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After receiving the latest version of the ARRMA Fury BLX to hit the states we had crack the box open as soon as possible. Yes, of course we grabbed a camera before doing so, but all of us were pretty stoked to see the new 60 mph+ version of the Fury. Take a peek below to see exactly what it looks [...]
Coming soon from PR Racing is the brushless version of their S1 V2 RTR Buggy. Packing a 3900kV brushless motor and having the ability to switch from rear to mid-motor, the S1 V2 RTR should be able to throw down fast laps at your local track or cul-de-sac. Some of it other features include- * CNC machined aluminum chassis * 13mm big [...]
New from VBC Racing is the Firebolt RM 2wd buggy. As you would think with the “RM” in its name, it is a rear motored machine that is best suited to slick outdoor tracks. Here are some of its highlights- * 7075 aluminum chassis * Carbon fiber shock towers * Fits several different styles of battery packs * Upper deck has adjustable flex * 3 [...]
Coming soon from Team C is the TC02C Team Edition 2wd off-road buggy. The new Team Edition comes with a slew of upgrade goodies over the normal kit for greater durability and improvied handling. Some of the upgrades include- * Aluminum steering knuckles * Aluminum servo saver * Aluminum rear arm mount * Heavy duty slipper clutch * Locking wheel nuts * POM idler gears The Team [...]
New and hot from Tamiya is the Nissan GT-R LM Nismo. Closely modeled after the Nissan the competed in the Le Mans Prototype 1 Hybrid class, the GT-R LM Nismo has a great scale look that sits on a direct drive F103GT chassis for speed. More highlights of the Tamiya Nissan include- * Solid rear axle * Kingpin coil spring independent front [...]
With the 1/10th scale IFMAR World Championships looming low on the horizon, the Team Durango crew are a teasing a new 1/10th scale buggy. No details are being released yet, but you can take a close look at the picture to gather clues as to what it might be. When you look closely you will notice that it appears to [...]
Looking for something a bit out of the ordinary to bash around the yard? Been looking for a unique first car for your son or daughter? New from Tamiya is the 1/10th scale Kumanmon Buggy. Based on the Tamiya DT-02 platform, the Kumanon (a Japanese mascot) buggy is a simple entry level kit that has fun written all over it. [...]
Serpent has just announced a RTR version of their Spyder SRX-2 mid-motored buggy. The RTR makes it easy for you to own a premium 2wd buggy that comes with the same geometry, and most of the same components, as their full-on race machine. * Dragon RC 2.4GHz radio gear * Dragon RC 45 amp waterproof ESC * Brushless, sensorless 9 turn motor * Big [...]
Aimed right at bashers worldwide, LRP has announced their new Limited Edition S10 Twister 2 Monster Truck. The Twister MT is a tenth scale 2wd monster truck designed to be an affordable, yet capable, bash machine. Some of its features include- * Brushed 540 motor with digital LRP ESC * Metal gear diff * Slipper clutch * Splash proof electronics * Complete ball bearings * Robust [...]
Is RWD drifting here to stay? If the industry is any indication it is. It seems like every RC Drift company either already has one (a rear wheel drive) or is currently working on one. The idea of it is fantastic and watching videos of them in action is very compelling, but in practice it can be very difficult. So [...]
At the Cactus Classic, the X Factory crew was showing off their new 2wd SCX-61 short course truck. They put two trucks in the A-main proving how fast it is and now they have released information on some of the truck’s features. The SCX-61 features a 3mm thick carbon fiber chassis, along with other changes, to help give the truck improved [...]
Bigger is always better, right? In the bashing world that is generally true, the bigger the beast, the better the basher. We’ve been testing (read- abusing) the new ARRMA Raider XL BLX for weeks now. The XL version of the Raider is significantly larger than the original buggy but is it a better basher? How durable is it? Does its [...]
Originally seen at the Nuremburg Toy Fair a couple of weeks ago, HPI Racing has announced more details on its new Jumpshot Series of trucks. Not only will the Jumpshot come as a Monster Truck, but also as a Short Course Truck as well as in Stadium Truck form. The Jumpshot looks like a solid new platform for their 1/10th [...]
The Tamiya Aqroshot is the first truck on Tamiya’s new DT-03T platform. The DT-03T is an easy to build 2wd truck platform targeted at new hobbyists. Some of the features on the Aqroshot include- * Oil filled shocks * Plastic bushings * Comes with torque-tuned 540 motor & Tamiya ESC * Stadium truck type wheels with wide radial tires The Aqroshot has a street price [...]
One of the hottest new trucks being shown at the Nuremburg Toy Fair is the HPI Jumpshot MT. 1/10th scale in size, the Jumpshot is a 2wd monster truck designed for serious bashing. A 2.4GHz radio system comes standard, while a brushed power system provides affordable power. A large bottom mount battery tray has plenty of room for various styles [...]
