New from ARC RC is the 1/10th scaled A11 Touring Car Kit. The A11 is a high-end 4wd touring car made from premium materials to help give you the advantage, no matter if you are racing at the track, or running against your friends in the cul-de-sac. Here’s the highlights- * All new design * Simple design for easy maintenance & [...]
Happy Friday all, and welcome to The Backyard! This week I’m in a bit of a ponderous mood, what with the Nuremberg International Toy Fair set to kick off in juuust over a week — January 27th through the 31st in Nuremberg, Germany. While a wide range of R/C companies will be announcing products and showing off new wares at the massive [...]
New over at Pro Performance RC is the XSC250P Brushless ESC. Designed for use in 1/10th scaled vehicles, the XSC250P features a powerful 14 amp BEC. Here are more highlights- * Designed to be an advantage in every type of 1/10 competition * Rated at 250 amps continuous and 2000 amps burst * 14 amp BEC circuit * Advanced data logging abilities * Live data [...]
Now available for pre-order at FairRC is the 1/24 FCX24M Taco Black Mamba Mod RTR. The FairRC crew took the already hot looking Toyota and modified it for a truly beautiful custom look. Check out these highlights- * Glossy black finish * Batrazzi 0.9″ aluminum beadlock wheels * Larger tires * Hard ABS body * Roof rack * Scale interior * Functional headlights * Off-road front bumper * Realistic [...]
Over at L&L Models they have collaborated with Atomic Carbon on the very trick Carbon Fiber XXX-CR2 Mid-Motor Shorty Edition Conversion Kit. This carbon fiber chassis is much tricker than the stock plastic unit and allows the use of shorty style LiPo batteries. Here’s some highlights- * Now shorty LiPo compatible * Same dimensions as the original Atomic Carbon chassis * Manufactured from [...]
Over at MIP they have announced their Gen 2 Speed Tip Hex Driver Set. The updated Gen 2 Speed Tips are easier to identify and come with MIP’s legendary durability. Here’s more details- * Includes 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, and 2.5 mm hex drivers * Laser-etched size markings that are easier to read * Color-coded rings for rapid identification * Speed Tip design for [...]
Just announced by Yokomo is the 1/10th scaled Super Off-Road SO3.0 Limited Edition Buggy Kit. The SO3.0 LE is a fully optioned race machine designed to win races at any level of competition. Here’s some highlights- * Designed for high-grip surfaces like carpet and artificial turf * Numerous upgrades for expert racers * Aluminum rear hubs * Upgraded shock shafts * Ships later this month Use [...]
New from Furitek is the 2026 Micro Stellar LCG for the SCX24. This transmission/brushless motor combo can definitely take your micro crawler to the next level. Check out these highlights- * All-new transmission design * Designed exclusively for the Micro Komodo * Micro Komodo brushless motor permanently integrated * Ultra-low center of gravity design * 1:43 gear ratio, matching stock SCX24 ratio * Full steel internal [...]
The crew at Team Associated have just announced the 1/10th scaled RC10B7.1 & RC10B7.1D Team Kits. These high-end race machines have been updated in key areas to improve speed and tunability. Both buggies feature new long-arm suspension geometry, have a new weight-centralized electronics layout, and sport KPI adjustable steering blocks. Check out these highlights- Team Associated RC10B7.1 Team Kit * 3-Gear laydown [...]
Shipping now at SWORKz RC is the 1/8 Apollo II eEVO RTR. Perfect for entry level racing, or for general bashing, the Apollo II eEVO RTR is an easy way to get into the 1/8 buggy game. Here are some highlights- * Powerful brushless motor & ESC for explosive acceleration * Based on the S350 PRO Buggy with S35-4E updates * Pre-paint and [...]
Coming soon from Vanquish Products are the 1/10th scaled Origin Classic & Classic Pro Kits. Featuring the original body design from Vanquish’s first kit, and a new clip-less mounting system, the Origin Classis is better than ever before. The Classic Pro Kit adds aluminum F10 straight axles and licensed 1.9” Battle Born X-Ray wheels. Here’s more highlights- * Clip-less mounting system [...]
New from H-Tech is their Machined Aluminum Hydraulic Cylinder for the Vanquish Products H10 Optic’s front axle. If you want a classy way to spruce up the front of your 1/10 crawler, this add-on looks like a great way to do just that. Made of CNC-machined aluminum, this hydraulic cylinder is a direct replacement for the stock cylinder that’s equipped on [...]
Now shipping from FairRC are Large Jump Ramps for RC Cars. These easy to haul ramps makes it easy to catch epic airtime and are designed for easy, controlled landings. Here’s the highlights- * Two different ramps available * Jump Ramp – 50×60cm – Fixed ramp surface * Jump Ramp – 100×80cm – 3 position adjustable * Precision curved launch deck * Engineered curve gives [...]
Over at Tamiya they are getting ready to reissue their 1/10 1978 Ford Zakspeed Capri Turbo Kit. First released in 2013, the Ford Zakspeed is back with new decals and a Hobbywing sourced ESC. Here are more highlights- * Includes ESC and torque tuned motor * 1.0mm polycarbonate body * TT-02 4wd chassis * Silver two-piece mesh wheels * Slick racing tires * Expected to start [...]
New from HPI Racing is the Nano-TTR 1987 BMW M3 Warsteiner RTR. This nano sized fun machine has serious scale realism, to go along with its high performance chassis. Here’s some highlights- * Iconic BMW Warsteiner livery * Inspired by Roberto Ravaglia’s world-beating 1987 WTCC-winning M3 * Fully licensed hard-body BMW M3 * Working LED headlights, tail lights, brake, reverse & turn signals * 3 [...]
