Scalextric Need For Speed slot car racing sets
£40 (1:64 scale) £100 (1:32 scale)
It’s virtual reality racing! Cult video driving game Need for Speed has been brought to life by developer Electronic Arts (EA) and slot car giant Scalextric – and the result is one of the most action-packed racing sets ever.
The cars in the new Need for Speed package have been designed exclusively by EA, while Scalextric has done its bit by coming up with a range of entertaining and challenging courses.
Buyers get a choice of the standard 1:32-scale set and the 1:64-scale MicroScalextric pack. Go for the former, and you get a Lamborghini Gallardo and Nissan 350Z, plus a thrilling figure of eight track. Things are spiced up by the addition of a ‘flying leap’ jump.
Magnetic connectors bring the cars back down to earth, so you can continue to navigate the five-metre course.
The MicroScalextric set features cars – both Nissan 350Zs – on a 1:64 scale.
However, you do get five alternative layouts to race on, and easy-to-use single-handle accelerator triggers to re-enact scenes from the popular game.
* Contact: 01843 233525, www.scalextric.co.uk
* Maker’s claim: “Recreate scenes from the legendary video game with some thrilling slot car action.”
