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Tag: 1988

Taiyo Racing Pick-Up 4WD (1988)

May 15, 2021 R/C Toy Memories

Released in 1988 and based on a series of real desert racing trucks, this beautiful ready-to-run Nissan Pick-Up R/C model was made by Taiyo of Japan. It is arguably one of the most eye-catching R/C models in Taiyo’s history.

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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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Nikko Night Stalker

Nikko Night Stalker (1989)

December 30, 2013 R/C Toy Memories

Small but fast – the Nikko Night Stalker was a favourite in 1989, great value, and typical of the quality Nikko were releasing in the late 1980s.

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Tandy Christmas Sale And Gift Catalogue, 1984

Lost Hobby Shops: Tandy Electronics at Christmas

November 12, 2012 R/C Toy Memories

The last Tandy stores were closed or rebranded quite recently in Australia. But many will remember Tandy as the place they got their first R/C car.

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Tyco Racin' Hopper

Tyco Racin’ Hopper (1988)

April 18, 2012 R/C Toy Memories

Tyco Racin’ Hoppers were little slot car miniatures of the famous Tyco Turbo Hopper R/C buggy.

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