Despite having already written about the original Taiyo Jet Hopper, plus it’s American release the Tyco/Taiyo Turbo Hopper, I also wanted to share some additional
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Tyco/Taiyo Scorcher 6×6 (1993)
High speeds, crazy spins, and virtually impossible to control on a racing track, the Taiyo Cyclone aka “Scorcher 6×6” was a “point and blast” experience
Taiyo Fast Traxx (1990)
As the 1990s began, Japanese toy manufacturer Taiyo was in the middle of a winning streak. And their latest sensation – the rubber tracked ‘Fast
Teddy Ruxpin and Jet Hopper – the hot toys for Christmas 1986
Just for fun, here are two old Australian TV commercials in which the Metro/Taiyo Jet Hopper R/C buggy is shown as one of the hot
Tyco/Taiyo Turbo Hopper in R/C Car Action, 1986
Back in 1986, R/C hobby magazines were a lot more unassuming than they are today, and the toy-grade Tyco/Taiyo Turbo Hopper was actually featured in
Tyco/Taiyo Turbo Hopper (1986)
The Tyco/Taiyo Turbo Hopper was a hugely popular R/C toy buggy in the USA in the mid 1980s. It was the US release of the