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The crew at Kyosho have uploaded a new promotional video for their beautiful looking 1972 Mazda Savanna GT Tuned Ver. Green Readyset. This blast from the past sports classic Japanese styling and has been meticulously scaled down from the original. With a hot looking retro body, and Kyosho’s easy to drive Faze Mk2 chassis underneath, the Kyosho 1972 Mazda Savanna [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
New from JConcepts are Vintage 4/40 Thumb Nuts. Designed to secure the battery on vintage rigs like the Associated RC10 and RC10T, the new thumb nuts are a quick and easy upgrade to install. Here are the details- * Made from high quality aluminum * Tough blue anodizing * Knurled perimeter for ease of use * 5/8” set screw to install into battery cup * [...]
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 [...]
Easy to build, and easy to bash, the Tamiya Grasshopper has helped thousands of people across the globe get into the hobby of remote control. Watch the video below to see the legendary Tamiya Grasshopper doing what it does best, backyard bashing. No matter if you are driving on pavement, dirt, or grass, the Grasshopper is more than ready for [...]
New over at Kyosho is the incredibly trick Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R (KPGC10) Racing 1972 Mini-Z Readyset. This vintage legend has been faithfully reproduced and comes on Kyosho’s highly capable AWD Mini-Z chassis. Check out these highlights- * King of the Japanese historic cars * Factory completed body with display model quality finish * Available with two different liveries * AWD pre-built Readyset * Based on [...]
Just announced by Kyosho is the Optima Mid’87 60th Anniversary Le Mans 240 Gold Edition. This special limited edition release is a replica of the 1987 Optima Mid and comes loaded with option parts. Check out these highlights- * Includes special chassis protective film * Kyosho Le Mans 240 Gold 13.5T motor * Kyosho speed controller BLS Gold ESC 60A Legendary * Left/right threaded [...]
Now being teased by Kyosho is the 1/10 Optima Pro 4WD Buggy Kit. This old school buggy will be part of Kyosho’s Legendary Series and is expected to start shipping in late May. The Optima Pro was known for serious performance with a belt driven 4wd system and high performance suspension system. As this is just the teaser stage, we’ll [...]
Here ya go RC10 fans, Team Associated has announced a very special RC10 Classic 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Kit. The 40th Anniversary RC10 Classic is the perfect rc collectable, or you can build it and go have loads of fun while vintage racing. Check out these highlights- * Laser-etched “Team Associated” logo only found on 40 Year Anniversary chassis * “40” stamped [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the return of the Avante (2011) Buggy Kit. First released way back in 1988 and revised in 2011, the Avante buggy kit is slated to make it’s return this summer. Check out these highlights- * Assortment of carbon fiber parts for improved strength and durability * Universal driveshafts * Cam-loc wheel caps * Classic original style packaging * 4WD [...]
The good folks at Yokomo have dropped a new Masami Hirosaka Talks About The Yokomo YZ-870c Video. Watch below to hear Masami Hirosaka, an elite member of rc’s Mount Rushmore, talk about the re-release of the world conquering YZ-870c 4wd race buggy. In the video Masami talks about some of the history of the Super Dog Fighter, plus there is [...]
