Bash Bigger with Redcat’s Machete 4S & 6S 1/6 Monster Trucks

Bash Bigger with Redcat’s Machete 4S & 6S 1/6 Monster Trucks

Redcat’s year of new reveals rolls on with not one but two 1/6-scale brushless monster trucks. These new models appear to replace the 1/6-scale Shredder, and the Machete 4S and the Machete 6S appear poised to take up the mantle. With slightly different motors, these new models share quite a bit of DNA. For durability,… Continue Reading

Pro-Line 1/10 Grave Digger Fire Painted Body Set for the Losi LMT

Pro-Line 1/10 Grave Digger Fire Painted Body Set for the Losi LMT

The Pro-Line folks are known for their clear R/C bodies, but what about pre-painted lids? Yeah, they know how to create stunning, fully finished bodies as well. Case in point, check out their 1/10 Grave Digger Fire Painted Body Set for the Losi LMT. Designed specifically for Losi’s 1/10-scale monster truck model, this pre-cut and… Continue Reading

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Crawler Innovations Testing by UK Scale & Crawler [Video]

Crawler Innovations Testing by UK Scale & Crawler [Video]

Contributor and friend to RCNewb.com, Matthew Horsley has been hard at work with a number of great videos. Aside from showing off his trail running and other outdoor R/C exploits, he’s been doing some amazing reviews of hop-ups and upgrades. His latest video is a review of some Crawler Innovations items. If you’re looking for… Continue Reading

Score $100 Off During Redcat’s “Lowrider Madness Sale”

Score $100 Off During Redcat’s “Lowrider Madness Sale”

Warmer weather is right around the corner, and what better way to enjoy it than with a cruise down the boulevard with a new R/C lowrider? Redcat Racing has launched its “Lowrider Madness” sale, knocking $100 off their lineup of radio-controlled lowriders. This discount applies to Redcat’s ready-to-run (RTR) models, as well as their LRH285… Continue Reading

Pro-Line 1/10 Grave Digger Ice Painted Body Set for the Losi LMT

Pro-Line 1/10 Grave Digger Ice Painted Body Set for the Losi LMT

The Pro-Line folks are known for their clear R/C bodies, but what about pre-painted lids? Yeah, they also know how to create stunning, fully finished bodies. Case in point, check out their 1/10 Grave Digger Ice Painted Body Set for the Losi LMT. Designed specifically for Losi’s 1/10-scale monster truck model, this pre-cut and pre-painted… Continue Reading

Guess Redcat’s Next Release (March 2023 Edition)

Guess Redcat’s Next Release (March 2023 Edition)

2023 is shaping up to be the year of new Redcat releases. We’re not even three months into the year, and we’ve seen the release of some amazing machines, including the Gen9 International Scout 800A and the RDS Competition Spec Drift Car. It appears that another new release is right around the corner, and with… Continue Reading

Save 20% on Traxxas Bodies, Tires, & Wheels at AMain Hobbies

Save 20% on Traxxas Bodies, Tires, & Wheels at AMain Hobbies

Now is a great time to give your Traxxas machine a fresh, new look during the “Keep the Fun Going” sale. If you’re an AMain Hobbies fan, you can take advantage of 20% off all Traxxas bodies, tires, and wheels, now through March 31, 2023. Whether you run on-road cars, off-road trucks, buggies, or crawlers,… Continue Reading

Save Over $100 on HPI Trophy Series Models at HRP

Save Over $100 on HPI Trophy Series Models at HRP

Looking for a new, high-performance R/C basher? Hobby Recreation Products (HRP) is offering up discounts in excess of $100 on three HPI Trophy models. Whether you’re a buggy or a truggy fan, here are three models that won’t break the bank (and should bring you hours upon hours of radio-controlled fun): In addition to these… Continue Reading

See it in Action: Losi RZR Rey Brushless 1/10 UTV [Video]

See it in Action: Losi RZR Rey Brushless 1/10 UTV [Video]

Fans of off-road R/C action have a new scale machine to lust after. Losi’s RZR Rey RTR combines the scale detail of a 1:1 Polaris RZR UTV with the all-out performance of a brushless-powered, radio-controlled buggy. Officially released today, it looks like the RZR Rey made its unofficial debut at King of the Hammers 2023.… Continue Reading

Hit the Trail with Losi’s RZR Rey Brushless 1/10 UTV

Hit the Trail with Losi’s RZR Rey Brushless 1/10 UTV

Losi’s “2/16” social media tease has been revealed, and it looks like a fun machine. Blending scale detail with full-throttle performance, the RZR Rey Brushless 1/10 RTR appears ready to tear up the backyard, the dunes, and the trail. Officially licensed by Polaris, the RZR Rey looks like a true side-by-side UTV, albeit in 1/10-scale.… Continue Reading

Be on the Lookout for a New Losi Release on 2/16

Be on the Lookout for a New Losi Release on 2/16

Update: See Losi’s latest release. As the headline says, Losi has something new to share with the R/C world on February 16, 2023. In a teaser post on their social media channels, they show off a blurry image of something new. Technically, it’s the backside of something new, but what type of vehicle it will… Continue Reading

Build Your Own R/C Drift Car with Redcat’s RDS Builders Kit

Build Your Own R/C Drift Car with Redcat’s RDS Builders Kit

Dropping two new product releases in one week isn’t a major feat for the folks at Redcat. Days after announcing their RDS Competition Spec Drift Car, they’ve also announced something for the DIY drifter. That’s right; if you prefer to build your own radio-controlled vehicles, you have the option of doing so with the RDS… Continue Reading

Big Tease: Axial Floats an Early-February Release

Big Tease: Axial Floats an Early-February Release

Every brand seems to have its own way of releasing tidbits of information about upcoming models. Axial is no stranger to the art of the tease, and they’ve had several of their own over the past 12 months. For whatever reason, one of their latest Instagram posts, a teaser, uniquely indescribably grabbed my attention. If… Continue Reading

Save up to $200 During Tower Hobbies R/C Drag Racing Sale

Save up to $200 During Tower Hobbies R/C Drag Racing Sale

If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at R/C drag racing, now might be the best time to do it. Tower Hobbies has launched its Drag Racing Sale, featuring discounts up to $200 on several ready-to-run (RTR) models, kits, and upgrade parts from Team Associated. Some of the biggest discounts can be found on… Continue Reading

See it in Action: Redcat RDS Competition Spec Drift Car [Video]

See it in Action: Redcat RDS Competition Spec Drift Car [Video]

Suppose you’re thinking about getting into R/C drifting. In that case, you have a new option to consider in Redcat’s RDS Competition Spec Drift Car. This 1/10-scale, ready-to-run (RTR) model looks like the real deal, thanks to its brushless power plant, carbon fiber chassis, and plentiful adjustment options. To get a feel for how this… Continue Reading