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Placeholder page for model:TAIYO RADIO-RACER Citroen 2CV, as-is, No. 8211-27, 27MHz- This Tyco Mini Hopper is a small 1/20 scale radio controlled car manufactured by Taiyo (Japan), and released onto the…
- This article is a placeholder for the 1987 Dickie Mercedes Polizei, which was a radio controlled car manufactured by Taiyo…
- The Taiyo Jet Hopper II was the final version of the 'regular' Jet Hopper series manufactured by Taiyo, and released…
- The Taiyo Aero Jet Fighter is a radio control car released onto the Japanese market in 1987.
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- This article was written by Chris Martin as part of his investigation into the mysterious Tokyo Toy Show special edition…
- So recently my Youtube channel, Cheap & Cheerful, has been consuming a great deal of my time as its popularity…
- So I purchased an ultrasonic cleaner from Temu a few months ago to try and clean all the corrosion off…
- Ever since I saw the 1987 film Predator starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jessie Ventura, Carl Weathers, and other greats, I've wanted…
- If you're a collector like me, then you'll be taking apart your cars and controllers often, whether to clean out…
- This article was written by Chris Martin as part of his investigation into the mysterious Tokyo Toy Show special edition…
- So recently my Youtube channel, Cheap & Cheerful, has been consuming a great deal of my time as its popularity…
- So I purchased an ultrasonic cleaner from Temu a few months ago to try and clean all the corrosion off…
- Ever since I saw the 1987 film Predator starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jessie Ventura, Carl Weathers, and other greats, I've wanted…
- If you're a collector like me, then you'll be taking apart your cars and controllers often, whether to clean out…
- If you enjoyed Tyco R/C cars, then you will have enjoyed Ken's artwork. Original Artwork for Tyco These were artworks…
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- How to quickly restore a Tyco RC car, including what replacement battery to use, how to clean it, fix the…
- I've always loved the box art on Tyco R/C products. And so when AI video technology became good enough, it…
- So I often use Electronic Screwdrivers when building and repairing my R/C Cars, but it took me a few years…
- The Early Bird Show was a Saturday morning live kids TV variety show filmed in Melbourne Australia between 1985 -…
- As you may have seen from our Taiyo & Tyco Collectors around the World page, you can create a great…
- Here's 10 tools and materials you'll need to do a quick and basic restoration without causing damage.
- Based on 12 months of Google Analytics data, we can now reveal the scientifically verified most popular 80s / 90s…
- If there is one question that gets asked more than any other (understandably!), it is where can I get a…
- I've spent time designing replacement parts for several of my Taiyo and Tyco RC Cars. The STL files for these…
- It's time to show off our Tyco and Taiyo Collections from around the world! Whether big or small, my goal…
- Part 3 of our Tyco 1990 Catalog includes Tyco Super Blocks, Super Dough, Flower Makin' Basket, Magna Doodle, Real Cookin',…
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- How to remove paint and chrome from toys and radio control cars without sanding and harsh chemicals?
- Here's my experience repairing a broken toy RC bumper, actually a Tyco Bandit bumper, and painting the plastic chrome.
- Rusted, dull, and missing springs is a common problem when restoring vintage toys. Let's get that fixed easy!
- How do you store your collection? Here's my tips on what products work well for toys and RC cars, or…
- Part One: Tyco R/C, Dino-Riders, Spy-Tech, Hot Keyz, Hot LixxPart Two: Turbo Trains, Cliff Hangers, Slot Cars, Real Charmers, more.Part…
- We take a look at the popular Tyco US1 Electric Trucking series, inc. GI Joe, Fire Alert, Motor City, and…
- Many of the sites' visitors grew up in the 80s and 90s and may have been lucky enough to own…
- Let's take a detour and delve into the realm of Nikko RC, home of the Frame Buggy, Dictator, and Land…
- Today we take a super serious look at Tyco vs Nikko, with a particular focus on Fast Traxx vs Land…
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- Agro's Cartoon Connection was an Australian kids show that aired from 1989 to 1997 with a unique mix of cartoons…
- Looking to buy or sell a Tyco RC or Taiyo? Here we have February 2023's buy/sell prices for all popular…
- Did you have these 1980s Toys? The Radio Shack Armatron? How about the Gloworm? Almost everyone had TMNT Action Figures!…
- Everything you'd want to know about the Tyco Turbo Hopper, and the Taiyo Jet Hopper RC cars, from the Aero…
- Nostalgia RC provides custom decals for your restoration project, or custom mod, focusing on Tyco RC cars, Taiyo, and Tamiya.
- Our encyclopedia of Tyco Fast Traxx RC has all Fast Traxx ever released worldwide, plus restored TV Commercials!
- This week I've been thinking... what if Tyco still existed today? What kind of designs might we expect, and what…
- Over the last few months I've been inspired to create new artworks based on these, to hang in my personal…
- This item sat in a Japanese toy store window for over 20 years. Rarely (if ever) used, it's almost mint…
- Curtis 'Tyco King' BigWhop's pristine Tyco Hammer was always going to fetch an eye-watering price
- This article aims to raise the profile of a handful of inventors who designed the greatest toys of the 1980s…
- There are many collectors who like to focus specifically on Taiyo / Tyco / Metro 'Mini Hoppers' for several reasons...
- In 1986 in Australia as an 80s kid, mornings were always about one thing - Agro's Cartoon Connection! The cartoons…
- In 1988, Taiyo released a number of Limited Edition models which are extremely rare today.
- The following are links to resources which helped and inspired me, and which I think are worth your time.
- How to replace a broken plastic window or acrylic window on your Vintage RC Toys like the Tyco Bandit, Turbo…
- A month ago, I purchased a beautiful Taiyo Racing Pickup 4WD from Japan.
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