These sets are easy to build and provide a whole lot of fun for kids right through to adults, so feel free to get one for yourself - for the nostalgic factor! Where It All Started You can go as far back as the early 20th century and find the first slot cars coming to life, but ...
Scalextric began working behind the scenes for a new 1:64 scale product, Micro Scalextric was introduced in 1996, with the new cars requiring a whole new track system. Chrome effect lettering marked the 1990s Scalextric sets, giving the brand a fresh new look. The inventor of Scalextric, Bet...
Two tinplate sets are being showcased by the inventor of Scalextric, Fred Francis. Set MM1, 1957, Minimodels Ltd Set MM2 featured two Grand Prix racings cars, Maserati 250F and Ferrari 375 - both made of tin with three plastic tyres and one rubber tyre for traction. One of the 1957...