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12th November 2023
If you’re looking for the perfect nostalgic gift from the 80s and 90s, a vintage Tyco Mini Hopper is my pick! They’re great collectors items and are still fairly affordable.

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1988 Tyco Aero Jet Hopper Wild Thing

BRANDYEARMODELPOWERSPEEDDRIVEAVAILABLEMINT VALUE*RATINGCOMMENT
tyco logo very small19882353-276xAA Vsml 18km/h
11mph
2WD
Used:
Occasional

NIB:
Rare
value25 50
3.8 out of 5
Based on the Super Jet II (6xAA), these are'nt the most exciting RCs around, but provide a bit more performance than the average 4xAA car, even today.
Rating
3.8
out of 5
Review CommentBased on the Super Jet II (6xAA), these are'nt the most exciting RCs around, but provide a bit more performance than the average 4xAA car, even today.

SPECIFICATIONS

ScaleDiff.Made inMotor
1/20NoneSingaporeTBC
SteeringSuspensionGearBoxFreq.
UnknownAll Shocks2-SpeedBlack/Yellow/Pink(27Mhz Aero Jet Hopper Wild Thing), ,Black/Yellow/Pink(49Mhz Jet Hopper Wild Thing)

MODEL REVIEW

The Tyco Aero Jet Hopper Wild Thing is a set of two radio controlled cars, manufactured by Taiyo of Japan, and released into the US/UK and other markets worldwide in 1988.

It came in two variants:
– Aero Jet Hopper Wild Thing  (2353-27)
– Jet Hopper Wild Thing (2353-49)

Both cars chassis are based on the  Taiyo Super Jet II, with the Aero Jet Hopper Wild Thing (27Mhz) also looking just like the Super Jet, and the Jet Hopper Wild Thing (49Mhz) looking more like a mini Jet Fighter.

Performance

These are 6xAA cars, and so performance is better than the average cheap 4xAA RC car, though still nothing to knock your socks off.  With decent suspension and overall dynamics, these can be fun cars to play with, especially for younger folk.

  • Full Function
  • 6xAA Batteries (up to 7.2V)
  • 4 x Shock Absorbers
  • 2 Speed Gearbox
  • Air Filled Off-Road Tires
  • Good build quality

Note: We have been told this is 1988 however we’ve not been able to confirm via photos. If you can confirm, or provide more information, please comment below!


Model 2353 Tyco Aero Jet Hopper
The 49Mhz Tyco Jet Hopper Wild Thing

    VALUE / PRICE HISTORY

    Average Price

    $9.90

    Highest Price

    $18.93

    This average price is based on 6 sales we have recorded (max 10 shown).

    DatePriceConditionTypeTitle
    12 Aug 2023$5UsedBuyVintage taiyo tyco r/c wild thing aero jet hopper hobby grade conversion.
    12 Aug 2023$5UsedBuyVintage taiyo tyco r/c wild thing aero jet hopper hobby grade conversion.
    05 Aug 2023$18.27UsedBuyTaiyo aero jet hopper turbo tyco rc wild thing spares
    05 Aug 2023$18.93UsedBuyTaiyo aero jet hopper turbo tyco rc wild thing spares
    03 Aug 2023$5UsedBuyVintage taiyo tyco r/c wild thing aero jet hopper hobby grade conversion.
    03 Aug 2023$5UsedBuyVintage taiyo tyco r/c wild thing aero jet hopper hobby grade conversion.
    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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