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The Tyco Mini Bandit is a 1/20 scale radio controlled car manufactured by Tyco Toys (Japan), and released into the US, UK, and other markets worldwide in 1992.
A smaller version of the 1992 Tyco Bandit (9.6V Turbo) released the same year, it looks the part with its large air duct in the back, chromed driving lights, chromed windows, and high-in-the-rear pickup style stance.
Primarily aimed at younger kids, it was less expensive and easier to drive, slower and more lightweight meaning harder to crash and break.
Tyco Mini Bandit Model 2335-49
Features and Performance
Equipped with 4xAA batteries (6V) and being relatively light weight, the Tyco Mini Bandit is fun to zip around indoors, and even outdoors in fairly stable terrain such as rocks, dirt, asphalt, etc.
It's rare to find any Tyco Mini models with a broken bumper, or broken anything, simply as their slower speed coupled with Taiyos excellent build quality meant they lasted and lasted - even now, 35 years later.
2335 49 Tyco Mini Bandit Box and Car with Controller 1
Recommendation
One of the best Tyco Mini R/C cars, the Mini Bandit looks great, and drives well for a 4xAA car, and if you can find one in decent condition it would make a great addition to your collection - especially alongside its bigger brother the 9.6V Turbo Tyco Bandit, or other 90s Tyco favorites like the Hammer, Fast Traxx, Wild Thing, etc.
This average price is based on 27 sales we have recorded (max 10 shown).
Date
Price
Condition
Type
Title
21 May 2025
$89.99
Used
Buy
Tyco mini bandit rc truck (truck only untested) black neon rare vintage 90s read
05 May 2025
$139.00
Used
Buy
Vintage tyco mini bandit 10" rc truck works tested nissan hardbody 1/18 with box
01 May 2025
$75.00
Used
Buy
Vintage tyco mini bandit 10" rc truck for display or parts
29 Apr 2025
$85.00
Used
Buy
Vintage 1992 tyco mini bandit 10" rc truck no remote motor works
13 Mar 2025
$10.50
Brand New
Auction
Rare vintage tyco rc harley davidson mini bandit truck no reserve
26 Feb 2025
$95.99
Used
Buy
Near mint vtg tyco mini bandit 10" rc truck no remote no battery
05 Feb 2025
$59.99
Used
Buy
Vintage tyco mini bandit 10" rc truck for repair no remote
21 Jan 2025
$59.99
Used
Auction
Tyco r/c mini bandit vintage remote control truck 49mhz toys tested goodyear
17 Nov 2024
$119.99
Used
Buy
Vintage tyco mini bandit remote control truck missing remote
14 Nov 2024
$145.00
Used
Buy
Vintage tyco mini bandit remote control truck has wear 9.6v turbo
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.
