As Rlaarlo continues to climb the ladder in the rc world, they have dropped numerous teasers of vehicles they will be showing at the 2026 Nuremburg International Toy Fair. Check out below what’s coming soon from the good folks at Rlaarlo- * Fully licensed 1/7 Mercedes-Benz Unimog * Fully licensed 1/7 Mitsubishi EVO * HY6 Hongyan CQ261 6×6 Military Truck and Hongyan “Divine [...]
Greetings all, and Happy Friday! As winter weather is about to wallop a good portion of the U.S., I find myself hunkered down in the workshop, coffee in hand, doing what many of us do this time of year: scouring the internet for release news ahead of the Nuremberg International Toy Fair, which opens next week. One of the first big pieces [...]
Available now from Team Associated is a RC10 Fluorescent Green Chassis Set. If your favorite color is green, or green is a great match for your RC10 build, this genuine AE chassis is the perfect upgrade. Here’s some highlights- * Includes chassis, nose, and motor plates * Expertly powder coated in sunny southern California * Each chassis sports an “AE Genuine Part” decal * [...]
Over at PN Racing they have announced the 175525 V5 2500kV Sensored Brushless Motor for 1/28th scaled vehicles. Featuring serious power and precision, the new version 5 PN Racing sensored brushless motor is a great choice for hardcore 1/28th scale racers. Here’s the highlights- * Highest levels of quality control * Perfectly set mechanical timing * Reduced cogging * Smooth power delivery Use this link [...]
If you’re running a Team Associated RC10 Rally and want to give it an under-the-body transformation, Yeah Racing has you covered with their Aluminum Essential Conversion Kit. Featuring a blend of aluminum and graphite components, this upgrade kit will enhance the style, durability, and performance of your R/C rally car. While you can purchase most, if not all, of these parts [...]
Over at Kyosho they are showing off a new 1/10 KC10 Toyota Land Cruiser 60 Readyset scale rock crawler. Featuring a fully licensed Toyota Land Cruiser body, and a highly capable off-road chassis, the new Kyosho Land Cruiser is sure to be a good time out on your local trails. Here’s some highlights- * Injection molded body details * Electroplated front grill * [...]
New from Boom Racing is the 1/10th scaled BRX01 AWB “Holy Grail” Custom Builder’s Kit. Designed for hardcore builders, this “Holy Grail” builder’s kit is incredibly versatile, and is a great start to your next custom project. Here’s the highlights- * Custom-configured Boom Racing chassis, built your way * Includes links, leaf springs, or hybrid suspension * Adjustable wheelbase and adjustable width * Straight [...]
New from the good folks at Hitec is the RDX4 Mini 240W DC 100W AC Battery Charger. Hitec has been a favorite among bashers for many years thanks to their high quality servos and battery chargers. The new RDX4 Mini is compact yet powerful, a perfect combo for the bashing crowd. Here’s the highlights- * 4 port AC/DC charger * Delivers up [...]
Over at Team Associated they are about to take the rc world by storm with their new and super affordable 1/10 RC10 4×4 Pickup Truck Kit. Coming in at under $160, the Associated RC10 4×4 Pickup Truck Kit is sure to be a big hit with basher and trail drivers. Check out these highlights- * Scale accurate front and rear 4×4 [...]
For all you Kyosho Mini-Z drivers out there, Bittydesign has just announced the 1/28 Kanjo Series Clear Bodies. With 3 different styles available, there is a Kanjo for nearly everyone. Check out these highlights- * Tribute to 3 iconic Japanese sports cars * KANJO-N supercar style body – #BDMZ-KJN * KANJO-S sportcar style body – #BDMZ-KJS * KANJO-R supercar style body – #BDMZ-KJR * Made [...]
There are always new companies coming into the rc scene, but we don’t think there is a more exciting new company for bashers than Rlaarlo. They’ve proven they can put out a great rock crawler, they’ve proven they can put out a great rally car, and now we’ve finally gotten a chance to see just how one of their true [...]
Over at APlastics they have announced an updated version of their 1/10 E30 Sedan Clear Body. The E30 has been fully revised with cleaner lines and improved detailing. Here’s the highlights- * Fits – 1/10 drift and touring cars * Made from clear Lexan * Width- 197mm * Wheelbase – 259mm * Includes overspray film * Light buckets included The APlastics E30 Sedan Clear Body is street [...]
New over at Overdose are Valino N820S UL-Spec Aluminum Wheels. Designed to fit drift and touring cars, these gorgeous aluminum wheels can definitely turn heads at your next rc meet. Here’s some highlights- * Made in collaboration with BuzzBreak * High rigidity, high precision, and ultra-lightweight * Available in four different colors * Ships in February * “Genuine” aluminum wheels * Truss structure hollowed out to [...]
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 [...]
