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Tag: 1986

Marui Hunter 1986 promo video

Vintage Marui R/C car promotional videos

May 3, 2016 R/C Toy Memories

When it comes to vintage kit-based R/C models from companies with a past history in plastic models, many people think only of the red and

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Malcolm - Tamiya Sand Scorcher

The R/C cars of the film “Malcolm” (1986)

October 24, 2015 R/C Toy Memories

In 1986, a low-budget Australian comedy called Malcolm featured a Tamiya Sand Scorcher R/C VW buggy in what you might even say was a “Supporting

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Ayrton Senna's Hotshot - First time driving the model, 1986

Ayrton Senna’s “Miniature Engineering”

April 6, 2015 R/C Toy Memories

Never before published photos of the great Ayrton Senna enjoying his R/C models – including his Tamiya Hotshot.

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Model Engines Hobby Shop, Richmond, Melbourne, Australia in 1987

Photos of Hobby Shops in the 1980s

October 3, 2014 R/C Toy Memories

Remember the days of the local Hobby Shop? Not only are there far fewer hobby shops around now, but it’s actually quite difficult to find

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Taiyo Jet Hopper Mk 1

Taiyo Jet Hopper (1986)

June 8, 2014 R/C Toy Memories

The original Taiyo Jet Hopper from Japan was a game-changing ready-to-run R/C toy that sold worldwide, and in the millions. It was a huge hit for Taiyo, and possibly the most popular R/C car of the 1980s.

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Tamiya Monster Beetle

Tamiya Monster Beetle (1986)

January 1, 2014 R/C Toy Memories

1986 was a big year for big toy monster trucks. And combining their high-rise looks with the evergreen shape of a VW Beetle resulted in a hit for Tamiya.

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Tandy Australia Christmas Commercial (1987)

Vintage Australian Christmas Commercials

December 19, 2013 R/C Toy Memories

With Christmas approaching once more, I always find myself reminiscing about old Christmas memories in the 1980s in Australia – hot summers, cool toys, and

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This is a nostalgia blog run by a long-time collector. If you grew up with R/C cars sometime between the late 1970s and early 1990s, then you're sure to find something fun to read about here. I also write about other retro toys sometimes. Feel free to look around, participate in the forums, or leave a comment beneath any article if you have a memory to share.

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