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The Ricochet, often referred to as the Tyco Ricochet, was a radio controlled toy with a tank style skid-steer system similar to the Tyco Rebound 4x4 that was manufactured by Kenner (Tonka) and sold in both 9.6V and 6.0V models.
60292 Tyco Kenner Ricochet XRC 6V Version Car with Box and Controller
Is it a Tyco? No. So why do people think it is a Tyco RC?
The Ricochet is frequently referred to as the Tyco Ricochet online, however it was not manufactured nor distributed by Tyco based on the available evidence - if you can prove otherwise, I've love to hear from you.
Mandela effect? Haha no.... I can only guess as to why, however I can think of several likely reasons for people (especially kids) assuming it was a Tyco R/C.
The 6.0V Ricochet appears to have shipped with a Tyco 6.0V Jet Turbo battery and charger in the box, and the 9.6V Ricochet would have commonly been purchased alongside a Tyco 9.6V Turbo battery and charger, being the most widely available set at the time. Since there was no clear 'Kenner' logo, kids seeing the TYCO on the battery pack would have assumed the whole thing was Tyco R/C.
The box/packaging looks very much like a Tyco RC box, and the product itself isn't unlike a Tyco R/C car. It's very similar to a Tyco Rebound. And since Kenner were virtually unknown in the RC space, yet Tyco RC dominated, it would have been an easy assumption that this was just another Tyco RC product.
This average price is based on 68 sales we have recorded (max 10 shown).
Date
Price
Condition
Type
Title
07 Aug 2025
$19.99
Used
Buy
Vintage ricochet rc car 1990s radio control tyco rc kenner stunt remote untested
05 Aug 2025
$25.00
Used
Buy
Vintage ricochet rc car 1990s radio control tyco rc kenner stunt remote untested
03 Aug 2025
$20.00
Used
Buy
Vintage kenner ricochet rc car, remote control only untested
03 Aug 2025
$40.00
Used
Auction
Global hobbies "ricochet" fun fly rc model airplane kit #1336
01 Aug 2025
$75.00
Used
Buy
Ricochet rc car. 1990s
01 Aug 2025
$24.99
Used
Buy
Vtg 1995 kenner tyco ricochet 6v rc stunt car parts/untested no remote
28 Jul 2025
$8.00
Used
Buy
Vintage kenner ricochet stunt cycle motorcyle rc car xrc for parts red yellow
25 Jul 2025
$59.99
Used
Buy
Kenner tyco ricochet 9.6v rc series r/c radio control vintage car complete
21 Jul 2025
$100.49
Used
Buy
Ricochet vintage rc car lot of 2 1990s toy radio control tyco r/c
18 Jul 2025
$19.99
Used
Buy
Vintage 1994 kenner ricochet 9.6 volt rc car untested/parts
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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