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  Scalextric teamed up with comedian Jack Skipper to prank drivers in the UK’s most ticketed city, Manchester. Drivers nationwide that can prove they have received a parking ticket on Black Friday can also redeem a free Scalextric set, there is a “cop-out” so read on if you’re keen to …

  After far too many years of them turning much of it into smart motorway only for that particular spending to be halted as it was a dangerous, badly thought out and frankly stupid idea the M1 probably runs better than it has for some time. Not like it did …

Inspiration comes from some strange places, sometimes it is only way after the encounter you’ll think and remember it/that/they most certainly crafted your path a little as you made your way. A couple of chaps instrumental in my evolution into a Toyologist were one Kris Kristoffersson, billed on his obituary …

No idea why it is International Harry Potter day today, Star Wars day on May 4th makes sense as does Mario Day on MAR10  – No matter, we welcome any ideas, conspiracy theories as to why. So, what it dos do its allow brands to anounce new Harry Potter stuff …

Recent data from those in the know and the fodder on offer at recent Toy Fair’s suggest that not only does the Kidult market have 25% of toy sales in the UK 9a little less on the continent) but that, with major manufacturers sitting up and paying attention it is …

A very busy week at Hornby Hobbies HQ with over 90 new products across #Hornby, #Scalextric, #Corgi and #Airfix announced, here’s our first batch featuring the Scalextric brand (more details HERE)

Stick this on the shelf and it’ll look good parked up, grab this set with included track extension pack with jump and side-swipes and add some chaos to your race. Get the film on the tellybox and make your way in the Bluesmobile to Chicago, a Dodge Monaco has never …

    As a group Hornby lifted themselves into a profit last year for the first time in almost a decade. People buying up train sets and Airfix kits to keep themselves sane, Scalextric tracks being dusted down and inspiring people to buy new track to extend their current figure …

Couldn’t miss an opportunity to wish one of our favourite films a happy birthday, that 35 years has sped by so quick it’s like we had a Flux Capacitator suck up our backsides….Here’s a few items worth a share celebrating all things Marty and Doc:        

Since their first meeting in 1940 the caped crusader and clown of crime have been sworn enemies, well of course they have, you ever seen Batman smile? This all new Scalextric Batman vs Joker set falls into the Spark Plug range and so has many tricks up its digital sleeve. …