Tyco - Revision history

TheLastGherkin at 17:28, 31 December 2025

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	* [[Electric Train and Battle Set]] (1985)		* [[Electric Train and Battle Set]] (1985)
	: The Electric Train and Battle set was a fully-functional Transformers-themed HO-[[scale]] electronic train set, released alongside other licensed train sets of [[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|similar]] [[M.A.S.K. (franchise)\|design]] produced by Tyco at the time, which this set shares some parts with. The engine and three train cars featured simple transformations into communication and weapon stations, or in the case of the caboose, a bird-like robot. The set includes a 4½-foot by 3½-foot "action mat", depicting a "desert power station" as well as cardboard structures and 24 non-transforming robot figurines, representing both [[~~Autobots~~]] and [[~~Decepticons~~]].		: The Electric Train and Battle set was a fully-functional Transformers-themed HO-[[scale]] electronic train set, released alongside other licensed train sets of [[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|similar]] [[M.A.S.K. (franchise)\|design]] produced by Tyco at the time, which this set shares some parts with. The engine and three train cars featured simple transformations into communication and weapon stations, or in the case of the caboose, a bird-like robot. The set includes a 4½-foot by 3½-foot "action mat", depicting a "desert power station" as well as cardboard structures and 24 non-transforming robot figurines, representing both [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s.


	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* Tyco is now owned by [[Mattel]], Hasbro's chief rival in the toy industry. The name is currently used for Mattel's R/C car division.		* Tyco is now owned by [[Mattel]], Hasbro's chief rival in the toy industry. The name is currently used for Mattel's R/C car division.
			* The Tyco property [[U.S. 1]] made a cameo in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)\|Marvel ''Transformers'' comic]] "[[Prisoner of War!]]".

	==External links==		==External links==

AzimuthAcolyte at 03:13, 9 June 2025

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	[[Category:Companies]]		[[Category:Companies]]
			[[Category:Mattel properties]]

TitaniumToughGuy at 15:57, 17 December 2024

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	* [[Electric Racing Set]] ([[1985]])		* [[Electric Racing Set]] ([[1985]])

	: A slot car set that included two transforming race cars, [[Natron]] and [[Freezon]] who can ride on the track in either car or robot mode. The two cars were also available separately from the track set, as they were interchangeable with any other Tyco-produced track. The set advertises [[Nite-Glow]]- special [[glow-in-the-dark]] track stickers and plastic guard rails Tyco implemented in many of their slot car sets. Natron and Freezon both have bodies made of glow-in-the-dark plastic, mainly visible in their robot modes.		: A slot car set that included two transforming race cars, [[Natron]] and [[Freezon]] who can ride on the track in either car or robot mode. The two cars were also available separately from the track set, as they were interchangeable with any other Tyco-produced track. The set advertises [[Nite-Glow]]- special [[glow-in-the-dark]] track stickers and plastic guard rails Tyco implemented in many of their slot car sets. Natron and Freezon both have bodies made of glow-in-the-dark plastic, mainly visible in their robot modes. Natron and Freezon were both also sold individually on cardback, without the track or their controllers.

	* [[Electric Train and Battle Set]] (1985)		* [[Electric Train and Battle Set]] (1985)

TitaniumToughGuy at 19:56, 16 December 2024

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	'''Tyco''' was an American manufacturer of model railroads, slot car sets, and remote controlled vehicles.		'''Tyco''' was an American manufacturer of model railroads, slot car sets, and remote controlled vehicles.

	As a [[Hasbro]] licensee, Tyco produced several interesting Transformers products.		As a [[Hasbro]] licensee, Tyco produced several interesting ''Transformers'' products.

	* [[Electric Racing Set]] (1985)		==Merchandise==
			===''The Transformers''===
			* [[Electric Racing Set]] ([[1985]])

	: ~~This~~ slot car set included two "transforming" race cars, [[Natron]] and [[Freezon]]. The two cars were also available separately from the track set, as they were interchangeable with any other Tyco-produced track. ~~They also~~ [[Glow-in-the-dark~~\|glowed~~ in the dark]].		: A slot car set that included two transforming race cars, [[Natron]] and [[Freezon]] who can ride on the track in either car or robot mode. The two cars were also available separately from the track set, as they were interchangeable with any other Tyco-produced track. The set advertises [[Nite-Glow]]- special [[glow-in-the-dark]] track stickers and plastic guard rails Tyco implemented in many of their slot car sets. Natron and Freezon both have bodies made of glow-in-the-dark plastic, mainly visible in their robot modes.

	* [[Electric Train and Battle Set]] (1985)		* [[Electric Train and Battle Set]] (1985)
			: The Electric Train and Battle set was a fully-functional Transformers-themed HO-[[scale]] electronic train set, released alongside other licensed train sets of [[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|similar]] [[M.A.S.K. (franchise)\|design]] produced by Tyco at the time, which this set shares some parts with. The engine and three train cars featured simple transformations into communication and weapon stations, or in the case of the caboose, a bird-like robot. The set includes a 4½-foot by 3½-foot "action mat", depicting a "desert power station" as well as cardboard structures and 24 non-transforming robot figurines, representing both [[Autobots]] and [[Decepticons]].

	~~: This thing was so cool. Holy crap. The train cars turned into tanks and airplanes and it came with a playmat and little rubber figures of dudes to attack the train. So cool!~~

	~~{{stub}}~~

	==Notes==		==Notes==

Cyberlink420 at 22:54, 21 May 2024

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* Tyco is now owned by Mattel~~, Inc.~~, Hasbro's chief rival in the toy industry. The name is currently used for Mattel's r/c car division.		* Tyco is now owned by [[Mattel]], Hasbro's chief rival in the toy industry. The name is currently used for Mattel's R/C car division.

	==External links==		==External links==

Cyberlink420 at 18:53, 7 May 2024

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	[[File:Tyco logo.png\|thumb\|upright=1.6\|Note: not actually how you spell "RC".]]		[[File:Tyco logo.png\|thumb\|upright=1.6\|Note: not actually how you spell "R/C".]]
	'''Tyco''' was an American manufacturer of model railroads, slot car sets, and remote controlled vehicles.		'''Tyco''' was an American manufacturer of model railroads, slot car sets, and remote controlled vehicles.

Cyberlink420 at 14:33, 7 May 2024

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	[[File:Tyco logo.png\|thumb\|upright=1.6]]		[[File:Tyco logo.png\|thumb\|upright=1.6\|Note: not actually how you spell "RC".]]
	'''Tyco''' was an American manufacturer of model railroads, slot car sets, and remote controlled vehicles.		'''Tyco''' was an American manufacturer of model railroads, slot car sets, and remote controlled vehicles.

Thylacine 2000 at 14:00, 7 May 2024

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	* [[Electric Racing Set]] (1985)		* [[Electric Racing Set]] (1985)

	: This slot car set included two "transforming" race cars, [[Natron]] and [[Freezon]]. The two cars were also available separately from the track set, as they were interchangeable with any other Tyco-produced track. They also glowed in the dark.		: This slot car set included two "transforming" race cars, [[Natron]] and [[Freezon]]. The two cars were also available separately from the track set, as they were interchangeable with any other Tyco-produced track. They also [[Glow-in-the-dark\|glowed in the dark]].

	* [[Electric Train and Battle Set]] (1985)		* [[Electric Train and Battle Set]] (1985)

AzimuthAcolyte: Logo!

2023-01-12T00:18:09Z

Logo!

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			[[File:Tyco logo.png\|thumb\|upright=1.6]]
	'''Tyco''' was an American manufacturer of model railroads, slot car sets, and remote controlled vehicles.		'''Tyco''' was an American manufacturer of model railroads, slot car sets, and remote controlled vehicles.

AzimuthAcolyte: Building this out a little

2023-01-12T00:15:34Z

Building this out a little

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	'''Tyco''' was an American manufacturer of model railroads, slot car sets, and remote controlled vehicles.		'''Tyco''' was an American manufacturer of model railroads, slot car sets, and remote controlled vehicles.


	~~{{stub}}~~

	As a [[Hasbro]] licensee, Tyco produced several interesting Transformers products.		As a [[Hasbro]] licensee, Tyco produced several interesting Transformers products.


	* [[Electric Racing Set]] (1985)		* [[Electric Racing Set]] (1985)
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	: This thing was so cool. Holy crap. The train cars turned into tanks and airplanes and it came with a playmat and little rubber figures of dudes to attack the train. So cool!		: This thing was so cool. Holy crap. The train cars turned into tanks and airplanes and it came with a playmat and little rubber figures of dudes to attack the train. So cool!

			{{stub}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* Tyco is now owned by Mattel, Inc., Hasbro's chief rival in the toy industry. The name is currently used for Mattel's r/c car division.		* Tyco is now owned by Mattel, Inc., Hasbro's chief rival in the toy industry. The name is currently used for Mattel's r/c car division.

			==External links==
			*{{w\|Tyco Toys}} at Wikipedia
			*[https://tycocollectors.com/ Tyco Taiyo Collectors] fan archive of Tyco products


	[[Category:Companies]]		[[Category:Companies]]