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At the Nuremburg Toy Fair, scale realism is all over the show. One of the booths loaded with scale realistic vehicles is from Tamiya. The moment you get close to their booth you can’t help but see the giant full size Mercedes Unimog 425 along with the new rc version. Want to talk about making an introduction? That is the [...]
While you don’t see many Volkswagen Amaroks cruising down the street here in the states, they are pretty cool mid-sized trucks. The folks over at Tamiya have announced their version at the Nuremburg Toy Fair. The Tamiya Amarok Custom Lift is modeled after the version used to promote the 2014 Winter Olympics and comes on a WT-01N chassis. The Amarok [...]
As you can see in the picture above, our European correspondent Igor is having a great time at the Nuremburg Toy Fair. One of his latest discoveries is the new 1/24th scale GT24B from our friends at Carisma. The GT24B should be big news for small scale fans as it comes standard with 4wd and a LiPo battery. A 2.4GHz [...]
More big news from the Nuremburg Toy Fair comes via Carisma with the announcement of their new racing division. Carisma Racing was formed to show the world that Carisma products can compete at the top levels of racing around the world. The first vehicle to come out of Carisma Racing is the 4XS 1/10th 4wd Buggy. The 4XS comes with [...]
Previously released with high grip tires, Team Associated has announced a Drift Version of their Apex Scion Racing tC. The new slick drift tires allow for long corner drifts and lots of tire burning action. A Reedy 3300kV brushless motor provides the power, while an XP 2.4GHz radio system with digital metal gear steering servo provides the control. The street [...]
The new Jackal Trophy Truck from Thunder Tiger was designed for both performance and a scale realistic look. A four link suspension is used on the Solid Axle rear end to soak up bumps and jumps. An independent suspension is used up front while a 3900kV brushless motor provides the power. Also standard is a Cougar GP2 2.4GHz radio system [...]
ECX has given the 4WD Ruckus and 4WD Circuit two very important upgrades- Brushless Power and AVC stability control. Both trucks receive 4 pole Dynamite 3300kV brushless motors and Dynamite 8.4V 3300mAh NiMH batteries for power. Waterproof electronics come standard and both trucks are equipped with Spektrum DX2E radio systems. The Brushless 4wd Circuit has a part number of #ECX03017, the [...]
Coming soon from Gmade is the Sawback Sport 1/10 off-road truck. This sporty version of the Sawback comes with bigger tires, a roll cage, lights, and even more scale detailing than the original. The Sport is expected to start hitting hobby shops in February and we’ll post more details as they become available. Until then you can hit up the [...]
On the way from Tamiya is an entry level drifter kit based on their 4wd TT-02 chassis. A stylish Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 body tops the car and it comes in drift trim with mesh style wheels and Super Driftech tires. Some of its other features include- * CVA oil shocks * Full bearings * Sport tuned motor * Clear body with stickers and [...]
First seen at iHobby ’14, the new Carisma M40S Subaru WRX STI is now hitting the market. This latest offering from Carisma features one of the new school super detailed bodies, giving the car an ultra-realistic look. The body comes with rear view mirrors, lights, wipers, detailed grill, front splitters, and a rear diffuser. Also used to knock the scale [...]
First shown back in February, the HPI Sprint 2 Flux BMW M3 GTS is now headed to a hobby shop near you. A fully licensed BMW body gives it a stylish look, while a Sprint 2 4wd chassis makes it fun to drive. A Flux Vektor 5900kV motor makes sure there is plenty of power when you stab the throttle [...]
The Short Course Truck market may not be as hot as it once was but there are still new models rolling out from the manufacturers. An example of this is the new ERSC-10 from Intech Racing. The ERSC-10 is a 4wd 10th scale short course truck that was designed for performance. Aluminum alloy was used for the chassis and shock [...]
A snowy winter’s day might not be the best place for a high-end nitro touring car, but spring will come, and when it does the need for speed is sure to come with it. When your trigger finger gets itchy this spring the new Natrix 748 TQ from Serpent just might be the best cure. It is a 1/10th scale [...]
The latest RC4WD release for you scale enthusiasts is the Gelande II D110 Truck Kit with Defender Hard Body. The G2 has numerous new features like Yota II axles, an R3 single speed tranny, and the servo mount is up on the chassis for a more scale appearance. A four link suspension is used on the rear while a 3 [...]
Losi has announced a new version of the Mini WRC RTR 5th scaler that starts shipping in February. The latest version is a couple of hundred dollars less than the original and still features a big 29cc gasoline engine, a Spektrum 2.4GHz transmitter, and AVC stability control. The new version lacks the remote starting capability of the original, but should [...]
