Being teased just before the open of the Nuremburg Toy Fair is a new Volvo FH16 Globetrotter 750 6×4 Timber (#56360) from Tamiya. Featuring serious scale realism, a heavy duty chassis, and a 3 speed transmission, the new Volvo log hauler is sure to turn heads this spring. We will post release date and pricing information as it becomes available, [...]
Hello there fellow rc enthusiasts, I am Cubby and this is my report. This week is a big one for our industry as the Nuremburg Toy Fair kicks off in just a matter of hours! Many of the biggest names in rc are in Germany this week to show off their latest and greatest, while a number of other big [...]
Being teased now by Tamiya is a re-release of their iconic P34 1977 Monaco Special Edition vintage Formula 1 car. The Tyrrell P34 is one of the most recognizable F1 cars of all time, soon it will be easy to pick one up for your growing Tamiya collection. The Tamiya P34 1977 Monaco Special Edition has a part number of [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is a new Ford Mustang GT4. The fully licensed Ford Mustang has a nicely scaled body sitting on the ever popular Tamiya TT-02 chassis. The 4wd TT-02 chassis is easy to build and maintain, plus it is easy to drive for new hobbyists. The part number of the Tamiya Ford Mustang GT4 is #58664 and you can [...]
The crew over at XRay have been working hard on the new 2019 Edition of their XB8E electric race buggy. While not all new, it does feature a number of revisions for improved performance and durability. Look at these highlights- * 2-in-1 concept that includes both pivot ball & C-hub front suspension * New rear uprights with larger outside ball-bearings * A-arms made [...]
Now being teased by Tamiya is a special Red Edition of the legendary Lunch Box Monster Truck. The Lunch Box has helped introduce thousands of people to our wonderful hobby, the Red Edition can help bring rc fun to today’s youth. The Red Edition Lunch Box has a part number of #47402 and you can hit up This Link to read [...]
So far 2019 is already starting off to be a good year for us scale nuts. We are not even done with January and already have had some great products released. The scale or crawler wave of popularity has been building strong for the last 4 years and in my opinion, I don’t see it breaking anytime soon. First off, from [...]
For all you Mugen MBX8 nitro buggy owners, JConcepts has announced a new S15 Body. The S15 is a high performance race body designed to help improve handling on the track. * Mid-body winglets * Rear stabilizer kick-up * Upper roof fin for increased stability and tracking * Maximum side head exposure * Also fits MBX7 series buggies * Cab forward design * Comes with protective film, [...]
Shipping right now from CNRacing is the 1/12 P801 Pro 8WD Military Truck. Yes, power goes to all 8 wheels, which should make the P801 a beast out on the trail. Also, the truck is loaded with real metal parts, doors that open, as well as loads of scale detailing from nose to tail. Here are more highlights- * Length- 29.1″ * [...]
After great success with their Comical Grasshopper in 2018, Tamiya is now teasing a Comical Hornet!. The Comical series from Tamiya keeps things fun with a unique look and easy to build parts, the Comical Hornet should be yet another hit for Tamiya. The Comical Hornet (#58666) comes on Tamiya’s WR-02CB short wheelbase chassis. We’ll have to wait for more [...]
“UK RC scene Well, where do I start? I guess my main vent and question is….. Why aren’t more rc companies investing in the European market? Yes we have arrma and have always had the legend that is Schumacher over here in blighty, but I would like to see a shift in investment from the US to a UK/European market! It [...]
Shipping soon from Pro-Line are a pair of new Pre-Mounted 2.8″ Tires on Raid Removable Hex Wheels. The removable hex Raid wheels from Pro-Line were just announced a few days ago, now you can get them with pre-mounted Badlands MX28 tires, or with the ever conquering Trencer 2.8s. * New Raid removable hex wheels * Wheels make it easy to switch [...]
New from HPI Racing is the Savage XS FLUX El Camino SS. The El Camino sports a cool monster truck look and rides on HPI’s highly acclaimed Savage XS chassis. Here are some highlights- * Unique retro El Camino styling * Massive Flux brushless power * Composite twin vertical plate chassis * Waterproof electronics * Heavy duty drivetrain * Toughest and fastest mini-monster truck in the [...]
Our industry is changing, and doing so in a rapid fashion. RC enthusiasts, especially those in the scale crawling and bashing scenes, have been longing for a radio that is tough enough for their hardcore driving activities. With that said, the Spektrum crew over at Horizon Hobby has dropped the DX5 Rugged. Based on their DX5 platform, the engineers at Spektrum [...]
New from ECX is the Axe 1/10 2WD Monster Truck. The Axe has a cool firetruck look that features a licensed Avenger MT body, wheels and tires. Here are the highlights- * Large chevron tread monster truck tires * Waterproof 60 amp ESC * 550 sized Dynamite 12 turn brushed motor * Spektrum S603 steering servo * Spektrum STX2 2.4GHz transmitter * Aluminum upgrades available Street pricing [...]
