HPI Mini-Trophy owners can customize their trucks with this clear DT-1 body. The DT-1 is a direct replacement body for the Mini-Trophy, molded in crystal clear polycarbonate material for those that prefer to have a personal touch with their paint and graphics scheme. It comes with two huge decal sheets that are pre-cut for easy application. Read the rest of this entry »

Here is a video of HPI’s Mini Trophy Truck.

Just when you think it’s about time for HPI Racing to announce a new 1/10-scale 4WD Blitz or maybe a Full-Size short course racing program… well, HPI likes to do things a little differently. And you better believe there is going to be some FUN involved. It’s in our motto, “Creating Fun Since 1986!” Read the rest of this entry »

The Savage FLUX 2350 continues the Savage legacy of monster truck domination with a truck that delivers massive power and performance, while going easy on your bank account. Based on the popular Savage FLUX HP, this version features our Alphastar 2350 Kv Motor and Q-Base ESC capable of running two, 2S LiPo packs (4S) in series. With 14.8v of raw brushless power, the FLUX 2350 will perform standing back flips with ease…just like it’s big brother, the FLUX HP. Stab the throttle at any time for extreme Acceleration or high flying wheelies. Four oil-filled shocks with long travel suspension provide cushion for big jumps and reliable performance over rough Off-Road terrain. If you’re looking for all-out, brushless, monster truck bashing fun, check out the Savage FLUX 2350 at your local dealer! Read the rest of this entry »

This wheelbase conversion set for the Savage Flux contains everything needed to extend the wheelbase and width of the standard Savage Flux to the larger Savage XL size. The extra size looks great, helps soak up rough terrain and makes the truck more stable. The set includes TVP chassis plates made from tough 3mm thick 6061 aluminum that are anodized grey. Also included is a longer center dogbone, four wide-stance axles, and all of the necessary screws and pins to make the conversion. Read the rest of this entry »

Introducing the new HPI Bullet ST 3.0, the ready-built off-road vehicle that’s ideal for all off-road bashers and enthusiasts! This is a 1/10th scale monster truck fitted with a powerful 4WD drivetrain and extra-powerfulHPI Nitro engine, so it can power through all sorts of terrain and fly over obstacles! The Bullet ST 3.0 is just one member of a family of HPI vehicles which are based around a durable 4WD shaft drivetrain, 2 shocks per wheel and double-deck aluminium chassis. The Bullet off-road trucks feature either Nitro Star 3.0 engines or silent Flux brushless motor systems, and are available in different off-road truck varieties. In short, you can get the precise flavour of off-road performance you want with the HPI Bullet! Read the rest of this entry »

The HPI Blitz uses nothing but the finest grade, high-impact nylon plastic on the most critical areas of the truck – from the bumpers to the super beefy arms and everything in between. HPI’s industry known strength and durability makes the Blitz friendly for all – be it an R/C newcomer, or the skilled competitor.

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The Nitro Monster King 4X4 is a true-to-scale monster truck that features nitro power and full-time 4WD. Based on the popular HPI Wheely King platform, we’ve added the thrills and sounds of nitro power to create a medium sized monster truck that can go from car crushing stadium monster truck action to grueling off-road bashing. The Nitro Monster King 4X4 is the ultimate combination of true-to-scale monster truck looks and fun high-flying nitro monster truck action. And with reliable nitro power you can just add more fuel to keep running as long as you want!

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The Baja 5B/T is extremely popular for their dynamic drive performance. With the SAVAGE 5T, you can enjoy the same dynamic drive performance as the Baja 5B/T on Savage! The SAVAGE 5T is designed based on the Savage XL and comes with a super long TVP chassis to realize powerful 1/5th scale! The SAVAGE 5T features the “SAVAGE” reliability and excellent drivability due to the shaft drive 4WD system. In addition, the chassis, which is so light for a 1/5th model, features nimble handling and great top speed. The SAVAGE 5T is a completely assembled RTR model and will be ready in a short time!

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HPI makes getting into crawling simple and fun with the RTR Crawler King with Jeep® Wrangler® Rubicon Body ready to run truck! With its tall Rock Grabber tires, heavy beadlock wheels, super-narrow chassis, front-mounted battery and motor, full-time 4WD and locked gearboxes, you will be the king of the mountain! The truck will be sold for $459.00.

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HPI today announced a new rock crawling tire dubbed the Rock Grabber. The HPI Rock Grabber tires feature a super sticky “S” compound which HPI says has “excellent grip on all kinds of rocks and the blocky tread pattern wraps around the sidewall of the tire for extra grip in challenging conditions”. These are true bead lock tires, made to fit HPI rock crawling wheels using 6-hole bead lock rings to keep the tire securely mounted on the wheel without the need for messy super glue.

HPI just released this new promotional video of the Baja 5T. Go check it out!

In this video RCCA Magazine speaks to a Pro-Line representative about latest new bodies they have available for the Traxxas Slash and more interestingly a new conversion kit that turns your 1/5 scale HPI Baja 5B buggy into a desert truck. According to the rep the kit includes the Proline Desert Rat body, and a set of larger truck tires that are sized to fit the stock rear wheels of the 5B which are mounted both front and rear. The video also showcases a new set of wheels that Pro-Line has produced for this specific application.

Check out this video of HPI’s newest 1/6 scale offering, the HPI 5T.

For those fabricating-minded that just don’t have the time to carve up your own concoction, or if your simply looking for that tuber look, we have the body for you. Introducing the Spider, an innovative, simple way to make your crawler look like a tuber. Derived from 1:1 tubers everywhere, the Spider brings all the cool features your crawler is looking for. Simulated riveted panels, tube frame setting, front shock towers complete with shock detail, simulated high-flow air filter assembly, rear located fuel cell, master cylinder, wench, and headlight detail the Spider has it all. Made from genuine .040 GE Lexan. Thick enough to remove the window area and still have enough strength to support with the remaining tube supports.
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Just thought you’d like to see the newest images of the brand spankin’ new HPI Baja 5T Desert Truck that HPI just released. While looking at these images something caught our eye that we hadn’t noticed previously, the front and rear tires are different.  It looks like HPI decided to go with a more scale looking directional tire in the front presumably for better steering while the rear tire features a more “dirt track” style tread. Go check them out.
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We wondered how long it would take, and today answered that question with the unveiling of the HPI Baja 5T.  The 5T is a ready to run (RTR) 1/5th scale off road truck that expands on the award winning Baja 5B family. With the Baja 5T you get aggressive desert truck looks, high performance new features, and compatibility with many of the existing Baja 5B spare and optional parts, wrapped up in a RTR package that gets you running in just a few minutes.
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Want more low speed torque for your Wheely King crawler? Well HPI may have what you’re looking for. The new HPI Wheely King Reduction Gear Box Set is a small gear box which attaches to your stock transmission to reduce your gear ratio from 23:1 on the stock setup, to a stump pulling 174:1 after the installation.
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Video Of The Week – Savage Action

This picture has been spreading around the net like crazy. It was taken by a member of the Japanese rcfans.net forums and apparently shows a prototype of an HPI Nitro Wheely King. It looks to be running a modified version of the electric WK chassis with a unique lay down pull start nitro engine. We can only speculate that HPI decided on this type of engine configuration due to body clearance issues and for an overall lower center of gravity. There is no other information available at this time but we’ll keep you up to date. One has to wonder how many of these will be converted to nitro crawlers in the not too distant future.

It seems like the R/C rock crawling industry never stops growing. Who would have known how big it would become, or will become in the future. Today JConcepts, known for their Illuzion buggy and truck racing bodies, has unveiled their first rock crawling body; meet the Rock Steady. The Rock Steady rock crawler body was designed specifically to fit the Axial AX10 Scorpion, but can easily be used on the Wheely King or your custom crawler. It features the minimum dimensional requirements for the USRCCA (United State Rock Crawler Association) 2.2 class while retaining an edgy realistic styling. Full press release and many more images after the jump.
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This edition of R/C Truck Video of the Week features a video from HPI Racing of the new HPI Savage XL 5.9 that we unveiled to you last month. The video shows the Savage XL running over all sorts of terrain and a few shots of the XL next to the “regular” Savage X.

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