Adding to their line of fully licensed short course trucks Traxxas unveiled the new Rob MacCachren Edition Slash this morning. Rob is best known for scoring an amazing five Baja 1000 victories, five Baja 500 victories, and three consecutive Pro 2wd championships. Now you too can rack up the wins driving a replica of Rob’s Mopar/RAM Pro 2WD race truck!
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HPI Racing recently revealed their newest R/C truck, the Ivan “IronMan” Stewart desert racing truck. Of all the drivers that have tried to tame the desert, Ivan Stewart is one of the most legendary drivers in American motorsport.
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Recently we posted about Tamiya re-releasing the Clod Buster and if an image posted by Tamiyablog.com is to be believed it looks like the Clod’s sister truck, the Tamiya Bullhead, could be hitting hobby shop shelves near you as well! Apparently Tamiya is expected to re-release this unique truck at the Shizuoka Hobby Show next month.
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Just a couple of pictures of Axial’s AX10 Ridgecrest. To be released this spring!

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The Super Clod Buster is back! This monster truck features a body that was inspired by classic pick-up trucks from the 1980′s, giving it a realistic appearance. The front grille, air intake and roll bar are recreated with metal-plated parts. The truck also features a twin-motor dual gearbox 4WD drivetrain, 8 coil spring dampers and massive 165mm diameter tires, as well as a 4-wheel drive steering system to help the model navigate tight corners. Read the rest of this entry »

The R/C Toyota Bruiser was originally released in 1985. It featured a realistic 3 speed transmission and a solid axle leaf spring suspension. The 2012 edition comes with the same spectacular features. The original layout of the chassis has been kept while modern improvements have been discretely incorporated to bring added fun and function. Read the rest of this entry »

The Bush Devil II features the flamboyant look of actual American monster trucks. A reinforced polycarbonate monocoque frame chassis allows easy access to the main components and allows for easy maintenance of the gearbox. The gearbox comes pre-assembled, making it perfect for beginners. The four-wheel double wishbone suspension offers sure-footed handling over almost any terrain, such as grass and dirt. Read the rest of this entry »

The popular Mud Blaster returns as the Mud Blaster II. Its 2WD monster truck chassis offers exciting off-road action to appeal to new and old hobbyists alike. Read the rest of this entry »

Get ready to hit the trails now with the new SCX10™ DINGO Builders-Kit as it features a realistic look and true functional steel C-channel ladder frame with bolt on shock hoops, molded skid plate, and dual spring oil filled shocks. These are just a few of the items that make this one capable off-road truck. The Dingo truck body is also specifically designed for the trail because it incorporates a realistic molded roll cage and fender flares which are molded in tough durable composite plastics that will withstand the abuse of some of the toughest trail runs. Also, when the sun sets, the outings don’t stop either because a total of 6 LED’s brightly illuminate the trail, so there’s no trail too treacherous for the SCX10 DINGO Builders-Kit. (LED lights not included) Read the rest of this entry »

The full size Subaru Brat pick-up truck was designed for export to overseas car markets such as the United States and Australia and it enjoyed great popularity during late-1970s. The first release of the R/C model was in 1983 and followed with an updated re-release version in 2007. It is now available again as a limited edition chrome-plated special for a limited time. Read the rest of this entry »

The radio system is a 2.4GHz system made by Futaba, and the receiver is compatible with Futaba FHSS surface systems. The power system boasts a brushless ESC and motor, for blistering speeds and hotter action than ever before. And those are just a few of the highlights, because this Evader also includes waterproof electronics, full ball bearings and a factory-installed wheelie bar. It’s ready for action right out of the box, but it’s also compatible with virtually all Evader upgrades! Read the rest of this entry »

Customize your Savage XS with a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon body shell Jeeps are one of the most popular off-road vehicles of all time, and this officially licensed HPI body captures the rugged look that has made Jeep famous. All of the details are precision moulded into the body: door hinges, hood latches, a front winch and a rear roll cage. To make it just as tough as the real Jeep, the body is made from thick 0.030″ clear polycarbonate. Convenient pre-cut vinyl decal sheets includes: photorealistic headlights, grill, tail lights, official logos, window frames, door handles and more… All die-cut to make applying the decals quick and easy. Overspray film and pre-cut vinyl window masks are included with each body. A decal instruction sheet is included for decal placement, and the body has dimple marks for body post drill locations. Read the rest of this entry »

Top your Mini-Trophy with a scale replica of the legendary 1997 Toyota truck driven by Ivan ‘The Ironman’ Stewart in 1997 for his third win in the awesome Baja 500 desert race! The iconic white, yellow and red design is an instant throwback, to a time when The Ironman was in his prime and winning one of his 82 victories for Toyota in various off-road categories. Read the rest of this entry »

Whether you’re ripping through the dirt, roasting the pavement or destroying your living room, the 1/18-scale Smash monster truck delivers. It can take a beating without breaking a sweat. Thanks to powerful Dynamite electronics, this truck will blast through the neighborhood with intense speed and quick acceleration. The Smash was built from the ground up and comes with everything you need to get started right in the box, from the transmitter to the AAs. Read the rest of this entry »

The action just got even more intense with the Wheely King 4X4 truck, now WATERPROOF and comes standard with a 2.4GHz radio system! The Wheely King 4X4 is a true-to-scale monster truck that features full-time 4WD for maximum traction that allows it to go anywhere. From car crushing stadium monster truck action to rock crawling in the mountains, the Wheely King 4X4 can do it all. And of course, awesome wheelie action is available with a pull of the trigger! Read the rest of this entry »

HPI has recently updated their 1/5 scale short course truck offering with a new engine. The HPI Baja 5SC SS kit now features a 29cc engine backed by an aluminum tuned pipe with a larger diameter steel header. According to HPI the new engine will boost the Baja’s top speed to over 40mph!
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Bigger. Faster. Stronger. The 1/5-scale Losi 5IVE-T 4WD Off-Road Racing Truck is the closest thing to a full-size vehicle in realism, performance and experience. It features a 4WD drivetrain based on the racing-winning, award winning 8IGHT platfrom, Spektrum telemetry receiver, installed sensors, and 1/4-scale servos. And since it’s a Bind-N-Drive vehicle, you complete it with the DSM transmitter of your choice. There’s really nothing like driving an RC truck as big as this. Come take it for a spin in all its 4WD glory. Read the rest of this entry »

Team Associated is proud to present the SC10 4×4 Ready-To-Run-R/C replicas of the 800+ horsepower short course race trucks driven in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series. The SC10 4×4 RTR comes with your choice of three different factory finished bodies: the Lucas Oil truck driven by Carl Renezeder, the Pro Comp truck driven by Travis Coyne, and the Rockstar/Makita truck driven by Kyle and Todd LeDuc. Read the rest of this entry »

Tamiya’s classic R/C Lunch Box returns! This is a limited edition assembly kit with special gold colored body and wheels that R/C fans have been dreaming of. This is literally a golden opportunity, and with an extremely short production run, it’s a chance that’s not to be missed. Read the rest of this entry »

This is a 1/10 scale R/C assembly kit of a first generation Montero (also known as Pajero and Shogun in different parts of the world) It was famous for participating in off-road races such as The Dakar Rally. This R/C machine uses the same chassis components as Item 58347 Lunch Box (2005). The 2WD chassis gives the hobbyist exciting R/C driving as well as fun wheelie action. Read the rest of this entry »

This is an electric R/C assembly kit of a 4WD racing truck. The main chassis platform is a 15mm longer wheelbase version of the basic chassis of Item 58489 Avante (2011) and is matched with 100mm diameter V-pattern block tires. The truck uses a new 2.0mm thick carbon fiber lower & upper deck. Its longer wheelbase (275mm) provides increased stability during high-speed off-road driving. The aluminum and metal trailing arm suspension from the Avante has been replaced with durable plastic suspension, as seen in the Vanquish kit (item 58076), for the Vajra. Read the rest of this entry »

Traxxas sets the standard for power, performance and innovation. Now, all the quality and capability you expect from Traxxas is available in 1/16 scale with the new 1/16 E-Revo. At 14 inches long, this E-Revo is about half the size of the 1/10-scale E-Revo. But don’t call it a “mini”—this is a whole new category of R/C performance and fun that no mere mini-model can match. Beneath the factory-finished polycarbonate shell, you’ll find the winning suspension technology of the eight-time National Champion Traxxas Revo^®, high-torque Titan 550 power, and the convention-busting innovation of the E-Revo. Read the rest of this entry »

Traxxas, the Official Hobby Class Radio Control Truck of Monster Jam, is proud to announce the release of our latest Monster Jam model: Captain’s Curse! Fully assembled and Ready-to-Race®, this officially licensed 1/10 scale model features pre-applied decals that precisely duplicate the full-size monster machine, and molded roll-bars over the bed for completely authentic styling. New tires developed specifically for the Monster Jam models emulate the “hand carved” full-size treads, and new deep-dish wheels with bead-lock detailing complete the aggressive look. Read the rest of this entry »

Here is a video of HPI’s Savage XS Flux. View the article here.

This 2WD Blackfoot III monster truck is the 5th generation vehicle to use the famous Blackfoot name. It features metal-plated parts for the accent parts. The reinforced polycarbonate monocoque frame chassis allows easy access to the main components and make maintenance of gearbox a breeze. The Gearbox comes pre-assembled, making it perfect for beginner kit builders. The four-wheel double wishbone suspension offers sure-footed handling over almost any terrain. Read the rest of this entry »