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Over at Kyosho they have announced the return of their 1/8 S.R.T. Suzuki RGV-Γ 1992 Hanging On Racer Series Motorcycle Kit. This vintage racing motorcycle features a realistic rider that can hang off the side of the bike while cornering. Here are more highlights- * Replica of the 1991 Road Racing World Championship S.R.T. RGV-Γ * First released in 1992 * S.D.S.S (Semi [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of The Hornet by Jun Watanabe. The Jun Watanabe version of the Hornet is highly sought after by collectors and is expected to hit stores again this July. Featuring special livery by Jun, this version of the Hornet has a wild look for those that are deeply into Tamiya culture. The Tamiya RC [...]
Over at Team Associated they are getting ready to release a small batch of TC7.2 Factory Team Kits. The TC7.2 originally came out in 2018, but is making a short return before the release of Associated’s highly anticipated TC8. Here are the highlights- * Ultra-precise aluminum rear gear diff * Ultra-lightweight front spool with hardened steel outdrives * One-piece IFM (Inline Flex Mount) [...]
Over at Tamiya they have released a promotional video for their iconic The Hornet Buggy. The Hornet first arrived on the scene way back in 1984 and has been putting smiles on driver’s faces ever since. Since 1984, The Hornet has been re-released a few times and is on its way back to dealer showrooms again for 2025. Watch the [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the return of their 1/10th scaled TB-05R Touring Car Chassis Kit. The TB-05R is a high-end on-road kit designed for racing and now it returns for all you hardcore touring car guys out there. Here are the highlights- * Shaft-driven 4wd TB-05 chassis * 2 motor position layouts * Fully ball bearing equipped * Universal driveshafts * Gear differential [...]
Recently announced by Tamiya is the re-release of their Super Astute (2018) buggy kit. This vintage blast from the past has helped start many people in to our hobby and now it’s back for even more fun. Here are the highlights- * Original was released in 1991 * Rugged chassis, durable suspension, & Tamiya Traction Control system * 1/10 scale 2WD assembly kit * [...]
Team Associated is kicking off 2025 with pure fire as they are bringing nitro back! That’s right rc fanatics, Team Associated is officially re-releasing the 1/10 RC10GT Nitro Stadium Truck! The RC10GT is a legendary gas truck known for great handling, but more so, for being loads of fun to drive. Here are the highlights- * Stagger block front & pin [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of the 1/10 Honda City Turbo Kit. The Honda City Turbo is based off Tamiya’s “Willy”s Wheeler” from way back in 1983, but has been overhauled for a new look and updated performance. Here are the highlights- * Comes on Tamiya’s WR-02C chassis * Includes comical driver figure * RWD with fully independent double wishbone [...]
Recently announced by Team Associated is the RC10 Team Car Gold Edition Kit. It seems the floodgates have now opened and AE is releasing a bunch of classic RC10 kits. The latest version is the RC10 Team Car Gold Edition Kit which includes AE’s 3-gear Stealth A.T.C. transmission, which was a huge deal for the Team Car back in the [...]
New from Yokomo is the re-release of their world championship winning 1/10 Super Dogfighter Works ’91 4WD Buggy Kit. The Super Dogfighter Works ’91 buggy kit is perfect for vintage rc racing, or for just bringing back nostalgia from racing days long ago. Here are some highlights- * Updated for modern power systems * Re-designed chassis * Motor mount and bulkhead remains the [...]
Just announced by Team Associated is the Yokomo YZ-10 Classic Blue Kit. This special release of the classic YZ-10 is sure to bring back memories from the glory days of rc. Check out these highlights- * Slipper clutch * Floating servo mount * Anti-roll bar * Threaded shock bodies * Special shorty battery box * Original stubbed tires * Belt driven 4wd system * Chassis protector * Metric hardware [...]
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 [...]
The crew at Kyosho has started teasing the re-release of their classic 1/12 Plazma MKIII Limited Alpha-2 Pan Car Kit. The original Plazma MKIII was released in 1987 and the new version has received a few updates to bring it into the brushless/LiPo era. * Carbon fiber main chassis * Front kingpin with rear A-type suspension * Adjustable rear shock * Carbon fiber upper [...]
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 * [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the return of their 1/10 Super Astute 2WD Buggy Kit. The Super Astute is a buggy from the early 1990s that has helped thousands of people get into the rc hobby. Here are the highlights- * 2.5mm thickness FRP chassis * Larger battery pack area * 4-wheel double wishbone suspension * CVA oil shocks * Sealed gearbox * Modernized TTC [...]
