Exactly three years after LEGO’s legendary 42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Billund’s designers choose to create a replica of the 911 RSR. This new set is already on sale in Japan.
Porsche 911 RSR - SET 42096
Last weekend, at the International Off-Road Carpet Championship in Las Vegas, Team Losi Racing showed the new racing buggy TLR 22 5.0.
TLR 22 5.0 2WD Racing Buggy
Few days before Christmas, during the Rally dell’Autodromo di Monza a new line of Traxxas models inspired by Valentino Rossi will make its official debut.
TRAXXAS VR46: Valentino Rossi RC
Losi has just announced the Super Rock Rey: a 1/6th Scale Rock Racer. This new radio controlled giant arrives Ready to Run with AVC stability system.
Losi Super Rock Rey
19 Dec 2018
In January, Kyosho will start distribution of a new Mini-Z RWD with the body replica of the McLaren P1 GTR. The P1 GTR was the circuit-spec model introduced to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the McLaren F1 GTR. The P1 GTR’s unique features such as a large front splitter and rear wing, air intake snorkel and rear aerodynamic plate, have been reproduced.
19 Dec 2018
Before the explosion of 1/8th scale racing, there was a time period where gas-powered stadium trucks filled the heat sheets from top to bottom and perfectly bridged the gap between the exciting, fun-filled 1/10th electric racing with real enduro style racing that incorporated pitstop strategy, teamwork, and car and tire wear.
Then, when the Team Associated RC10GT hit the scene, 1/10th gas truck’s popularity blew up and so did the popularity of the RC10GT platform winning over fans for its fun driveability, parts availability everywhere, and it became the introduction to nitro racing for most racers in that era.
18 Dec 2018
JConcepts just introduced the new F2 body designed for Traxxas Rustler stadium truck. One of the key features is an arrow based design where the front is much narrower than the rear so it appears on-point and with an all-new grille and headlight layout with four included grille options. The imprint of the nose draws in the truck enthusiast without giving up on the futuristic twist and Finnisher heritage.
Protecting the front shock tower area is done with a traditional shape but contains new louver positioning and available air-release features located just in front of the main cab.
18 Dec 2018
Team Losi announced two new Tenacity 4WD SCT with a licensed body. One is licensed by Fox Racing Shocks and the second by Method Wheels. Both arrive in hobby shops Ready To Run with a brushed motor system to keep costs low. The chassis is built on the original TEN platform, known worldwide as one of the toughest platforms around.
The model features a full-time four-wheel drive which provides increased traction and handling. The front, center and rear differentials can also be tuned for various conditions.
Kyosho have released a second teaser that reveals the highly anticipated new Inferno MP10 1/8 nitro buggy. The body is similar to the TKI4’s but got some aerodynamic updates. This new racing buggy will be officially revealed on December 20th.
17 Dec 2018
Soon, Serpent will start shipping their new F-110 SF4 1/10th Scale competition Formula Pan Car. The model arrives in hobby shops in kit version and to complete the F-110 SF4 you need to buy the body, motor, speed controller, servo, battery and 2-channel radio system separately.
The innovative design for the rear pod has side bearings in linear guides replacing the sidelinks. With a traditional sidelink design, designers use long side links to have the relative roll movement between pod and chassis as linear as possible.
17 Dec 2018
Exactly three years after LEGO’s legendary 42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Billund’s designers choose to create a replica of the 911 RSR. This new set includes 1,580 pieces and is already on sale in Japan (will be available on December 26, while American AFOLs will have to wait till January first to buy it).
This new replica has been developed in partnership with Porsche, this authentic replica captures the vehicle’s powerful appearance with its sharp contours and aerodynamic detailing, including a rear wing with ‘swan neck’ mounts, extended rear diffuser and specially designed side mirrors.
16 Dec 2018
The Japanese brand Infinity has added a Pick & Hook Tool Set to their expanding accessories line-up. The 4-piece multi purpose pick and hook tips can be used for a variety of applications during car preparation and maintenance.
