February 3, 2026

Tekno RC Polished Shock Caps

US offroad kit manufacturer Tekno RC has released a new Polished Shock Cap for its 1:8 shocks.  Building on their proven shock cap design, this polished shock cap set delivers the same versatility and strength but now with a race-inspired polished finish.  CNC machined from 7075 aluminium, these shock caps support standard, vented, and emulsion shock configurations in one solution.  The polished surface is inspired by team driver Jimmy Fishback, who began polishing his own shock caps in pursuit of better looks and easier maintenance.  The polished surface helps reduce oil and dirt buildup, making cleanup faster and easier after long runs.  It also does a better job of hiding small scratches and wear, keeping the shocks looking cleaner and newer for longer.  Left, and, right specific caps position the cap screw toward the inside of the vehicle, while the bleeder hole faces the rear, helping keep dirt and dust away during use.

Source: Tekno [teknorc.com]


February 2, 2026

VP-Pro Poison Needle Evo 1:8 Buggy Tyre

Following the recent release of it Hyperdrive Evo tyres, VP-Pro expands its 1:8 Offroad tyre range further with the introduction of the new Poison Needle Evo.  The tread pattern provides the great stability, long wear, and excellent performance on Loamy/Hard packed no dust/Blue groove/Wet/Indoor clay tracks/Carpet.  The Poison Needle Evo is made from high quality rubber and durable closed cell insert.  Available in M1,M2,M3,M4, and MC compounds, it is available pre-mounted on options of Yellow/White/Pink/Green/Orange wheels.

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February 2, 2026

T-Works MBX8R Alu Shock Towers

New from T-Works come these front and rear aluminium Shock Towers for the Mugen Seiki MBX8R 1:8 Buggy.  CNC precision machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and black hard anodised finish, the Front Shock Tower features a Removable Spacer Insert Stand and screws.  Simply tighten the set screws and loosen the corresponding screws to easily remove/replace the adjustment nuts.   The front towers also feature additional shock mounting holes for greater tuning set-up options.  The rear tower features an additional row of caster angle holes, enabling flexible shock absorber height adjustment and precise alignment with caster angle adjustment positions.

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January 30, 2026

Serpent SRX8Te RTR Truggy

Serpent has released its 1:8 Truggy platform as a Ready to Race version with the introduction of the SRX8Te RTR to its 1:8 offroad range line-up.  Factory assembled with pre-set electrics, the RTR Truggy comes complete with pre-painted body & large rear wing, pre-mounted Truggy tyres with features including an aluminium chassis plate, big bore shocks, anti-roll bars, and 3 geardiffs.  For power it is fitted with a waterproof 150A speedo (6S compatible), 2000 KV brushless motor, and 25kg metal-gear DragonRC servo, which is all controlled by a 2.4 GHz transmitter.

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January 29, 2026

PR Racing 2026 PR SB401-R

Taiwanese buggy manufacturer PR Racing has announced the upcoming release of their 2026 PR SB401-R 1:10 4WD Buggy.  Available in both Carpet (One-Way Slipper Clutch Version), and Dirt (Center Diff+Slipper Clutch Version) kits, the buggy features 13.0mm Smooth Coated 2026 Type R shocks with 18mm Springs.  The Carpet kit gets new Front and Rear Suspension Mount are 1mm narrower.  New shock seal caps and seals give ultra-smooth operation.  The buggy also gets a New Aluminium Servo Mount, New high tensile steel turnbuckles, and New Front One-Way seat (Carpet kit).  Featuring Gullwing rear wishbones these along with the front wishbones are supplied in medium hardness plastic.

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January 29, 2026

VP-Pro Polycarbonate 1:10 Buggy Wing

New from VP-Pro comes this new clear polycarbonate rear wing intended for 1:10 Buggy use.  Made from high-quality and durable polycarbonate to retain its shape throughout its use, the design provides better stability by adding rear downforce to give you consistent traction and best performance in all track conditions.  Coming in 1mm thickness, they offer two different widths of wing, 6.5 inch and 7.0 inch, and each piece contains  two clear and untrimmed wings.

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January 28, 2026

Kyosho MP11e Prototype at Nuremberg Toy Fair

Having llaunched its MP11 Nitro Buggy in the middle of last year, first showing that at the Kyosho Masters, Kyosho is showing off a prototype of its upcoming electric buggy, the MP11e, at this week’s Nuremberg Toy Fair.  With the electric buggy retaining the same suspension and geometry of the nitro version, the still pre-production example have a completely new centre section and has been designed with ease of maintenance and to improve front/rear balance.  While some parts of the new design are said to be still subject to change, Kyosho is aiming to ship the first finals kits from Japan in April.

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January 28, 2026

JConcepts 2026 Race Team Apparel

JConcepts has a fresh new look for the 2026 season with a new ‘Reload’ apparel line to go with its fresh and rejuvenated racing team.  Each year, the Florida brands design team inspires racers with a new logo, and new theme for what is sure to be another action-packed year on the circuit.  The range includes two t-shirt designs, a pull-over hoodie sweatshirt, a zipper hoodie sweatshirt, and a choice of 4 hat types.  Each items feature some of JConcepts favourite imagery, the globe representing world participation, along with the traditional checkerboard that will have racers dashing for the finish line.  In the logo comes in white and blue printed colours with an option of retro inspired pink and teal colours available in the t-shirts.

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