Radio Control Cars

RC Battery Types Explained: NiMH vs LiPo, C-Ratings & Connectors
NiMH or LiPo? What voltage, mAh and C-rating actually mean, and how to match a battery's connector to your RC car - decoded plainly. Read more...
LiPo Battery Charging & Safety: The Complete Guide
Charge LiPo batteries the right way: step-by-step charging, storage charge, safe disposal in NZ, and the warning signs to never ignore. Read more...
Beginner's Guide to RC Rock Crawlers
RC crawling is the slow, technical side of the hobby - portal axles, low gearing and scale realism over speed. Here's how to start. Read more...
What to Buy With Your First RC Car: Spares, Chargers & Tools
The real shopping list beyond the car itself: a second battery, a proper charger, the spares that break first, and what to skip until later. Read more...
RTR vs Kit: Should You Build or Buy Ready-to-Run?
RTR or kit? The honest breakdown of what each gets you, what a kit build actually involves, and which one fits how you want to get into RC. Read more...
What You Actually Need to Start RC: The Complete Checklist
What do you actually need to start RC? The full checklist beyond the car itself - batteries, chargers, tools and the gotchas to check first. Read more...
Best RC Cars for Kids: A Parent's Guide (NZ)
Choosing an RC car for a child? Here's how to pick by age, what durability actually means, and how to handle speed and batteries safely. Read more...
Off-Road vs On-Road RC Cars: Which Should You Choose?
Off-road or on-road RC car? Here's the straight answer for NZ conditions, the sub-types decoded, and where each one actually makes sense. Read more...
RC Car Scales Explained: 1/18 vs 1/10 vs 1/8
1/18, 1/10 or 1/8 RC car? Here's what the numbers mean, which scale suits beginners, and when to size up or down for your situation. Read more...
Electric vs Nitro RC Cars: Which Should You Buy?
Electric or nitro RC car? Here's an honest look at speed, running costs, noise and where you can drive each, so you can pick the right one for you. Read more...
Which Traxxas Should You Buy? Slash vs Rustler vs Maxx Explained
Slash, Rustler, Maxx or TRX-4? Here's how Traxxas's RC range breaks down by what you want to do, so you can pick the right model with confidence. Read more...
Best Beginner RC Cars in NZ (2026)
Buying your first RC car in NZ? Our pick for every situation - all-rounder, speed, rough ground, kids - plus the trap that catches most beginners. Read more...
Traxxas Rustler 2WD RC stadium truck, green, ready-to-run | Hobby City NZ
How to Start Racing Radio-Controlled Cars: A Beginner's Guide
Everything a first-time RC racer needs: RTR vs kit, electric vs nitro, realistic budgets, and where to race in NZ — plus three real starter picks from Hobby City's range. Read more...
Your Ultimate TRX-4M Starter Guide: From Box to Trail in 5 Steps
Your Ultimate TRX-4M Starter Guide: From Box to Trail in 5 Steps
Congratulations on your new Traxxas TRX-4M! You've got one of the most capable and fun micro-crawlers on the planet in your hands. But before you start conquering those couch cushions... Read more...
Conquer New Worlds: Your Ultimate Guide to TRX-4M Adventures
Conquer New Worlds: Your Ultimate Guide to TRX-4M Adventures
So, you've unboxed your brand-new Traxxas TRX-4M, the battery is charging, and you're already dreaming of its first big expedition. The best part about this incredible little rig is that... Read more...