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3D Printing Replacement Parts for Tyco and Taiyo
I've spent time designing replacement parts for several of my Taiyo and Tyco RC Cars. The STL files for these and future parts will be downloadable here in the near future.
Taiyo & Tyco Toy Collections Around the World
It's time to show off our Tyco and Taiyo Collections from around the world! Whether big or small, my goal is to create a page…Too Easy! Trick to remove paint and chrome from delicate toys and models
How to remove paint and chrome from toys and radio control cars without sanding and harsh chemicals?
1990 Tyco Days of Thunder
Days of Thunder Electric Racing is a slot car set based on the 1990 film of the same name, starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, it was manufactured by Tyco Industries and released on markets worldwide in 1990.
1989 Tyco Dino-Riders Edmontonia with Axis
The Dino-Riders Edmontonia is a 1/24th scale dinosaur themed action figure set manufactured by Tyco Industries that was marketed as having authentic 'museum quality' attributes…1999 Tyco Toy Story 2 R.C.
The Tyco Toy Story 2 R.C is a radio controlled car based on a toy from the 1999 Pixar film, Toy Story 2. Manufactured by…
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TycoCollectors is the ultimate reference for 80s, 90s, and 00s Toys
We focus specifically on Tyco Toys / Tyco Industries (USA), Taiyo Toys Co. Ltd (Japan), as well as associated brand such as Metro RC, Dickie Toys, all spanning some of the most memorable radio control cars, slot cars, HO scale trains, and general kids toys of the last several decades.
There are currently over 400 products documented here covering US, UK, Japanese and European brands, each with history, reviews, photos, valuation, and where to buy them now. For any specific requests, please contact me.
The site itself is entirely built and maintained by one collector in Australia in my spare time as a resource for the collectors community, with the goal of both documenting these pieces of history, and hopefully one day inspiring current toy companies (e.g. Mattel and Nikko) to revisit some of these classic designs and to do them justice with just the right amount of modern technology.
Want to know more about Tyco?
Check out The Golden Age of Tyco RC for a history of Tyco at its best.
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I’d love to hear from people who work or have worked in the industry and would like to chat about your favorite memories or new opportunities, maybe you have some artifacts collecting dust in the attic, or simply wish to pass on some information that helps us better understand and appreciate any of the topics we’ve discussed on this site.
Feel free to contact me via our form or admin@tycocollectors.com
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1990 Tyco Toys Catalog Part One
Part One: Tyco R/C, Dino-Riders, Spy-Tech, Hot Keyz, Hot LixxPart Two: Turbo Trains, Cliff Hangers, Slot Cars, Real Charmers, more.Part…Buyers Guide to Tyco US1 Electric Trucking
We take a look at the popular Tyco US1 Electric Trucking series, inc. GI Joe, Fire Alert, Motor City, and…Buyers Guide: Tyco Typhoon | Taiyo Typhoon
Many of the sites' visitors grew up in the 80s and 90s and may have been lucky enough to own…Complete Guide to the TYCO TURBO HOPPER
Everything you'd want to know about the Tyco Turbo Hopper, and the Taiyo Jet Hopper RC cars, from the Aero…Encyclopedia of Tyco Fast Traxx
Our encyclopedia of Tyco Fast Traxx RC has all Fast Traxx ever released worldwide, plus restored TV Commercials!Guide to the Taiyo / Tyco Mini Hopper I, II, III
There are many collectors who like to focus specifically on Taiyo / Tyco / Metro 'Mini Hoppers' for several reasons...eBay Price Report: 1992 Tyco Bandit Price
Read our eBay Price Report (Tyco Bandit Price) to understand the right price to buy or sell your Tyco Bandit…