Traxxas "NEXT" is....

[lincpimp]

It looks like a lexan body to me, maybe the side right above the rear wheel?!

[Finnster]

I would LMAO if it was a brushless Revo the week Tekno released their conversion kit.

That being said, the word "Next" implies some sort of revolutionary or future-oriented product (at least so they/we hope.) I don't think sway bars or small parts would fit into this :) The last time TRX did this w/ the V it was pretty big news and groundbreaking. It has to be something pretty big or they are aiming for a big let down. So far TRX has been too smart to do this.

It may be a BL boat, but like already said, it would be a weirdly shaped and colored hull. Given our luck it is a fricken boat tho.

However, I am putting my money down on something BL, god hope a 1/8th MT, like the Revo. I know TRX has been buying and studying 3rd party BL speed controlls (ie Quark, MGM etc.) A BL Emaxx successor will come eventually.. maybe in time for the holidays? A jato? Maybe, but they just did the Rusty, so IDK. Would dilute the market for the VXLs a bit, OTOH they already have the system and just needed the Jato chassis for it.

A truggy? TRX has to make one eventually, but I'm hoping for something else.

[JThiessen]

Originally Posted by captain harlock

Are they familiar with boats?
I thought they're only into cars and trucks..

They carry 4 current models: http://www.traxxas.com/products/trx_marine.htm

My computer won't open whatever it is they have in the feature pane either. I think this is the first time that has ever occured on their site.

[rschoi_75]

A 1/18th traxxas? that would be kinda cool... I'd love to see a mini revo...

I'd have to agree with everyone that said "existing vehicle + BL system" Its the most cost effective way for traxxas to put out a "new" vehicle. An E-4tec would be sweet.

[tashpop]

i would think the easiest step for them to take would be brushless 4tec as implied earlier, but the wet pic is a wildcard. looking at the pic, it looks like their triditional paint sceem on a body. i'll just through vxl 4tec as my final answer.

[Serum]

Given our luck it is a fricken boat tho.

Considering that; perhaps it's a new Barbie and Ken ride.. the NEXT.

[Arct1k]

Sorry had to do it.... unlike castle only 42 hours not 42 months to wait...

[ClodMaxx]

i know what it is!

refreshing traxxas soda. code named TraxxaPop. they're coming out with the zero calorie version first, called Next TP.

don't the beads of sweat make you thirsty?

[crazyjr]

Originally Posted by ClodMaxx

i know what it is!

refreshing traxxas soda. code named TraxxaPop. they're coming out with the zero calorie version first, called Next TP.

don't the beads of sweat make you thirsty?

I'm not worried about calorie count, but if its sugar free and has caffine I'd buy it

[squeeforever]

I think ya'll are reading WAY to far into it. First off, I think the water drops are to throw you off, or at the least for effect. It just looks cool. Second, its not a boat. That would make NO sense what so ever. There boats aren't something they obviously focus on and I don't think they would make much money at ALL off of boats. Third, its not something revamped I don't think. I don't remember ANYTHING out of the ordinary like this when they only revamped the Revo, Maxx, Rustler etc. Besides, why would there be a countdown. There wasn't even a count down for the big huge V, which was a huge mystery and ground breaking. I HONESTLY think its a new vehicle. Nitro or electric. Probably electric since they just came out with the Velineon system and obviously see theres a market for high powered electric r/c's. Its gonna be something great, I know that much. I think its gonna be something like a E-Revo, since if you think about it, the Revo only came out a couple years ago. Why would they come out with something else. See how long it took for them to replace the Maxx? New platform, i.e. truggy, buggy-yes; new nitro mt-no; new electric mt-yes. Ya just gotta think about it. Traxxas wouldn't make a huge deal over something as simple as a revamp. They didn't for ANY other r/c they've revamped yet.

[suicideneil]

Hands up who lives near to the TRX HQ? Do us a favour and have a look through the office window will you, I hate suspense. Bet its a VXL boat though, just to annoy everyone. Trouble is, I would probably buy it as long as it was:
A = fast.
B = looked good
C = reasonable price.

Saves me a lot of hassle trying to figure out which model to buy and which parts to use if everything I need is in a nice rtr package. Actually, a 24" BL boat with twin VXLs would be rather fantastic, if you like boats that is...

[brijar]

Here is a screenshot of the NEXT on the home page for those of you that can't see it.


Brijar!!!

[cart213]

Originally Posted by Serum

what about a 1/18th rtr brushless vehicle..?

I don't think so. Trinity already has a 1/18th truck out called the "Next," so I don't think Traxxas would use that tagline to announce a new 1/18th.

[phildogg]

I'm thinking its a vxl 4-tec as the electric 4-tecs have been discontinued.
phil

[no mods]

perhaps one of those new bicycles you can get at walmart?