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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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1993 Tyco Mini Hammer

BRANDYEARMODELPOWERSPEEDDRIVEAVAILABLEMINT VALUE*RATINGCOMMENT
tyco logo very small19932363-274xAA Vsml v2 km/h
mph
2WD
Used:
Common

NIB:
Rare
value75 150
3.3 out of 5
While 'Mini' trucks rarely pique our interest, a few are more than the sum of their parts. The Mini Hammer is one of them, thanks to its pedigree, and would work best together with a full size in the collection.
Rating
3.3
out of 5
Review CommentWhile 'Mini' trucks rarely pique our interest, a few are more than the sum of their parts. The Mini Hammer is one of them, thanks to its pedigree, and would work best together with a full size in the collection.

SPECIFICATIONS

ScaleDiff.Made inMotor
1/20NoneMalaysiaUnknown
SteeringSuspensionGearBoxFreq.
UnknownNone2-SpeedYellow(27Mhz)

MODEL REVIEW

The Tyco Mini Hammer is a radio controlled car manufactured by Taiyo (Japan), and released into the US, UK, and other markets worldwide in 1993.

A smaller version of the popular 9.6v Tyco Hammer, which recently broke a record for the most expensive Tyco R/C ever sold (to our knowledge).


2363-27 Tyco Mini Hammer Front Bumper
2363-27 Tyco Mini Hammer Front Bumper

The Tyco Mini Hammer with its cover removed
The Tyco Mini Hammer with its cover removed

Features and Performance

The Mini Hammer features:

  • Color and styling to match the full size Hammer
  • Mabuchi RS260 Motor (yet to be confirmed visually)
  • Running on 4xAA Batteries (6.0V Alkaline)
  • Two Speed Gearbox (Slow/Fast)
  • Oversized Off-Road Tires

Aimed at a younger audience, the Mini Hammer is has no mechanical suspension, and is best suited to indoor use.

Recommendation

There are few ‘Mini’ cars that really shine, yet despite it’s simple underpinnings the Mini Hammer is an attractive car that would look great next to a full size 9.6v Tyco Hammer in any collection, or step in the right direction while you work to hunt down the elusive 9.6v Turbo.

    VALUE / PRICE HISTORY

    Average Price

    $40.50

    Highest Price

    $69.00

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

    DatePriceConditionTypeTitle
    12 Aug 2023$69UsedBuyVintage tyco r/c mini hammer radio control truck w/remote
    12 Mar 2023$36UsedAuctionTyco r/c mini hammer radio control truck vtg yellow car w/remote
    06 Feb 2023$40UsedBuy It NowVintage lot taiyo tyco mini hammer monster truck rc radio control untested
    30 Jan 2023$25UsedAuction tyco mini hammer monster truck rc radio control tested
    30 Jan 2023$25UsedAuctionTyco mini hammer monster truck rc radio control tested
    27 Jan 2023$40Usedor Best Offer tyco mini hammer monster truck rc radio control tested
    27 Jan 2023$40Usedor Best OfferTyco mini hammer monster truck rc radio control tested
    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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