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1990 Taiyo Sound Spark

BRANDYEARMODELPOWERSPEEDDRIVEAVAILABLEMINT VALUE*RATINGCOMMENT
taiyo logo very small199090286xAA Vsml 0km/h
0mph		2WD
Used:
Rare

NIB:
Rare
valueUnknown
3.8 out of 5
Hard to find, and unique with its built-in sound effects, it's definitely a collectors piece, and also fun to play with!
Rating
3.8
out of 5
Review CommentHard to find, and unique with its built-in sound effects, it's definitely a collectors piece, and also fun to play with!

SPECIFICATIONS

ScaleDiff.Made inMotor
1/18NoneJapanUnknown
SteeringSuspensionGearBoxFreq.
PassiveAll Shocks2-SpeedWhite(40Mhz)

MODEL REVIEW

One of several Taiyo Suzuki Vitara RC vehicles, this one is the original Made in Japan for the Japanese market.

With a reasonable RC chassis, and featuring engine noises and sound effects, the Sound Spark was a unique and memorable contribution from Taiyo to the toy RC market.

If you think you’ve seen the chassis before, it was also used for the Jet Bandit, and a modified version a few years later for the Tyco Python and Fire Power.

This ‘Sound Spark’ version is especially rare, though does pop up occasionally in Japan on auction. The core feature of the Sound Spark is it’s built-in sound effects (listen in the YouTube video below) strikingly similar to modern WPL RC cars.

Checkout the YouTube video below to hear the sounds it makes.
Note this is upgraded to a Brushless motor, the original isn’t quite so fast!

    VALUE / PRICE HISTORY

    Average Price

    $116.90

    Highest Price

    $116.99

    This average price is based on 1 sales we have recorded (max 10 shown).

    DatePriceConditionTypeTitle
    25 Sep 2023$116.99UsedBuyVintage 1990's taiyo japan r/c sound spark 1/18 suzuki vitara w/box tyco nikko
    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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