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My RCTopia, an Internet site covering a wide range of topics relating to remote-controlled vehicles, announced the release of a new list ranking the best gas- and nitro-powered RC cars on the market. After sorting through the full range of the most popular and best-selling such cars, the site's operators narrowed down the field of contenders to a short list that was given further scrutiny. Those efforts finally resulted in the crowning of the Redcat Racing Rampage XB Gas Buggy as the best product in this popular category, with the HPI Racing Trophy 3.5 Buggy RTR nitro car coming in a close second.

An examination of the industry shows that a remote controlled car can cost over $1,000, and civilian-grade radio-controlled helicopter prices can reach $15,000. Yet there are also toy versions of both that run $30 or less. John Donaldson, spokesman for My RCtopia (www.MYRCTopia.com), announced that the site will now be posting tips, information, and reviews to help demystify the market and teach people the important differences between the toys and the high-end hobbyist versions.

Internet destination My RCtopia announced the release of a new guide aimed at helping newcomers to the remote-controlled hobby get acclimated quickly. The site, a resource which includes an extensive selection of reviews and articles useful to enthusiasts of every level of experience, has enjoyed steady growth since launching. It is now one of the largest and deepest such destinations on the Internet, and its operators expect to continue expanding its offerings at an even faster pace in the near future.

According to IdeaFinder.com, Nikola Tesla first described a remote control device back in 1893, in one of his patents. Over time, the military began using this type of technology for military purposes, with the German navy using motorboats controlled by radio to attack enemy ships during World War I. "Over time, inventors started using the technology to create items the average consumer could use, including television remote controls and toys such as the remote control boat," John Donaldson of My RCtopia explains.