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HPI Racing wanted us to let you know that their 1/32 scale Q32 Baja Buggy is hitting hobby shops right now. The tiny Q32 is a good size for indoor winter driving at a very affordable price point. The Q32 comes with a full size transmitter, it has replacement and option parts available, and comes with proportional steering to make [...]
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 [...]
While the last couple of years might have been considered “quiet” for HPI Racing, there are industry insiders now saying that HPI is ready to go big in 2015. Perhaps a sign of that was their activity at SEMA this year. They introduced a trick new RTR ’15 Mustang Spec 5 Concept Car, and generally put on quite a show [...]
First Shown back in February, the HPI Racing Q32 Baja Buggy is getting close to shipping. The Q32 is a 1/32 scale off-road buggy that is the perfect size for having lots of fun in small spaces. High grip foam tires keep it hooked up, while a 2.4GHz radio system eliminates frequency conflicts. It also features proportional steering and comes [...]
The SEMA show is going hard this week out in Las Vegas. One of the coolest rc cars being shown is the HPI Racing Vaughn Gittin Jr. Spec 5 Concept Mustang RTR. The Spec 5 will be Gittin’s drift ride for next year and it looks like you’ll be able to own your own rc version thanks to HPI. We’ll [...]
You remember HPI’s Bullet MT don’t you? Now it has been updated with waterproofing to make it even more basher friendly. With the latest edition of the Bullet MT you no longer have to avoid big mud holes, now you can jump right in. The Bullet also features a 4wd drivetrain, a brushless Flux power system, 2.4GHz radio gear, and [...]
Hot Bodies has just announced their first ever 1/8th Scale 4WD Nitro On-Road Car called the R8. Built for serious speed and agility, the R8 should be able to carve up your local track or empty parking lot. The R8 comes in kit form with a 5mm thick 7075 aluminum chassis. A 2 speed tranny is used to put maximum power [...]
HPI Racing has a new 2014 edition of their popular E-Firestorm Flux. This 2wd tenth scale stadium truck has been a favorite of bashers for years, now it is better than ever. Some of its upgrades include- * New Flux EMH-3S speed controller * New Flux MMH-4000kV brushless motor * Comes with a “speed pack” that includes smaller 77 tooth pinion and huge [...]
HPI Racing has a new body to give that monster truck of yours a cool vintage look. The GTXL-1 Vintage Body projects a 70’s/80’s pickup truck image that is sure to make your truck stand out in a crowd down at your local bashing spot. It is made to be a perfect fit on the Savage XL Octane and Savage [...]
Coming soon from HPI Racing is a Micro RS4 Drift featuring Discount Tire livery. This version will come as a RTR and features hard tires and locked diffs, making it easy to drift your way around your local bash spot. Yoshihara Designs Champion wheels and a highly detailed body make it look just like its full scale equivalent, while a [...]
The more you get into the hobby, the more “stuff” you accumulate. If you are like most long term hobbyists, it can become a real chore just keeping track of all your parts. HPI Racing has announced Reusable Parts Bags to help remedy that situation. The HPI part bags come in various sizes and are clear in the front to [...]
First teased back in February, the wait is nearly over for the nitro powered HPI 1/8 Ken Block WR8 3.0. The latest HPI to sport Ken Block livery comes with a Nitro Star G3.0 nitro engine (with pull start) and 4wd to put all that power to the ground. The chassis, based off the Bullet MT, is tough and ready [...]
First shown at the Nuremburg Toy Fair, then recently seen again at the HobbyTown USA Convention, the HPI Crawler King ’73 Ford Bronco is getting close to its September release date. With its release date right around the corner HPI has released some pictures and information to wet your appetite. The retro schemed ’73 Bronco is made for rock crawling and [...]
While it may seem that HPI/Hot Bodies has been a bit quiet the last couple of years, their room at the HobbyTown USA convention had multiple new vehicles on display. The newest model in the HPI/HB room was the spank’n new Ty Tessmann edition D8T Truggy. This new nitro truggy kit features new suspension geometry and various lightweight and aluminum upgrade [...]
First shown at the Nuremburg show, the new Bucky Lasek and Sverre Isachsen Edition HPI Racing Micro-RS4 Subaru WRX STIs are getting close to hitting the market. These feature highly detailed bodies with some sweet Global Rallycross livery for a trick look. Under the hood they sit on the tried and true Micro RS4 platform that is known for good [...]
