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February 6, 2011

Toy Fair 2011 – LRP

Apart from their new Helicopter line, which you can see on our new sister site Heliplane, LRP have put their new RTR S8 Rebel BX in pride of place on their stand. This entry level RTR is a low cost 1/8th scale buggy that has been completely designed by LRP and features a low maintenance and efficient universal drive train with 3 oil filled spider differentials and hardened differential outdrives for durability. Fitted with a specially designed Big block LRP Z.25R Sport pullstart engine the steering is handled by a strong 9kg servo. The suspension geometry with big bore shocks has been taken over from the competition S8-BX buggy.

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February 5, 2011

Toy Fair 2011 – Robitronic

Robitronic were keeping tight wraps on their all new prototype competition 1/8th scale 4wd buggy, only allowing selective photos to be made. The new car is a completely purpose built platform for the BL class and features some very nice features. The backbone of the chassis plate is an aluminium center strut with angled carbon plates on either side that create a V shape to the bottom of the car for extra ground clearance and better stability in the air. The drivetrain resembles that seen on a modern 1/10th 4wd buggy with an ultra efficient straight shaft configuration that enables a saddle pack mounting configuration to accept two 2S LiPo packs using their neat battery mounting brace system.

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February 5, 2011

Toy Fair 2011 – Gi-Mar

Italian company Gi-Mar took us aside to show us their latest releases in their engine line for 2011. First up the Mig 12X has a new 11.9mm super balanced crankshaft with 2 weight, in place of the previous 11.5mm version, which has been JP Black coated. Work has also been done to the bell crank which results in a heavier weighted side with the pin side machined to reduce weight, the result of which is higher rpm. This long stroke motor also features a new sleeve with 2 extra small holes below the exhaust port for more power in the bottom end and much easier engine adjustment.

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February 5, 2011

Toy Fair 2011 – nVision launch

Another busy day, we are just fresh back from the nVision official launch here at the fair in Nuremberg. The event was attended by the President of producer LM Filippo Abrami, new team driver Yannick Aigoin, LM technical manager Gino Voghera, CRF development manager Adrien Bertin and CRF’s own Philippe Neidhart. With the engines now on sale, the nVision brand positions itself as the future of engines, hence the name’s play on words, leading the way through the use of the patented CRF technology.

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February 5, 2011

Toy Fair 2011 – S-Workz

S-Workz, a new company who we have covered in the past is displaying their all new S350 BK1 1/8th scale buggy and it looks very nice. Looking fully optional, the pro spec buggy is a mixture of carbon and red anodised aluminium, with the shock towers made from 7075 aluminium. The chassis is also anodised and features a 10 degree rear kick up and with a front bumper with integrated front chassis protector. The engine is mounted at a 6 degree angle for bringing the weight closer to the centre line and the lower suspension brackets are all aluminium with the exception of rear most bracket.

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February 5, 2011

Toy Fair 2011 – Schumacher

Schumacher have their all new CAT SX3 on show here, which we already covered in depth in an earlier official release. Featuring a new battery configuration that sees the car use a saddle pack configuration and central motor mounting position which gives the a more rearward bias that helps it in the jumps. A new slipper configuration and large bearings supporting the center shaft offer extra durability while the 2 gear and 3 belt transmission configuration sees the motor rotating in the same direction as the wheels which makes the car more agile.

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February 4, 2011

Toy Fair 2011 – HPI Racing

With a focus mostly on the recreational segment, HPI Racing had only a few items of interest for us including the new Atsushi Hara Edition HB .21 race engine by O.S. Speed. This pro racing engine features the exact spec as used by the former World Champion to take the runner up spot at the Worlds in Pattaya, and sports a new lightweight black cooling head with commemorative Hara engraving.

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February 4, 2011

Toy Fair 2011 – Hobbytech

French brand Hobbytech were showing off their ever expanding line, which apart from the Spirit buggy which is finally in production, they have a wide range of RTR of Race Roller chassis. The Race Roller STR8 EPX2 is a pre assembled brushless powered 1/8th scale buggy whose configuration is based on the Spirit buggy but which has been adapted to its new power plant featuring a large battery box which is balanced off the electronics on the opposing side. Supplied without electrics there is a combo that you can get that comes with powerful motor, speed controller and Savox steering servo.

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