Traxxas was started in 1986, with the goal of offering fully assembled hobby level radio control that could be run right out of the box with little or no assembly, an idea that was new at the time. Traxxas now refers to these models as "RTR", or "Ready To Run". Starting in 1987, Traxxas began selling a series of electric powered stadium truck and buggy models. In 1989, Traxxas released its first radio-controlled boat, the Villan IV. In 1992, Traxxas released its first RTR nitro model, the Nitro Hawk. In 1996, Traxxas released its first RTR nitro boat model, the Nitro Vee. In 1999, Traxxas released its first full sized monster truck model, the T-Maxx.
