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A low cost, lower voltage RC car suitable for kids, or collectors who enjoy the mid-90s style and packaging (that's…- The Spy-Tech Binoculars with Spy Accessories set is a toy produced by Tyco Industries for the US, UK, and other…
- The Tyco High Rider is a simple 1/20 scale radio controlled car manufactured by Taiyo Toys (Japan), and released by…
- Tyco Challenge 100 is an electric slot car set manufactured by Tyco, and released in the US, UK, and other…
- My Pretty Ballerina ™ was an interactive doll produced by Tyco Toys, and released onto the US, UK, and other…
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- Part 3 of our Tyco 1990 Catalog includes Tyco Super Blocks, Super Dough, Flower Makin' Basket, Magna Doodle, Real Cookin',…
- Part Two of the 1990 Tyco Catalog featuring: Turbo Trains, Cliff Hangers, Slot Cars, Real Charmers, and much more!
- 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!
2003 Taiyo Terminator 3 Police Bike
The Terminator 3 Police Bike is a radio controlled T-800 Terminator on a Los Angeles Police Motorcycle, inspired by the…1996 Metro Reactor
The Metro Reactor was a radio controlled toy vehicle with a unique scissor-style suspension system that allowed it to traverse…Top 20 Most Popular RC Cars of 80s 90s
Based on 12 months of Google Analytics data, we can now reveal the scientifically verified most popular 80s / 90s…1980 Dickie Mercedes Geländewagen 280G
This Dickie Mercedes Geländewagen is a radio controlled car manufactured by Taiyo (Japan) and released by Dickie Toys of Germany…1980 Taiyo Mercedes Jeep
This Radio-Racer Mercedes Jeep is a radio controlled Mercedes G-Wagen, manufactured by Taiyo in Japan, it was released into the…Replacement 6V battery for Nikko Tyco Taiyo RadioShack and more
If there is one question that gets asked more than any other (understandably!), it is where can I get a…1991 Taiyo Offroad Tiger
The Taiyo Offroad Tiger is a radio controlled monster truck manufactured by Taiyo (Japan) as a callback to the classic…How to: 3D Printing Replacement Parts for Vintage RC and why it’s easy again!
I've spent time designing replacement parts for several of my Taiyo and Tyco RC Cars. The STL files for these…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…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,…1990 Tyco Toys Catalog Part Three
Part 3 of our Tyco 1990 Catalog includes Tyco Super Blocks, Super Dough, Flower Makin' Basket, Magna Doodle, Real Cookin',…1990 Tyco Toys Catalog Part Two
Part Two of the 1990 Tyco Catalog featuring: Turbo Trains, Cliff Hangers, Slot Cars, Real Charmers, and much more!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?1988 Tyco Turbo Hopper MK3
The Tyco Turbo Hopper Mark 3 was the final version of the original Turbo Hopper chassis, with a number of…1993 Metro Micro Bandit
The Metro Micro Bandit is a miniature version of the larger Bandit radio controlled car, manufactured by Taiyo Japan, and…1987 Metro Turbo Outlaw
The Metro Turbo Outlaw is a radio controlled Sprint Car, manufactured by Taiyo (Japan), and released into the Australian and…Quick & Easy Toy RC Bumper Repair
Here's my experience repairing a broken toy RC bumper, actually a Tyco Bandit bumper, and painting the plastic chrome.How to replace Tyco Bandit Springs
Rusted, dull, and missing springs is a common problem when restoring vintage toys. Let's get that fixed easy!1988 Tyco Mini Aero Hopper
The Tyco Mini Aero Hopper is a 1/20 scale radio control buggy manufactured by Taiyo (Japan), and released in the…1987 Dickie Formel 1 Grand Prix
The Dickie Formel 1 Grand Prix is a radio controlled Formula One car, manufactured by Taiyo Toys (Japan), and released…Cheap & Easy RC Car Display and Storage Ideas
How do you store your collection? Here's my tips on what products work well for toys and RC cars, or…1988 Tyco Chevy Pickup
The Tyco Chevy Pickup is a small radio controlled monster truck, manufactured by Taiyo Toys (Japan), and released into the…1987 Metro Mini Aero Hopper
The Metro Aero Mini Hopper is a radio controlled car manufactured by Taiyo Toys Co Ltd (Japan), and released in…1990 Tyco Spy-Tech Walkie Talkies
The Spy-Tech Walkie Talkies with Spy Accessories was a kids walkie-talkie toy manufactured by Tyco Industries for the US, UK,…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…1992 Tyco Stanley Stocker #4
This Tyco Stanley Stocker is a custom radio control car not sold on store shelves, manufactured by Taiyo (Japan), and…1993 Tyco FX-4
The Tyco FX-4 is a radio controlled car designed like a fluroscent jet fighter, manufactured by Taiyo (Japan) and released…1993 Tyco Valvoline IndyCar
The Tyco Valvoline IndyCar is a 9.6 volt radio controlled scale model of Al Unser Jr.'s 1992 Indy 500 winning…1993 Tyco Kmart IndyCar
The Tyco Kmart IndyCar is an officially licensed radio controlled / RC IndyCar manufactured by Taiyo, and released into the…1993 Tyco Viper – TV Show
The Tyco Viper is a futuristically styled Dodge Viper radio controlled car, based on the 90s TV show of the…2006 Tyco AirBlade
The Tyco AirBlade (or Air Blade) is a uniquely designed hovercraft style radio controlled vehicle, manufactured by Taiyo (Japan) and…1999 Tyco X-Treme Cycle Jeremy McGrath
The Tyco X-Treme Cycle Jeremy McGrath is a radio controlled Motocross bike, stylized to resemble the ‘King of Motocross’ Jeremy…1989 Tyco Pontiac Stocker Valvoline #75
The Tyco Pontiac Stocker Valvoline #75 is a radio controlled stock car, manufactured by Taiyo (Japan), and released into the…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…1989 Tyco Lamborghini Countach 9.6v Twin Turbo
The Tyco Lamborghini Countach is a radio controlled car manufactured by Taiyo of Japan, and sold in the US, UK,…2015 Tyco Terra Climber
The Tyco Terra Climber is a unique 'climbing' radio-controlled toy, released in 2015 by Mattel under the Tyco brand.1990 Taiyo Road King 4×4 / Mad Rat
The Taiyo Road King 4x4 is a radio controlled truck manufactured by Taiyo, and released into limited markets worldwide including…1988 Tyco Super Turbo F1
The Tyco Super Turbo F-1 is a 1/14 scale radio controlled car manufactured by Taiyo Japan, and released into the…1989 Taiyo Max Turbo Blaster (2 Motor)
The Max Turbo Blaster 2 Motor is a special edition of a popular radio controlled car manufactured by Taiyo Japan…1992 Tyco Turbo Blaster
The Tyco Turbo Blaster is a 1/14 scale radio controlled car manufactured by Taiyo Japan, and released onto the US,…1993 Tyco Micro Wild Thing
The Tyco Micro Wild Thing is a 1/24 scale radio controlled toy manufactured by Taiyo Japan, and released into the…Wild! The First Traxxas was a Nikko!?
Let's take a detour and delve into the realm of Nikko RC, home of the Frame Buggy, Dictator, and Land…Tyco Fast Traxx vs Nikko Land Shark: A Super Serious Analysis
Today we take a super serious look at Tyco vs Nikko, with a particular focus on Fast Traxx vs Land…Part 4: What Happened to Tyco RC? 1992-1997
Tyco Toys was the 3rd largest toy company in the world. And then one day, they disappeared. Read The History…History of Tyco Toys 1926-1981
They dominated the Global Toy Industry from the 1960s. If you're an 80s or 90s kid, they played a big…Tyco Goes Public and Tyco vs Lego (1980-1983)
All Chapters:Part 1: Early Tyco 1926-1981Part 2: Tyco vs Lego 1982-1985 (You are here)Part 3: Golden Age of Tyco 1982-1992Part…What was Agro’s Cartoon Connection?
Agro's Cartoon Connection was an Australian kids show that aired from 1989 to 1997 with a unique mix of cartoons…1992 Tyco Mini Bandit
The Tyco Mini Bandit is a 1/20 scale radio controlled car manufactured by Tyco Toys (Japan), and released into the…
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