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While our photos show Buggy Monster, records say an 'Offroad Monster' also existed, which we believe were the same model. If you have something to confirm or deny, we'd love to hear from you.
Many variants worldwide
The Buggy Monster was a popular toy at the time, with multiple variants sold under different brands and distributors across the world. Some of those brands included Tomy, Bachmann, and of course the original Taiyo RC.
Japanese packaging and colorsOriginal Taiyo Western Packaging
Features and Performance
The specifications below, copied from the box, are telling of the era in which this was released, when full function radio controlled toys were new or rare, and LEDs were only just starting to become mainstream.
Basic specifications:
1/16 Scale
2 Speed Gearbox (Fast/Slow)
27 Mhz Radio Controlled with full function left/right/forward/reverse
Power On / Low Battery Indicator L.E.D.
Lights on vehicle and transmitter
Sealed Underbody for use in All Environments
Twin Joystick Transmitter included
BottomRear with Jerry CanTop showing inner seating
Availability and Collectability
Monster Buggy 6WD is generally fairly easy to find for sale online, with dozens sold in the last year alone, it's not hard to find a buggy in reasonable condition.
As for their collectability, these seem to fall into both collectable R/C and Taiyo, but also general collectable toys since it's from the late 70s early 80s era where there are many toy collectors operating who would be interested in such a model.
Vintage taiyo r/c buggy monster 6wd radio racer ( read, sold as is)
Prices in USD. NIB = New In box, MIB = Mint in Box, EC = Excellent Condition, VGC = Very Good Condition, GC+ = Good condition plus, GC = Good condition, PC = Poor Condition. With Controller = Car with controller. With Box = Box, Car, and Controller. We make all efforts to ensure data is accurate, but cannot guarantee it is.
Information here is to the best of my knowledge at the time of writing, and is frequently updated and improved as I learn more. Contact Me for Feedback or Corrections.
