Guest Pauly   #1 Posted October 11, 2004 Anybody got one? Anyone had their dad buy them one for their 2nd birthday knowing they're too young to play it so dad can have a good go for a year or two first? Has anyone actually been that very same dad?  I'm 28 now but for the last year or so I've had the overwhelming desire to get myself a really big long track and set it up in the loft to relieve everyday stress. Is it just me or has anyone else got yearning with similar childhood games they had years ago and now miss terribly?  I'll be getting myself one this Christmas by the way. Just try and stop me.  Footnote: Does anyone know why it's called Scalextric by the way? Sorry for the mis-spelling on the title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
D2J Â Â 10 #2 Posted October 11, 2004 I used to have about 3 or 4.. Â I'm sure my mum and dad still have them in the loft somewhere along with my erm.. Trains n' Carriages.. but we are talking 15/16 years ago *cough* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Trekker   10 #3 Posted October 11, 2004 But my mum & dad could not afford one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
max   13 #4 Posted October 11, 2004 Spelling sorted. I bought myself a mini scalextric a few years ago and it's now boxed and in the loft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Fletch   10 #5 Posted October 11, 2004 i have one!!! and i still use it ocasioinally, sometimes, nearly!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest Pauly   #6 Posted October 11, 2004 Originally posted by max Spelling sorted. I bought myself a mini scalextric a few years ago and it's now boxed and in the loft.  My ex bought me a mini scalextric last christmas for a laugh. Was cool til the batteries ran out. It was only a cheap joke present really but the thought was nice.  Onto the real thing soon though. Got to do it now I'm working full time again.  Edit: Cheers for the spelling change Max. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Chris_Sleeps   10 #7 Posted October 11, 2004 I have one up the loft but fond memories stop me getting it down. I'm sure it'll be a huge anti-climac if i do; things are never the same once you've grow up.  Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest Pauly   #8 Posted October 11, 2004 Tell ya what Chris. When I get mine and have it all set up you can pop over and we'll have a good old race. We'll see if it's as fun as we remember. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Chris_Sleeps   10 #9 Posted October 11, 2004 Haha. "How cool are we?"  Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest Pauly   #10 Posted October 11, 2004 Boys will be boys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Chris_Sleeps   10 #11 Posted October 11, 2004 My best memories of Scalextric was when i rearranged the track so it went under my bed - so much it was beyond belief.  Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest Pauly   #12 Posted October 11, 2004 Yep, any kind of tunnel was always 'extra' fun. Especially if the cars had lights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...