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Speed Racer Slot Race Cars Were Bound to Happen from the Beginning

I have to admit that I can't resist curves, electricity, and getting off the rails. And I like slot cars too, which is why I can't wait to get my hands all over this $65 Carrera Speed Racer slot racing set, a 20.66-foot track full of loops, flyovers and the Mach 5 and Racer X cars with LED lights. [Toyology]

6:13 AM on Wed May 7 2008
By Jesus Diaz
3,794 views, 25 comments

Latest by Mr.Wilson: All this makes me think is how tempted I'd be to complain the cars don't give off fake explosions when they fly off, I may only seen one full episode and a few Youtube videos, but I know that's missing! more »

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AI Tech Racers: Danger Dodging Slot Cars

These AI Tech Racers from Tomy are some of the more interesting slot-style racecars we've seen. The cars have built-in sensors to detect and avoid obstacles in their path—provided they have room to maneuver—and as a result, they can fly around a track without being locked into slots. Once started, the cars ride on their own, but you can give them a speed burst or hit the brakes if needed. Hit the jump to see these babies in action.
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5:00 PM on Wed Feb 20 2008
By Benny Goldman
11,337 views, 25 comments

Latest by gadgetfanatic: @finite_elephant: I'd pay to see that happen. more »

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Racing Grannies Going Nowhere Fast

Go, Granny, go! Not sure how PC this is, but we know our whisky-swilling grannies would laugh at these Racing Grannies slot cars, pitting one wheelchair-bound octogenarian against another on this 10-piece oval. Look out, you grannies, when you hit those two crossover tracks there could be thrills, chills and spills. More »

11:45 AM on Wed Jan 31 2007
By Charlie White
1,081 views, 4 comments

Latest by yogi: with those two crossing sections in the middle of the straight ways, wouldn't that cause some nasty plastic senior citizen accidents? more »