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To hype the upcoming release of their new DTM Series cars, Carisma has put together a video highlighting how cool they look while driving around a track. There will initially be 4 cars in the series, two Mercedes, an Audi, and a BMW, all of which are highly detailed and look nearly identical to the actual race cars. All the [...]
Pushing the envelope of scale realism, that is exactly what the new 1/8th Jeep Wrangler 4×4 from Capo Racing does. What does the Capo Jeep have that most other scale rigs don’t? How about reclining seats, doors/tailgate/hood that opens and shuts, and an incredibly detailed scale engine compartment. This big 8th scale beast also has a linear steering wheel and [...]
Gmade started teasing their Sawback Sports a few weeks ago, now they have released full details. The Sports edition of the Sawback comes with a plethora of scale details. A highly detailed lexan body is used on the Sports, while a roll cage, light buckets, and rear view mirrors add to the look. The interior is also highly detailed sporting authentic [...]
Looking for an easy to assemble (and drive) kit? Want something with a unique look? If so, Tamiya has announced their new Sandshaker. The Sandshaker is 1/10th scale 4wd kit that comes on Tamiya’s TT02T platform. Some of the highlights of the Sandshaker include- * Newly-designed polycarbonate stadium truck body * Independent double wishbone suspension w/ oil filled shocks * Plastic bushings * Bell [...]
For the rock crawling crowd, Tamiya has announced a limited edition version of a Toyota FJ Cruiser that will come on their CR01 chassis. Their CR01 is a 4wd platform that comes with 4 link suspension and gear diffs that are lockable by simply turning a screw. Some of the other features of the FJ CR01 include- * Comes as a [...]
Tired of every new product being murdered out? Looking for that clean all-white 80’s look in your next buggy? If so, Tamiya has you dialed with the new White Version of the Dark Impact buggy. With virtually every molded part coming white, they don’t get much cleaner looking than the new Dark Impact. Some of the other notable features of [...]
The second big nasty monster truck to be announced by Thunder Tiger this week is the Kaiser e-MTA. Following the theme of scale realism, the Kaiser comes stock with an Engine Sound Module and highly detailed body, roll cage, light buckets, and driver’s helmet. Aluminum shocks and towers help soak up massive jumps, while waterproof electronics make it basher friendly. [...]
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 [...]
