Happy Friday all! Welcome to The Backyard. A year ago, I kicked off 2025 by rolling the dice on some hobby predictions — not insider stuff, just guesses about where the hobby might be headed. Now that we’re near year’s end, it’s time to take stock and see how those predictions held up. Retro Racing Truly Arrives in Force? This one feels like [...]
New from INOV8 is the 3DX Carbon Car Stand. This high-end car stand is designed to fit 1/12 and 1/10 on-road cars in style. Here’s the highlights- * Available in bronze or silver * Unique blend of carbon fiber, tube design, and 3D printing * Stylish, durable and functional car stand for touring or pan cars * Thick 4mm top for rigidity and durability * [...]
Just a few years ago not many people knew about Rlaarlo, but that has all changed today. With a wide variety of products ranging from high-speed cars to crawlers, Rlaarlo is attempting to take over the rc world with affordable, high quality rc cars. A few weeks ago we were shipped Rlaarlo’s XTS-S10 4WD Brushless RTR Rally Car to see what [...]
As an early Christmas present to all you vintage fanatics out there, Team Associated has just announced the 1/10 1991 RC10 Stealth Car Masami Edition Kit. Masami Hirosaka is one of the biggest legends in our sport and soon you will be able to buy a fully outfitted Masami edition RC10 race buggy. Check out these highlights- * CNC machined aluminum [...]
Recently announced by Mugen Seiki is the 1/10 Pre-Built Limited Edition MSB1 Buggy Kit with Flash Point Option Parts. This high-end race buggy is hand built by Tim Long and is the perfect way to save time before going out and winning races. Here are some highlights- * Includes over $200 of Flash Point upgrade parts * Built by Mugen Seiki’s Tim [...]
Over at Capo Racing they have dropped more teaser images of their upcoming 1/8 Mercedes Benz W460 G-Wagon Kit. Capo Racing is known for having the most esoteric kits on the planet and their upcoming old school G-Wagon looks impeccable. All the doors, hood, and rear open, and it has a full metal chassis with realistic looking turbo diesel 6 [...]
After having a solid year in 2025, HPI Racing is finishing it up by announcing the 1/8 Savage XL Nitro SBK. This version of the legendary Savage XL comes in kit form, thus allowing you to modify it as you build. Here are more highlights- * SBK = Self build kit * Heavy duty 3 speed transmission * Bullet proof machined differentials * Aluminum [...]
The good folks at Serpent have announced the 1/8 SRX8GTE R Kit. This high-end race machine is made from the elite materials and features numerous changes for increased speed and adjustability. Here’s the highlights- * New 4mm thick aluminum chassis * Optional carbon fiber chassis * Narrower track width * Updated chassis geometry * New suspension brackets * New stiffer bulkheads * Split center diff * Adjustable caster [...]
Just announced by Team Associated are the RC10B84 & RC10B84D Classic Kits. These are a low run collectors type of release that adds a special vintage flair to Associated’s latest 4wd race buggy kit. Featuring RC10 Classic-inspired livery, both of these are sure to be a “must have” for serious Associated collectors. You can use this link to get full [...]
Greetings all- Happy Friday and Happy Holidays! With the holidays creeping up over the next couple of weeks, a lot of us are starting to shift gears a bit. Travel plans, family time, colder weather, and end-of-year chaos have a funny way of slowing things down — including time at the workbench. And if you’ve been in the R/C hobby long [...]
New over at RC Atomic is the 1/28th scaled BZ Master Edition 4WD Chassis Kit. The BZ Master Edition is a high-end race kit made from top shelf materials and was designed to win races, even at the highest levels of competition. Check out these highlights- * The most advanced Atomic AWD competition machine * Fully re-designed with belt drive 4wd chassis * [...]
Just announced by BlackZon (HPI Racing) is the 1/16th scaled Vyper SC RTR. This affordable entry level short course truck is available in both brushed, and brushless versions. Here are more details- * Built to be driven hard nearly anywhere * Easy enough for beginners, exciting enough for experienced drivers * Turbo brushless version available for more power * Available in four striking color [...]
New from Hudy is a line-up of 101 Carpet Buggy Tires. Sized to fit 1/10 off-road race buggies, the new 101s were designed to win at any level of competition. Here are some highlights- * High-performance 1/10 off-road carpet tires * Designed for modern carpet tracks * Optimized carcass & contact patch for consistent performance * Stable handling under high cornering loads * Controlled sidewall [...]
1 RC Racing has announced the 1/18 Late Model 3.0 Clear Body Set. The 3.0 version has been updated to look more like modern late model 1:1 race cars, while also providing serious on-track performance. Here are the highlights- * Specifically designed for the 1 RC 1/18 Dirt Late Model * Reflects the latest designs seen on 1:1 dirt racetracks * Features a [...]
The teasing is over and DragonPunch RC has released full details on their upcoming 1/10 XX^2 Founders Edition Vintage Buggy Conversion Kit. Designed for modern vintage racing, the XX^2 features high-end build materials, while still maintaining that classic vibe. Here are the highlights- * Founder Edition – Only 25 of these kits will be produced * Beautiful silver carbon fiber chassis * Uniquely [...]
