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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 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]

January 30, 2017

Team Magic E5 aluminium shock tower

HRC Distribution have introduced a new Team Magic aluminium shock tower for the E5 1/10th scale monster truck. CNC machined from high-quality aluminium and coming anodised in black or gun metal colour, the shock tower will improve the truck’s durability and suspension efficiency thanks to its sturdy construction. Multiple upper shock mounting locations also allow for a wide range of suspension geometry adjustments. The shock stay is usable on both the front and rear of the truck and it is available now.

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January 26, 2017

Tamiya set for more (re-)releases in 2017

Information about forthcoming Tamiya (re-)release kits is coming in thick and fast these days as the Japanese company is set for more re- and new releases this year. Following some interesting re-releases such as the Bigwig 2017 and Top Force 2017, Tamiya will reportedly also re-issue the Grasshopper II alongside new releases such as the DT-03 based Racing Fighter Chrome entry-level 2WD buggy, the Ferrari F12TdF and the MAN TGS Team Reinert Racing truck. We bring you more information on all kits as soon as they surface.

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January 25, 2017

Team Magic E5 stainless steel skid plates

HRC Distribution have introduced new stainless steel skid plates for the Team Magic E5 monster truck. Machined from high-quality material and coming with a natural silver finish, the plates not only reduce the chance of damaging the chassis during those demanding bashing sessions but they also lower the truck’s overall centre of gravity for a more planted feeling. Available are a front and a rear chassis guard with both including the needed mounting hardware.

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January 24, 2017

Tamiya set for re-re-release galore at Nuremberg fair

Tamiya is set for some re-release galore at the forthcoming 2017 International Toy Fair in Germany with the official introduction of the 2017 Bigwig 4WD re-release buggy being only the peak of the iceberg. The iconic Japanese company will also present the re-release of the Candy Green Grasshopper, which is a re-re-release if you will as the green hopper was already a re-release of the original – white – 1984 Grasshopper. Also coming are the CC-01-based Mitsubishi Pajero Metaltop Wide, the GF-01 Metal Dump Truck will make a return as does the XV-01 longer damper chassis kit. Just in is also the unofficial announcement of the (re-)re-release of the already re-released (back in 2005) 1991 Top Force 4WD buggy.

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January 24, 2017

HPI Savage XL Flux 1/8th electric monster truck

Coming from HPI Racing is the new Savage XL Flux 1/8th scale ready-to-run electric-powered monster truck. Building on the proven Savage truck backbone, the XL Flux features a long wheelbase 2.5mm aluminium TVP chassis, a sturdy all-metal 4WD drivetrain with super heavy-duty dogbones, quick release front and rear differentials, a long-travel suspension with multiple shock mounting positions as well as 17 wheel hex hubs. To this add a 2200kv brushless motor, a 6S LiPo-compatible speed controller and a 2.4GHz radio system. The kit is rounded out by grippy all-terrain tyres on chrome wheels and a pre-painted and pre-decorated pick-up truck body.

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January 24, 2017

Samix SCX10 aluminium spring cups

Coming from Samix and made for the Axial SCX10 and SCX10 II trucks are aluminium spring cups. Machined from high-quality alloy and sporting a grey or black anodised finish the spring perches are much stronger than the standard composite parts, meaning a more securely guided spring and thus improved durability and reliability when the going gets touch. The spring cups come in sets of four and they will hit stores soon.

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