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BBR is expanding its 1:12 Ferrari F80 lineup with eight new color variants. The new finishes are joining the model maker’s resin-bodied, sealed F80 range, and BBR has shared both product numbers and pre-production photos.

Here is the new batch, grouped by color:

• Rosso Corsa: BBR1223A2 (silver wheels) and BBR1223A3
• Matt Black: BBR1223C and BBR1223C1
• Giallo Modena: BBR1223E and BBR1223E1
• Rosso Supercar: BBR1223H1
• Rame Mica: BBR1223F

There is no confirmed release date yet. Die Cast Society, which reported the lineup, says there has been no official word on timing and suggests around Q2 2027 as a possible window.

The BBR F80 program so far

These 1:12 variants are not BBR’s first F80 models. BBR presented a 1:18 F80 as the world premiere of its model, developed in collaboration with Ferrari’s Centro Stile and completed at BBR’s Italian headquarters in what the company called record time. BBR was also working on versions in other scales, from 1:12 to 1:43 and 1:64.

BBR also made a special-pack F80 for Retromobile, the vintage car show held in Paris from 5 to 9 February 2025. That limited edition ran to 100 pieces, was built entirely in Italy, and was not available for preorder.

The full-size F80 behind the model

The real Ferrari F80 is a limited-production hybrid flagship revealed on 17 October 2024. It is named for Ferrari’s 80th anniversary, succeeds the LaFerrari, and is built in Maranello, with styling by the Ferrari Styling Centre under Flavio Manzoni. The car uses a rear mid-engine, all-wheel-drive layout with butterfly doors.

The F80 measures 4,840 mm long, 2,065 mm wide and 1,138 mm tall, with a 2,665 mm wheelbase and a dry weight of 1,525 kg. Its powertrain combines a 2,992 cc twin-turbo V6 with three electric motors for a combined output of 1,200 PS. Power flows through an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, with a 2.28 kWh 800-volt lithium-ion battery.

Ferrari planned 799 units, with production beginning in 2025 and expected to run through 2027. According to Wikipedia’s F80 entry, all 799 examples were already reserved by customers. The car produces 1,050 kg of downforce at speed, has a quoted top speed of 350 km/h, and hits 0-100 km/h in 2.15 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 5.75 seconds. It also holds the fastest lap for a road-legal Ferrari at Fiorano, with a 1:15.30 time.

The engineering story reaches back to Le Mans. The F80’s MGU-K electric motor was designed, tested and produced by Ferrari at Maranello, drawing on the company’s racing experience, and several components come from the 499P that won the 2023 and 2024 editions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

BBR’s own presentation of the F80 emphasizes a futuristic, aerospace-inspired exterior. The bonnet’s S-duct hides a triple-element wing that directs front airflow toward the rear wing, while the cabin takes inspiration from a Formula 1 single-seater in a layout BBR calls a “1+”.

A familiar color with real-world history

One of the new model colors, Rosso Supercar, has been seen on the actual F80. On 24 April 2026, an F80 in Rosso Supercar was spotted in Monaco wearing a Monaco license plate, without the black bonnet stripe and black roof that marked the version Ferrari officially unveiled. The car was collected from the official dealer Scuderia Monte-Carlo.

For now, collectors have eight confirmed variants and product codes but no official on-sale date from BBR. The report’s suggested timeframe points to around Q2 2027.

On October 16, 2026, the die-cast news site Die Cast Society published the first sample images of ACME’s upcoming 1:18 scale metal replica of the 1967 Pontiac Firebird Street Fighter – Fire Chicken. The model carries product number A1805223, with delivery noted for Q1 2027. The photos show the car’s flaming-bird artwork, described by ACME as the Fire Chicken experience, and the announcement refers to the build as a 1:18 metal and opening replica.

ACME’s official product page lists A1805223 in Buccaneer Red at $144.95, marked as a pre-order. The category page notes that many of its 1:18 Firebirds are currently out of stock or available for pre-order, with A1805223 in the pre-order group. The page details each model by part number, color, and price, and the new Firebird is priced at the same $144.95 as the Metallic Gun Metal Gray Firebird in the same section.

Firebirds in the lineup

The Fire Chicken isn’t the only 1:18 Firebird in ACME’s catalog. In total, the page shows ten Firebird part numbers, with the Fire Chicken as the highest-numbered entry. Other colorways in the category include Lucerne Blue with Black Stripes, Cameo Ivory with Black Stripes, White with Gold Stripes, Candy Red, Midnight Black, Custom Maroon Metallic, Custom Metallic Orange, White, and Metallic Gun Metal Gray. Most of these are listed at $134.95 or $139.95, while the Gun Metal Gray car joins the Fire Chicken at $144.95.

A familiar Pontiac collecting scene

Pontiac die-cast collecting reaches well beyond ACME. Retailer Fairfield Collectibles, which carries Pontiac models from Johnny Lightning, Motormax, and others, says the GTO Judge and the Firebird Trans Am are common anchors of the category. Fairfield notes that the GTO is widely credited with kicking off the American muscle car era. The Firebird Trans Am’s connection to Smokey and the Bandit adds a film-history angle, and Fairfield lists licensed Smokey and the Bandit tribute pieces among its stock. Manufacturers such as Jada Toys and Revell have offered black-and-gold Bandit tributes, sometimes as pre-built diecast and sometimes as build-it-yourself kits. Fairfield lists 1:18, 1:24, and 1:25 as the scales most often found in its Pontiac range.

The ACME collector context

ACME’s metal models are sold through specialist shops such as Nice Car Collection. The retailer describes ACME’s output as individually numbered, with multi-layered paint, deep gloss clear coats, clean tampo printing, and consistent assembly quality. Each model is delivered in a protective box, and the shop positions ACME cars as collectible centerpieces rather than toys. Nice Car Collection adds that ACME combines vintage flair with high-precision details, bringing together iconic models, rare editions, and detailed replicas. Its ACME selection spans the Chevrolet Camaro, 1970 Dodge Challenger, 1965 Shelby GT350, Plymouth Cuda, Pontiac GTO, and 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454. The range also reaches into motorsport and dealer-promo territory with Le Mans and Daytona miniatures, sprint car legends, 1933 Gasser hot rods, dealer ad trucks such as the 1970 Ford F-350 Ramp Truck, and the Oldsmobile 442 W-30. Those racing models are described with vintage race liveries and authentic technical details.

With the first Fire Chicken sample images now out, collectors can see exactly what ACME has in store before the scheduled delivery period. The model remains a pre-order at $144.95 under product number A1805223, and ACME’s stated timeline is Q1 2027. The pre-order listing remains in place ahead of that window.

Fronti-Art is adding another Koenigsegg CC850 to its 1/18 resin lineup, this time in Lava Orange. The latest sealed model carries product code F225-210 and will be produced in a run of 100 pieces. Delivery is expected in late December 2026.

Another CC850 from Fronti-Art

The Lava Orange car is not Fronti-Art’s first CC850. The manufacturer has also listed a Jaktgrön version under model number F221-209. That example is a global limited edition of 100 pieces, with the first batch of orders closing on October 9, 2026, and estimated shipping around November 2026. Its listed dimensions are 242 × 113 × 63 mm. Both variants are 1/18 resin builds, and both follow the same 100-unit cap.

The real car behind the miniature

Before the model arrives, it helps to know what the CC850 is. Koenigsegg calls the car a dual tribute: it marks 20 years of vehicle production and the 50th birthday of founder and CEO Christian von Koenigsegg. The design is inspired by the original CC8S, and Koenigsegg describes it as a combination of classic design and cutting-edge technology. The real car is a limited edition of 70 vehicles.

Under the skin, the CC850 pairs a twin-turbo V8 with an output of 1,385 hp and 1,385 Nm at 4,800 rpm. Curb weight is 1,385 kg, making it one of a few select megacars to boast a 1:1 power-to-weight ratio; Koenigsegg notes that the earlier ONE:1 from 2014 also hit that benchmark. Koenigsegg says every innovation in the car is designed to enhance the driving experience. The headline mechanical feature is the Engage Shift System, which combines a gated six-speed manual and a nine-speed automatic in a single transmission. Drivers can switch between the two modes at any time; the manual mode comes with a clutch pedal, and the automatic side is described as fast and frictionless. In automatic mode, Koenigsegg says, drivers can sit back and enjoy seamless shifting and effortless performance, while also being able to change gear ratios to experience different sensations behind the wheel. Inside, the new second-generation Chronocluster builds on an original version developed for the CCX as an innovative way to present essential information, using a multi-faced dial to show rpm on the outer perimeter, vehicle speed on a central perimeter, and turbo boost in the center. Koenigsegg also calls the interior’s analog chronocluster a work of art.

In official Koenigsegg materials, Christian von Koenigsegg puts the car in context:

The CC850 is an homage to the single most meaningful car in Koenigsegg history. The CC8S put us on the map and made us successful. With us marking 20 years of production, alongside my 50th birthday, it felt right to reveal the CC850 as a celebration of our roots.

Lava Orange beyond the model

Lava Orange is not limited to the Fronti-Art replica. Koenigsegg Gear has a GS Tour poster of the CC850 in Lava Orange, printed on 200 g gallery-grade matte art paper. Koenigsegg Gear says the soft, non-reflective finish preserves detail, depth, and tonal balance. The poster is individually numbered from 1 to 100 and carries positive embossing, marking it as part of a limited edition. It is available in two sizes: 30 × 40 cm and 50 × 70 cm. Frames are not included. The GS Tour series documents the journeys, roads, and destinations that define the Ghost Squadron experience. This particular edition follows the CC850 in Lava Orange during a Ghost Squadron Tour, capturing the car on the road rather than in a studio or factory setting.

Availability

The Fronti-Art Koenigsegg CC850 in Lava Orange is set for late December 2026. Production is capped at 100 pieces, and the model number to look for is F225-210.

October is half over, and in the RC world that means new hardware is rolling out as the holiday release window opens. This week brought a retro-suspension buggy from Team Associated, a tiny licensed Jeep crawler from Axial, a fresh rubber-tire dirt-oval kit from Team GFRP, and a rule change that 1/10 touring-car racers should check before choosing their next body.

Team Associated Goes Retro With the RC10 Ultra Rider

Team Associated’s RC10 Ultra Rider 2WD Kit (product no. 6060) draws on experimental off-road buggy designs from the 1980s. Its standout layout is fully independent trailing-arm suspension fore and aft, paired with forged aluminum arms, long-travel aluminum shocks, a Stealth three-gear transmission, and a ball differential.

Vintage cues include a silver chassis, three-piece wheels, a driver figure, lights, and a window net. This is a full kit rather than an RTR, so buyers still need a motor, ESC, servo, radio system, battery, and charger. Preorders are open, October shipping is planned, and the price is $349.99.

Axial Shrinks the Jeep CJ-7

Axial’s SCX30 Jeep CJ-7 expands the company’s tiny-crawler lineup at 1/30 scale. This 4×4 RTR has an officially licensed ABS hard body, a detailed interior, licensed wheels and tires, and working lights. The box includes a Spektrum SLT2 radio, a 2S LiPo battery, a USB charger, and transmitter batteries.

Alongside red and green Renegade trims, there’s a yellow Laredo variant sold only through Horizon Hobby for as long as stock lasts. The trio carries a $99.99 price tag. Preorders have opened, and U.S. delivery is slated for October 28. CompetitionX suggested the little crawler could make an excellent first crawler.

Team GFRP Updates the Weapon Midget

Team GFRP’s 2027 Weapon Midget is a specialized rubber-tire dirt-oval kit priced at $575. The front gets 70mm molded arms and revised caster blocks. Rear tuning options include additional shock positions, differential-height adjustment, and selectable toe blocks, while plunge axles and longer molded arms also figure in the update. The body, cage, and molded headers are included; electronics remain separate.

JConcepts and Team Powers Add Smaller Updates

JConcepts released a pre-trimmed F2 short-course body for clipless Traxxas Slash trucks. It works as a race-inspired replacement shell while keeping Traxxas’s quick-release mounting, so there are no exposed body posts and no mounting holes to drill. The body is listed at $59.50 and fits several current two-wheel-drive Slash versions; the official compatibility list is worth checking before ordering.

Team Powers introduced the Fan Booster V2, a compact voltage booster for motor-cooling fans. The company says the V2 can put out roughly 8.6 volts and increase fan airflow by 40 to 50 percent. Those numbers are Team Powers’ own claims, and anyone installing one should confirm their fan can safely operate at the booster’s output voltage.

ROAR Adopts New Touring-Car Body Specs

On October 13, the ROAR Executive Committee approved additional technical specifications for 1/10-scale touring-car bodies. The specs have been added to the ROAR Rule Book (pages 17-20) and take effect November 1. After that, new bodies must satisfy the revised measurements to join ROAR’s approved-body list. Existing approvals remain valid for the 2026 pavement nationals, though older shells that no longer comply could be removed from the list after December 31.

ROAR has also extended its freeze on body inspections and approvals through November 1, so no new bodies will be added and no currently approved bodies will be removed before that date. Club racers outside ROAR events should check local rules; racers planning sanctioned events should consult the current approved-body list before buying or painting a shell.

Holiday Release Timing

The timing of the new releases is consistent with the RC industry’s holiday pattern. Big Squid RC noted that manufacturers want products announced, shipped, and sitting on hobby-shop shelves well before the Christmas rush, and announcements usually arrive before stores receive inventory. This year’s mix runs from affordable RTR mini-crawlers to specialized kits for experienced hobbyists, with the Axial CJ-7 cited as a gift-friendly example.

RPM just gave Traxxas Slash owners a new way to upgrade their trucks without breaking up the factory color scheme. The company has added gray to four existing front and rear bumper designs for the Slash 2WD and Slash 4×4, including a 2WD front part that also fits the Nitro Slash.

In its announcement, RPM says the gray shade is meant to blend with stock Traxxas parts:

“Our gray perfectly matches stock Traxxas OEM gray parts for a clean, factory-matched appearance.”

The new color joins a lineup of Slash bumpers that RPM describes as rugged, American-made pieces, so the gray option is aimed at owners who want durability without moving away from the factory appearance.

Four Part Numbers, Two Drive Systems

The new gray range covers both ends of two popular Slash platforms:

• #80026 — Front Bumper for the Traxxas Slash 4×4 — $15.95
• #80126 — Rear Bumper for the Traxxas Slash 4×4 — $14.95
• #80956 — Front Bumper & Skid Plate for the Traxxas Slash 2WD & Nitro Slash — $12.95
• #81006 — Rear Bumper for the Traxxas Slash 2WD — $11.95

That puts the four gray parts at $11.95 to $15.95, depending on position and platform.

Factory-Matched Gray, Proven Hardware

RPM says its gray is a close match for the stock gray used on Traxxas OEM parts, which makes it easy to add extra durability while maintaining a stock look. The four part numbers are existing designs, not brand-new bumper shapes, now offered in another color. RPM also says the 2WD front bumper is available in multiple colors, with gray joining those choices.

The gray finish sits on top of some familiar engineering. For the Slash 2WD front, RPM’s two-piece bumper and skid plate can be run together for maximum front-end protection. At the track, the bumper can be removed and the skid plate run by itself, a setup that sheds 27 grams (almost a full ounce) from the front of the truck. That same two-piece layout eliminates the bulky stock chassis-to-bumper support ring and the five screws holding it in place. RPM also says the complete front bumper and skid plate weighs slightly less than the stock front bumper, despite using a thicker skid with wider rails that match its other Slash skid plates. The front 2WD part replaces stock Traxxas #5835.

For the Slash 4×4 rear, RPM uses the same bumper shell as its 2WD rear bumper but fits it with a different mounting system tuned for the 4×4 chassis. The mount balances rigidity and controlled flex: it stays solid during normal driving but gives when the rear of the truck takes a hard hit, helping absorb impact energy before it reaches more vulnerable chassis components. A twin-hinge mount allows the bumper to swing out of the way after removing two bottom-mounted flathead screws, giving quick access to the rear A-arms while the rear sway bar stays in place. The lower mount/skid plate is over 35% thicker than the stock version, and the 4×4 rear part replaces stock Traxxas #6836.

RPM also points to add-ons that work with these designs. The 2WD front bumper/skid plate accepts RPM Light Canister Sets #80982 and #80983, while the 4×4 rear bumper is ready for RPM Mud Flaps #81012 and RPM Tail Light Kits #81030. The light canisters mount directly to the bumper/skid plate to add a desert-truck look while making LED lighting easier to add for nighttime runs. RPM product pages describe the bumpers as American-made, with the rear 4×4 page noting it is molded from RPM’s blend of engineering-grade nylons. The front 2WD bumper is backed by the company’s limited lifetime breakage warranty.

Slash owners interested in the new gray parts can find more details through RPMRCProducts.com.

MotorHelix has revealed its next numbered 1:18 replica: the Audi A8 L Horch in Legendary Black Metallic. The edition is capped at 599 pieces, the product is listed under reference MH64012LBM, and the manufacturer is pointing to first-quarter 2027 delivery.

The Horch name, revived

Horch is a name with deep roots in Audi’s history. It comes from August Horch, one of the brand’s founders, and Audi brought it back for an ultra-luxury version of the long-wheelbase A8. The real A8 L Horch was conceived for the Chinese market, and Car and Driver described it as Audi’s answer to the Mercedes-Maybach S-class, with an upgraded rear-seat setup and a stately exterior. The same report noted that the Horch is about 5.1 inches longer than the already long A8 L and carries Horch badging on the fenders, seats, throw pillows, and rear doors, plus special wheels. Car and Driver also described the rear compartment as a two-place setup with power seats, heating, cooling, massage, a screen for climate controls, and two entertainment screens.

Audi’s own press materials reinforce the Horch’s status as the top A8 variant for China. It measures 5.45 meters long, which is 13 centimeters more than the A8 L. Visual markers include a vertical-brace Singleframe grille, chrome details on the mirror housings, a specific rear light signature, a larger panoramic roof, a Horch emblem on the C-pillar, and the H crown wheel design. Inside, the extended model adds expanded diamond quilting, embossed logos in the cushions, deep-pile floor mats in the back, and a relaxation seat in the standard equipment list. Audi also says the A8 L Horch was the first D-segment car to offer a two-color exterior finish, with three manually applied combinations: mythos black with florette silver, florette silver with mythos black, and firmament blue with ultra blue.

By way of context, Audi says the A8 succeeded the Audi V8 and has been the brand’s lead in the luxury sedan segment since 1994. The fourth generation arrived in 2017. The enhanced A8 family includes V6 and V8 engines, plug-in hybrids, and the sporty S8, but the Horch is the variant created specifically for Chinese buyers.

What MotorHelix collectors get

For scale collectors, MotorHelix is a Shenzhen, China-based manufacturer working in 1:18 and 1:64 scale. It describes Shenzhen as a city known for innovation and precision manufacturing, and it presents itself as combining advanced technology with automotive enthusiasm. The official product page says each piece is made with collectors worldwide in mind.

French outlet PDLV, in a September look at a MotorHelix 1:18 Audi A8 Horch, described the brand’s catalog as mixing fully opening models with sealed resin productions; it praised the pierced grille, precise chrome, and detailed cabin with a rear console and screen on the Horch it examined. PDLV also noted that the real A8 Horch used a 340-hp V6 petrol engine and was reserved for the Chinese market, and it pointed to a separate resin 1:18 A8 Horch from Vehicle Art offered in three color variants. The same review noted that opening panels would have been welcome, but resin keeps budgets in check on low-volume production.

The newly announced A8 L Horch in Legendary Black Metallic appears under the MH64012LBM reference. MotorHelix has capped the edition at 599 units, with deliveries planned for Q1 2027.

BBR is adding six more Ferrari 499P Modificata miniatures to its lineup, and the newest options keep the same recipe that defined the earlier run: sealed resin models in fresh color choices.

BBR has not announced an official release date, but the next wave is mapped out under the P18244 numbering:

• P18244B – Ferrari 499P Modificata, Argento Nürburgring
• P18244C – Ferrari 499P Modificata, Blu Francia
• P18244D – Ferrari 499P Modificata, Rosso Mugello
• P18244E – Ferrari 499P Modificata, Full Carbon Matt
• P18244F – Ferrari 499P Modificata, New Nero Daytona
• P18244G – Ferrari 499P Modificata, Verde GB

Strong sales, second wave

BBR says it is liking sales of the 499P Modificata, and the team is following up with another batch of exteriors. The six additions are resin and sealed, matching the format used in the earlier release.

The existing range already includes a 1:18 Launch Version in red. A retail listing describes it as a limited-edition resin model with no opening parts and a base included, with a display case offered as an option. The new additions follow the same recipe.

The track car behind the model

The Modificata name matters beyond the model shelf. The Ferrari 499P Modificata is a strictly limited-series track car reserved for non-competitive use, built for gentlemen drivers and derived from the 499P that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June 2023. It is a new kind of Ferrari project: a car developed from a competition machine rather than a production model, and one not bound by technical regulations. BBR’s own model-store listing calls the 499P Modificata a machine designed for a select customer base.

Ferrari calls the real car “the highest-performance closed-wheel car that Ferrari has ever proposed for non-competitive use on the track derived from the 499P that triumphed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.” Its Pirelli tyres were developed for predictable handling and non-competitive driving, with a dedicated structure and a tread compound derived from F1 technology. They are also meant to warm up quickly and favor consistent grip over peak performance. That Le Mans win was Ferrari’s 10th overall at the race, following nine victories from the company’s beginnings to 1973. Ferrari says the Modificata celebrates that history, and the Corse Clienti department supports owners through the Sport Prototipi Clienti programme, which began in 2024 and runs alongside F1 Clienti and the XX Programme. Ferrari says owners will be able to rely on assistance with maintenance and support—both technical and logistical—for dedicated track events.

Writing in October 2023, Road & Track described the 499P Modificata as a pure track car rather than a road car, with 697 horsepower on its own and hybrid assistance available at the push of a button for a peak of 858 horsepower. The same coverage noted that four-wheel drive can be activated below the FIA-regulated 118 mph. At the time, Ferrari had not announced a price; the report pointed to a customer Porsche 963 at $3 million as the nearest comparison point and put the Ferrari in league with the Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro and Bugatti Bolide.

More scales in the pipeline

The new colors are not the only 499P Modificata news circulating around BBR. One retailer has listed a BBR 1:64 diecast version in Rosso Corsa, item number BBRFER64044, with an estimated arrival of February 2027.

For now, BBR has not given an official release date for the six new 1:18 resin variants. The exact timing of the next batch remains unannounced.

BBA Models has put a fresh finishing touch on its Ferrari 488 GTB Novitec scale model. The company has announced new exterior color options and interior choices for the release, with delivery scheduled for late October 2026.

Images showing the combinations have been released, and BBA points to those images for details on the exterior shades and cabin treatments. A final product number has not been assigned yet, so the model is still listed as TBD.

What the Novitec connection means

BBA’s model is described as a Ferrari 488 GTB Novitec edition, so the real-world Novitec treatment is the visual reference. Novitec, a Maranello-focused Ferrari specialist, offers a full refinement program for the 488 GTB. That program includes engine tuning activated from the steering wheel, carbon-fiber bodywork, hi-tech wheels up to 22 inches, suspension modifications, and custom cockpit tailoring.

The base Ferrari 488 GTB is a serious machine on its own. Introduced in 2015, it replaced the 458 Italia and uses a 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8. In stock form it makes 661 horsepower and 561 lb-ft of torque, sprints to 60 mph in 3.0 seconds, and reaches a top speed above 205 mph, according to a Brixton Forged portfolio page for a Novitec 488 GTB build. The car also uses a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and a chassis made from aluminum and composite materials.

Novitec’s own material for the tuned 488 GTB pushes performance further: peak output of 568 kW / 772 hp, peak torque of 892 Nm, a 0-100 km/h time of 2.8 seconds, and a top speed of 342 km/h. The tuning is built around two N-TRONIC plug-and-play control modules, and the driver can return to standard output using the Manettino switch.

The wider N-LARGO family

Novitec also builds a dramatic widebody version of the 488 GTB and 488 Spider called the N-LARGO. Only eleven N-LARGO cars are planned for each body style. The kit uses carbon fiber and adds seven centimeters per side at the front and rear; at the rear axle, the track grows 14 centimeters compared with a production 488. It brings three-piece NF6 NL forged wheels with 21-inch front and 22-inch rear rims, sport springs that lower the car by up to 35 millimeters, and an optional Front Lift system that raises the front axle by about 40 millimeters.

The N-LARGO bodywork is also an exercise in cooling and aerodynamics. Three gill-shaped slots in the front fenders vent hot brake air, larger rear side elements feed the engine bay, and the rocker panels include air intakes for the rear brakes. The front bumper and low-slung spoiler are wind-tunnel optimized to reduce lift, while the rear diffuser and large rear airfoil generate added downforce. Naked-carbon finishes are available for the front spoiler and side flaps. Inside, NOVITEC tailors the cockpit with leather and Alcantara in any color and upholstery design the owner requests.

What collectors know so far

For the model release, the key facts are straightforward:

• BBA Models is releasing the Ferrari 488 GTB Novitec edition.
• New exterior colors and a set of interior choices have been revealed.
• Images showing the options have been released.
• Delivery is planned for late October 2026.
• The product number is still TBD.

BBA has not yet assigned the final product number for this release. The images, the late-October delivery window, and the TBD product listing are the concrete details available so far, with the October target as the next milestone to watch.

Kyosho is giving RC fans another look at its 2RSA Series Outlaw Renegade with a new promotional video. The clip went up Thursday, October 15, 2026, and shows the rear-wheel-drive truck working through off-road terrain. Big Squid RC highlighted the video and notes the Outlaw version of the Renegade gets a more scale-realistic body and a larger footprint to improve handling.

What the 2RSA Outlaw Renegade Is

The Outlaw Renegade is a 1/10 scale electric 2WD truck in Kyosho’s 2RSA Series. Official materials describe it as an approximately 70% pre-assembled ARR kit. Wheelspin Models, a UK retailer, explains that the 2RSA platform is a two-wheel-drive rear-solid-axle layout, and that this is the setup behind the sideways handling associated with off-road Trophy Truck driving. Kyosho’s own description frames the model as a way to relive the golden era while still delivering dynamic modern performance.

Numbers and Kit Contents

Kyosho’s product listing for the 34364 model includes these specifications:

• Length 561mm
• Width 272mm with body
• Height 220mm with body
• Wheelbase 335mm
• Tread (F/R) 214mm
• Tires (F/R) φ108×38mm
• Gear ratio 12.65:1
• Weight 2,500g approx.

The kit comes with a cut and pre-drilled clear body and decals, hex and cross wrenches, diff oil, shock oil, setting spacers, shock pistons, front and rear stabilizer bars, body posts, and a spare tire mounting screw and nut. Because the body is clear polycarbonate, painting and finishing it falls to the builder.

What You Still Need to Supply

Kyosho’s required-to-run list includes a 2-channel transmitter and receiver, a steering servo, a 540-class motor, an ESC, a battery for the chassis, a charger, polycarbonate body paint, transmitter batteries, and tools. The model is sold without electronics or a motor.

Retailer Notes on the Build

Wheelspin Models lists the kit as the Outlaw Renegade PRO, part number K.34364B, and describes it as an almost-ready-to-run 1:10 scale Trophy Truck chassis. The listing highlights a high-rigidity resin bathtub frame and a redesigned radio tray with extra flexibility for ESC placement and T-plug connector mounting positions. It also mentions a dustproof receiver case, a V2 gearbox with revised 32-pitch counter and differential gears, and a 48-pitch spur gear. Full ball bearings are used throughout the drivetrain, and the platform accepts both brushed and brushless motors.

Suspension, Protection, and Finishing Touches

On the suspension side, the front uses long-arm double-wishbone arms, while the rear is a four-link solid-axle setup. The running gear is reinforced for off-road use, and the kit includes a three-piece front bumper. Two grille styles are included — square headlights or round headlights — and the chassis is ready for optional Kyosho LED light units. Scale off-road tires, silver-plated wheels, and two spare tires are also part of the package.

Wheelspin also notes that the revised V2 gear set is designed to reduce drivetrain noise and increase durability. The battery holder uses a lever-lock design for quick changes, and its cover accommodates LiPo balance connectors. Hex-head screws are used throughout the build, and the retailer supplies a manual, exploded view, and spare parts list for the K.34364B.

Where to Find It

Kyosho’s promotional video is live now. The same video is also embedded on Kyosho’s product pages for the 34364. Full specifications and kit contents for the 34364 are available on Kyosho’s official product page, with the company’s own listing serving as the place to check before starting the build.

AUTOart has finally locked in a release date for its Lamborghini SC18 Alston in 1:18 scale: December 2026. Production photos are out, and the confirmed finish is Grigio Daytona. The photos show the finished miniature in the grey finish.

The model is listed as product number 79216. AUTOart says the build uses composite and plastic parts, with access to internal components. A listing from retailer Modelkars describes the same release at 1:18 scale, with multiple openings that reveal the interior, trunk, and engine; the listing is currently labelled as a pre-order.

The car behind the model

The real SC18 Alston isn’t just another Lamborghini special. Lamborghini’s own page identifies it as the first one-off in the history of the Sant’Agata Bolognese motorsport division. It was created in collaboration with the customer and Lamborghini Centro Stile. It is road-approved, but its engineering priorities are clearly track-first.

TheArsenale, reviewing the car’s origin, says that collaboration paired the racing arm’s performance focus with the design studio’s styling focus in a one-off program. It also describes the SC18 Alston as road-legal and track-optimised, developed with the same engineering team that campaigns Lamborghini in GT competition worldwide.

The car’s extreme aero was developed specifically for the one-off, based on experience from Squadra Corse’s racing programs. Lamborghini points to front hood air intakes styled after the Huracán GT3 EVO, and fenders, fins and air scoops on the sides and rear inspired by the Huracán Super Trofeo EVO. At the back sits a large carbon-fibre wing with three mechanical settings. TheArsenale says those settings run from maximum downforce for cornering to a balanced mid-position to minimum drag for straight-line speed. Lamborghini adds that the wing can generate optimum aerodynamic load on any circuit. Twelve air intakes on the rear hood, a solution borrowed from endurance racing, improve heat exchange and show off the V12.

Mechanical details from enthusiast reports

LamboCARS reports that the SC18 Alston is powered by the 6.5-litre V12 from the Aventador family, producing 770 hp at 8,500 rpm and 720 Nm at 6,750 rpm. That power figure matches the Centenario, while torque is 30 Nm higher. Drive goes through a seven-speed ISR gearbox. The one-off rides on Veneno-style center-lock wheels — 20-inch at the front, 21-inch at the rear — fitted with Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres developed specifically for the SC18.

TheArsenale adds that the car was built on the Aventador SVJ platform for an unnamed private client, with a quoted top speed of 210 mph. Its report also says the seven-speed single-clutch ISR gearbox is operated by steering-column paddles and sends power to all four wheels. The body is entirely carbon fibre — a detail TheArsenale says reduces weight compared with the production SVJ. The cabin is trimmed in black Alcantara with red cross-stitching. LamboCARS describes the exterior as Daytona Grey-tinted carbon fibre with red livery — a direct thread to the Grigio Daytona finish AUTOart chose for the model.

Inside the real one-off, LamboCARS notes a Nero Ade Alcantara cabin, a large central console display with telemetry for tracking on-track progress, and lightweight carbon-fibre seats finished with the same black Alcantara and red cross-stitching. The display setup is reminiscent of the Centenario’s, according to the same report.

What’s next for the model

With production photos out and the retailer listing live, the next confirmed milestone for AUTOart’s SC18 Alston is December 2026 delivery. The model wears the Grigio Daytona finish, uses composite and plastic construction, and carries product number 79216.