Black Friday RC Car & Hobby Deals

Black Friday deals on RC cars, rock crawlers, drones, model kits and slot cars. The sale runs from Thursday 29 October to Wednesday 2 December on selected lines while stocks last. Order before 1pm Melbourne time on a business day for same-day dispatch.

Our Black Friday sale covers the whole hobby range: ready-to-run RC cars and monster trucks, scale rock crawlers, beginner drones, plastic model kits and slot car sets, plus the batteries, chargers and upgrade parts that go with them.

Shop by discount to find the biggest savings, or by category if you already know what you're after. Brands in this year's sale include Traxxas, Tamiya, ARRMA, HPI Racing, Rovan, RGT, GPM Racing, Vallejo and Revell.

Get your Christmas shopping done early

Black Friday falls well ahead of the Christmas delivery cut-offs, which makes it the easiest time to tick off presents. Most orders arrive within 1 to 3 business days of dispatch, and you have 60 days from delivery to return anything unused. Pay with Afterpay, Zip or PayPal if you'd rather spread the cost.

Not sure which model to pick? Chat to our team and we'll help you match it to the driver, the budget and where it'll be used.

Deals apply to selected lines while stocks last.

Black Friday Sale - Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Hobbies Direct Black Friday sale?

Black Friday is Friday 27 November 2026. Our sale runs from midnight Thursday 29 October to the end of Wednesday 2 December.

Are Black Friday deals limited?

Yes. Deals are on selected lines while stocks last, and popular models do sell out. Deals can't be rainchecked.

Can I return something I bought in the Black Friday sale?

Yes. Sale items have the same 60-day returns as full-price items, as long as they're unused, in the original packaging and returned with proof of purchase. Change-of-mind returns are free: contact us and we'll send a prepaid return label.

Will my order arrive before Christmas?

Black Friday is well ahead of the Christmas cut-offs. Order before 1pm Melbourne time on a business day and we dispatch the same day, and most orders arrive within 1 to 3 business days. See our Christmas cut-off dates for the last day to order.

Can I use Afterpay or Zip on sale items?

Yes. Afterpay, Zip and PayPal are all available at checkout.

Can I get spare parts for a model I buy in the sale?

Yes. Most RC models have a "Shop parts" link on the product page, or use our Part Finder to see the spare and upgrade parts we stock for your model.

Sale runs from midnight Thursday 29 October to the end of Wednesday 2 December 2026. Selected lines only, while stocks last. No rainchecks. Same-day dispatch on orders before 1pm Melbourne time on business days · 60-day returns · Afterpay, Zip and PayPal available.