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That’s right folks, the crew at HPI Racing have announced 3 new Vorza Truggies to their growing line-up of RTRs. You can choose from an updated brushless Flux power Vorza, one with nitro power, or the new Vorza S that comes with numerous hop-ups. The classic Vorza is still one of our favorite bash rigs, but we can’t wait to [...]
What in the world, Cubby is out of retirement? That’s right folks, I’ve pulled my lazy rear end out of my Lazy-Boy to do a special review for you guys! What makes this review special enough to get me out of retirement? Well, that would be Method RC! Method RC is coming at the tire/wheel market in a big way [...]
Over at Losi they have announced a 1/16 Mini JRX2 Brushed 2WD Buggy RTR. The Losi JRX2 is a great vintage buggy, soon you will be able to get a re-issue in 1/16th scale. Here are the highlights- * Scaled-down version of the vintage JRX2 * Rear motor configuration * 5-link rear suspension * Completely RTR * 650mAh LiPo battery and USB charger * SLT 2.4Ghz [...]
Shipping right now from RC4WD is a 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 TF2 Kit. The new Land Cruiser comes on RC4WD’s proven Trail Finder 2 chassis and includes a clear Lexan body. Here are more details- * Comes in kit form * Detailed & licensed 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 Lexan body * Body features molded-in front bumper and grille details * Trail Finder [...]
It’s that time of year again folks for Horizon Hobby’s RC Fest! Horizon’s RC Fest is a long running bash/expo that takes place in Monticello, Illinois on June 11th and 12th this year. This two day event is used to promote all parts of the rc hobby from cars, to trucks, to boats, to all sorts of cool aircraft. With [...]
New from Axial Racing is the SCX10 III Base Camp 4WD RTR. The new Base Camp was designed for excellent performance, while not breaking the bank. Check out these highlights- * Available in three colors – Blue, green, or gray * All-new SCX10 III LCXU transmission * Easy to mount body posts * AR45P portal axles * All-new aluminum oil filled shocks * Fully licensed Demello [...]
Axial Racing has released a new ready to run called the 1/10 Axial SCX10 III Base Camp, and it is a budget/entry level rig that will open up the doors to this wonderful hobby to all the newcomers while keeping the cost down. Will the Axial Base camp live up to its lineage, or will it be left by the [...]
Happy day in the Big Squid Shop! We recently received the ERNST Ultimate Hobby Stand and have some time to check it out to see what it has to offer. As long as I have been in the hobby, I have only recently started utilizing the help of pit mats and pit stands so when the Ultimate Hobby Stand from [...]
New from Kyosho is the 1/10th scaled 2021 Toyota Tundra Wide Body Inferno 4WD Fazer Mk2 FZ02L Readyset. The wide body Tundra is one of the hottest looking vehiclies ever from Kyosho and comes on their easy to drive Fazer Mk2 FZ02L chassis. * Licensed by Toyota * Comes with Kyosho’s wide fender kit * Rear diffuser for increased realism * Width – 192mm * [...]
New from Losi is the 1/10 Hammer Rey U4 4WD Rock Racer. The new Hammer Rey was bred for off road excellence and is based off of Casey Currie’s U4 racer. Here are the highlights- * Officially licensed version of Casey Currie’s U4 racer * Spektrum 3150kV brushless motor * Spektrum Smart 130A ESC * 6-channel DSMR AVC/telemetry receiver * New DX3 transmitter w/ Spektrum [...]
What a event this has been. Some huge match ups in round two saw some big upsets leading to the March Bash-ness FINAL FOUR! Here we are 3 ARRMA vehicles and 1 Traxxas! We have never seen a bracket like this. Who is going to the finals? That’s up to you! Get those votes in! Voting will close on Monday [...]
The Element RC Knightrunner is back in the shop for its next round of BowHouse RC mods. This time around we installed the N2R Steering Rack for Element Enduro IFS v2, along with N2R Aluminum Steering Bell Cranks for Element Enduro IFS, and Bump Stops for Element Enduro IFS. If you are interested in doing the steering rack, I would [...]
Here is some big news from Traxxas! Just announced by Traxxas is the 1/8th scaled Sledge Monster Truck. The Sledge represents the very latest in monster truck technology with big brushless power and massive suspension. Check out these highlights- * Width – 18.1″ * Wheelbase – 15.1″ * Engineered for 6S power * Strongest chassis in the class * New clipless body * High performance monster [...]
Want a better look at the new Traxxas Sledge? This new 1/8th scale truck is a beast, and not only do we unbox it but we bash the heck out of it! Please make sure to subscribe to both channels while your watching, bash that like button and leave a comment for a chance to win a Big Squid RC [...]
Coming soon from HPI Racing is the enormous Savage XL FLUX V2. This giant beast of a monster truck features big power, long travel suspension, and was designed for hardcore backyard bashing. Check out these highlights- * New 17mm aluminum wheel hexes * New Tredz Terrahex 3.8″ tires w/ Havox wheels * New LCG chassis design and layout * New XL center skid plate * [...]
