things first—my JConcepts Reactor has arrived, and I’m already well into the build. I’ll be diving deep into that in a series of upcoming posts, breaking down the build process, setup decisions, and everything that comes with it. But for now, just know that progress is underway… and I’ve got some diffs waiting for [...]
Greetings all, and Happy Friday! As winter weather is about to wallop a good portion of the U.S., I find myself hunkered down in the workshop, coffee in hand, doing what many of us do this time of year: scouring the internet for release news ahead of the Nuremberg International Toy Fair, which opens next week. One of the first big pieces [...]
Just announced by Kyosho is the Optima Mid’87 60th Anniversary Le Mans 240 Gold Edition. This special limited edition release is a replica of the 1987 Optima Mid and comes loaded with option parts. Check out these highlights- * Includes special chassis protective film * Kyosho Le Mans 240 Gold 13.5T motor * Kyosho speed controller BLS Gold ESC 60A Legendary * Left/right threaded [...]
Recently uploaded by Kyosho is a promotional video for their 1/10 Rage 2.0 Readyset. The Rage 2.0 has a unique, futuristic look and comes with a heavy duty 4wd system. Watch the video below to see the Rage 2.0 in action blasting around corners and catching big air. This entry level bash machine is a great way to get into [...]
New over at Kyosho is a Kit Version of their very popular Mad Wagon VE Monster Truck. The new kit version is perfect for all you hobbyists that like to build your trucks and is more than ready for serious backyard bashing. Here are the highlights- * Includes features unique to the unassembled kit version * Pre-built front, center, and rear gearboxes * [...]
New from Kyosho is the Sand Master 2.0 2wd Buggy Readyset. Designed for serious backyard fun, the Sand Master 2.0 comes completely pre-built and ready to bash! Check out these highlights- * Two different liveries to choose from * Width – 230mm * Wheelbase – 270mm * Gear Ratio – 8.76:1 * Weight – 1,700 grams * 540 sized brushed motor * Completed chassis with radio installed * [...]
The good folks over at Kyosho have dropped a new 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Readyset promotional video. The Kyosho Tacoma made a big splash on the internet when first announced and now you can watch the video below to see what it looks like in action. With a fully licensed body by Toyota, and sitting on Kyosho’s new KB10L [...]
The crew at Kyosho has dropped a new promotional video for their 2002 Subaru Impreza WRC Fazer Mk2 FZ02-R Readyset The Kyosho Impreza WRC has serious scale looks to go along with its 4WD Fazer Mk2 chassis. Watch the video below to learn more about the features of the Impreza WRC, as well as a bit of rally style action [...]
Kyosho has long been one of the most iconic names in rc and this year they are celebrating their 60th Anniversary. To help celebrate, Kyosho released a plethora of Anniversary products, but they have also posted a History Of Kyosho 1963-2023 Timline. The timeline goes over the history of Kyosho from their very start, to today. From their original Dash [...]
Fresh from Kyosho is a new promotional video for their 1965 Buick Riviera in Regal Black. This beautifully detailed old school Buick is big on scale realism, as well as performance. With full time 4wd and a peppy G14L brushed motor, the Kyosho Riviera is perfect for cul-de-sac bashing. After the video you can use this link to get full details [...]
Hello monster truck faithful and welcome to another week of MTM. I’m excited as this week I get to take in a full scale monster truck show as the Monster Jam tour heads to St. Louis, MO. It’s going to be really nice to take in a full-on stadium show, especially after a year of not being able to attend anything. [...]
Kyosho has introduced the latest version of their 1/8-scale nitro buggy kit, the Inferno MP10 TK12. This new entry builds on previous models’ success and aims to deliver the best performance possible for the 1/8 nitro buggy class. There are plenty of updates sprinkled throughout this model, including a refined, more aggressive body design, updated gearing, larger shocks with thicker shock [...]
So Kyosho basically confirmed on their FaceBook page that the next re-issue car is the Optima. The picture above is clearly a teaser but they then commented on the photo saying “you already know what it is don’t you?” I’m paraphrasing because “facebooktranslater”. So i’m completely geekng out here. The Optima was my holy grail at the local track when I [...]
While some hobbyists are looking for the most high-tech vehicles they can buy, there will always be a big demand for basic, entry level machines. The Kyosho Sand Master is just that, an entry level buggy for new drivers, or for hobbyists that are looking to keep things simple. The folks over at Kyosho America have announced that the Sand Master [...]
The latest entry into the nano sized quadcopter class comes from Kyosho. The Quattro X comes with all the highly sought after features that nano quad flyers are looking for, plus Kyosho quality. * Worlds smallest quadcopter * 6-axis gyro for ultra stable flight * Removable rotor guard * Fast flip button * LED lights * Can be charged from transmitter The part number for red is [...]
