The Taiyo Mini Hopper 3 is a radio control car released into the global market in 1988.
A smaller 1:20 version of the larger Taiyo Jet Hopper MK3, running on 4xAA batteries. It was aimed at parents looking for a cheaper option, and younger kids who couldn't handle the full sized 1:16 higher powered 9.6V cars.
From a modern collectors perspective, the Mini Hopper range makes an excellent first buy as they're relatively cheap, available on eBay, and will instantly bring back that warm and fuzzy nostalgia from your younger years! Recommended.
This average price is based on 12 sales we have recorded (max 10 shown).
| Date | Price | Condition | Type | Title |
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| 07 Jul 2025 | $89.45 | Used | Buy | Heisei retro showa retro taiyo mini hopper 3 #pfklew |
| 23 Feb 2025 | $73.30 | Brand New | Buy | Vintage retro radio control taiyo rc mini hopper 3 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | $41.50 | Used | Buy | Taiyo mini hopper iii 3 r/c radio controlled car - mint in box -tested & working |
| 14 Jan 2025 | $41.34 | Used | Buy | Taiyo mini hopper iii 3 r/c radio controlled car - mint in box -tested & working |
| 14 Jan 2025 | $40.40 | Used | Buy | Taiyo mini hopper iii 3 r/c radio controlled car - mint in box -tested & working |
| 14 Jan 2025 | $39.74 | Used | Buy | Taiyo mini hopper iii 3 r/c radio controlled car - mint in box -tested & working |
| 15 Nov 2023 | $57.15 | Used | Buy | Taiyo vintage rc mini hopper 3 radio control car , nice condition |
| 30 Mar 2023 | $33.59 | Used | Buy It Now | Vintage 1990's taiyo japan 1/20 mini hopper iii rc buggy in box tyco nikko 3 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | $54.62 | Used | Auction | Nikko taiyo snake-3 off road & mini hopper racing 27mhz |
| 29 Jan 2023 | $12.30 | Used | Auction | Mib, bargain! |
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.
