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1992 Tyco Pull Back & Taiyo Super Fast Pullback

BRANDYEARMODELPOWERSPEEDDRIVEAVAILABLEMINT VALUE*RATINGCOMMENT
tyco logo very small19922151 km/h
mph
2WD
Used:
Occasional

NIB:
Occasional
value75 150
4.4 out of 5
Who could resist a minature pull-back Bandit or Fast Traxx toy car? Sure they're not R/C but they are so cool!
Rating
4.4
out of 5
Review CommentWho could resist a minature pull-back Bandit or Fast Traxx toy car? Sure they're not R/C but they are so cool!

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SPECIFICATIONS

ScaleDiff.Made inMotor
TBANoneChinaUnknown
SteeringSuspensionControllerFreq.
Tank-StyleNone TBAN/A

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MODEL REVIEW

The Tyco Pull Back (aka. Super Fast Pull Back Motor), and Taiyo Pull Back (aka. Taiyo Super Pull Back Motor) were a series of miniature toy cars produced by Playtime, and released globally in 1992 and 1993 under license from Tyco.

Features and Performance

Each toy was a small, plastic vehicle with a built-in friction motor that allowed them to be pulled back along the ground and then released, moving forward at high speed until the energy was dispelled. 

The toys were released under both Taiyo and Tyco brands depending on the market of release, and manufactured by PlayTime who was one of the many companies that Tyco purchased globally during the 90s –  a strategy that would sadly lead to their demise before the end of the decade.

How do they work?

To operate a Tyco Pull Back toy, you simply put the car on the ground and pulled it backwards with enough downward pressure that the wheels would grip and wind up the friction motor inside.

Upon release, the spring-loaded friction motor would release it’s energy in the opposite direction, propelling the car forward.

With such a fun, great looking, easy to use toy modeled after known popular products, I’d expect these to have been a sales winner but so far I’ve not found any data to back that up.

Models

Currently I’m aware of 9 variants however there are likely more I’ve not discovered yet. If you can assist in identifying and locating good photos of more variants, I’d love to hear from you.

Those vehicles were:

  • Tyco Fast Traxx Pullback (Red, Fluro Yellow)
  • Tyco Fast Traxx Pickup Pullback (Fluro Yellow, Black, Hot Pink)
  • Tyco Eliminator Pullback (Black)
  • Tyco Scorcher Pullback (Red)
  • Tyco Half-Traxx Pullback (Green)
  • Tyco Hammer Pullback (Yellow)

Rare models

While the Scorcher is very very hard to find, the Hi-Jacker shown below I was’nt even sure if it was genuine at first, though upon closer inspection it certainly looks like it! Thank you to Mr Baker from our Facebook Group for his photos of these.

Availability and Collectability

While the toys are no longer in production, they can still be found for sale on online marketplaces such as eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and various toy collectors and markets.

Sadly they are no longer cheap, with the rarity increasing and popularity with collectors growing every year as more 80s/90s kids become nostalgic, it’s not uncommon to see them listed for $99 USD each.  

Collectors looking for value would be wise to find Taiyo versions, and purchase them directly from Japan for a better price, and often much better condition

In my opinion, you’d be hard pressed to find a Tyco/Taiyo Collector, 80s/90s toy fan, or radio control enthusiast who wouldn’t love to own one of these. In fact, if you’re looking for a birthday / Christmas, or other gift for such a person then if the price is right, you really can’t go wrong with any one of the Tyco Pull Back cars. They scratch that nostalgia itch, while being quite collectable and valuable.

Personally I’ve started my collection by purchasing the full set of four Taiyo Fast Traxx (Japanese versions) in a single purchase, and am now looking for the Hammer and Half-Traxx varieties. They’ll take pride of place within my collection, and maybe one day I’ll be daring enough to open one up and let her rip!

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    VALUE / PRICE HISTORY

    Average Price

    $48.90

    Highest Price

    $150.00

    This average price is based on 14 sales we have recorded (max 10 shown).

    DatePriceConditionTypeTitle
    21 Aug 2023$24.99Brand NewBuyNew incredible crash dummies super fast pull back crash car red 1991 tyco
    11 Aug 2023$40.49Brand NewBuy1991 tyco fast half traxx super fast pull back motor by playtime - moc
    01 Jul 2023$11.92UsedBuyCrash test dummies super fast pull back crash car red 1991 tyco
    11 Jun 2023$30Brand NewAuction1991 tyco fast half traxx super fast pull back motor by playtime - moc
    04 Apr 2023$45Brand NewBest offer acceptedTyco fast traxx ncc 2608 super fast pull back motor 1991 playtime 2151 nib rare
    28 Mar 2023$150Brand NewBest offer accepted1992 tyco fast traxx super fast pull back motor playtime lot of 4 cars new rare
    24 Mar 2023$40.49Brand NewBuy It Now1991 tyco fast half traxx super fast pull back motor by playtime - moc
    22 Mar 2023$34.95UsedBest offer acceptedTyco hammer turbo super fast pull back motor 1992 playtime no. 2151 rare
    09 Mar 2023$44.99Brand NewBuy It Now1991 tyco fast half traxx super fast pull back motor by playtime - moc
    08 Mar 2023$28UsedBuy It NowTyco hammer turbo super fast pull back motor 1992 playtime no. 2151 rare
    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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