{"product_id":"team-associated-rc8t4e-team-kit-rc-truggy-electric-4wd-1-8-scale-kit","title":"Team Associated RC8T4e Team Kit RC Truggy Electric 4WD 1\/8 Scale Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e1:8 scale off road racing is one of the hobby's most challenging disciplines; it requires a high standard and demands attention to detail. 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