tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55142955858345899672012-02-06T14:25:18.419-08:00Bladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00805538317873777473noreply@blogger.comBlogger271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5514295585834589967.post-42031639706930139962012-02-06T14:24:00.000-08:002012-02-06T14:25:18.431-08:00

If you think that Blade couldn't put together a bigger heli, well, you were wrong. Check out the Blade 500 X, the BeastX flybarless heli that our own James Haley is putting through the paces here at our top secret test location in southern California.

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This weekend we will be up at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair, along with the rest of Horizon Hobby, showing off our best entry level helicopters, planes and vehicles. So, if you've been looking for a great opportunity to show your kids, neighbors or friends on how to get involved with RC, this is the place. While you are there, check out all the other great games and toys from vendors from all

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The annual iHobby Expo is coming to Chicago next week and Blade Helis will be there with some brand new products in the Horizon Hobby booth. Stay tuned to this website and Horizonhobby.com for more info.Going to be in Chicago around then? Come on out and check out what's new!

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Not much is known at this time, however, revealing amateur video has captured evidence about a Horizon Hobby project that's clearly hush-hush.But what the heck is it?More as this develops.Go here to find out more:www.horizonhobby.com/content/secret

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Check out the new Blade Scout CX. Our newest, and lightest, heli from Blade.

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Blade is excited to announce the new Blade SR UH-1 Huey Gunship. The original Huey came in low and hot, the unmistakable "WHUP!" of its advancing rotor blades proclaiming to friend and foe that the "Air Cav" was on the way. It was the Bell UH-1 Huey and the exploits of the U.S. Army aircrews that flew it during the Vietnam War cemented forever its place in aviation history. The new Blade® SR UH-

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Blade is happy to help out our friends at Force once in a while, and we wanted you to know about a new lower price they are running on the Force Helicopter two-pack. $149.99 for two Force helis, these are great little coaxials, based on the stellar mCX2. Pick up a pair, battle your friends, tell 'em Blade sent ya!

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Yeah, it's not brand new, but we thought we'd show you the preview video for the Blade 450 3D for those of you who haven't made it out to your stores yet. So, watch it, then run, drive or walk to your nearest hobby store to check out the new 450 3D in action.

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We've uploaded a bunch of new mCP X tutorials on the Blade Youtube channel. Check them out!

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BulletinsBlade mCP X Main Rotor Head Voluntary Recall Bulletin Attention Blade mCP X OwnersHorizon Hobby is recalling the Main Rotor Head of the Blade mCP X ultra micro collective pitch helicopter.Horizon Product Support has received some reports from customers of Main Blade Grips and Main Rotor Blades releasing from the Main Rotor Head. The released Main Rotor Blades have the potential to

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The mCP X model presets for DX8 are uploaded and available for you to download on the Spektrum community site.<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>

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Grabbed an extended shot of the 450 being put through it's paces. Posted it up here for your enjoyment. No Easter Egg's in this one!

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Check out the new video of our Blade 450 3D flying around the campus here in lovely Champaign!

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The Holidays are in full swing and we're in full promotion mode. If you haven't noticed, we have a special going on right now with $10 back if you buy any of the SR line of helis. The 120 SR, the SR and the ever popular mSR. Each one is available for rebate. Go here for more information.We're coming up to show season, the next show we'll be at is the AMA show in Ontario Ca in January. And in

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Are you ready for the largest RC heli event in the world???Every year, the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) hosts the International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association (IRCHA) Jamboree on the AMA grounds in Muncie, Indiana.Last year, there were over 1000 registered pilots showing off their incredible 3D skills as well as vendors demoing their latest and greatest helis!On August 11 - 15,

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Blade announces its newest single-rotor, sub-micro heli -- the Blade 120 SR!Featuring the speed and agility of a single-rotor heli with the stability of a coaxial heli, the 120 SR really flies bigger than it looks! Looking to boost your confidence in single-rotor flight? Then this heli is for you. And did we mention that not only can you fly this inside, but kick it up a notch and take it outside

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With the E-flite Universal Light Kit, now you can add even more realism to your flight by customizing your UH-1 Huey body with lights. To check out the UH-1 Huey in action, click here for the video.To learn more about the E-flite lights installed on the UH-1 Huey body, click here

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The Blade mCX2 is now available at a hobby shop near you!Lights add to the fun! Everything you need -- just charge and fly!This coaxial heli has already received awesome reviews, stating that this is one of the easiest helis to fly.To find out more about about the Blade mCX2 and where you can purchase this product, click here

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Blade helps pilots achieve success and graduate to new levels of heli fun. Level 1 starts newcomers out with ultra-micro and micro coaxial helis, like the mCX, mCX2, CX2 or CX3. The dual, counter-rotating blades found on coaxials provide great stability for beginners. Level 2 features self-stabilizing single-rotor helis, like the mSR. These helis still offer positive stability, yet feature

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Look for Blade and other great Horizon Hobby brands at our tent at the 2010 Southeastern Electric Flight Festival in Americus, Georgia. SEFF will take place April 22-25. We’ll be displaying our newest releases and classic favorites alike, so stop by to check out our products and to talk to Blade team members! For more information on this year's event, visit the SEFF website at SEFF2010.com.

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Blade announces the new mCX2—a beginner ultra-micro heli with an extra shot of excitment! To find out just what makes this new ultra-micro coaxial heli so thrilling, check out the product tour here.

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You asked for it, you got it! Blade now has a BNF version of mCX Tandem Rescue Heli. Blade is glad to be a part of the Bind-N-Fly revolution. The mCX Tandem is our fifth BNF product. Others include the original mCX, the new mCX2, the mSR, and the CX3. Look for new Bind-N-Fly offerings from Blade in the future. You can learn more about Bind-N-Fly and other BNF products from HobbyZone,

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Have you seen the new video for the Blade SR? The blizzard-like conditions that stretched across the US kept our pilots grounded and our videographers from capturing footage of some of our winter releases. We’re glad to have warmer weather and to be back in the air! And, we’re happy to finally be able to show off the capabilities of the SR in this video. To check out the hot new SR video visit

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Going to the Toledo Weak Signals Show? Look for Blade at the Horizon Hobby booth at the SeaGate Centre in downtown Toledo, Ohio April 9-11. It’s your chance to talk to Blade Product Development and Marketing team members. We’ll be displaying our full line of helicopters so stop by to check out our newest releases or to tell us what you love about Blade!

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The Blade SR won the Hobby Product of the Year award at the 2010 Australian Toy Hobby & Nursery Fair held in Melbourne, Australia! The event, hosted by the Australian Toy Association, wrapped up March 14 with the capstone awards ceremony.The judges use three criteria when judging for the Hobby Product of the Year Award: Uniqueness/Innovativeness, Play Value and Market Potential.Pictured: Mike O’

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Here you can keep up to date with the latest news about Blade product releases, important announcements and more.Also, we'll be posting some Tips and Tricks from our expert heli pilots. Stay tuned for lots to come.

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