Recently announced by Tamiya is the 1/10 TRF421X Touring Car Kit. Back in the day, Tamiya was well known for their high-end touring car race kits and now they are back with the new TRF421X. Here’s some highlights- * New aluminum chassis * Updated shock towers * Lowered motor mount * Carbon reinforced a-arms * Two upper deck choices * 30 gram weight plate * Durable steel [...]
Just announced by Yokomo is the 1/10th scaled Master Speed MS2.0 Steel Chassis Spec. The MS2.0 is made for high-end racing and this version comes with a steel chassis for an extremely low center of gravity. Here’s some highlights- * Steel 1.2mm thick main chassis * Offers greater mass and weight down low * Steel chassis helps suppress highside tendencies * Increases cornering limits [...]
New from the good folks at Carisma is the M40s 2.0 Honda Civic Type R (FL5) ARR. This hot looking Civic is fully licensed and comes on Carisma’s new M40s 2.0 chassis. Here’s the highlights- * Permanent 4WD chassis with center differential * Robust brushless motor and Carisma brushless ESC * Front, middle, and rear differentials * Aluminum oil shocks * Carbon fiber chassis and [...]
Being shown at the Nuremburg Toy Fair is the new Tamiya 1/10 Quirkhopper GF-02 Kit. The Quirkhopper is a 10th scaled monster truck that uses Tamiya’s 4wd GF-02 chassis, to go along with a futuristic, insect like buggy body. Here’s some highlights- * Wheelbase – 267mm * Width – 280mm * Buggy body with headlights and large air intakes * 123mm large-diameter monster truck [...]
Now being shown at the Nuremburg Toy Fair by Tamiya is the 1/10 Porsche 934 (1976) 50th Anniversary Kit. This incredible looking Porsche comes with a RWD chassis that even has the motor located in the rear for increased scale realism. Each kit includes a unique numbered plate and comes with a cockpit set with driver figure. The Tamiya 1/10 Porsche [...]
After some teasing, Kyosho has released full details on their upcoming 1/10 KC10 Toyota Land Cruiser 60 Readyset. The Kyosho LC 60 is expected to start shipping in May and has been beautifully scaled down from the full sized version. Here’s the highlights- * All new KC10 chassis (Kyosho Crawler 10th Scale) * Ultra scale body plus features scale molded parts * Molded [...]
New from Injora is their Aluminum Transmission for the Redcat Ascent-32. Offering improved durability and style, this new gearbox will give your 1/32-scale crawler more longevity for any extreme indoor (or outdoor) terrain challenges you may encounter. The transmission case is machined from aluminum and features a black finish with exposed aluminum accents. Inside, you’ll find a full set of stainless [...]
Over at RC4WD they are now celebrating their 25th Anniversary. Everyone here at Big Squid RC would like to wish the crew at RC4WD a very happy Silver Jubilee, making a quarter century in any business is a very hard thing to do. When RC4WD first came out, they really changed the rc game by not using the typical distribution [...]
New and hot from Pandora RC is the 1/10 RWB 964 Type Rauh-Welt Begriff Clear Body. This high-end Porsche body is authorized by Rauh-Welt Begriff and has been beautifully scaled down from the 1:1 original. Here’s the highlights- * 1/10 unpainted polycarbonate body * Decals: 2 types, masking sheet included * Made in Japan * Separate polycarbonate rear bumper and front canard * Resin rear [...]
New from HPI Racing is the 1/10 1973 Porsche Carrera RSR Sport 3 RTR. This beautifully scaled Porsche RSR is available in two paint schemes, as well as with a brushed or Flux brushless power system. Here’s more details- * All-new 200mm bodyshell * Available in orange or brumos livery * Available as a Sport3 or Sport3 FLUX * Wide-arch stance and timeless silhouette * [...]
Over at Pandora RC they have announced a new line-up of Transmitter Steering Wheels. Three new steering wheels are in development right now and they are expected to start shipping in March. Instead of using traditional foam, the Pandora wheels will come with an original resin covering, thus making them last longer, while still maintaining excellent grip. To start off [...]
Attention Ascent-18 Apex owners! Injora has released its Black Brass High Clearance Links Set, designed to improve the durability and overall performance of Redcat’s comp-focused 1/18-scale crawler. Made from machined brass, this set of chassis and suspension links adds weight and rigidity to the underside of your Ascent-18 Apex and finishes it off with a touch of style. Speaking of finishes, [...]
Coming soon from PR Racing is the 1/10th scaled 2026 SB401-R 4WD Buggy Kit. The 2026 edition comes in dirt and carpet versions to help get you dialed in to your local track conditions. The dirt version comes with a center diff plus slipper clutch, while the carpet version has a center one-way along with a slipper. The PR Racing 2026 [...]
New from Fenix Racing is the Etna Clear Body for Pro10 racing cars. Developed with the assistance of an advanced CAD system, the Etna was designed for serious performance. Here’s the highlights- * Mold was made via 6-axis CNC * Designed for all levels of drivers * Canard front wings to adjust front grip * Available in 0.5 or 0.75mm The Fenix Racing Etna Pro10 [...]
Long-time R/C fans may remember the glorious era of toy-grade R/Cs during the late ’80s and ’90s. Few vehicles from that time period were as iconic as the Tyco Turbo Bandit off-road truck. Fast and flashy, the Turbo Bandit carved out a permanent place in R/C history — and who could ever forget that legendary Turbo Mode? Well, it looks like [...]
