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.
This average price is based on 32 sales we have recorded (max 10 shown).
| Date | Price | Condition | Type | Title |
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| 20 May 2025 | $20.16 | Parts Only | Buy | Vintage rc taiyo radio controlled aero mini hopper iii boxed read below |
| 20 May 2025 | $20.29 | Parts Only | Buy | Vintage rc taiyo radio controlled aero mini hopper iii boxed read below |
| 20 May 2025 | $20.46 | Parts Only | Buy | Vintage rc taiyo radio controlled aero mini hopper iii boxed read below |
| 20 May 2025 | $20.12 | Parts Only | Buy | Vintage rc taiyo radio controlled aero mini hopper iii boxed read below |
| 20 May 2025 | $20.18 | Parts Only | Buy | Vintage rc taiyo radio controlled aero mini hopper iii boxed read below |
| 30 Mar 2025 | $55.00 | Used | Buy | Vintage 80's taiyo tyco japan r/c mini aero jet hopper turbo x2 yellow red 88 3 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | $55.00 | Used | Buy | Vintage 80's taiyo tyco japan r/c mini aero jet hopper turbo x2 yellow red 88 3 |
| 19 Feb 2025 | $26.61 | Used | Buy | Taiyo radio controlled aero mini hopper |
| 19 Feb 2025 | $26.88 | Used | Buy | Taiyo radio controlled aero mini hopper |
| 19 Feb 2025 | $25.94 | Used | Buy | Taiyo 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.
