HobbyTron.com RC Blog

We would like to welcome you to heaven. Or at least our version of it anyway.

Imagine walking into a seeming regular warehouse, like the one above. Upon entering, you just see row after row of boxes from wall to wall stacked as high as the ceiling. You might think that this is just your regular, run of the mill warehouse. But in that you would be wrong. Let me tell you what you really see.

Toys, toys, and more toys. It is a veritable cornucopia of radio controlled toys and Airsoft guns as varied as your imagination. Walking down one aisle, you will see radio control helicopters of every size and design. Traditional and futuristic, military and commercial, even alien in origin, we have them all.

As you turn the corner, allow your eyes to feast upon the many varied styles of RC cars. We have Audi, Ferrari, Ford, Lamborghini and more, including Batman’s Batmobile, police cars, and actual drift cars. Whether you are looking for the inexpensive to the expensive, electric or nitro, we have them all.

As you keep walking down the seeming endless aisles, you see rows of RC trucks, RC airplanes, RC tanks, RC boats, RC construction vehicles and more. As you finally get to the end of the radio control vehicles, you realize that you haven’t even gone through half of this massive warehouse.

Airsoft guns and Airsoft accessories dominate much of the rest of the warehouse. Every gun you have ever dreamed of owning are included in the many rows of guns that we continually have in stock. We have everything from spring to electric to gas and CO2, pistols, rifles, shotguns, even sniper rifles. We have all of the accessories that you could ever need on the Airsoft field. We have masks, goggles, tactical vests, BBs, scopes and more. You won’t believe your eyes as you look through the rows and see more guns that you have ever imagined in a lifetime.

That is just the warehouse, you haven’t even walked through the rest of the building. As you climb the stairs and walk through doors to leave the warehouse, you enter the offices where all of the major decisions for our company are made. These are the offices where the owners Kev and Vic Kouyoumjian and the Vice President Ben Ibarra work their magic. When they aren’t at trade shows all over the world from New York to Hong Kong, or landing huge corporate deals, or doing all of their daily workload, you might see them in their Lamborghini, their Bentley, or one of their other fancy cars cruising around, hanging out with celebrities, or chilling at the beach. Beyond that is our customer service area where we have a highly trained team of specialists ready to help you with any question you have about product or policy.

As you pass the customer service area, you will find yourself in our product showroom. All of our best products are there. This where we get the chance to show off our goods to corporate big whigs, news reporters, and other high profile people. This isn’t your regular showroom, this is class. How the products are arranged and displayed, how the lighting hits the products, and the overall feel make you feel like you have stepped into somewhere special.

Leaving this room, you will take another set of stairs down to enter into our outlet store. Here we will have many of our products available to the public at low, competitive prices.

Well, there you have it. A tour of the new HobbyTron.com facilities…it is an absolutely HUGE place. As an avid RC toy and Airsoft enthusiast myself, I can’t think of a cooler place to be.

To check out all of the products that we have available for you, make sure to check us out on our website. Also check us out on Facebook for new product updates, hot new coupons, and for a chance to win in one of our many contests!

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HobbyTron.com would like to officially announce the launch of our new DROP SHIP Site HobbytronDropShip.com. We have been successfully doing this since 2005. We have been working with a couple large drop shippers to ensure that we are ready and able to make this the most convenient, smoothest, most profitable drop ship program for RC toys, Airsoft Guns, Airsoft Accessories, Magic Tricks and Toys out there.

WHY DROPSHIPPING??

Drop shipping offers many benefits. First of all you don’t ever have to carry any stock! We do that for you. We have over 50,000 sq ft of warehouse space that is jam packed full of product. We have employees that will be dedicated to your orders to insure your orders get handled with care and in a timely manner.

All you have to do is to send us the orders. That’s it! We process them for you, pull the product, package it and ship it, and then we will send you tracking back. It sounds really simple…that’s because it is!

Now you can offer all of our great products on your own website without worrying about stocking items you might not be able to sell. No more buying cases and hoping to sell through your inventory so that you can purchase more. You simply put our products up on your website, and then let the sales start to roll in!

Putting products up on your website has never been easier. Use the contact information below to request a full catalog list of all our products. We will give you names, descriptions, your cost, everything! We will even include pictures for everything as well, making your job easier than it has ever been!

Keep your products updated with our data feed. We update all of our information and send it to you in a quick convenient data feed so that your information is always just as up-to-date as ours. Never worry again about trying to search through websites trying to find the new products that they claim that they have put up. We do all the work for you and send it to you in a simple data feed.

Not only do we supply you with all of your Radio Control and Airsoft needs, we also offer a large selection of Magic Tricks, Science Kits, Transmitters, Robot Kits, and Toys! Your online store can carry all or just some of our wide selection of hundreds of available products!

Increase your customer base and increase your sales by offering to the buying public our wide array of fun, exciting, and affordable products! You will also be able to take advantage of our huge shipping discount s that we get with UPS and Fed EX.

Our pricing structure works like this. We get product at amazing prices because we buy directly from the manufactures at incredible prices because of our volume. Those savings our passed on directly to you and we only charge a small drop ship processing fee per order ($2.00). This fee covers the cost of our warehouse, employee’s wages and supplies.

To learn more or to sign up today, contact our Drop Shipping Specialist Shaunt at wholesale@hobbytron.com or call 818-675-9001.

HobbyTron Drop Ship — Where we meet all your drop ship needs!

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http://www.HobbyTronDropShip.com

From planes, trains, and automobiles to boats, helicopters, Airsoft guns and other hobbies, HobbyTron.com is using everything they can to promote their new Daily Deal. They have everything that you could ever need in the RC and Airsoft arenas. The RC Daily Deal range from today’s nitro powered buggy at nearly 60% off to Parkflyers’ high quality airplanes and even deep diving submarines. The Airsoft Daily Deal gives you the opportunity to get astounding deals on all kinds of Airsoft guns and accessories. From high powered electric assault rifles for the Airsoft enthusiast to small very inexpensive spring powered handguns for the young beginner.

“We have already seen an enormous response to our new Daily Deal. People seem to really be responding to our offering,” Ben Ibarra of HobbyTron.com said. “There are some days that we sell out only a couple hours after the product goes live. The great thing about our Daily Deal is that we aren’t just getting rid of junk. The products that we feature on our Daily Deal are hot moving items that people love. We just wanted to find a way to say ‘Thank You’ to our loyal customers and ‘Welcome’ to our new customers. With discounts ranging from 30% - 90% off the retail price it is a deal that is hard to pass up.”

So what happens when a product sells out in a couple hours? Are the customers just out of luck? “We try to offer our customers consistently great deals on our products. The Daily Deal is just another way that we are able to do that. When the product runs out that fast, we replace it as quickly as we can to ensure that our customers have the opportunity to enjoy Daily Deal savings for the rest of the day.”

HobbyTron.com has thousands of different products that includes boats, helicopters, airplanes, cars, trucks, other RC items. Also available are just about every kind of Airsoft gun and accessory imaginable, along with magic kits, electronic kits, science kits, and much more.

HobbyTron.com has been meeting the needs of their customers for almost 10 years now. Last year they redesigned their website, making it much more user friendly, they also opened up their new Parts and Repair Department, and now they have an exciting Daily Deal program where they sell their hot new products for up to 90% off every day! What will they think of next? I don’t know, but I am watching and I will let you know as soon as the next exciting thing happens.

The New Traxxas Rustler® available at HobbyTron.com
More Power, More Fun!

35+mph* Top Speed with 7-cell battery and included optional 28-tooth pinion gear.
30+ mph with 6-cell battery and stock installed pinion.
Titan® 12-Turn 550 Modified Motor
New XL-5 Electronic Speed Control
Number-1 selling 1/10 Stadium Racer

The best-selling Traxxas Rustler is a proven favorite with a formula for rugged fun that nothing else can touch. The new Rustler blows the doors off the competition with more power, smoother control, better grip, and performance that makes it the fastest Ready-To-Race® electric truck available. The Rustler rips off-road with its powerful new Titan® 12-Turn modified 550 motor, new XL-5 Electronic Speed Control, and Revo®-spec Torque-Control* slipper clutch. It’s made for power-sliding, full-throttle, off-road action and aggressive driving fun. With a top speed of 35+mph*, Rustler simply leaves everything else back on the work bench.

Only Traxxas could put this kind of performance, innovation, and overall value into a Ready-To-Race package that delivers the satisfaction you expect from a high-performance electric stadium truck. Speed, durability, and stunning looks are what make the Traxxas Rustler a cut above the rest. Traxxas’ forward thinking and “no-nonsense” approach brings you the most performance for your RC investment. Whether you’re at the park or on the track, the Rustler delivers sophisticated performance and handling that makes the race track anywhere you want to drive.

The Rustler is 100% Ready-To-Race® right out of the box, and is fully loaded with innovative performance features such as the advanced Revo-spec Torque-Control* slipper clutch. The patent-pending design delivers smooth operation, precise adjustment, and consistent traction control. The Titan 12T 550 modified motor is designed for incredible mod-motor power output with virtually maintenance-free operation, and long-lasting performance. The Titan 12T 550 motor’s integrated cooling fan pulls cool air through the motor to keep temperatures down. Airflow is routed through vent tunnels molded in the motor plate. A cooler running motor equates to faster speeds, longer runtime, and extended motor life.

What would the best-selling stadium truck be without a class-leading high-performance electronic speed control? The XL-5 Electronic Speed Control offers high current handling, EZ-Set* one-button setup, and smooth high-frequency control. Three drive profiles, thermal shutdown protection, gold-plated connectors, and incredibly low resistance are all features you might expect to only be available on an expensive replacement ESC. The XL-5 is the first electronic speed control that has the exclusive Traxxas Training Mode* that limits full-throttle power to 50%. This allows young or new drivers to safely develop their control skills before unlocking full power to the mighty Titan 12T motor. Rustler is perfect for drivers of any age and experience.

Traxxas didn’t stop there. Rustler’s durable, fiber-composite chassis is designed for exceptional rigidity, and offers an inline battery position for a low polar moment of inertia. That’s engineering speak that translates into nimble handling and lightening-fast response. The low-profile “lay-down” steering servo mounting system further enhances the Rustler’s already low CG design. Rustler delivers superior stability and cornering thanks to its centered kingpin and live axle front suspension. Transmitting the power to the wheels is an efficient 3-gear variable-ratio transmission, topped off with sealed ball bearings and smooth-running telescoping driveshafts. In addition to those advanced features, the factory-installed planetary differential is Traxxas-tough with hardened steel gears that never need adjusting! Perfect for long-lasting, all-day fun. Just take the Rustler out of the box, charge up a battery, and drive!

Rustler sports a stunning new 6-color ProGraphix* body and decal set. At the corners you’ll find a set of bold 2.8″ mirror-chrome All-Star* wheels wrapped with performance-engineered tires, pre-glued, of course. The precision-engineered tread patterns and rubber compounds were designed to meet the performance requirements of the 65+mph Traxxas Jato (Nitro) so they are sure to provide Rustler with excellent traction. Alias* dual pins at the rear and sharp-edged ribbed tires up front hug the corners for a solid, planted feel.

Traxxas backs the Rustler and all of their products with top-notch support that is second to none. A staff of skilled representatives is on-hand to answer your questions via phone, website, or email. Unmatched parts support allows Rustler to be serviced with parts and support from thousands of hobby dealers worldwide. Traxxas goes the extra mile to ensure that your RC experience is easy and fun. Get into the action and don’t get left behind by going to HobbyTron.com to get your Traxxas Rustler today!

NEW ON THE TRAXXAS RUSTLER AT HOBBYTRON.COM

Titan® 12-Turn 550 modified motor
XL-5 Electronic Speed Control
New grey parts
Revo®-Spec Torque-Control* slipper clutch
Alias* dual rear pin tires, ribbed front tires, complete with foam inserts
Powder coated white springs
The ESC and receiver mounted directly to chassis
Included optional 28-tooth pinion gear

MODEL 3705: Fully assembled, ready-to-run,
with TQ* radio, XL-5 ESC and ProGraphix painted body.

It is one thing to get product information from the company that sells the product, it is another thing completely to get it from somewhere else. What I am going to do here is give you a list of links to multiple reviews for one of our hottest products, the Silverlit Palm-Z. Let’s take the journey together and see what people really think about our products.

The Palm-Z

First off, I figured it best that I tell you how we at HobbyTron.com feel about the Palm-Z RC Airplane. Our Palm-Z’s have many hours of flight time, and we have been able to do some pretty fun things with them. Because of the simplicity in operating this fun RC airplane, everyone here has had a go at it and has enjoyed their time behind the controls of the Palm-Z, women and men, old and young alike. This link is a collection of shots of different people flying the Palm-Z.

This review was done by Jeremiah at ModTecPC.com.
ModTecPC.com normally focuses on building customized computers for the business and individual, but they saw how big the mini RC trend is right now, and wanted to review some of the hottest products on the market. I like his simple videos and the many different pictures that he took of the Palm-Z

This next review was done by Shane McGlaun at I4U News.
I4U News is a Technology Life Style Magazine and Shopping Guide. I4U is always ahead of the curve when it comes to finding the next big tech thing to hit the market. In this review they go into detail about what they think of the Palm-Z and how it performed for them.

The last review of the Palm-Z that we are going to look at today is by Gizmodo.com.
Gizmodo is a blog with the sole purpose of writing about tech and gadgets as fast as possible. They review everything, and have a lot of experience in the world of tech. It was unfortunate however that they decided to fly the Palm-Z outdoors.

The Palm-Z is made of very lightweight, durable EPP foam, which, when acted upon by even the slightest wind currents, will severely hinder any attempt at proper flight. When they took it inside, you can see the footage of that, and it flies great. They did teach us something very important though. There is no profit in setting up a counter intelligence spy plane squadron of Palm-Z’s…unless the mission is to bother your sister in the next room.

I would have to say that the Raven is probably my favorite mini RC helicopter that we have here at HobbyTron.com. First I pulled it out of the box and it came with everything that I needed to get it up in the air. I didn’t even need my own batteries because it comes with a 9v battery which is all you need. After I got everything out of the box, I plugged the included wall charger right into the side of the Raven. A good rule of thumb to follow is to always double charge the battery the first time out, so that is what I did. It took just under 20 minutes for both charges. Of course with anything that flies, I needed to trim it out first. I put the mini helicopter on the smooth floor and throttled it up just enough to get it spinning. I kept the helicopter on the ground as I trimmed it out until it was not spinning. That didn’t take too long and I was off flying.

I was very impressed at the control I had over this mini helicopter. I like the stability and the ease at which it flies right out of the box. I was able to fly for around 7 minutes before it became sluggish and needed a recharge. By this time my friend had arrived so I got another one set up and going. We could have flown three at a time, but there were only two of us, and that would have been pretty hard. After we both got our mini RC helicopters flying we decided to have an airborne dogfight. That was really fun, but when we noticed that in the box there were nose weights, the fun really began. We affixed the nose grips to the Raven which put it into attack mode. In attack mode it flies forward much more and we were able to knock each other’s helicopters out of the air. We had a lot of fun and are looking forward to the weekend where we will have more time to fly these fun mini RC helicopters again.

HobbyTron.com was proud to co-sponsor the Orem Pie Night Party on Wednesday, October 3, 2007. Giving away hundreds of dollars of prizes, HobbyTron.com was a huge hit with the pie loving fans. We were live on TV with FOX 13’s Jodi Saeland which just added to the excitement.

For the Pie Judging Contest we gave away a $100 HobbyTron.com gift certificate to the first place winner and a Palm Z and Raven, which are a mini RC airplane and mini RC helicopter respectively, to the second and third place winners. HobbyTron.com gave away another $100 gift certificate to the winner of the Pie Eating Contest. All in all it was a very fun night, and it was great to have HobbyTron.com sponsor such a fun event.

You can watch our video as seen on the news below or on YouTube.

The new mini indoor airplane, the Silverlit Palm-Z, has made a big splash it’s first few months on the market. People are buying them up from everywhere they can. Because of the problems with China, only a few places even have the Palm-Z. Some places are already out of them or are not releasing them until later on in the season. They are scarce already, and if you think they will be around all season long, think again…

Why are the Silverlit Palm-Zs such a huge sensation? Let me tell you… The Palm-Z represents advances in technology unseen in other RC airplanes. First off it is small enough to hold in the palm of your hand and fly around your living room. The Palm-Z has digital proportional speed control. It is very durable being made of a tough polypropylene foam body which withstands most crashes. It is also very light. It weighs in at just under an amazingly light 10 grams! With its new Lithium Polymer (Li-Poly) battery technology you don’t have to recharge it nearly as frequently as older RC airplanes. Flight times typically run from 8 to 10 minutes with only a 15 minute charge. It also comes in three frequencies and colors thereby allowing users to fly up to three airplanes at one time. The colors are Green/Wave, Blue/Wind, and Orange/Fire.

Everyone who flies the Palm-Z will tell you that it is unlike any flying experience that they have ever had. Even people who aren’t RC buffs are flocking to this mini RC airplane because of how easy it is to use, its novelty appeal, and just how much fun it is to fly it. Anyone will be a professional-looking pilot in no time, whether old or young, male or female, with the Palm-Z.

Where can you find the Silverlit Palm-Z? HobbyTron.com has procured an especially large number of the Silverlit Palm-Z in preparation for the holiday season. They are confident we will have the Palm-Z in stock well after other places sell out. So what are you waiting for? Pick up a Silverlit Palm-Z from HobbyTron.com and start flying today!

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