Tyco Rc Cars
Tyco RC cars are some of the most popular RC cars today. Tyco is considered to be one of the major manufacturers of RC cars. Tyco is a division of the Mattel toy company. When considering the purchase of RC cars it is important to keep in mind that there are toy grade RC cars and hobby grade RC cars.
Tyco RC cars fall into the category of toy grade RC cars. While they are extremely popular with kids they are not really meant for the modifications that typically take place with hobby grade RC cars. Compared to some hobby grade RC cars, they are typically less expensive.
Tyco RC cars feature several different lines, all of which have become extremely popular. Some of the most popular of these lines include the 6V RC cars, West Coast Customs and Droptstars.
The 6V RC cars produced by Tyco are recommended for children as young as age five. These cars are 1/16 scale cars and represent both sports cars as well as rally cars. They can be found in numerous different colors and with a wide variety of detailing.
The Tyco Drift Kings are another popular RC car produced. These cars are recommended for children as young as age 9. The Drift Kings include specialized drift tires as well as street tires that can be changed out. These cars are slightly larger in scale than other cars. They feature 4-wheel drive, speed control and also have a 7.2V rechargeable battery pack.
Dropstars are 1/18 scale. They also include a number of features that have been them tremendously appealing with kids including taillights, headlights and wheels that actually light up. Some models of these Tyco RC cars also include a media hook-up as well as speakers.
West Coast Customs are 1/18 scale as well and operate using a rechargeable battery. They are recommended for ages five and up. Like other Tyco RC cars they have become extremely popular as well.
Tyco RC cars have also produced a number of other models over the years that have gone on to become extremely popular. Some older Tyco RC cars are so popular that they have become collector's items. These older Tyco RC cars sometimes turn up at auctions as well as at hobby shops for those who want to add them to their collection or who are interested in possibly trying to retrofit them.
