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Just like the Staind song “It’s Been A While”, well, it has been a while since HPI Racing introduced an all new off-road platform. Earlier this year HPI debuted their Jumpshot platform to the world at the Nuremburg Toy Fair, since then we’ve been anxiously waiting for one to show up on our doorstep. That day finally came a few [...]
New and super affordable ($129) from the folks at ECX is the 1/10 AMP MT. While it is named a “monster truck”, it more looks like a stadium style truck and we recently got a chance to shoot some pictures while pulling our test unit out of the box. Inside the box you’ll find the truck (of course), the new style [...]
ECX made some big news when they announced their AMP line-up of vehicles. Why is that? Because the AMP line brings hobby grade 10th scale to an extremely low price point. How low? $129, which should fit into just about anyone’s budget. While we finish our full review of the AMP Desert Buggy, please take a look at the unboxing pictures [...]
Hot and new from SWORKz is the 1/10th 2wd S12-1M Pro Buggy Kit. Designed from the ground up for racing, the S12-1M uses a 7075 aluminum chassis and mid-front gear box for optimal handling on carpet tracks. Four different battery positions are offered on the chassis and it uses a “pure oil system” on the shocks (they don’t use bladders). [...]
Aimed right at the bashing crowd is the new 1/10th scale AMP line-up from ECX. The biggest news from the AMP line is price, with both the DB desert buggy and MT monster truck hitting the streets at just $129. Some of the other highlights of the line include- * Waterproof electronics * 2 wheel drive * Everything is included, like AA batteries [...]
The HPI Racing Jumpshot MT was first shown back in Our Nuremburg Show Coverage back in January, but the wait is nearly over as it is expected to start hitting hobby shops next month. The scoop on the Jumpshot MT is this- it’s an affordable 2wd monster truck that uses a twin vertical plate chassis like the legendary Savage. Some of [...]
Believe it or not, indoor season isn’t that far away. That’s the time of the year when many hobbyists head to the heated confines of their local track to get their rc fix, often times with 2wd buggy being the most popular class. The latest 2wd 1/10th scale buggy to hit the market is the Hobby Pro PRS1 V3 by [...]
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 [...]
