Now shipping from Powerhobby are Aluminum Front & Rear Portal Axles +8mm for the Redcat Ascent-18 rock crawlers. That’s right folks, all you hardcore Ascent-18 drivers now have some trick aluminum portal axles from Powerhobby to help improve the off-road performance of your rig. These beefy axles help to give your truck more ground clearance to get over tough obstacles [...]
New over at Tamiya is the 1/10 Audi R8 LMS 2008 Kit. In the 1:1 world, the R8 LMS is used to race in the GT3 class, but soon you will be able to get the rc version for track racing, or just bashing with friends. Here are the highlights- * Full time shaft driven 4WD system * Identical left and right [...]
Good day folks, and a Happy Friday to you! Welcome to the Backyard! This week is gonna be a throwback to my Monster Truck Madness days, because it’s all about a new monster! The Losi LMT 2.0 has been announced, and the Losi team has done a good job of making several significant updates to the platform. You can read the [...]
Over at JConcepts they have announced new Retro Apparel. The JC Retro Apparel includes a new t-shit, as well as a pair of new hats. Here are the highlights- JConcepts Retro Pink/Teal T-Shirt * Black shirt made of 100% cotton * Retro design, pink/teal color combination * Scruffy imagery, popping colors, angled presentation * Rear postage stamp graphic * Sizes S to XXXL * Pricing – $21 [...]
Over at Traxxas they have uploaded a new promotional video for the mighty Unlimited Desert Racer. Watch below to see the UDR in its element, climbing hills, flying around sand berms, and getting big air. The Traxxas UDR is incredibly capable off-road thanks to its long travel suspension and powerful brushless power system, yet is one of the most scale [...]
New over at RC4WD are a pair of Pre-Painted Chevrolet Blazer Hard Body Complete Sets. Both body sets come with RC4WD’s immaculately scaled Chevy Blazer body that has been professionally pre-painted in Navy/Blue or Silver/Warm Grey. Here are the highlights- * Made from injection molded plastic * Pre-painted for your convenince * Chrome plated parts * Black colored interior parts * Clear molded windows * Dash [...]
Over at RLAARLO they have released the 1/7 JK07 Pro RTR. This massive beast of a scale crawler sports some incredible features (like working windshield wipers!) to go along with its highly capable chassis. Check out these highlights- * Steering wheel turns with front wheels * Working windshield wipers – Adjustable via remote * Working side awning * Working rooftop camper with ladder that [...]
New from Yeah Racing is their Aluminum Rear C Hub Set for the Traxxas Mini Maxx (TRMX-003). This upgrade offers improved durability and style for your basher. Made from durable, machined aluminum, these c hubs are available in two colors, black and blue, which should pair well with all of the available Mini Maxx color schemes. Learn more about this Aluminum Rear [...]
That’s right folks, Jason and his crew at JConcepts have announced a pair of new bodies for the vintage RC10T stadium truck. The new bodies are the 1991 Winter Champs to go along with the 1993 Winter Champs. Both have classic stadium truck styling and are an easy upgrade for your old stadium truck. Here are more highlights- JC 1991 Winter [...]
There is one leader in the rc servo world and that’s the good people at Hitec. From race ready high-end servos, to affordable bash servos, Hitec has long been a leader in rc. To help you take your servo game to the next level, Hitec has a nifty DPC 20 Sequence Programmer. Watch the video below to learn more about [...]
Over at Team Corally they have officially announced the 1/10 SBX-425 Race Buggy Kit. Recently the Corally crew announced a new 8th scale race machine and today they are showing off their new 10th scaled racer. Check out these highlights- * Designed in Olen, Belgium * Cutting-edge technology and premium materials * LCG chassis design * Aluminum chassis with carbon flex plates * Race proven [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD are Dirty Life 1.9” DT-1 Beadlock Wheels. These ultra-trick aluminum wheels are fully licensed by Dirty Life Wheels and are the perfect way to bling-out your scale rig. Here are the highlights- * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Tough chrome plated finish * Standard 12mm wheel hex * Width – 1.12″ * Negative Offset – 0.31″ * Weight – 2.12oz The [...]
Hello there rc fanatics, I am Cubby and this is THE Retired Report. It’s been a hot minute since the last one, so let’s jump right on in. Yes folks, it’s April 1st, but this Retired Report has nothing to do with any of that wackiness. What I want to touch on is how the year of 2025 is off to [...]
Available now from Team Associated is a Factory Team Aluminum Clamping Servo Horn. This heavy duty aluminum servo horn is designed to fit vehicles like the Associated RC8B3/RC8B4/RC8T4. Check out these highlights- * Factory Team quality as used by AE’s team drivers * 25 tooth spline count * 20mm with -2mm offset * Made from durable aluminum * Helps overall steering feel * Machined from 7075 [...]
Yes, today is indeed April 1st where the world goes a bit crazy posting unbelievable things. However, Team Corally isn’t fooling around as they tease their upcoming SBX-425. Recently Corally released full details on their new high-end 8th scale race buggy (the SBX-825), now they are teasing another race machine for your rc garage. While no information is available at [...]
