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1987 Taiyo Mini Aero Hopper (Japan)

BRANDYEARMODELPOWERSPEEDDRIVEAVAILABLEMINT VALUE*RATINGCOMMENT
taiyo logo very small198787554xAA Vsml v2 ? km/h
mph
2WD
Used: Occasional
NIB: Occasional
value25 50v2
3.8 out of 5
A mini hopper with 90s style 'aerodynamic' hard body. Cool!
Rating
3.8
out of 5
Review CommentA mini hopper with 90s style 'aerodynamic' hard body. Cool!

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SPECIFICATIONS

ScaleDiff.Made inMotor
1/20NoneJapanUnknown
SteeringSuspensionControllerFreq.
PassiveAll Shocks F - Two Knobs Wire Antenna​Yellow(27Mhz)

MODEL REVIEW

The Taiyo Mini Aero Hopper is a radio control car released in Japan in 1987, as a smaller version of the full size Taiyo Aero Jet Hopper.

It's essentially a regular Mini Hopper with a new 'Aero' styled shell.

Performance

As a 4xAA car performance is average, however for a small 1:20 car it's still plenty of fun to drive around indoors, and comes with a 2 speed gearbox.

Why 'Aero'?

In the mid-late 1980s, automobile design began to change as the tools used to build the cars changed. Gone were the simple boxy shapes of the early-mid 80s, and in its place were new bezier curves thanks to modern Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. This created a new ‘look’, and allowed car manufacturers to make care more ‘aerodynamic’, building shapes that allowed the air to pass by more easily, resulting in faster speed and greater efficiency.

This ‘futuristic’ look found its way into many Taiyo and Tyco R/C cars, with ‘Aero’ versions of all their most popular cars, including the Mini Hopper range.

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    VALUE / PRICE HISTORY

    Average Price

    $20.24

    Highest Price

    $149.90

    This average price is based on 32 sales we have recorded (max 10 shown).

    DatePriceConditionTypeTitle
    20 May 2025$20.16Parts OnlyBuyVintage rc taiyo radio controlled aero mini hopper iii boxed read below
    20 May 2025$20.29Parts OnlyBuyVintage rc taiyo radio controlled aero mini hopper iii boxed read below
    20 May 2025$20.46Parts OnlyBuyVintage rc taiyo radio controlled aero mini hopper iii boxed read below
    20 May 2025$20.12Parts OnlyBuyVintage rc taiyo radio controlled aero mini hopper iii boxed read below
    20 May 2025$20.18Parts OnlyBuyVintage rc taiyo radio controlled aero mini hopper iii boxed read below
    30 Mar 2025$55.00UsedBuyVintage 80's taiyo tyco japan r/c mini aero jet hopper turbo x2 yellow red 88 3
    20 Mar 2025$55.00UsedBuyVintage 80's taiyo tyco japan r/c mini aero jet hopper turbo x2 yellow red 88 3
    19 Feb 2025$26.61UsedBuyTaiyo radio controlled aero mini hopper
    19 Feb 2025$26.88UsedBuyTaiyo radio controlled aero mini hopper
    19 Feb 2025$25.94UsedBuyTaiyo radio controlled aero mini hopper
    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.

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