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1989 Tyco Micro Hopper IRWIN

BRANDYEARMODELPOWERSPEEDDRIVEAVAILABLEMINT VALUE*RATINGCOMMENT
tyco logo very small198921022xAA Vsml km/h
mph
2WD
Used:
Occasional

NIB:
Occasional
value25 50
2.3 out of 5
Not one of their best, but with its highly unusual country of manufacture and typically high Taiyo/Tyco build quality, it's not a bad one for the collection.
Rating
2.3
out of 5
Review CommentNot one of their best, but with its highly unusual country of manufacture and typically high Taiyo/Tyco build quality, it's not a bad one for the collection.

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    SPECIFICATIONS

    ScaleDiff.Made inMotor
    TBANoneKoreaUnknown
    SteeringSuspensionControllerFreq.
    UnknownNone R - Micro PistolGripRed(27Mhz)

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    MODEL REVIEW

    The Tyco Micro Hopper IRWIN is a 1/24 scale radio control car manufactured by Taiyo (Japan), and released in Canada under a local brand (Irwin) under licence from Tyco USA.

    It is identical to the Tyco Model 2100 Micro Hopper, but with both English and French language on the packaging.

    Features and Performance

    As with all Tyco “Micro” cars, this one goes forward, and reverse turns. That is, during reverse it will turn backwards to face 90 degrees from previous position.

    Powered by 2xAA batteries, this is a toy for young children but still has that excellent Taiyo/Tyco build quality that we see in all their models.

    Photo: On the back of the package we see the forward and reverse-turn modes, and the small 2xAA battery compartment of the car.

    Most unusual, the entire product including packaging, controller, and car is Made in Korea. Not South Korea, just Korea!

    I’m not aware of any others Made in Korea, however perhaps it’s common for these late 80s Micro models? Interesting!

    “MADE BY TAIYO IN KOREA”

    Recommendation

    Often the Mini and Micro versions are mistaken for the larger, more expensive Tyco / Taiyo models by sellers on eBay who simply don’t know any better. And while they are high in quality and a part of Tyco / Taiyo RC history, it’s important to note that their features are considerably limited and they should be priced accordingly.

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      VALUE / PRICE HISTORY

      Average Price

      $16.50

      Highest Price

      $35.00

      This average price is based on 9 sales we have recorded (max 10 shown).

      DatePriceConditionTypeTitle
      04 Dec 2023$35UsedAuction80s vintage tyco micro hopper r/c car racing buggy #3 stp monroe
      12 Nov 2023$4UsedAuctionTyco micro hopper rc
      11 Nov 2023$11.99UsedBuyVintage tyco micro hopper rc radio control buggy car no radio untested
      11 Nov 2023$11.99UsedBuyVintage tyco micro hopper rc radio control buggy car no radio untested
      09 Jul 2023$15UsedBuyVintage tyco racing team micro hopper buggy rc remote car red not working
      22 Feb 2023$13.5UsedAuctionVintage tyco micro hopper and remote untested parts only
      09 Feb 2023$15.5UsedAuctionVintage tyco micro hopper and remote untested parts only
      20 Jan 2023$9.99UsedBuy It NowVintage tyco micro hopper parts no remote
      23 Nov 2022$29.99UsedBuy It NowMib but doesnt work
      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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