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1993 Tyco Micro FX-4

BRANDYEARMODELPOWERSPEEDDRIVEAVAILABLEMINT VALUE*RATINGCOMMENT
tyco logo very small19932117-12xAA Vsml km/h
mph
2WD
Used: Common
NIB: Occasional
value25 50v2
2.3 out of 5
It's a Micro, it's reverse-turn only. While some can still be cool due to their brand/model (eg. Bandit, Eliminator, etc.) or tank tracks which are less affected by the reduced control, the FX-4 is none of this and just represents that sad kid at Christmas who realises... I've been duped!
Rating
2.3
out of 5
Review CommentIt's a Micro, it's reverse-turn only. While some can still be cool due to their brand/model (eg. Bandit, Eliminator, etc.) or tank tracks which are less affected by the reduced control, the FX-4 is none of this and just represents that sad kid at Christmas who realises... I've been duped!

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SPECIFICATIONS

ScaleDiff.Made inMotor
1/24NoneMalaysiaUnknown
SteeringSuspensionControllerFreq.
PassiveLimited R - Micro PistolGripFluroGreen/Black(27Mhz)

MODEL REVIEW

The Tyco Micro FX-4 is the smallest version of the FX-4 Jet Fighter styled RC car line.

As with all Taiyo and Tyco Micros, it's reverse-turn only. What this means is, you can drive 2 directions. Forward, and Backwards-Turn (90 degrees). There is no direct steering.

Introduced as a way to compete with cheap Chinese competitors which were now flooding the market, the Micro line in our opinion really only served to damage the Taiyo and Tyco brand, as the child (and parent!) would inevitably realize they'd purchased a designed-to-suck RC car that little Timmy had no hope of driving in any sensible manner. Instead, he'll be forward-reversing like Austin Powers, over and over.

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Little Timmy with his Micro FX-4 on Christmas morning.

While some Micros can still be cool in their own way, due to brand association (eg. Bandit, Eliminator, etc.) or tank tracks which are less affected by the reduced control (Mini Traxx), the Micro FX-4 is none of this and just represents that sad kid at Christmas who realises... I've been duped!

Our recommendation is... give this one a miss, unless you have a particular nostalgic value for the Micro FX-4 specifically.

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    VALUE / PRICE HISTORY

    Average Price

    $20.50

    Highest Price

    $20.00

    This average price is based on 2 sales we have recorded (max 10 shown).

    DatePriceConditionTypeTitle
    21 Jul 2023$20UsedBuyRare vintage tyco r/c radio control micro fx-4 - tested! W/box!
    09 Jan 2023$20UsedBuy It NowRare vintage tyco r/c radio control micro fx-4 remote car 27 mhz look!
    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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