Imagine holding one of the fastest supercars in the world, right in the palm of your hand. Thankfully, Kyosho’s Mini-Z lineup lets you can do just that. Joining the yellow and orange color options for their McLaren P1 GTR replica is a new, red/white/black color option for those who prefer a more refined appearance on…
Kyosho has added another sharp-looking ride to their Mini-Z lineup; the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRC. If you love beautifully-crafted scale detail and small-scale, crazy-fun R/C cars, you should get the best of both worlds with this model. Featuring all-wheel drive, smooth drift wheels, full ball bearings, and an officially-licensed 2008 Subaru Impreza WRC body, this…
Everyone dreams of parking a rear-wheel drive sports car in their garage, no matter what size it may be. For fans of Toyota models, Kyosho has introduced a new option into their Mini-Z lineup, the Toyota 86 RWD. Riding on their MR-03 chassis, this model features a compact chassis design intended for indoor fun and…
The popular Kyosho Mini-Z has a new body style for fans of Chevrolet sports cars. The Mini-Z Corvette ZR1 features the modern styling of the 1:1 ‘Vette replicated in a 1/27-scale package. With a chassis that’s packed to the gills with components, this small-scale sports car features rear-wheel drive, a sporty motor, and adjustable wheel…
Team Associated has thrown fresh paint on their 1/28-scale SC28 by rolling out the Fox Factory version of this short course truck. While the underlying chassis remains the same, this small-scale truck now sports an orange, yellow, and black color scheme, complete with Fox branding. Like the other models in their SC28, MT28, RC28, and…
If you’re a fan of classic R/C machines and want to keep a bit of history on your shelf, Team Associated has released a “Jammin’ Jay Halsey” version of their 1/28-scale RC28 buggy. Featuring a replica paint scheme to that of Jay’s 1985 RC10 which he used to win the IFMAR Off-road World Championship. While this…
The second 1/28-scale machine to roll out from ECX this year is the Micro Roost Buggy. Sharing the same platform as its monster truck sibling, this small-scale machine is sure to bring R/C excitement anywhere. The Micro Roost is a ready-to-run (RTR) vehicle that features a removable 1S LiPo battery, durable rubber tires, and a…
Things have been rather quiet on the small-scale front in 2018…until now. ECX has introduced the Micro Ruckus, a 1/28-scale monster truck that features a retro body design, huge (relatively speaking) tires, and a two-in-one charger/transmitter combo that’s sure to become a hit with R/C enthusiasts. The Micro Ruckus chassis design appears to take a…
Shortly after launching their MT28 Monster Truck late in 2018, Team Associated pulled this model from their lineup. After a short hiatus, the MT28 has re-emerged with some subtle changes. What those changes are might be skin deep as the headlight decals appear to be the only visual change to this revised 1/28-scale truck. Comparing…
As retro-styled, small-scale R/C vehicles go, there aren’t many to choose from. In fact, I’d say Team Associated has the market cornered with their two 1/28-scale models, the RC28T stadium truck and RC28 buggy. It’s this blend of old-school style and small-scale stature that forced me to add yet another R/C vehicle to my fleet.…