i just have three points.
1. Traxxas can be found in just about every hobby shop.

2. the T-maxx is the true basis of every new mt out there, and the most well known.

3. The Nitro Rustler is the best basher / jumping truck out there.

Not to claim that traxxas is the best at r/c, but they did something right or they wouldnt be one of the top rc makers. It would be nice to see an 1/8 buggy from traxxas, if they made it, it would sell.