Traxxas Revo - Hot Price

We made a very special buy on the Traxxas Revo! We have a sale price of $496.99, which is a savings of $23. This is for a limited time only, so jump on it while you can for this incredible truck. My son and I have a Revo and it just rocks!! For more savings, only at HobbyPeople.net, we offer an additional savings of up to $24.83 with shipping rewards. Shipping rewards is our way of saying thank you for shopping with Hobby People. Here’s how it works, with every item you add to your cart, we offer you a shipping reward which helps offset the shipping cost. There is no limit to your savings, so take advantage of our already low prices with Shipping Rewards, only at HobbyPeople.net

Gas Prices, Inflation! The hobby.

So many challenging issues in the news, it gets depressing. Life is too short, and much too interesting especially with family and great activities.

At Hobby People, we know that great times with family and friends are what’s important. On April 19th and 20th we are showing at RCX, an all out great Radio Control event featuring cars, planes, boats and helicopters and so much more, see RCX.com, and we want you there. For this weekend only, we are sending an email featuring a coupon with the offer of buy 1 ticket 2nd for 1/2 off, and the coupon has to be redeemed this weekend in 1 of our 21 stores. This is a great family event! Sign up on our mailing list to get the coupon! We know that gas prices are high and all the other issues are challenging, but we at Hobby People are working to make the hobby more affordable for you and your family. We look forward to seeing you at RCX,

So much happening in RC in April

If you are into RC, April is really a big month.   There are a number of shows that Hobby People is attending, Toledo this weekend, April 3rd, and RCX in Pomona California, soon after.    Shows, while a lot of work, are one of the real highlights of being in the hobby.   Seeing so many modelers cruising the halls, looking for their favorite companies, is just a very cool vibe.   One of the great evolutions of these shows is the live demos, which give the experience much greater effect.

What else is happening, the US is thawing out and cars, planes and helis will be out in force at tracks, parks and flying fields across the US.    We have been attending many club events and there is such a good feeling about the great products that are being offered and the chance to use them in good weather is just to great an opportunity to pass.

On another note, what is really interesting right now, with the slowing economy and ridiculous gas prices is that we are seeing customers come back who have been too busy doing other things.   A good friend of mine called today and asked about some RTF planes and parts as he wants to get back to flying.    Not one to pass on a chance to ask a ?, I asked why the renewed interest?   He told me that the hobby is one of the best values, is great fun, and he can spend lots of time on it if he wants.   With gas prices so high, he isn’t driving as much and the hobby is calling.   Rock on!!!  Glad to have friends coming back as RC is a great hobby.

Welcome back!!!

RCX

Today we met as a team to discuss RCX.   I must say that I am more excited for this years show than I have been in years.   I just have a really good feeling that the promoters are going to bring an energy packed, airplane, helicopter and car show that will showcase what makes our hobby so special.   Additionally, we have so many new products to showcase that I think all of our customers are going to experience a wow!   We will be showing many new models from VQ and from BH Models, the new Cypher, as well as the new Rage RTR.   We will be showing the new RDS8000 as well as a new Secret Radio and new hi torq servos from Airtronics, new XTM, and so much more.   I believe Traxxas will be there to showcase much of their new Brushless systems which are truly world class, and to extend the great service they deliver to their customers.   As always, I look forward to seeing many planes flying, helicopters doing some amazing things, and some great drivers making RC cars and trucks do things that make me shake my head in admiration.

See you all at RCX, and be sure to get your tickets at Hobby People as we offer the best discounts.   Enjoy the hobby!!!

Back in the Seat

Sorry for the long delay in posting but I promise you I have been busy. I attended both the Nuremberg Toy Fair and the New York Toy Fair during February, as well as got hit with a terrible flu bug which I rocked my world. Traveling is both exciting and tiring, and traveling while sick is just terrible. I am finally back healthy and feeling really great.

On the show front, I can honestly say that the Toy RC has come a long way. Spinmaster showed some really fantastic product, in fact, I would vote that they are the most progressive in the toy category. Keep an eye out, as I’ll be buying some of the stuff, as I think its really hot.

As far as radio control hobbies, 2.4g radios are where its at, as every major radio company is pushing hard to release new radios in the new format. I think it is exciting and will make the hobby better for all. In cars, Traxxas is again leading the way with very affordable brushless systems in their line of trucks, and they are blistering fast. Congrats to Traxxas as it is nice to see a company taking a leading role, and they pushing the pace to be even better. XTM has just released a very cool 1/18th scale truck called the Rage, which is a winner. Very durable, fast and fun, a perfect park and backyard racer. Take a look, as the Rage rocks.

Thanks for reading, I will post again real soon.

RDS 8000

Great News.   We have received our 1st shipment of the RDS8000 2.4g radios and have begun shipping.   FCC approval took an extra week which delayed the release, but we will get them out as quickly as possible.   For those of you who ordered early, enjoy, as the radio is really supert.   Jeff Fassbinder flew it in his heli at the AMA show with great success, as did Larry Miller at an airshow in AZ with the ASM A26 and Mosquito.   Please know that we are very much oversold as Airtronics is having a great challenge in producing radios as fast as our customers are ordering them.   For those still on backorder, we will receive another order in 3 weeks.

On the Helicopter front, we will be receiving our EF Cypher 3D heli in about 14 days.   This will be one of the must have helis for serious pilots, and we are excited to get them to you as soon as possible.  I had a friend come by the office to look at our show sample, and he placed an order on the spot.   He is a pretty serious pilot who has been flying for 25 years +, so I take his comments and appreciation very highly.

Thanks for all the great comments.   Great modelling to you all!

AMA Show and Great Time with Modelers

Well this weekend was the AMA Hobby show in Ontario California.   Our Hobby People team was on hand and was really glad to speak with so many model airplane fanatics.   Friday and Saturday were exceptionally busy while Sunday was slower, which allowed better and more detailed conversations.    We showed the new Airtronics RDS8000 (which we hope to begin shipping in limited quantities this week), the new EF Cypher 400, and Rage Electric 18th scale 4wd Truck as well as many new airplanes from BHModels.     Clearly the hobby is very dynamic with great products, as well as truly innovative hobbyists, and we are honored that so many of you came by to visit and share your time with Hobby People.

As those of you who attended know, I was unable to attend, but I was there in spirit.  My team was very grateful for all of you who made their experience at the show so rewarding.

Have a great week.

Happy New Year

Well, I just wanted to wish all the hobbyists out there a giant thank you for shopping with us at Hobby People. We are fortunate and are grateful to all of you.

Going into 2008, we have started a Shipping Rewards program which will help pay for shipping of your goods from Hobby People. There is no limit to your savings, and in fact, you can actually save more than the cost of shipping. We have chosen to discount your merchandise for a number of reasons, one being it will reduce the sales tax for our California and Nevada customers, and 2 being, we want to reward you for each and every item you buy. I really like the program and we have seen a huge spike in orders which tells me that our low prices combined with our Shipping Rewards are a hit! We will continue to offer you ways to buy great products at low prices, and to make 2008 a great hobby year.

For all of our airplane customers, keep an eye our for more airplanes from BH Models, with our shipment of T28s coming in within 2 weeks. We are just about sold out of this shipment, so if you have been eyeballing a T28, please get your order in now to ensure you get one. The T28 has been our most popular ARF and just continues to get more popular. Thanks.

You should also take a look at the Vinh Quang Models as our next container will be here within 2 weeks. These terrific scale models have been hugely popular and we are really proud to offer them at Hobby People

So, for all you modelers out there, thanks and we will continue to release great Helicopters, Cars, Trucks, Airplanes, Boats, and the best of Radio Control.

Update RDS8000 2.4g

Here is some really great news. We have just received word that our 1st shipment of the new RDS8000 is scheduled to arrive January 4, 2008. UPDATE:  THERE HAS BEEN A 10 DAY DELAY SO WE SHOULD BEGIN SHIPPING THE RDS8000S AROUND JANUARY 14, 2008.

We are really excited as this is the 1st 2.4g aircraft radio from Airtronics and we have incredible demand. The good news is that the shipment is arriving, the not so good news is demand is greater than supply so this shipment is already sold out. We have another shipment arriving 3 weeks later and then 3 weeks after that, so please be patient, as this radio is worth the wait.

Thanks for the great interest, and we look forward to getting you your radios.

Plastic Models

For many of our younger customers, where RC Cars/Planes/Helicopters may be a bit too great a commitment, whether it be time or money, plastic models are a great way to get into the hobby.  There are some great beginner models from Revell Monogram and Lindbergh that are easily built.  What is great about many of the snap together and easy build kits is that the builder can spend as much or as little time as they like to detail and trick out the vehicle.

I think the plastic models are the perfect introduction to RC, where the modeler has to learn to follow instructions and build detailed product so it looks right.    The skills learned with plastic models will greatly help as you move into RC.    In RC, looking good is fine, but if it isn’t built right, it wouldn’t drive or fly right, and so details really matter.

Plastics are a great solo project or, even better, something for a parent and kid to spend great time together.   It is really amazing how simply building a model can become such quality time.   Especially with the winter season beginning and cold weather hitting many regions, building models is great fun and will help to keep the TV and computer off!!!    So get building, and soon enough, you will be ready for Radio Control.