We here at gadgetshop HQ have experienced all kind of radio controlled gadgets - helicopters, dragonflies, vampire bats, the works. Yet we were bowled over by this seemingly magical device. You can drive this micro sized car up the wall - and upside down. This 1/43 scale Radio Controlled car has modern sports styling, full function IR control and superior manoeuvrability. And to fuel your competitive streak there are two styles of car with different frequencies for head-to-head racing action. The cars can run for a spiffing 10 minutes run time per 30 mins charge and even have working headlights for night time cruising. Set includes 1 car, 1 rechargeable Lipo battery and handset.

For budding racecar drivers, this is the ultimate first racing set. In no time, beginners will be tearing around the track and taking corners like a pro in the strikingly coloured cars. Included in the My First Scalextric Set are two bright red and yellow

My First Scalextric. A great toy, 17 Nov 2008
7 months ago I bought this Scalextric for my granddaughters, 4 yrs and 6 yrs old, to play with when they visit. It has been a great success. Visiting 6 to 10 year olds also loved it.

None of the children have problems putting the cars on the track themselves, partly due to the magnets that help hold the cars on the track. The cars go at incredible speeds (10 laps in 12 seconds). At full throttle they will fly off, but that is all part of the skill and fun - keeping them on the track so you win! My cars were not damaged when they came off but a couple of cushions strategically placed would make sure there was no damage. I have had no problems with cars being stopped by the track. One car developed a fault and Scalextrix replaced it free of charge.

At 1/64 scale it is half the size of normal Scalextric and very compact, 100cm x 50cm, and so does not eat up the space avialable.

It's important to follow the instructions about set up and do not let the children hold the cars when they are powered up (in an attempt to win!).

I myself have had great fun out of the set by making: two lap counters triggered by two infra red sensors under the bridge, an F1 style 5 light (LED) starter coupled to a £6 electronic stop/lap watch that times 10 or 20 lap races. All adds to the competative spirit.

My 1st Scalextric Set

Great fun and great value!, 16 Nov 2008
I bought this for my 2 1/2 year old son for Christmas. It is very quick and easy to assemble and he soon got to grips with the controls. One year later, after lots of play... especially when friends come round, it still provides lots of entertainment. We have never had any trouble whatsoever with the cars getting stuck and I can only acertain that the reviewers that have had, either had a faulty set or didn't assemble it firmly enough.

Not suitable for 3-5 year olds, 10 Nov 2008
I bought this for my 3 and 5 yr old boys (and secretly for me). Once we eventually got the cars going, they kept stopping as contact with track was poor, this was great fun. They do come off the track a lot at the start but boys soon got hang of it. One car kept stopping frustrating the life out of my 3yo then the small flimsy piece of plastic holding car to track broke off after only 2 days of play. Hardly a durable toy and left a dangerous small bit of plastic lying around on floor. If scalectrix are going to market this for younger children it needs to work first time and be more durable. I would avoid tantrums and frustration by avoiding this set.

Great Fun but..., 28 Oct 2008
When I set this up for my (almost) 3 year old, the cars kept coming off as per the other reviews. So I bought a new AC/DC adaptor which allows you to change the voltage to 12v(the adaptor I purchased had several fittings and 3v 6v 9v 12v settings). On a setting of twelve votes the cars still go very quick but they rarely fall off. The only thing that lets it down is sometimes the contacts need adjusting (making wider!). As this is a first scaletrix I am suprised Hornby hasn't come up with a switch!

Fun but disappointing!, 27 Feb 2008
When the track and cars are working well my 3 year old boy and 6 year old girl love it. But I have to say that I spend a great deal of time putting the cars back together. One car more than the other seems to come apart a bit too easily and then I have to keep spending time putting it back together. And then you have to get it just right or the cars won't go round the track properly. It comes with crash barriers that don't go on very easily and then come off and seem to hinder the cars. Yes the track does fit together quite easily but little boys like taking things apart and you can't let them do that or it will wreck the track. I would say that this is a toy that needs to be supervised whilst in use, you cannot leave them alone with it! The children love it when it works, but I have been very disappointed with it because of the amount of my time it takes up when in use.

Science Museum Electric Dragster Kit

Race Bart and Homer on their skateboards around the skateboard park track! Features hairpin inclined track, Bart and Homer on skateboards, mains transformer, track mat, and hand throttles. Space required 140cm x 60cm. 4 Years +

My First Scalextric. A great toy, 17 Nov 2008
7 months ago I bought this Scalextric for my granddaughters, 4 yrs and 6 yrs old, to play with when they visit. It has been a great success. Visiting 6 to 10 year olds also loved it.

None of the children have problems putting the cars on the track themselves, partly due to the magnets that help hold the cars on the track. The cars go at incredible speeds (10 laps in 12 seconds). At full throttle they will fly off, but that is all part of the skill and fun - keeping them on the track so you win! My cars were not damaged when they came off but a couple of cushions strategically placed would make sure there was no damage. I have had no problems with cars being stopped by the track. One car developed a fault and Scalextrix replaced it free of charge.

At 1/64 scale it is half the size of normal Scalextric and very compact, 100cm x 50cm, and so does not eat up the space avialable.

It's important to follow the instructions about set up and do not let the children hold the cars when they are powered up (in an attempt to win!).

I myself have had great fun out of the set by making: two lap counters triggered by two infra red sensors under the bridge, an F1 style 5 light (LED) starter coupled to a £6 electronic stop/lap watch that times 10 or 20 lap races. All adds to the competative spirit.

My 1st Scalextric Set

Great fun and great value!, 16 Nov 2008
I bought this for my 2 1/2 year old son for Christmas. It is very quick and easy to assemble and he soon got to grips with the controls. One year later, after lots of play... especially when friends come round, it still provides lots of entertainment. We have never had any trouble whatsoever with the cars getting stuck and I can only acertain that the reviewers that have had, either had a faulty set or didn't assemble it firmly enough.

Not suitable for 3-5 year olds, 10 Nov 2008
I bought this for my 3 and 5 yr old boys (and secretly for me). Once we eventually got the cars going, they kept stopping as contact with track was poor, this was great fun. They do come off the track a lot at the start but boys soon got hang of it. One car kept stopping frustrating the life out of my 3yo then the small flimsy piece of plastic holding car to track broke off after only 2 days of play. Hardly a durable toy and left a dangerous small bit of plastic lying around on floor. If scalectrix are going to market this for younger children it needs to work first time and be more durable. I would avoid tantrums and frustration by avoiding this set.

Great Fun but..., 28 Oct 2008
When I set this up for my (almost) 3 year old, the cars kept coming off as per the other reviews. So I bought a new AC/DC adaptor which allows you to change the voltage to 12v(the adaptor I purchased had several fittings and 3v 6v 9v 12v settings). On a setting of twelve votes the cars still go very quick but they rarely fall off. The only thing that lets it down is sometimes the contacts need adjusting (making wider!). As this is a first scaletrix I am suprised Hornby hasn't come up with a switch!

Fun but disappointing!, 27 Feb 2008
When the track and cars are working well my 3 year old boy and 6 year old girl love it. But I have to say that I spend a great deal of time putting the cars back together. One car more than the other seems to come apart a bit too easily and then I have to keep spending time putting it back together. And then you have to get it just right or the cars won't go round the track properly. It comes with crash barriers that don't go on very easily and then come off and seem to hinder the cars. Yes the track does fit together quite easily but little boys like taking things apart and you can't let them do that or it will wreck the track. I would say that this is a toy that needs to be supervised whilst in use, you cannot leave them alone with it! The children love it when it works, but I have been very disappointed with it because of the amount of my time it takes up when in use.

shame it broke on first use!, 27 Dec 2007
Christmas day and my boys were chuffed to get this toy, then I set it up and all looked good and the kids loved it! Then, when I unplugged the handsets, the soldered end connectors snapped off and are now rattling about in the unit! Poorly manfactured handsets and a huge disappointment to my boys! I hanr returned it as it is now unusable.

Just generally a really great toy, 16 Oct 2007
We got this last christmas for some cousins (5 year old and 7 year old) and they absolutely adored the set. Surprisingly, it even had all the adults wanting a go on it as well! And just to clarify, this is not just a set that makes the cars go round and round, (i have experienced one of those, very boring.) the scalectrix simpsons set can alter the speed of the cars at your will, making it a matter of jugement how fast to go - too slow and your opponent is way ahead of you on the lap, but too fast and you fly off the track at the bend! Quite honestly, great fun and hours of entertainment.

The Best Hornby Toy Invented, 28 Dec 2003
This Is A Great Chance For All Kids To Take Control Of Homer And Bart On Their Skatboards The Want Them To Fall Hit The Accelerator An Bye Bye Non-Broken Skull And Hello Broken Skull Great For All Kids Final Words Worth The Money

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My First Scalextric. A great toy, 17 Nov 2008
7 months ago I bought this Scalextric for my granddaughters, 4 yrs and 6 yrs old, to play with when they visit. It has been a great success. Visiting 6 to 10 year olds also loved it.

None of the children have problems putting the cars on the track themselves, partly due to the magnets that help hold the cars on the track. The cars go at incredible speeds (10 laps in 12 seconds). At full throttle they will fly off, but that is all part of the skill and fun - keeping them on the track so you win! My cars were not damaged when they came off but a couple of cushions strategically placed would make sure there was no damage. I have had no problems with cars being stopped by the track. One car developed a fault and Scalextrix replaced it free of charge.

At 1/64 scale it is half the size of normal Scalextric and very compact, 100cm x 50cm, and so does not eat up the space avialable.

It's important to follow the instructions about set up and do not let the children hold the cars when they are powered up (in an attempt to win!).

I myself have had great fun out of the set by making: two lap counters triggered by two infra red sensors under the bridge, an F1 style 5 light (LED) starter coupled to a £6 electronic stop/lap watch that times 10 or 20 lap races. All adds to the competative spirit.

My 1st Scalextric Set

Great fun and great value!, 16 Nov 2008
I bought this for my 2 1/2 year old son for Christmas. It is very quick and easy to assemble and he soon got to grips with the controls. One year later, after lots of play... especially when friends come round, it still provides lots of entertainment. We have never had any trouble whatsoever with the cars getting stuck and I can only acertain that the reviewers that have had, either had a faulty set or didn't assemble it firmly enough.

Not suitable for 3-5 year olds, 10 Nov 2008
I bought this for my 3 and 5 yr old boys (and secretly for me). Once we eventually got the cars going, they kept stopping as contact with track was poor, this was great fun. They do come off the track a lot at the start but boys soon got hang of it. One car kept stopping frustrating the life out of my 3yo then the small flimsy piece of plastic holding car to track broke off after only 2 days of play. Hardly a durable toy and left a dangerous small bit of plastic lying around on floor. If scalectrix are going to market this for younger children it needs to work first time and be more durable. I would avoid tantrums and frustration by avoiding this set.

Great Fun but..., 28 Oct 2008
When I set this up for my (almost) 3 year old, the cars kept coming off as per the other reviews. So I bought a new AC/DC adaptor which allows you to change the voltage to 12v(the adaptor I purchased had several fittings and 3v 6v 9v 12v settings). On a setting of twelve votes the cars still go very quick but they rarely fall off. The only thing that lets it down is sometimes the contacts need adjusting (making wider!). As this is a first scaletrix I am suprised Hornby hasn't come up with a switch!

Fun but disappointing!, 27 Feb 2008
When the track and cars are working well my 3 year old boy and 6 year old girl love it. But I have to say that I spend a great deal of time putting the cars back together. One car more than the other seems to come apart a bit too easily and then I have to keep spending time putting it back together. And then you have to get it just right or the cars won't go round the track properly. It comes with crash barriers that don't go on very easily and then come off and seem to hinder the cars. Yes the track does fit together quite easily but little boys like taking things apart and you can't let them do that or it will wreck the track. I would say that this is a toy that needs to be supervised whilst in use, you cannot leave them alone with it! The children love it when it works, but I have been very disappointed with it because of the amount of my time it takes up when in use.

shame it broke on first use!, 27 Dec 2007
Christmas day and my boys were chuffed to get this toy, then I set it up and all looked good and the kids loved it! Then, when I unplugged the handsets, the soldered end connectors snapped off and are now rattling about in the unit! Poorly manfactured handsets and a huge disappointment to my boys! I hanr returned it as it is now unusable.

Just generally a really great toy, 16 Oct 2007
We got this last christmas for some cousins (5 year old and 7 year old) and they absolutely adored the set. Surprisingly, it even had all the adults wanting a go on it as well! And just to clarify, this is not just a set that makes the cars go round and round, (i have experienced one of those, very boring.) the scalectrix simpsons set can alter the speed of the cars at your will, making it a matter of jugement how fast to go - too slow and your opponent is way ahead of you on the lap, but too fast and you fly off the track at the bend! Quite honestly, great fun and hours of entertainment.

The Best Hornby Toy Invented, 28 Dec 2003
This Is A Great Chance For All Kids To Take Control Of Homer And Bart On Their Skatboards The Want Them To Fall Hit The Accelerator An Bye Bye Non-Broken Skull And Hello Broken Skull Great For All Kids Final Words Worth The Money

Scalectrix minis, 25 May 2008
I found the set pretty durable. How much time the cars spend on track is down to your skill and co-ordination.

I think you have to accept that eventually cars will break but they are reasonably durable and the set has had a fair bit of use. I am still on the original cars but one has the top held on with a bit of tape. You can by replacement cars so do not panic.

My 4 year old is pretty good with it and we have had a lot of fun.

Great Fun, 29 Nov 2007
I was a bit concerned having read the first review so delighted to report that the set we've received has been a big hit with 7 and 10 year old boys. Unlike previous Scalextric sets we've had where the cars spend more time off the track than on it, the minis seem to grip the track really well and only spin off at ridiculously high speeds. Very pleased with it so far.

Very disappointed, 19 Nov 2007
We bought this for our 5 year olds birthday & it worked great the 1st time we used it. Since then the cars keep getting stuck and won't go properly. Only one car will work most of the time; not too fun!
The area where the track is raised up is very poorly designed, as it is held in the air by a cardboard support which doesn't attach properly.
We're taking it back to the shop, in the hope that we have a one-off that doesn't work properly. Overall a great disappointment.

A figure of '8' layout with Impact-Resistant BMW Mini Coopers. Requires 170cm x 100cm space. 3.9m of track. 8 Years +

A soothing glow light that can also be used as a torch or a projector. Rechargeable base and mains adaptor included. 12 Months +

Carrera have been produceing 1/32 slot cars for over 40 years. This German based company offers some of the most spectacular 1/32 and 1/24 cars on the market. All come with magnets and newer version with upgraded chassis and guide setup.

My First Scalextric. A great toy, 17 Nov 2008
7 months ago I bought this Scalextric for my granddaughters, 4 yrs and 6 yrs old, to play with when they visit. It has been a great success. Visiting 6 to 10 year olds also loved it.

None of the children have problems putting the cars on the track themselves, partly due to the magnets that help hold the cars on the track. The cars go at incredible speeds (10 laps in 12 seconds). At full throttle they will fly off, but that is all part of the skill and fun - keeping them on the track so you win! My cars were not damaged when they came off but a couple of cushions strategically placed would make sure there was no damage. I have had no problems with cars being stopped by the track. One car developed a fault and Scalextrix replaced it free of charge.

At 1/64 scale it is half the size of normal Scalextric and very compact, 100cm x 50cm, and so does not eat up the space avialable.

It's important to follow the instructions about set up and do not let the children hold the cars when they are powered up (in an attempt to win!).

I myself have had great fun out of the set by making: two lap counters triggered by two infra red sensors under the bridge, an F1 style 5 light (LED) starter coupled to a £6 electronic stop/lap watch that times 10 or 20 lap races. All adds to the competative spirit.

My 1st Scalextric Set

Great fun and great value!, 16 Nov 2008
I bought this for my 2 1/2 year old son for Christmas. It is very quick and easy to assemble and he soon got to grips with the controls. One year later, after lots of play... especially when friends come round, it still provides lots of entertainment. We have never had any trouble whatsoever with the cars getting stuck and I can only acertain that the reviewers that have had, either had a faulty set or didn't assemble it firmly enough.

Not suitable for 3-5 year olds, 10 Nov 2008
I bought this for my 3 and 5 yr old boys (and secretly for me). Once we eventually got the cars going, they kept stopping as contact with track was poor, this was great fun. They do come off the track a lot at the start but boys soon got hang of it. One car kept stopping frustrating the life out of my 3yo then the small flimsy piece of plastic holding car to track broke off after only 2 days of play. Hardly a durable toy and left a dangerous small bit of plastic lying around on floor. If scalectrix are going to market this for younger children it needs to work first time and be more durable. I would avoid tantrums and frustration by avoiding this set.

Great Fun but..., 28 Oct 2008
When I set this up for my (almost) 3 year old, the cars kept coming off as per the other reviews. So I bought a new AC/DC adaptor which allows you to change the voltage to 12v(the adaptor I purchased had several fittings and 3v 6v 9v 12v settings). On a setting of twelve votes the cars still go very quick but they rarely fall off. The only thing that lets it down is sometimes the contacts need adjusting (making wider!). As this is a first scaletrix I am suprised Hornby hasn't come up with a switch!

Fun but disappointing!, 27 Feb 2008
When the track and cars are working well my 3 year old boy and 6 year old girl love it. But I have to say that I spend a great deal of time putting the cars back together. One car more than the other seems to come apart a bit too easily and then I have to keep spending time putting it back together. And then you have to get it just right or the cars won't go round the track properly. It comes with crash barriers that don't go on very easily and then come off and seem to hinder the cars. Yes the track does fit together quite easily but little boys like taking things apart and you can't let them do that or it will wreck the track. I would say that this is a toy that needs to be supervised whilst in use, you cannot leave them alone with it! The children love it when it works, but I have been very disappointed with it because of the amount of my time it takes up when in use.

shame it broke on first use!, 27 Dec 2007
Christmas day and my boys were chuffed to get this toy, then I set it up and all looked good and the kids loved it! Then, when I unplugged the handsets, the soldered end connectors snapped off and are now rattling about in the unit! Poorly manfactured handsets and a huge disappointment to my boys! I hanr returned it as it is now unusable.

Just generally a really great toy, 16 Oct 2007
We got this last christmas for some cousins (5 year old and 7 year old) and they absolutely adored the set. Surprisingly, it even had all the adults wanting a go on it as well! And just to clarify, this is not just a set that makes the cars go round and round, (i have experienced one of those, very boring.) the scalectrix simpsons set can alter the speed of the cars at your will, making it a matter of jugement how fast to go - too slow and your opponent is way ahead of you on the lap, but too fast and you fly off the track at the bend! Quite honestly, great fun and hours of entertainment.

The Best Hornby Toy Invented, 28 Dec 2003
This Is A Great Chance For All Kids To Take Control Of Homer And Bart On Their Skatboards The Want Them To Fall Hit The Accelerator An Bye Bye Non-Broken Skull And Hello Broken Skull Great For All Kids Final Words Worth The Money

Scalectrix minis, 25 May 2008
I found the set pretty durable. How much time the cars spend on track is down to your skill and co-ordination.

I think you have to accept that eventually cars will break but they are reasonably durable and the set has had a fair bit of use. I am still on the original cars but one has the top held on with a bit of tape. You can by replacement cars so do not panic.

My 4 year old is pretty good with it and we have had a lot of fun.

Great Fun, 29 Nov 2007
I was a bit concerned having read the first review so delighted to report that the set we've received has been a big hit with 7 and 10 year old boys. Unlike previous Scalextric sets we've had where the cars spend more time off the track than on it, the minis seem to grip the track really well and only spin off at ridiculously high speeds. Very pleased with it so far.

Very disappointed, 19 Nov 2007
We bought this for our 5 year olds birthday & it worked great the 1st time we used it. Since then the cars keep getting stuck and won't go properly. Only one car will work most of the time; not too fun!
The area where the track is raised up is very poorly designed, as it is held in the air by a cardboard support which doesn't attach properly.
We're taking it back to the shop, in the hope that we have a one-off that doesn't work properly. Overall a great disappointment.

Important, 04 Dec 2007
Before purchasing this car it should be noted: -
I bought this car after finding it in the toys-electric cars section, assuming it was an RC car. The antenna on top made me believe it further and no-where that I read said any different.
It is NOT an RC car, but a scelectric (sp?) car. From the looks of it, quite a nice one, but as I'm not into scelectrics I can't give you a review detailing that, nor can I give it any stars (so I just gave it an average 3), as I honestly do not know.

Hope this helps!

Carrera have been produceing 1/32 slot cars for over 40 years. This German based company offers some of the most spectacular 1/32 and 1/24 cars on the market. All come with magnets and newer version with upgraded chassis and guide setup.