Sorry, didn't see your thread, so I created one on it as well, I'll move it here. What I wrote:
Traxxas just released a new Monster Truck, based on the TRX4M, but there are some big changes. It now has straight axles, and dual shocks at all 4 corners. Some changes to the High Trail bodies as well. Traxxas doesn't seem to be slowing down, love seeing the 18-24 scale rigs having a lot of attention paid to them.
I could see my Cayman Pro RTR getting a lot of use, if I wasn't terrified of breaking something that can't be repaired, by looking at it on the shelf. I am looking for a durable 1/24 - 1/18 scale rig, and right now I am leaning towards the Losi mini-LMT. LVC RC, who actually competes in RC Monster Truck events, recently posted this comparison of the FMS and the Losi. I really like the smaller scale of the FMS, but it appears that the new Traxxas is about the same saize as the Losi as well.