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The Tyco Mini Eliminator is a radio controlled car released into the American market, and other markets worldwide, in 1993.
It is a miniature version of the full size 9.6V Turbo Tyco Eliminator, with the large rear wing, chrome embellishments, and characteristic Black and Pink paintjob.
The Tyco Mini Eliminator is an excellent car for younger kids, with an all-round tough build, and big front bumper to protect fragile steering components.
The Mini Eliminator is especially good for younger kids, as its large front bumper will prevent significant damage to the steering components, a common failure point of Taiyo / Tyco RC vehicles.
Performance
Top speed and acceleration are typical of the 4xAA (6V) range, so nothing special, though it moves around fast enough, and will jump off a small ramp. Most importantly, it is a full function car, with all its major functions (forward, back, left, right) intact.
If you want performance, I'd recommend the full size Eliminator. It's bigger, tougher, and heaps of fun. Also becoming quite valuable.
The full size Tyco Eliminator, model 2604. The Mini Eliminator's big brother.
'Mini' Range
There are 'Mini' versions of almost every car that Tyco and Taiyo ever made, typically using a standard reliable 4xAA chassis, except for the Typhoon series which remained 9.6V.
What's there to say? It's a great little R/C, looks good, combines well with an Eliminator, Bandit, Super Bandit collection, and you don't see them around very often so it's unique. Recommended.
This average price is based on 23 sales we have recorded (max 10 shown).
Date
Price
Condition
Type
Title
28 Jun 2025
$75.00
Used
Buy
Vintage tyco mini eliminator r/c pickup truck tested working with remote
20 Jun 2025
$26.99
Used
Buy
Tyco mini eliminator pickup truck vintage 90’s
25 Apr 2025
$395.00
Brand New
Buy
Tyco mini eliminator 7 radio control functions
22 Apr 2025
$69.95
Used
Buy
Vintage 1992 tyco mini eliminator 10" rc truck with remote texted & works!!
13 Apr 2025
$69.95
Used
Buy
Vintage 1992 tyco mini eliminator 10" rc truck with remote texted & works!!
01 Feb 2025
$61.00
Used
Auction
Nice tayio tyco mini eliminator pickup truck (runs)
17 Jan 2025
$65.00
Used
Buy
Vintage taiyo/tyco bundle 27 mhz - wild thing mini hopper rc & eliminator mini
24 Nov 2024
$42.00
Used
Auction
Vintage tyco r/c mini eliminator pickup truck. Super clean! Runs !
13 Nov 2024
$70.12
Used
Buy
Tyco mini eliminator vintage 90s remote control car still works
10 Nov 2024
$175.00
Used
Buy
Vintage tyco mini eliminator rc radio control black truck taiyo works great
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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