Here’s a close-up Trinity’s all-new nitro-powered Spyder monster truck. The big-block RTR features a .256 cubic-inch engine and comes with an aluminum tuned pipe, has an eight shock suspension, two-speed tranny with reverse, factory-painted body, dual-disc brakes and a shaft starting system. The drivetrain is mounted in a very narrow ladder-style chassis and the center-mounted engine is very low in the chassis to lower the center of gravity for improved handling. A big 170cc fuel tank provides long run times between refills, and on-the-fly fueling via the quick-fill cap means you can run as long as you have fuel. The Spyder fits engines with typical big-block dimensions, so pyscho upgrades like the Sirio .27 engine push speeds from fast to insane. Click Here for more pictures and information.

Features: • full bearings • 8 aluminum shocks • ladder-style chassis • aluminum tuned pipe • 2-speed transmission with reverse •.256 engine • Pivot ball/hingepin hybrid suspension • High-torque steering servo • Shaft starting system with included starter unit • Includes rechargeable glow-starter with wall charger and fuel bottle • Factory-finished body

That does it, HPI is officially on fire with new stuff! The Baja is one big buggy, with gas power and a huge 1/5 scale footprint. It's nearly three feet long! See more pics and get all the info at the Radio Control Zone.

Two-time IFMAR off-road champ Ryan Cavalieri is now part of the Orion squad, and rarin' to go with Rev 2 motors, RDS cells, and Wasp engines. Plus a bunch of new T-shirts. Cav/Orion fans, you can Click Here to gloat.

Tamiya shocker! Big T is set to release the Terra Crusher, an all-new nitro monster truck that features an electric-start .18 engine, full independent suspension, 8 shocks, and a 2-speed reversing transmission! We'll have a “First Look” in "the March issue of Radio Control Car Action complete with exclusive first-drive impressions, but these pictures and specs will have to tide you over until then! Visit Tamiya for more details!

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Length: 560mm Width: 440mm Height: 285mm Wheelbase: 360mm Weight: 5,700 grams Wheel: 87mm x 76mm 5-Spoke w/Chrome plated Tire Size: 176mm/100mm Toe-in Rear: Adjustable Chassis Front Skid: 8 Degrees Engine: .18ci (approx. 3cc) w/ Blue Anodized Head Gear Ratio: FWD 1st 29.67:1 FWD 2nd 20.40:1 RWD 1st 29.67:1 RWD 2nd 20.40:1 Gear Module: 0.8mm pitch for Spur gear and Pinion gear 1.0mm pitch for other gears Chassis: 2.5mm thickness, stamped plate, duralumin Body: Pre-painted and Stickered Polycarbonate Body

Fuel Capacity: 150cc Transmission: 2 Speed Forward and on-the-fly Reverse Suspension: Double wishbone suspension for Front and Rear Damper: Plastic-body, Oil-damper w/ Blue colored Drive Shaft: Plastic Universal shaft for Front and Rear Center Propeller Shaft: Plastic propeller shaft w/ metal universal joint Ball Bearing: Full ball bearings (32pcs.) including 2 one-way bearings Muffler: Resin Muffler w/ Aluminum manifold Brake: Ventilated double disk brake Starter: Battery starter with starter unit Radio: 2-channel transmitter "ADSPEC SPORTS GP" Mechanics: R/C mechanics sealed in mechanical box Servo Unit: High torque steering servo included (torque 9kg/cm) Cooling Fan: Equipped with cooling fan

The big news at RCX was the debut of the Factory Team TC4. Much more than the usual titanium turnbuckles and blue stuff, the Factory TC4 showed off a plate graphite chassis. The setup represents a new level of adjustability for the TC4. A graphite “spine” bridges the upper and lower decks, and four screws in the top deck can be loosened or removed to adjust the car’s torsional ridgidity without compromising front-to-rear stiffness. Graphite shock towers, MIP CVDs, and aluminum arm mounts are standard. There are also new aluminum components used to replace parts normally molded into the stock chassis. Looks tight!

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This truck has been in the works for a while and only now is it getting close to production...