I Want My Zip Zaps

Sgt. Grump pointed me at this article on ExtremeTech: Geek Toys: MicroCar Smackdown, and now my inner child is whining, "Me want!"

The article compares the two versions of mini-RC cars competing for the hearts of geeky toy and race car enthusiasts--the Microsizers and the Zip Zaps. Both types are 2-inch racers that have that highest of cool qualities: customizability. Everything from bodies to tires, hubcaps, and even suspension can be tweaked and upgraded. These things are jumping off the shelves and are poised to be the Christmas craze.

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  • 1 - Zip Zap

    Nov 06, 2002 at 6:06 pm

    I have Zip Zaps for sale !!!!!!!!

    If you are intersted in purchasing the rare and great stocking stuffer from me let me know.
    I have over a 100 feedbacks on e-bay so I am legit!

    e-mail me if you want your Zip Zaps at [deleted]

  • 2 - DLSchilling

    Nov 08, 2002 at 12:52 pm

    I have 7 for sale: 2 red Porsches, 1 black Porshe and 4 blue Honda Civics.

  • 3 - Paul

    Nov 09, 2002 at 10:12 am

    Hi my name is Paul and i am looking to buy 3 zip zaps for my grand children for the holidays can you tell me were i can buy them because i have look everywhere on the internet.
    Thank you so very much

  • 4 - astin feige

    Nov 10, 2002 at 6:02 pm

    hello i live in wisconsin and need three diffrent cars really bad, there is no were to get them around here please email me asap at either email addresses please email the prices also

    [deleted]
    [deleted]

  • 5 - Cq

    Nov 10, 2002 at 7:32 pm

    I gotz a hold of my local radio shack and made a deal with the manager to write my name down, and hold one for me when a shipment comes in. Look in your yellow pages for your local radio shack, call em' up and make a deal wit them, or hey, tell them to start a wating list, starting with you!

  • 6 - Jen

    Nov 10, 2002 at 7:54 pm

    I'm looking for 4 Zip Zaps for sale. It doesn't matter what color or model. I'm already on the Radio Shack list and I'm not holding my breath. If anyone can help me please contact me at [deleted]. Thanks so much!!

  • 7 - Kevin

    Nov 11, 2002 at 8:32 am

    Hi, Im loooking for one zip zap any kind if you have one please contact me at [deleted]

  • 8 - Taylor

    Nov 11, 2002 at 5:00 pm

    Hello my name is Taylor and I am looking for a zip zap that has 49MHZ. If you have any that are under $25 please send me an e-mail at [deleted] with the conditions. Thanks

  • 9 - Chris

    Nov 14, 2002 at 1:56 am

    For those of you really interested, but can't get zip zaps: there's a micro-rc car called the DigiQ. It's a Japanese toy, and it's better than Zip Zaps for several reasons: it's smaller (1:66 scale), it's faster (10mph = 660mph scale speed. That's nearly MACH 1), it's available in 4 frequencies instead of 2 like zip-zaps. For those of you who don't know what this means, it means that you can only race 2 zip zaps at a time, and only if they're different frequencies.
    Trust me, DigiQ's rock. Do some google searching for additional info. The cheapest site to buy them is here:
    [deleted]

    You won't regret it.

  • 10 - Mark

    Nov 14, 2002 at 3:45 pm

    I had seen the articles, like in today's NY Times, wandered over to the Radio Shack two blocks away and bought one to see what the hype was about. After playing with it, they're pretty cool. I went back and bought two more for nephews this Xmas

  • 11 - cory

    Nov 19, 2002 at 12:58 pm

    If you have any zip zaps still for sale, please let me know as I am interested in one.

    Thank you

    Cory M.
    [deleted]

  • 12 - vanessa

    Nov 19, 2002 at 4:30 pm

    I AM LOOKING FOR ZIP ZAPS FOR CHRISTMAS

  • 13 - Chelsea

    Nov 19, 2002 at 11:14 pm

    I need a ZIPZAP bad.. my boyfriends bday is on fri.. its tues now. He wants a honda civic... any color would work.. white pref. email back soon! thanks so MUCH

  • 14 - Jeff

    Nov 20, 2002 at 1:18 pm

    Hey You all i have approx Twenty Seven Zip Zaps. Blue Civics, Black Civics, Red Mustangs, yellow Cobras, Red Porsches Silver ones too. I also have Many of each except the porsches and red mustangs. Email me if interested shipping is 7.99 and the cars vary in price. [deleted]

  • 15 - Solonor

    Nov 20, 2002 at 11:44 pm

    Damn! I knew I should have invested in that stupid company...

  • 16 - Inside Info

    Nov 21, 2002 at 5:08 am

    For those of you that are going crazy looking for zip zaps and paying for them on ebay STOP... They are available and radio shack is holding back till christmas this is a marketing strategy. I am sure that if you were to be at a store the day after thanksgiving when they open you will probably find them available. So think before you pay more then double for them when there is no need to....

  • 17 - Wynter

    Nov 21, 2002 at 4:25 pm

    I'm looking for 4 zip zaps - preferably different models. Email me if you have any available.

  • 18 - Sum Guy

    Nov 21, 2002 at 6:07 pm

    I was on E-Bay today thinking well maybe someoen was selling zip zaps at a reasonable price.. sad thing was if anyone had a "buy it now" feature it was at 30-45$ even saw one with 9 zip zaps for 339$ I'll tell you now, Zip Zaps are awesome, -but- at those prices you really would be better off getting an Epoch indoor racer, they are the high end top of the line micro racers (75$US a piece retail) and you *could* get an Epoch racer like right now and have it in a day or two in your hands, they are customizable like zip zaps or bits, or should I say Bits and zip zaps are customizable like Epochs? But the point is that if you're so eager you would buy them off these ##LEECHES## on E-Bay, you really should take a LONG HARD look at Epoch racers. [deleted] --- is where you can get alot of parts
    [deleted] --- is where you can get the cars
    Epochs are 1:43 scale, but all the same, why get some RC car for 3 times the price when you can get a premium car for the same as these ##LEECHES## are selling them for on E-Bay.

    I truly hope this has saved *Someone* from getting hosed on E-Bay.

    Have fun, Good racing to all!

  • 19 - Kyle

    Nov 22, 2002 at 7:13 pm

    Every body listen up radio shack is getting shipments in tomorow morning get there early cause there will be people lining up my fried works at radio shack trust me on this

  • 20 - Dallas

    Nov 25, 2002 at 4:58 pm

    This is big the cars known as MicroSizers are better than zip zaps witha bigger engine(2.2) than zip zaps(1.0) and the thing is there only $20 at Target online they go for 29-50!! I just got my Nissan Skyline GT-R yesterday and its non stop fun!

  • 21 - keith

    Nov 26, 2002 at 1:14 pm

    I am looking for 4 zip zaps for xmas for my sons. they would need to be 4 different ones with 4 different frequencies. Send me an email at [deleted]

  • 22 - jon

    Nov 26, 2002 at 6:08 pm

    im lookin for a black honda civic coupe zip zap please email me at [deleted]

  • 23 - doofus

    Nov 27, 2002 at 6:33 pm

    I want a zip zap, microsizer, or any other type
    of mini race car any model color. email me at
    [deleted]

  • 24 - iuyf

    Nov 27, 2002 at 6:35 pm

    I want a zip zap, microsizer, or any other type
    of mini race car any model color. email me at
    [deleted]

  • 25 - mmboys1011

    Nov 30, 2002 at 2:13 pm

    I have a big selection of ZIP ZAPS!!! I bought every color for my boys. Now they want something else for Christmas. I even have accessories. Of course I put them on EBAY (Over 600+ positive feedback)and sold a few but if someone could convince me to sell each one for $28.00 each please email me at [deleted]. Be creative.

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