[cdb]

The Micro Scalextric DBS in Debenhams.ie has 70% off at the moment. Track length is 4.28m. Was in Tesco Stillorgan yesterday and they have a similar Scalextric set but with different cars for €54 so this looks good value. Price includes ROI delivery charges.

Set includes: 1x Hand Throttle - Orange Trigger, 1x Hand Throttle - Green Trigger, 2x Aston Martin DBS, 1x Transformer - Uk, 1x Powerbase/Terminal 9", 2x Straight Track 9", 2x Straight Track 15", 5x Curve Track 12" 90 Deg , 2x Curve Track 6" 45 Deg ,1 x Lap Counter,1 x Hairpin,12 x Crash Barrier,2 x Accessory Bag Track Supports,1 x Instruction Leaflet,1 x Translation Leaflet,1 x Scalextric Cross-Sell Leaflet.

• Suitable for ages 4 years +
• 1:64 scale
• Track length: 4.28m
• Space required: 1.70m x 1.10m
• Car type: super resistant
• Cars have track gripping magnets

Link

[tallpaul]

Grrr!!! Bought this for the little lad on Monday in Debenhams in Newbridge for €48... so this is good value at €32...

[justme7136]

Thanks op, little fella will love this

[Badgermonkey]

Originally Posted by tallpaul

Grrr!!! Bought this for the little lad on Monday in Debenhams in Newbridge for €48... so this is good value at €32...

Is it worth picking up Paul?

My own 1980's experiences of Scalextric involved much excitement, followed by great disappointment as the cars /track / controller all ceased to function within 48hrs of unboxing.

Admittedly, some small advances in micro-technology may have occurred since then.

[kc66]

Originally Posted by Badgermonkey

My own 1980's experiences of Scalextric involved much excitement, followed by great disappointment as the cars /track / controller all ceased to function within 48hrs of unboxing.

My own 1980's experiences of Scalextric involved much excitement, followed by great disappointment as the cars got boring to watch after a few laps.

[tatranska]

fatcheese give 4% cashback

[tallpaul]

Its fine. The track is a reasonable length for a starter set and the cars handle well. It seems the track is now magnetised somewhat which helps grip although they will fly off ( a good distance too ) if the pedal is to the metal and you don't have the barriers in the right spot. It also has an integrated lapcounter with tiny numbers which, with the cars whizzing around at lightning speed, is the only way to know who is in the lead.

This is the micro version so everything is obviously smaller and judging from the Scalextric website, extra track is not in plentiful supply.

Personally I think it is great set for young children. Older kids will tire quickly of it

[nowuckenfurries]

Saw exact same set in Tescos at the weekend for EUR 25.00

[brightkane]

My own 1980's experiences of Scalextric involved much excitement, followed by great disappointment as the cars kept flying off the track and i had to go under sofas and tables to try and retrieve them!

[acquiescefc]

My own 1980's experiences of Scalextric involved much excitement, followed by great disappointment as I could only play it at my friends house whose parents were obviously loaded and my parents bought me the cheaper version which was pretty average.

[nulabert]

My own 1980's experiences of Scalextric involved much excitement, followed by great disappointment as the batteries died very quickly!!!

[slave1]

My own 1980's experiences of Scalextric involved much excitement watching the Ads on TV

[cml387]

My own 1970's experiences of Scalextric involved spitting on the rear wheels in order to do mini wheelspins.

[Amigaman]

My own 1970's experiences of Scalextric involved getting my sisters to touch the track with theirs toungs and then pressing the trigger on the controler
To this day my sisters hate Scalextric ...cant imagine why.

[parsi]

My own 1980's experiences of Scalextric involved much excitement, followed by great disappointment as the cars never stayed on the track.