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
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!
This average price is based on 15 sales we have recorded (max 10 shown).
| Date | Price | Condition | Type | Title |
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| 05 May 2025 | $90.67 | Used | Auction | Vintage 1990 taiyo jet bandit remote control rc car truck. Working. Collectable |
| 05 May 2025 | $91.46 | Used | Auction | Vintage 1990 taiyo jet bandit remote control rc car truck. Working. Collectable |
| 05 May 2025 | $89.93 | Used | Auction | Vintage 1990 taiyo jet bandit remote control rc car truck. Working. Collectable |
| 05 May 2025 | $90.18 | Used | Auction | Vintage 1990 taiyo jet bandit remote control rc car truck. Working. Collectable |
| 05 May 2025 | $89.14 | Used | Auction | Vintage 1990 taiyo jet bandit remote control rc car truck. Working. Collectable |
| 18 Jun 2023 | $125.50 | Brand New | Auction | (from my box collection) vintage tyco/taiyo jet bandit with box. Mint! |
| 20 Feb 2023 | $63.08 | Used | Auction | Tyco badit rc 6.0v jet bandit rc tyco rc taiyo rc vintage rc |
| 18 Feb 2023 | $12.44 | Parts Only | Auction | Taiyo jet bandit vintage |
| 04 Feb 2023 | $72.11 | Parts Only | Auction | Taiyo jet bandit vintage |
| 29 Jan 2023 | $174.78 | Used | Buy It Now | Vintage 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.
