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April 29, 2020

Kyosho 1/12th scale Trail King ReadySet

The newest edition to Kyosho’s 1/12th scale electric track vehicle series is the Trail King. Kyosho’s long selling Blizzard kit, that has stood the test of time with a legion of loyal fans, has been used as a base for the new Trail King. Among its many features, a completely new body design creates the retro feel of a hard working machine. In addition to the realistic finish with separate accessory parts, the underbody incorporates a cockpit and always-on front and rear LED lights. A loading platform also provides space for a variety of things to be carried. The vehicle enhances the enjoyment of nostalgic wilderness experiences across a wide variety of scenes with a chassis boasting heavy-duty specifications for smooth and easy travel across any surface including uneven rocky roads and steep gradients. As the model is fully pre-assembled, the advanced mechanics of the Trail King are ready to be enjoyed straight away. Compatibility with spare and optional parts for the Kyosho Blizzard allows to expand the enjoyment of the snow and sand adventures even further. Included with the track vehicle, that will become available in two colour variants, comes a stick radio system, NiMH battery, charger and accessories.

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April 28, 2020

Yeah Racing SCX10 & TRX-4/6 brass optionals

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the Axial SCX10-III and II as well as the Traxxas TRX-4 and TRX-6 trucks are several new brass option parts. First up is a 4-piece set of brass spring retainers for the SCX10-III and SCX10-II trucks. The parts add weight near the wheel area, improving climbing performance while also ensuring an improved spring seat. Brass spring retainers are also available in 4-piece sets for the Traxxas TRX-4 and as 6-piece sets for the TRX-6 six-wheeler truck. Last but not least is a 6-peice set of 12x8mm brass wheel hex adapters for the TRX-6 that add weight directly at the wheels, improving traction and forward momentum when on throttle. All brass parts come in a natural shiny finish for cool looks.

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April 28, 2020

Tamiya SW-01 Mud Mad 1/24th scale stunt truck

Tamiya have announced the soon release of their new Mad Mud 1/24th scale 4WD stunt truck. Using the same SW-01 chassis as the Comical Wheelie Lunch Box, the truck is a fun little vehicle ideal to kill some time inside or in the backyard. It features a gear-driven drivetrain, standard 1/10th scale wheels and it is only 190mm wide and 160mm wide. Powered by a 370-size motor the truck can pull wheelies with not problem while the specially designed suspension, that manipulates body roll, ensures a tight cornering radius. The Mud Mad is decked off by a cool looking truck body shell with black wheels and knobby tyres adding to the overall looks.

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April 24, 2020

Traxxas heavy duty rubber pit mat

Traxxas’ new heavy duty pit mat is the perfect addition to any RC workbench, on the track or at home. The chemical-resistant, heavy-gauge rubber construction takes a pounding to help protect the work surface from damage. The generous 914x508mm size is large enough to accommodate most Traxxas – or any other – vehicles, with specially designed compartments to organise parts and tools.

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April 24, 2020

Samix SCX10 III brass 5.8mm suspension balls

Following the release of stainless steel 5.8mm upper suspension balls for the Axial SCX10 III Samix have also introduced a brass variant. Machined from high-quality material and sporting a shiny finish, the pivot balls offer great durability and strength while adding a bit of weight. They come in sets of four and are usable for all Axial SCX10 vehicles, the Yeti, AX-10, Wraith and Scorpion.

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April 23, 2020

JConcepts 1970 Chevy C10 12.3” WB body shell

Made for 1/10th scale trail trucks such as the Traxxas TRX-4, the Element RC Enduro or the Axial SCX10 is JConcept’s new 1970 Chevy C10 body shell. It captures the look and feel of the era just beautiful with the hood of the Chevy being rock solid in shape that planes across the center ridgeline. The cab and windshield are a key styling point on this creation and the “cap” look to the cab has the hard edge around the sides and visor like appearance to the front. Side windows fit within the geometry as expected with classic vent windows lining the front corner. The bed styling features the bodylines that make the Chevy authentic vintage and a slight recess in back provides a healthy setting for body mounts or other aftermarket accessories. Front and rear bumpers are molded into the design giving the truck solid looks without bolt-on parts or additional pieces. Side-markers on the 1970 are horizontal which is also included in the decal sheet. The wheel wells are large and tasteful 1:1 representation for the most clearance or maximum articulation with large tires, it might be necessary to trim further into the fender flares for extra-large tire sizes. The years 1967 to 1972 showed a lot of looks through Chevrolet and GMC variants. With small changes to grille, headlights, and trim packages throughout the years, JConcepts has added a bonus to the included decal sheet. An incredible four different grille options are included on the sheet giving the user the option of their favorite package from yesteryear. Hard panned single headlight and double light bezel setups are included which contain bar and tube grille combinations. In addition, a plethora of badges are offered on the sheet featuring Cheyenne, Custom, C/10, C/20, and CST/10 combinations.

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April 23, 2020

Yeah Racing SCX10 III HD portal axle shafts

Yeah Racing have introduced their new heavy-duty tool steel stub axles for the portal axle assemblies of the Axial SCX10 III and Capra. The axles were designed to improve overall durability and they feature a black surface coating for wear. Coming in pairs they fit the axle housings of both the SCX10 III and the Capra.

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April 23, 2020

Samix SCX10 III stainless steel upper suspension balls

Coming from Samix and made for the Axial SCX10 III are new stainless steel 5.8mm upper suspension balls. The pivot balls are machined from high-quality material for strength and reliability and they fit the all-new SCX10 III as well as the older specification SCX10 II and I, and also the Yeti, AX-10, Wraith, and Scorpion kits. The balls have a polished surface finish for smooth operation and they come in sets of four.

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