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For the past few years, vintage cars have been making a big comeback. Perhaps one of the most beloved buggies from the 1980s was the Kyosho Optima. It was known for being a fierce competitor on the track, as well as being the very first 4wd race buggy for a whole lot of drivers. A few months ago Kyosho decided [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is the Mercedes Benz G 320 Cabrio MF-01X. The G 320 uses the MF-01X 4wd chassis in the long wheelbase configuration and is easy to build. To keep the price down, friction shocks and plastic bushings come standard, but the kit does include a Tamiya TBLE-02S ESC and brushed motor. A highly detailed polycarbonate body gives [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is an updated version of the classic Plasma Edge buggy. The Plasma Edge II Kit comes with a tweaked body design and new stickers. It retains the easy to build 4wd TT-02B chassis, CVA shocks, and buggy style bumpers. * Motor cooling ducts * Receiver case * TBLE-02S ESC and 540 brushed motor * Plastic bushings * Bathtub style frame * 4-wheel [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the RTR version of the Mercedes-Benz Unimog 425. The Unimog is world famous for its off-road capabilities, soon the RTR version from Tamiya will make it easier than ever to hit the trails. Its 4wd CC01 Tamiya chassis makes it easy to drive, while a highly detailed polycarbonate body gives it a scale look. * Finespec [...]
While most boxes that we receive for review at the BigSquidRC offices are pretty cool, the one with all the Kyosho tape really perked up the Bash Crew. You see, a whole lot of us around the office have been watering at the mouth to get our hands on the re-release of the Optima 4WD Buggy Kit. Needless to say, [...]
One way of fulfilling your need for speed is to get a smoking fast on-road car. Nitro 4wd tenth scalers are extremely quick around a track, or a cul-de-sac. The latest to hit the market is the 2016 edition of the XRay NT1. The NT1 has long been one of the most elite cars in its class, the list of [...]
Big news for all you hardcore bashers out there, Losi has formally announced the Ten-MT Monster Truck!. Based on the legendary 1/10th scale Losi Ten platform, the MT version brings even more fun to the plate with its large monster truck style tires, big brushless power, and AVC stability control system. * 50+ mph speeds * Shaft driven 4wd * 3S ready power [...]
Got an 8th scale on-road itch that you just can’t scratch? Maybe the new cars from Serpent can give you some relief. Serpent has announced a pair of newly updated Cobra GT 3.0 4wd 1.8th scale on-road cars. The 3.0 GTE (#600048) is the electric powered version, while 3.0 GT GP (#600047) is propelled by nitro power. What’s the scoop [...]
Just announced by Serpent is the Aluminum Chassis version of their Spyder SRX4. Previously the SRX4 came with a carbon fiber chassis, the new version comes with a stiffer 7075 T-6 version for higher bite surfaces. If your local track is high bite clay, blue groove dirt, carpet, or turf, the aluminum version will be the weapon of choice. * Belt [...]
What is the latest high-end touring car to hit the market? That would be the R11 2016 from ARC. The designers at ARC set out to lower the center of gravity while centralizing mass on the R11, making it easy (and fast) on a variety of different track conditions. * Motor moved 4mm inward * Widened lower chassis for less flex * Bulkheads [...]
With spring quickly approaching, GMade has announced the new Sawback 4LS Truck Kit. With a GS01 chassis featuring 4 link suspension and new 93mm XD Aeration shocks, the latest version of the Sawback should make for a capable stunner out on the trail. * Steel ladder frame * Clear Lexan body * Tube front bumper * Dust proof receiver box that looks like a [...]
Hot and new from Losi is the TEN-SCBE 1/10th scale 4wd buggy. Based off of the incredible TEN-SCTE 2.0, the TEN-SCBE has the performance and scale looks that today’s consumers are looking for. The open wheel design of the SCBE comes with a scale inspired roll cage and multi-panel body, along with a powerful 3S capable brushless power system. Spektrum [...]
Hey, what’s this that Losi has up their sleeve? To find out all the details you’ll have to drop by the Horizon Hobby booth this weekend at Motorama. Motorama is a huge indoor off-road event that goes off this time every year in Pennsylvania. This year you can be one of the first people in the world to get an [...]
It seems like everyone got ramped up after seeing the teaser shots, now here it is in all of its glory, the re-release of the Kyosho Optima 4wd Buggy. For those of you that were in the hobby back in the mid 80s, the Optima was easily one of the coolest buggies that money could buy. For those of you [...]
Recently announced by Maverick RC is a pair of new vehicles in their 1/10th scale Strada line-up. One is the Strada DT desert truck, while the other is the Strada RX rally car. Both come on the durable 4wd Strada platform and feature waterproof electronics, front & rear gear diffs, and a 2.4GHz radio system. The Maverick line just keeps getting [...]
