Scalextric Reviews

Scalextric is a mains powered game which allows model cars to be raced on specially constructed tracks, and controlled with 'throttles' which determine the cars speed. The product is manufactured by Hornby and was first showcased in the late 1950's - although at that time it was merely at a prototype stage designed by Mr B. Francis and ...  Read the complete review

I bought this at Christmas 2004 'for my 31/2 year old son'; honestly I did :). 'Look', I said to my wife, 'you want the best for your son don't you?' 'Besides', I said, 'it will help him later on in life by teaching him about cars….' So that's how I justified the expense. ;) And so on Boxing Day we opened up ...  Read the complete review

I was so glad to finally get a house with a floored loft. Now I can host my own Grand Prix. The scalextric makers have done a wonderful job in allowing you to make up your own racing circuit. I personally prefer racing around my own circuit than watching the professionals (only just). Role playing is a great escape from the ...  Read the complete review

Scalextric, that brings memories back to me. I had my first set in about 1960 with 2 D Type Jaguars and hard rubber track that you joined together with metal U clips. Even then the bug got me, and I started adding lap counters, pits, extra track, Coopers, Bentley's, well an endless list really. My mum had to move into another room so I could ...  Read the complete review

My first experience of Scaletrix was the cold winter (just kidding) of 1989, when the main work place in my town, went on strike. It lasted months and many hardships were endured but we were brave. None so than the twelve men who used to call at my home from 9ish-5ish,and they spent hours, not discussing the strike or the meetings, ...  Read the complete review

When I was younger I really looked forward to visiting my cousins, because they were boys and they had a scalextric, which I thought was absolutely fabulous. The track used to go under their bunk bed and the cars had working headlights. Now that I am grown up and a parent with three girls of my own I remembered back, and last year ...  Read the complete review

Ah, this takes me back to my childhood. Getting a group of friends and wasting a saturday afternoon watching toy cars fly off the corner. This was about 15 years ago and I still bring it out on the odd occasion and it's still as fun and addictive as it ever was. If you've never played it, basically there are various packages you ...  Read the complete review

For Christmas this year I bought my godson Scalextric, why because as a child I lived my dream of being a racing driver through those little cars. My one concern that in this day of Nintendo and Play Station could Scalextric compete? Limited by cost I plumped for a forty pound oval track with formula one style racing cars. But for those ...  Read the complete review

My First Sclaextric. I have a 3 year old son and have purchased this product for Xmas. Of course, I had to try set it up and make sure it worked before the big day. I purchased the basic "figure of eight set". This set is amazing. The whole set up occupies only 3ft by 2ft which is ideal as it does not take ove rthe whole ...  Read the complete review

When I fell pregnant I always told my husband that I would buy a scaletrix for him and my baby for christmas if we had a boy (not that my son can play with it yet!!!) I kept my promise and bought one today. I got one worth £90 FOR ONLY £25 at our local wholesalers - bargain. Unfortunately my husband was with me when I bought it ...  Read the complete review

OH, Scalextric!!! Was it just the best thing ever as a kid? I loved my first set that I had for Christmas 1978. I remember it well. I even remember the price on the box, £29.99 which was a lot then. This is not bad seen as I was only 4! I do still have the box lid!!! Maybe i should elaborate on what it is for those of you that dont know. ...  Read the complete review

What a boon to mankind the day that Scalextric came on the scene. Instead of watching just one of two TV channels there was something else to do. Although fairly expensive, a kid's Xmas wish came true when he opened up the large box and gazed on the black plastic tracks and two super racing cars. With a rush almost as fast as ...  Read the complete review

Scalextric rocks, I always remember wanting the boxes that had cool cars like Porche's and F1 cars, with working lights and everything. I had the Mighty Metros set, but I was happy. The fun of it is that you are interacting with it, squeeze hard on the staights, release a little on the corners or bang into the wall. The most ...  Read the complete review

I have to say that the last time I was playing a Scalextric must have been about 5 years ago at some little child-like relative's birthday party. And whilst looking in outr local toy store the other day I was amazed at how it has moved on since I first knew it. There are rally, touring, formula 1 and Le Mans cars, and even a truck ...  Read the complete review

After careful consideration and because I love him I decided to treat my husband to a scalextric set for Christmas. Whilst I am still glad that I did this I am left wondering what all the fuss is about. From what I have seen it is good fun for about the first 5 mins and then it just becomes increasing boring thereafter. What is ...  Read the complete review

This is the real face-to-face multiplayer contest that brings the competitive spirit out of the most unlikely people. Scalex Electric slot racing cars run on slotted track so you can take up the (low voltage) electricity in the centre of the track allowing them to run at huge scale speeds. Scalextric has improved car safety by replacing ...  Read the complete review

I'll say!! Never again will I buy a scalextric! I have 2 older sons now but they both had their share of scalextric's and for the money paid they never lasted 5 minutes! I will not make the same mistake with my 8 year old. Although they look great and the way they are advertised makes you think 'wow', ...  Read the complete review

Scaletrix has evolved since years ago due to its new realism. For example, there's new cars with lights, lap timers and arches over the tracks. If you have lots of time (and money) you can built a custom track the way you like, with grandstands, film crews, seatings and everything. Something your children would be proud of. It's ...  Read the complete review

Scalextric is a great car racing game, it has come a long way since i was a lad, tracks that wind and twist, bridges chicanes, lights on the cars and even full loops, some people keep the setup in a seperate room and have a permanent set up with trees and bridges landscapes etc. Scalextric can be compared in some ways to trainsets where true ...  Read the complete review

Stereotypically Scalelectrix is played by young boys craving a the speed of motorsports, this simply isn’t so. Scalelectrix is a fun and enjoyable pursuit not just for the boys, my entire family spends entire days with our set, enjoyed by my husband and our two sons, but equally enjoyed by my daughter and myself, and it’s a passion ...  Read the complete review