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A little over a month ago the Kyosho America 20th Anniversary Limited Ultima ’87 WC Worlds Spec Kit was announced and now Kyosho has posted a promotional video for it. This classic blast from the past is perfect for vintage rc racing and has been slightly updated to bring it into modern times. Watch the video below to see legendary [...]
Coming this December from Kyosho is the 1/10 Ultima SB Dune Master Buggy Kit. This neo-vintage styled off-road buggy certainly has a unique look, to go along with it’s high performance 2wd Ultima based chassis. Check out these highlights- * Clear polycarbonate body * Includes decals and window masks * L-wrenches and pinion gear included * Wheelbase – 270mm * Width – 249mm * Rear mounted [...]
Newly announced by Schumacher are 1/10 Azami Rear Carpet Tires. The Azami tires are a fresh look on getting serious levels of grip while racing 1/10 buggies on carpet tracks. The Azami is loaded with pins in the center to increase tire life and uses more widely spaced pins on the sides for increased grip while cornering. Here are the [...]
Over at Kyosho they have announced the 1/10 AXXE 2.0 RTR Buggy. THE Cub Reporter and I have been driving/bashing/thrashing our original AXXE buggies for several years now and always have a blast while doing so. The new 2.0 version has been slightly updated to help increase the user experience. Here are the details- * Updated battery tray * Upgraded 6kg high-torque [...]
New from Kyosho is the 4.0 Version of their Inferno Neo VE RTR Buggy. This beastly 8th scaler is perfect for hardcore bashing, or for putting in laps around the track. Check out these highlights- * Thicker front shock tower to increase crash resilience * New body design available in two vibrant color schemes * Perfect for drivers of all skill levels * Factory-finished [...]
Shipping once again from Kyosho is the 1/10 Turbo Optima 4WD Buggy Kit. This vintage blast from the past is back again after first being released in 1986, then coming back again in 2019. Here are some highlights- * 7th model in Kyosho’s Vintage Series * Gold anodized parts come standard * New block pattern tires * New threaded shock bodies * Parts have been [...]
Over at Kyosho they are teasing a Kyosho America 20th Anniversary Limited Edition 1/10 Ultima’87 WC Worlds Spec 2WD Kit. This special edition Ultima kit is expected to start shipping in November and is another great addition to Kyosho’s vintage line-up. Kyosho has not released any details at this point, so we’ll have to wait a bit to see if [...]
New from the good folks at Losi is the 1/24 Micro-B RTR Buggy. This micro sized race machine can be driven nearly anywhere, indoors or out. Check out these highlights- * Easy, budget-friendly way to race with friends and family * Inspired by TLR’s IFMAR World Champion winning buggy * Recharge in an hour and race nonstop for 20 minutes * 13+ mph top [...]
The crew at Team Associated has been crushing it in 2024. Their latest hot release is an RC10 Jay Halsey Edition Kit. Jay Halsey is a legend of the rc hobby and was one of the reasons why the original RC10 took off and became an icon. Halsey took the victory as the first IFMAR 2WD Stock Class World Champion [...]
Newly announced by the good folks at Tamiya is the 1/10 Hornet Evo Kit. The Tamiya Hornet was first introduced 40 years ago and the new Hornet Evo will certainly help to continue it’s legacy as one of the all time greats of rc. Here are the highlights- * Updated version of the original * Evo has 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension * [...]
New from Avid RC is a Pre-Cut version of their 7″ High-Clearance/Low Drag Rear Wing. The new pre-cut version is available in standard or lightweight and can be installed on most modern 1/10 race buggies. Here are the highlights- * Designed for 1/10 buggies * High clearance wheel cutouts * Flat but curved front lip to increase airspeed over wing * Low pressure 18.5 [...]
Recently announced by PR Racing is the 1/10 B10R 2WD Buggy Gear Diff Pro Kit. The B10R was designed from the ground up for serious on-track performance and this version comes with a beefy gear diff. Here are more highlights- * Starts shipping in October * Carbon fiber shock towers * Mid-mounted motor * 12.8mm big bore shocks * 3 gear transmission * Metal gear diff * [...]
Over at Hobbytech they are now teasing the 1/8 Rogue Brushless RTR Buggy. The Rogue brushless RTR buggy comes with big brushless power, but a very affordable price point. The Rogue has been street priced at under $300, thus making it a big bang-for-the-buck. Here are some highlights- * 4wd chassis * Konect by Hobbywing electronics * Beefy aluminum big bore shocks * Body [...]
New from Yokomo is the 1/10th scaled SO2.0 Dirt Edition Buggy Kit. The SO2.0 has been meticulously engineered for superior performance on dirt off-road tracks. Here are the highlights- * Optimized for dirt surfaces with several key modifications * Shortened rear arms with dirt specific springs * Hard graphite-molded gearbox coupled with a ball differential * Optimized weight distribution * J-Concepts F2 series race body [...]
New from the good folks at Tekno RC is the 1/8th scaled EB48 2.2 Competition Electric Buggy Kit. Version 2.2 of the EB48 comes loaded with updates to help increase speed and durablity. Check out these highlights- * Improved performance, predictability, and durability * Advanced engineering and high-quality components * Split design 7075 aluminum shock towers * 93.5mm rear universals * Precision molded shock pistons [...]
