Recently uploaded by Traxxas is a Slash 4×4 VXL Conquers the Park! video. Bashing an rc truck at your local park is a great way to unwind, while also having loads of fun. Watch below to see the mighty Slash 4×4 VXL sending it hard at the park, catching big air over jumps and throwing massive roost in the corners. [...]
New over at Vanquish Products is the 1/10 Sparco Edition H10 Optic Brushless RTR. This high performance RTR crawler has big Hobbywing brushless power and 2.2″ Battle Born wheels with 4.9” Toyo Open Country R/T Pro tires. Here’s the highlights- * Ready-to-run trail buggy * ABS hardbody * H10 axles * Scale licensed PSC hydraulic ram style steering * 13.25” wheelbase and increased track width * [...]
Over at Team Saxo they have announced a 1/10 Electric GT Clear Body. This affordable GT class body has hot modern styling and is sized to fit most 1/10 on-road cars. Here’s the highlights- * Streamlined appearance * Low gravity center design * Molded from high quality polycarbonate * Extremely strong impact resistance * Optional rear wing #TS01220 sold separately * Width – 190mm The Team Saxo [...]
New from XRay is the 2027 edition of their 1/10 NT1 Nitro Touring Car Kit. Littered with updates, the 2027 NT1 is more than ready to put you on the top step of the podium. Here are some highlights- * Solid carbon front shock tower * Carbon front body post brace * Carbon front downstops * Front C4.0 springs * Carbon front & rear shock [...]
Recently announced over at CEN Racing is the 1/10 Reeper SC 4WD Brushless RTR. This four wheel drive short course truck is designed for extreme performance, with serious durability. Check out these highlights- * Includes two decal sheets * Full matte black body color * Driver & navigator models installed * Full size spare tire included * Beast SL G2 80A ESC * Powerful 3660 4000Kv [...]
Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! I always like to keep you all guessing a bit here in The Backyard, so this week instead of talking monster trucks, retro racing, or some larger hobby philosophic topic, I figured I’d throw out some general impressions on a truck I recently picked up—the Axial SCX10 III Toyota SR5. https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/axial-1-10-scx10-iii-1987-toyota-sr5-4×4-rtr-brushed-rock-crawler-red/AXI-2062.html Now, this is not a [...]
Now shipping from the good folks at JConcepts is Monster Truck Team Shirt. Their Monster Truck Team Shirt sports a new design that incorporates their REACTOR monster truck kit and features a vintage vibe. Here’s the highlights- * Retro JConcepts vibe * Stealth black t-shirt color * Neon yellow and JConcepts blue coloring * Wordmark, postage stamp, and race branding artwork * 100% cotton material * [...]
Over at Reedy Power they have announced a Retro ’80s 15-Turn Brushed Motor. With vintage racing getting more and more popular, Reedy is releasing a 15 turn brushed motor that not only looks vintage, but also puts out vintage style power to give you a true old school experience. Here’s the highlights- * Tribute to Mike Reedy’s iconic Reedy Modifieds Ultra [...]
Injora has introduced another tire option for the Axial SCX30: a set of 0.7" 40x15mm Crawler Tires. With their blocky and angled tire tread, these tires should have no trouble creating grip, letting you take your micro crawler just about anywhere you want to roam. Made from Injora’s S5 compound, these tires are sticky and soft, allowing them to hold onto [...]
Now shipping from FairRC is a 1/18 FCX18S K10 S Stuntman Mod RTR. The latest mod from FairRC is highly capable off-road, while also having some serious attitude with its Grindhouse styling. Here’s the highlights- * Designed for crawling, trailing, upgrading, and display * 3D-printed stepside bed conversion * Matte black custom finish * Grindhouse-inspired decal package * Opening tailgate * Hood opens * Classic [...]
Over at APlastics they are now shipping a 1/10th scaled Vandura Van 1983 Clear Body. This old school van body brings back A-Team vibes and gives you a cool new option for your next custom build. Here’s the highlights- * Fits – 1/10 drift and touring cars * Molded from clear Lexan * Protective overspray film * Width: 200mm * Wheelbase: 259mm * Front and rear [...]
The crew at JConcepts has uploaded a East Coast Championships 2026 Cherokee Rock Village Crawler Comp video for your viewing enjoyment. If you’ve ever wanted to see what a big rock crawling comp looks like, just watch the short video below. From high-end comp crawlers, to more scale realistic rigs, this comp had it all. JConcepts has long been a [...]
The good folks over at Tamiya have uploaded a Life-size Lunch Box EVO 1/1 Scale Real Vehicle Version! video. That’s right, Tamiya had a full scale Lunch Box EVO on display at the 64th Annual Shizuoka Hobby Show that was totally dropping jaws. The 1/12th scaled version has gotten thousands of people into our hobby over the years and the [...]
Recently uploaded by Traxxas is a Slash 4X4 VXL Ultimate: Short Course Dominance promotional video. While the Slash 4×4 Ultimate is well known as being a premium bashing rig, it can also fly around a race track. Watch below to see the Slash 4×4 Ultimate carving hot laps around an rc track, plus you get to see it doing some [...]
The crew at Team Associated has announced three new 1/8th scaled buggy kits. The new kits include the nitro RC8B4.2 and RC8B4.2 Euro, plus the electric RC8B4.2e. Check out these highlights- Team Associated RC8B4.2 Team Kit * Designed for low-traction and rough bumpy tracks * New molded height-adjustable gearboxes front and rear * New offset hubs and updated rear suspension arms * New -4mm chassis [...]
