Gizmodo: slot cars

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

Jesus Diaz — Wed, 07 May 2008 06:13:23 EDT

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]

AI Tech Racers: Danger Dodging Slot Cars

Benny Goldman — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:00:00 EST

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.

Cars cost $13 apiece, while sets ranging $35-$100 come with one or two. The top of the line set includes two exclusive cars, 29 track pieces and an electronic lap counter. The line will be out in July, so start making your model oil slicks, boulders, and traffic cones now. [Tomy]

Racing Grannies Going Nowhere Fast

Charlie White — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:45:05 EST

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.

Each little Granny keeps her sprightliness with four AA batteries, zipping around the 25.5-inch-wide track until it's time to go back to the nursing home. To heck with those streamlined slot cars—we want the grannies! The set will set you back $19.95. – Charlie White

Product Page [What on Earth, via Newlaunches]