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1990 Taiyo Jet Bandit (Japan)

BRANDYEARMODELPOWERSPEEDDRIVEAVAILABLEMINT VALUE*RATINGCOMMENT
taiyo logo very small199090116xAA Vsml km/h
mph
2WD
Used: Occasional
NIB: Rare
value75 150
3.5 out of 5
A great looking model, influenced by it's larger cousin, and a great addition to any collection. As a driver, it's the perfect truck for young kids outdoors.
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3.5
out of 5
Review CommentA great looking model, influenced by it's larger cousin, and a great addition to any collection. As a driver, it's the perfect truck for young kids outdoors.

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SPECIFICATIONS

ScaleDiff.Made inMotor
1/18NoneJapanUnknown
SteeringSuspensionControllerFreq.
PassiveTBA F - Two Knobs Wire Antenna​Red 7(27Mhz), Yellow Text(27Mhz)

MODEL REVIEW

The Taiyo Jet Bandit is a 1:18 scale radio control model released in Japan in 1990.

This is the second generation Jet Bandit (Model 9011), which comes in two designs, both Black (27Mhz).
1. 'Jet Bandit' yellow text with pink squiggle
2. Large pink squiggle with red number 7

9011 Taiyo JetBandit Writing CarRemote 1

Performance

As a 6xAA model (7.2V Ni-Cd, 9v Alkaline), performance is more lively than its more numerous cousins, though it's by no means fast.

A good performer outdoors no doubt, in mud, grass, rocks, etc. though realistically (unfortunately) who would be mad enough to take a valuable vintage RC outside to get wrecked these days? Indoors it will do fine, especially for  younger kids, bulldozing its way through obstacles, over rugs, pillows, and blanket forts, in fact we think this is the role it was ideally made for.

Popular and reliable chassis

The chassis of this model seems to be reliable enough that Taiyo and Tyco based many different models on it, in the same year, and future releases.

Where is the 1st Generation?

The original first generation model 8909 we are still trying to track down.
Do  you have one? Can you get us photos? Let us know in comments below!

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    VALUE / PRICE HISTORY

    Average Price

    $90.18

    Highest Price

    $174.78

    This average price is based on 15 sales we have recorded (max 10 shown).

    DatePriceConditionTypeTitle
    05 May 2025$90.67UsedAuctionVintage 1990 taiyo jet bandit remote control rc car truck. Working. Collectable
    05 May 2025$91.46UsedAuctionVintage 1990 taiyo jet bandit remote control rc car truck. Working. Collectable
    05 May 2025$89.93UsedAuctionVintage 1990 taiyo jet bandit remote control rc car truck. Working. Collectable
    05 May 2025$90.18UsedAuctionVintage 1990 taiyo jet bandit remote control rc car truck. Working. Collectable
    05 May 2025$89.14UsedAuctionVintage 1990 taiyo jet bandit remote control rc car truck. Working. Collectable
    18 Jun 2023$125.50Brand NewAuction(from my box collection) vintage tyco/taiyo jet bandit with box. Mint!
    20 Feb 2023$63.08UsedAuctionTyco badit rc 6.0v jet bandit rc tyco rc taiyo rc vintage rc
    18 Feb 2023$12.44Parts OnlyAuctionTaiyo jet bandit vintage
    04 Feb 2023$72.11Parts OnlyAuctionTaiyo jet bandit vintage
    29 Jan 2023$174.78UsedBuy It NowVintage car rc. Jet bandit. Taiyo (# tyco nikko). New. Boxed. "works"
    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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