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HPI Racing WR8 3.0 Ken Block Ford Fiesta ST RX43

HPI - WR8 3.0 Ken Block Ford Fiesta ST RX43

HPI’s latest Ken Block car is the Gymkhana GRiD Ford Fiesta ST RX43, featuring the ‘Digital Zebra’ look, is available with Nitro power.  It comes standard with a Nitro Star G3.0 with all-aluminum construction and 32,000 max RPM. The WR8 3.0 chassis is …

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The HPI Jumpshot 2WD Truck – Something For Everyone

HPI - Jumpshot 2WD Truck_1 copy

The Jumpshot will be available in a variety of different designs, including the monster truck version with pick-up truck body, large wheels and tires, a stadium truck with racing tires and body, and a short-course with an extra-wide body, cool-looking wheels and tires.  Each version will …

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SWorkz S102 Pro 2wd Buggy

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The S102 is a competition minded 2wd buggy that can be built in either mid or rear motor configuration.  It features a 3mm 7075 chassis layout that allows for up to 10 different battery type and positions for any track …

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R/C Madness Has A New Website

One of my favorite test tracks, R/C Madness in Enfield, CT is in the process of a complete website overhaul.  They now have an integrated online store, race results, gallery, events and much more right at your fingertips. Check out …

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SkyRC D200 AC/DC Dual balance Charger/Discharger and Soldering Iron

SkyRC - D200-1

This all in one unit can charge 1-6S LiPo packs at an amazing 20.0A, and discharge at 5.0A.  The current drain for balancing is 300mA/cell.  Additionally, it has a built in soldering iron that can heat up to 450 degrees …

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Hobbico Pro Series Big 5 GPS Meter

Hobbico - Pro Series Big 5 GPS Meter copy

Ideal for surface and air use, the Pro Series Big 5 GPS Meter mounts easily with double-sided tape or hook & loop strips, and begins satellite acquisition as soon as you press the power button.  Its onboard battery is good …

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Tamiya TB EVO. 6 Chassis Kit

Tamitya - TB EVO. 6 Chassis Kit_1

The TB EVO 6 shares the same drive train as seen in the TB-04 tub chassis machine, which uses a horizontally positioned motor for optimal torque displacement balance. TRF designers have also incorporated other tweaks to bring club racers the …

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LRP LCG & Stock LiPo Battery Packs

LRP - LCG & Stock LiPo Battery Packs_1 copy

The LCG line of packs has lower weight and compared to many packs on the market resulting in higher corner speed allowing cars to react more directly on the driver’s steering input.  The Stock Spec line batteries have a very …

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Big is Back! The Baja 5B with D-Box 2

HPI - Baja 5B with D-Box 2_1 copy

HPI has a new version of the original Baja 5B ready for release that you are going to want.  Besides cool new graphics, this version comes with a D-Box 2, a tiny box that connects between the Baja 5B receiver …

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HPI RS4 Sport 3, RS4 Sport 3 Flux and RS4 Sport 3 Drift

HPI - RS4 Sport 3, RS4 Sport 3 Flux and RS4 Sport 3 Drift_1 copy

The completely redesigned RS4 3 from HPI comes in three versions and features a completely sealed and highly efficient shaft drivetrain, sealed metal gear diffs, coilover shock and more.  The RS4 Sport 3 with the BMW E30 M3 body utilizes a Firebolt …

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Tamiya Debuts New Vehicles at the Nuremburg Toy Fair

Tamiya Debuts New Vehicles at the Nuremburg Toy Fair

Tamiya has some new vehicles on display at the Nuremburg Toy Fair in Germany. Only a few pictures are available at this time but I’m sure you’ll be seeing much more of these both on this site and in the …

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The Next BIG Thing – HPI Racing 5R 1/5 Scale On-Road Car

The Next BIG Thing - HPI Racing 5R 1/5 Scale On-Road Car

HPI is going big once again with the addition of the gorgeous 5R to their 1/5 scale stable. This on-roader is based on HPI’s Baja 5 platform, but has been tweaked for on-road action. The first thing that catches you …

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RC Gear Shop – Low Cost, High Performance!

Over at Tower Hobbies you can find a new selection of goodies under the RC Gear Shop brand.  These motors, speed controls, servos and more are top notch but come with a price tag that will keep a smile on …

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Team Associated RC10B5M Factory Lite Kit

Team Associated - RC10B5M Factory Lite_1 copy

The RC10B5M Factory Lite Kit is over 75 grams of lighter than the standard RC10B5M. Factory Lite includes a 3-gear transmission for lower rotational mass, a lightened hard-anodized aluminum chassis, titanium turnbuckles, and aluminum front axles.  Other features include V2 …

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Team Associated APEX Scion Racing tC Drift Version Ready-To-Run

Team Associated - APEX Scion Racing tC Ready-To-Run copy

The Team Associated brushless powered APEX Scion is now available as a drifter for even more fun.   It comes standard with a water-resistant XP esc and 3300kV 540 sized motor, XP 2.4GHz radio system and XP digital metal geared servo, …

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