LC Racing Launches New 25° Ultra-Soft Rally Tire Tread
LC Racing has released the 1/10 PTG-2 Rally Tire, product number C8081. This is a combo product consisting of an ultra-soft 25° DJ rally tire tread and insert.
The tire uses a brand-new rubber compound, with the new tread being softer and less elastic. This brings two key advantages:
- Significantly improved grip on dirt tracks;
- Reduced wear compared to other tires of the same softness.
As a result, it has been designed specifically as a rally competition tire for dirt conditions, allowing it to deliver optimal performance on dirt race tracks.
DUMBORC 3-in-1 Receiver — Fewer Wires, More Peace of Mind
[Re-Release] Yokomo Wonder Dog Fighter 1/10 4WD Buggy
Back in May, Yokomo teased the comeback of the legendary 1/10 scale 4WD off-road buggy “Wonder Dog Fighter,” originally released in 1986. Yesterday, the company officially announced the re-release of the Wonder Dog Fighter 1/10 Electric Buggy—marking the fourth Dog Fighter reissue from the Japanese manufacturer.
In 1985, Gil Losi Jr. drove the Dog Fighter “YZ-834B WINNING Model” to victory at the first-ever IFMAR World Championship, securing its place in RC racing history. Now, 40 years later, Yokomo brings back the Wonder Dog Fighter—a faithful replica of Losi Jr.’s championship-winning machine.
Built on the concept of upgrading the original YZ-834B to full race specifications, the Wonder Dog Fighter reissue comes with significant improvements, including:
- Dual-shock rear dampers
- Reinforced ribs in the main chassis for increased rigidity
- A redesigned body for enhanced downforce and grip
- Compact, competition-spec bumpers
- Lightweight, high-rigidity suspension arms
- Torque limiter for controlled front-wheel drive
This semi-assembled buggy lets modern enthusiasts relive the world-conquering performance of the 1980s.
Release details:
- Product Name: Yokomo Wonder Dog Fighter (Re-Release)
- Product No.: YZ-834BW
- Price: ¥63,000 (excluding tax)
- Shipping: Late August 2025 to distributors worldwide
Hongyu Group & GDC Join Forces Again | Defining the Future with Speed & Passion!
Event Preview｜Hudy Series Coming to Foshan in October
The Hudy Series will arrive in Foshan, China this October!
Venue: the brand-new Hongyu·GDC International Science, Education & Racing Center
Race categories include:
- 1/10 Electric Touring Car Modified & 13.5T Blinky
- 17.5T GT
- 1/8 Nitro On-Road
- 1/8 Nitro GT On-Road
Full event details will be announced soon—stay tuned!
Meanwhile, the Hudy Series Hong Kong round concluded successfully last weekend with around 60 drivers competing. We believe the Foshan round in October will bring together top talents and enthusiasts from across the Greater Bay Area, creating another spectacular racing event!
Hongyu·GDC RC Off-Road Track
[Sneak Peek] Tamiya 1/35 German Panther Tank G Late Version
Here’s your first look at Tamiya’s upcoming 1/35 R/C German Panther (Panther) Tank G Late Version (with control unit)! The last time this model was released was back in 2010 under product number 48209, a 1/35 scale R/C Panther G Late Version equipped with a 2.4GHz control unit. Now, Tamiya is bringing this tank back to the 1/35 R/C Tank Series, this time featuring updated radio gear (TTU-10 transmitter and MC-07 receiver).
The Panther tank debuted in mid-1943 and remained one of the mainstays of the German armored forces through the end of WWII. The Ausf. G variant entered service in 1944 and was upgraded later that year with improvements such as a redesigned lower gun mantlet to prevent direct hits from penetrating the crew compartment, a more protruding mantlet shape for better protection, damped exhausts for enhanced nighttime stealth, and intake vents on the engine grilles to provide warm air to the crew in cold conditions. Known for its balance of mobility, firepower, and protection, the Panther earned its reputation as one of the giants of WWII armor.
About the Model
• 1/35 scale R/C assembly kit
• Length: 257 mm, Height: 85 mm, Width: 94 mm (excluding figures and machine gun)
• Faithfully recreates the German Panther G Late Version’s iconic shape
• Uses assembly-type tracks just like the real vehicle for realistic movement
• Full range of functions — forward, reverse, turns, pivot turns, turret rotation, and gun elevation/depression — all controlled via the 4-channel TTU-10 transmitter and MC-07 control unit
• Includes two drive motors and two turret control motors, with four selectable driving speeds via the transmitter
• Comes with two full figures and pre-assembled twin gearboxes
• Product No.: 48219
• Scheduled Release: January 2026
LC Racing Launches 2nd Edition LC10B5 V2 1/10 4WD Competition Buggy
Sony Acquires Stake in Bandai Namco to Expand Cross-Media IP
Sony Group Corp. (TYO: 6758) announced that it will invest approximately ¥68 billion (around USD 464 million) to acquire about 2.5% (16 million shares) of Japanese gaming and entertainment giant Bandai Namco Holdings (TYO: 7832), becoming one of its major minority shareholders and establishing a strategic partnership.
Bandai Namco is the owner of globally renowned IPs such as Gundam, Pac-Man, Tekken, and Elden Ring, and is also involved in arcade gaming, anime production, and film making. In recent years, global demand for Japanese anime has surged, becoming a key growth driver for Sony. In 2021, Sony acquired leading online anime streaming platform Crunchyroll and integrated it with Funimation, further expanding its global anime influence.
In a joint statement, Sony and Bandai Namco said they will work together to expand their fan base and strengthen engagement, especially in the rapidly growing anime market. The two companies plan to co-develop new animations, manga, and cross-media projects based on multiple IPs, aiming to deliver fresh and emotionally resonant (“Kando”) entertainment experiences to fans worldwide.
Industry analysts noted that Sony’s competitor Nintendo currently holds around 1.8% of Bandai Namco’s shares, while Sony has previously collaborated with Bandai Namco on popular works such as Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. This new stake acquisition is expected to strengthen Sony’s upstream IP portfolio and support Bandai Namco’s global expansion.
Beyond this deal, Sony already holds significant investments in major Japanese media and gaming companies, including 12% of Kadokawa, 14.09% of FromSoftware, 4.9% of Epic Games, 5% of Devolver Digital, and 4.98% of Bilibili. While Bandai Namco continues to grow its gaming business, it is also actively expanding into film production — most recently partnering with A24 and director Alex Garland to develop an Elden Ring movie. With this collaboration now in place, industry watchers expect deeper cooperation between the two companies across anime, gaming, and film, bringing fans more innovative and highly anticipated cross-media works.