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February 2, 2017

2017 International Toy Fair – Team Corally

Former Dutch and now Belgian company Team Corally show off some of their new kits during this week’s International Toy Fair in Germany. On show in Nuremberg are the new SSX-8R and SSX-8S 1/8th 4WD electric on-road cars. The rigid suspension vehicles fit into the growing class of 1/8th Electric Stock and they feature a unique front link-type suspension with pivot ball steering knuckles, they are belt-driven and are usable even with cheaper electronics thanks to their low weight. It is understood that the SSX-8 will become available as 8R include a range of option parts and also as more economically-priced 8S. We bring you more information on these kits as soon as they surface.

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February 1, 2017

2017 International Toy Fair – Tamiya

The 2017 edition of the International Toy Fair takes place this week in Nuremberg, Germany. Although more and more companies opt for a “no show”, with this year marking a new low point in terms of established manufacturers and distributors attending, there are still some industry icons present, such as Schumacher who feature an interesting CAT XLS re-release. A company that is living for the re-release of kits is definitely Tamiya who already announced some new, re-issued kits that are on show in Nuremberg. Wallet-busters such as the 2017 Bigwig and Top Force make an appearance as do the more entry-level green edition Grasshopper, the Grasshopper II or scale models such as the CC-01 Pajero or the TT-01 Type-E based Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo.II. Beside the re-releases Tamiya also show new kits such as the TT-02 Subaru WRX STI NBR Challenge kit, while racers hoped for a show up of the announced TRF419XWS but it is understood that the latter will make a first public appearance at the Shizuoka Hobby Show later this year.

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February 1, 2017

Xpress Xpresso M1 M-type RWD chassis kit

Coming from Xpress is the Xpresso M1 M-type 2WD rear wheel drive kit. Sporting “M-Chassis” dimensions the race-oriented kit features a full carbon fibre double deck construction, carbon fibre A-arms, adjustable upper links, a touring car sized rear gear differential and a belt-driven transmission. A centred and front-mounted steering servo makes for massive steering throw and a reactive toe rear suspension system ensures a nimble handling and exceptional traction and side-bite. The car is usable with shorty or standard-size LiPo battery packs that can be mounted in a front or rearward position. The car is compatible with all 210mm M-Chassis bodyshells.

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February 1, 2017

Schumacher CAT XLS 1/10th 4WD buggy re-release

Schumacher have released first information on the forthcoming re-release of the 1986 CAT XLS 1/10th scale 4WD buggy. The Schumacher CAT revolutionised off-road racing when it was introduced in 1986, and it became an international success winning British, European, Japanese, Australian, and American championships. It was later updated with a longer wheelbase and in the hands of a certain Masami Hirosaka it won the 1987 1/10th 4WD IFMAR World Championships in Romsey, England. The 2017 kit is a replica of the buggy that won Masami his first in many Worlds titles and it features the Cecil Schumacher invented ball differentials, a unique integrator system offers adjustable torque split between front and rear, and a double wishbone suspension makes for massive (1987-ish) suspension travel. Also included in the re-release kit will be alloy coil over oil filled shock absorbers.

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February 1, 2017

CEN Racing Colossus XT RTR electric monster truck

US CEN Racing distributors HRP have introduced the US-exclusive Colossus XT mega monster truck. Based off of the Reeper monster truck but with a different name and colour scheme the Colossus sports a massive footprint of 750x480mm and it weighs in at 7kg. A dual vertical plate chassis frame and a heavy duty drivetrain with oversized driveshafts make for enormous strength that is needed to tame the 1450kv brushless motor that is coupled to a 150A Hobbywing speed controller. The truck is powered by dual 2S LiPo battery packs although a dual 3S setup is possible without reliability issues. 25mm diameter shock absorbers soak up imperfections in the terrain and genuine Savöx steering servo helps to get the massive truck on track. The kit is rounded out by a 3-channel 2.4GHz radio system.

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January 31, 2017

Freedom tease 1/10th 200mm formula pan car

Japanese company Freedom have released a first teaser of their forthcoming Freedom F1 car. Designed for the Japanese 200mm foam tyre class the kit utilises a rigid F103-style Tamiya front end, a single bellcrank steering system with floating servo mount, a highly adjustable battery and shock mounting plate as well as a rear power pod top plate that allows to use single or dual roll dampers. On top of this the car will be usable with inline or transversally mounted shorty packs. We bring you more information on the project as soon as they surface.

Source: Freedom [livedoor.jp]

January 30, 2017

Team Associated enter Formula racing with the RC10F6

Team Associated have released their long awaited entry into the 1:10 scale 2WD electric formula racing class with the RC10F6 Factory Team Kit. With a full cast of setting options, an ultra-low centre of mass, and sleek styling, the F6 is designed to put you at the front of the Formula grid. All aspects were considered and optimised to make sure it would stand above its competition. From front to back, with graphite control arms, the fully adjustable front end, the ultra-smooth rear pivot, and wings styled after current full-scale Formula rulings, no corner was left untouched.

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January 30, 2017

HPI tease new Savage X SS 1/8th monster truck kit

HPI Racing have announced the forthcoming release of the Savage X SS 1/8th scale nitro monster truck. Probably the world’s most popular 1/8th scale big-block nitro monster truck, the Savage has been around for nearly 15 years. The updated re-release is fitted with super heavy-duty drivetrain parts, all-metal differentials with machine-cut gears, 2.5mm TVP chassis and plenty more go-fast goodies. Coming in kit form it is ready for more option parts, your own radio gear and lots of backyard bashing.

Source: HPI Racing [hpiracing.com]