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1989 Tyco Micro Hopper IRWIN
BRAND
YEAR
MODEL
POWER
SPEED
DRIVE
AVAILABLE
MINT VALUE*
RATING
COMMENT
1989
2102
km/h
mph
2WD
Used: Occasional
NIB: Occasional
2.3out of 5
Not one of their best, but with its highly unusual country of manufacture and typically high Taiyo/Tyco build quality, it's not a bad one for the collection.
Rating
2.3
out of 5
Review Comment
Not one of their best, but with its highly unusual country of manufacture and typically high Taiyo/Tyco build quality, it's not a bad one for the collection.
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The Tyco Micro Hopper IRWIN is a 1/24 scale radio control car manufactured by Taiyo (Japan), and released in Canada under a local brand (Irwin) under licence from Tyco USA.
It is identical to the Tyco Model 2100 Micro Hopper, but with both English and French language on the packaging.
Features and Performance
As with all Tyco "Micro" cars, this one goes forward, and reverse turns. That is, during reverse it will turn backwards to face 90 degrees from previous position.
Powered by 2xAA batteries, this is a toy for young children but still has that excellent Taiyo/Tyco build quality that we see in all their models.
2102 Tyco Micro Hopper Box With Car2102 Tyco Micro Hopper Car With Box Manual
Photo: On the back of the package we see the forward and reverse-turn modes, and the small 2xAA battery compartment of the car.
Most unusual, the entire product including packaging, controller, and car is Made in Korea. Not South Korea, just Korea!
I'm not aware of any others Made in Korea, however perhaps it's common for these late 80s Micro models? Interesting!
"MADE BY TAIYO IN KOREA"
2100 Tyco Micro Hopper Made In Korea
Recommendation
Often the Mini and Micro versions are mistaken for the larger, more expensive Tyco / Taiyo models by sellers on eBay who simply don't know any better. And while they are high in quality and a part of Tyco / Taiyo RC history, it's important to note that their features are considerably limited and they should be priced accordingly.
This average price is based on 10 sales we have recorded (max 10 shown).
Date
Price
Condition
Type
Title
30 Apr 2025
$60.00
Used
Buy
Tyco micro hopper
02 Dec 2024
$10.99
Used
Buy
Vintage rare tyco radio control micro hopper car not working
04 Dec 2023
$35.00
Used
Auction
80s vintage tyco micro hopper r/c car racing buggy #3 stp monroe
12 Nov 2023
$4.00
Used
Auction
Tyco micro hopper rc
11 Nov 2023
$11.99
Used
Buy
Vintage tyco micro hopper rc radio control buggy car no radio untested
09 Jul 2023
$15.00
Used
Buy
Vintage tyco racing team micro hopper buggy rc remote car red not working
22 Feb 2023
$13.50
Used
Auction
Vintage tyco micro hopper and remote untested parts only
09 Feb 2023
$15.50
Used
Auction
Vintage tyco micro hopper and remote untested parts only
20 Jan 2023
$9.99
Used
Buy It Now
Vintage tyco micro hopper parts no remote
23 Nov 2022
$29.99
Used
Buy It Now
Mib but doesnt work
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.
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