A couple of outstanding muscle motors for Scalextric fans have just been released into the showroom. First up is a Checy Camo in racing livery from the seventies and the other the latest Ford GT-40. Both available now for £40 from the Scalextric shop.
Grab yourself a set of these mini RC racing cars before constructing a lap around your desktop, paperclip chicanes, post-it note cambers, ruler ramps and all manner of other stationary based hazards. Based on Mario and Yoshi character rides and a couple of classic Tamiya numbers each motor comes with an impossibly small remote control unit that doubles up as the charging station for refuelling purposes. You can also invest in a fine racing track that simply clicks together to give you an exceptional racing surface that can be interchanged into three different courses complete with chequered finish line and guardrails - exceptional bits of kit. Cars are £14.95 each or opt for a pair of micro-movers plus a track for £54.95 over HERE
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By alternating your pull/push on the handles and footrests the EzyRoller can reach up to 12mph with just a little practice. High resistance wheels make it ideal for indoor and outdoor use and importantly features a simple braking system. Aimed at 4-12 year olds the EzyRoller can be adjusted as kids grow and so represent pretty decent value in the Longeivity stakes. Brand new from the folk who brought us the original Micro Scooter this new mode of transportation will be priced at £79.99 - Jump over HERE for more info
Use you Rocky the Robot truck from Matchbox for some simple hauling, trucking and dumping action, he's a great toy for this and sizeable enough to transport a fairly hefty load but the real 21st century twict comes when you give his exhaust pipe a twist. Rocky then rears up to make him stand, shake, joke, and dance and chit-chat with his 100 strong phrase book accompanied with flashing lights.£65 ish at Toys R Us
Early, non-oiled stained versions of the Haynes car manuals can fetch a few quid these days, so iconic is the brand they've branched out into lots of licenced areas, and we're certain you've seen someone sporting a t-shirt with a see through car image of theirs on the front. We've stumbled across this piece of Lilliputian engineering today, a 100 piece kit that allows budding engineers to those completely useless with the workings of whats under a bonnet to have a pop at putting together their very own internal combustion engine. The kit is complete with all the tools you'll need and of course a step-by-step Haynes guide on how to put it together. Once completed stand back smugly and watch the ignition sparks fly and marvel at the ignition sounds from this ten inch model. £29.99 spent at Menkind = Fathers Day sorted!
Available in September this Lotus Gold Leaf tem was driven back in 1968 by the legend that was Graham Hill, available around the UK and Australian markets only we say this is an absolute must for recreating retro racing days around your slot track.
Following the sucess of Lewis Hamilton and bizarrely the ad in which he appears for the Santander banking group Airfix were inundated with requeests for an F1 kit like the one seen in the ad and have managed to get it into roduction and on the shelves in time for Christmas. The 1:32 scale model clips and screws together, so no messing about with glue or paint....5,000 units are up for grabs , get yours for £24.99 at Modelsupermarket.
After asking the legions of LEGO lovers which motor they'd most like to
see immortalised in brick the answer came back as the Beetle,and here
it is presented in its iconic 1960's "Charlotte" phase. Attention to
detail in and around the 41cm long vehicle is spot on, when you've put
the 1,600th piece in place you'll love your new found smug grin as
others admire it . Opening passenger, boot and bonnet doors, moveable
gear stick, opening glove compartment and folding seats give you plenty
to play with and details such as VW logo decal, windshield wipers and a
rear-view mirror, engine in the back and spare tyre up-front all add up
to make this a cracking car. The only real trouble you might have is
finding a prominent enough space in which to show yours off. £79.99 at
LEGO
