A cute and reasonably affordable little soft-roader from the era before the toy-grade manufacturers were making open-wheeled R/C buggies. It was available from 1983 – 1986.
Year: 2013
A quick guide to Vintage vs Remake Tamiya R/C kits
Tamiya’s early R/C models are now highly sought after. Some of their vintage kits have undergone remakes in recent years. Let’s compare vintage vs remake.
Tandy/Radio Shack Golden Arrow Buggy (1987)
In 1987, Tandy / Radio Shack stores released something to compete with the popularity of brands like Tamiya and others – the Golden Arrow Buggy.
“Toy Hunter” is well worth a look
The American reality TV series “Toy Hunter” follows a toy dealer on a quest to buy and sell (and sometimes collect) rare and vintage toys.
Racing drivers and R/C cars
Did you know that Ayrton Senna owned a Tamiya? Or that Peter Brock once opened an off-road R/C track?
Tyco/Taiyo Turbo Hopper in R/C Car Action, 1986
Back in 1986, R/C magazines were a lot more unassuming than they are today. And even the Turbo Hopper was featured in one such “hobby” magazine.
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