Choose The Right Scalextric Gifts This Christmas

Scalextric cars have come a long way since their humble beginnings over half a century ago. Today, the slot car manufacturer, whose brand is as synonymous with its line of business as Hoover is with vacuum cleaners and Tannoy is with public announcement systems, is a flourishing business with new technological advances and licensed products ensuring it stays on the forefront of the slot car industry.

With Christmas only three months away, now is the right time to start looking for the right gift for the Scalextric enthusiast in your life. Remember that by taking the time to find the right gift, you might not have to spend as much money as you would otherwise and will be more likely to find a gift that will give the recipient years of enjoyment. This article aims to give you a good idea of where to start your search.

Scalextric sets today are very diverse and offer several technological innovations to improve driver enjoyment. A good basic set is the Scalextric Start Set. The track layout is oval and includes two impact resistant Audi TT cars made on a 1:32 scale, which is the standard for Scalextric cars. For more experienced drivers, there's the Rally Pro Championship Set or the Full Power Set.

The latest innovation in Scalextric sets is the Scalextric Street Sliderz Set, which brings all the excitement of Japanese drift racing to slot car racing. Set on a figure 8 track, the cars are fitted with a guide blade system that allows its two Lamborghini Gallardo cars to spin 360 degrees to travel in both directions on the track, making for exciting stunts. Micro Scalextric sets and cars are primarily aimed at younger drivers, and are made at a 1:64 scale. A good starter's choice is the My First Scalextric Sets, which contain a figure 8 track and two model Mini Coopers. The sets are suitable for drivers from the age 3 and up and are great for enhancing your child's eye-hand co-ordination skills.

Licensed Scalextric products have always been popular gifts, with previous years' best-sellers including the James Bond Quantum of Solace Scalextric and the Scalextric Lewis Hamilton sets. This year the Need For Speed Scalextric and MicroScalextric sets are an excellent addition to the existing collection of licensed Scalextric sets. Made in conjunction with games developer EA, the sets come complete with a high-action jump in the middle of the track. The hotly-tipped Micro Scalextric Disney Car Set has also been released just in time for the festive season.

Scalextric Digital Cars are an excellent choice for the more serious slot car racing enthusiasts. Up to four cars can now race against each other, with the hand throttles set up to switch lanes, allowing competitors to overtake and block each other. There is also a break button to allow for superior control around corners. The recommended set for entry level racers is the Digital Driver set. This large oval set can take up to four cars on two lanes and comes with two Scalextric BMW Mini Cooper cars. More experienced drivers will be interested in the Scalextric Digital Pro Set and the Digital Overdrive Set, which is released late October, just in time for Christmas. It comes with two Ferrari 430 damage resistant DPR cars, which allow new racers to push the cars that little bit harder than the more seasoned veteran. Hopefully this information will give you a good starting point for your Scalextric Christmas present hunt and leave you, the gift recipient and your wallet satisfied.

Paul Jones is an avid model enthusiast and has been involved with model assembly, design and painting for over 20 years.

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