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Scalextric Start C1271 Pro Racing Series 1:32 Scale Race Set

by Scalextric Start Race Sets
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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  • 1:32 scale
  • Track length: 5.4m
  • Space required: 2.20m x 1.7m
  • Car type: super tough GT style cars
  • Features Fastfit track
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Product Information

Technical Details
Item Weight4.5 Kg
Product Dimensions66 x 48.3 x 12.7 cm
Manufacturer recommended age:5 years and up
Item model numberC1271T
Assembly RequiredYes
Scale1:32
Engine Typeelectric
Batteries Required?No
Material Type(s)Plastic
Remote Control Included?Yes
Remote Control Typewired
Radio Control Suitabilityindoor
  
Additional Information
ASINB004QGSJKM
Best Sellers Rank 40,349 in Toys & Games (See top 100)
Shipping Weight4.5 Kg
Delivery Destinations:Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered.
Date First Available3 Mar 2011
  
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Product Safety

This product is subject to specific safety warnings
  • Warning: Not suitable for children under 36 months
  • Warning: To be used under the direct supervision of an adult

Product Description

Product Description

Scalextric C1271 Start Pro Racing Series 1:32 Scale Race Set

One of the track layouts
One of the six possible circuits
Start Pro Racing Series
With over five metres of track to build in six possible circuits Pro Racing Series caters for some of the longer and more varied races possible in the Start range, so it's just as well a lap counter is included allowing for up to 50 laps for those inclined towards endurance. The set also includes bridge supports for a fly-over section and two sheets of decals for customizing the cars.

Skill-level hand throttle
The skill-level hand throttles included in this set are painted black
All you need to get started
Skill level hand throttles
5.4 metres of track (170 x 220 cm space required)
Bridge supports
Decal sheets for customizing the cars

Pro Racing Series Artwork
Super resistant customizable cars
These super resistant GT-style cars are built to withstand the occasional tumble; an important consideration for any parent with young children. To this end they also have easy change pick-up braids and stronger magnets to help keep them on the track around bends. They also come with decal sheets for racers to customize the cars as they wish.

Super resistant
Easy change pick-up braids
Magnatraction
Decal sheets for customization




Why choose Scalextric Start?
The Scalextric Start range is designed to be the perfect introduction to Scalextric for children aged five years old and up, featuring parts designed specifically for younger racers. The track pieces are especially easy to connect and disconnect making for easier assembly and tidying away. Each set includes super tough cars built to take a tumble, and they need not whiz off the track at all thanks to the optional tamper-proof novice setting on the hand throttles. Scalextric Start is also compatible with standard Scalextric products. Scalextric Start provides everything for the rookie racer in a ready-to-race package.

Box Contains

  • 1 x Transformer
  • 2 x Straight Track
  • 1 x Lap Counter
  • 1 x Straight Track/Power Base Assembly
  • 8 x Curved Track
  • 2 x Hand Controller
  • 1 x Start Gt 1
  • 1 x Car Decal Sheet 1
  • 1 x Start Gt 2
  • 1 x Car Decal Sheet 2
  • 2 x Track Support
  • 1 x Pack Of 4 Braid Plates
  • 1 x Leaflets Pack
  • 1 x 2010 Scalextric Range Leaflet
  • 1 x Start Cross Sell Leaflet
  • 1 x Instruction Leaflet
  • 1 x Translation Leaflet

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    Customer Reviews

    Most Helpful Customer Reviews
    28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Bargain for Scalextrix Start Set 19 Jun 2012
    By TadPol
    Amazon Verified Purchase
    Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
    I was slightly dubious about this product based on some of the other reviews, but I wanted to have some more track for my son's start set and as it was so cheap, I considered that if the set was poor, I would at least have got more track for a fraction of the price.

    How wrong I was to listen to the other reviews. The package arrived quicker than the money being taken out of my account, so for delivery, superb. I then thought i would set the entire set up and see if the cars and track worked. The cars are no more flimsy than any other scalextric car, but they are light, so unless you want to drive them into a wall, then they are fine and bounce around with no difficulty. Both worked and came with extra quick fit braids. They went round the track with ease and I have no idea what the problem is with the lap counter, because mine worked great. There seems to be a right and wrong way for the cars to drive through them, so maybe other reviewers didn't get that bit right?

    I tested both cars on both tracks with both controls and had no issues at all. As far as the track is concerned (and remember that this is a start set for younger kids) I would recommend placing it on a flat surface and pushing together in a flat motion, but there were no dead spots whatsoever. It also can be linked to my son's other start set and the cars from that work fine.

    I think for up to half the price of the same set in other stores, I got a bargain and I think that you need to remember that it is a TOY, it isn't a professional test track for your living room. I haven't had any problems and would certainly recommend it to others.
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    15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
    1.0 out of 5 stars Very Poor Quality 14 Jan 2012
    Amazon Verified Purchase
    Durability: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 2.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 1.0 out of 5 stars   
    I chose this set as my son is 4 and it appeared to be specifically focussed on younger children to get them used to Scalextric. However, the only real difference, apart from quality, is that the sensitivity on the hand controllers can be adjusted. It's many years since I played with Scalextric track but, on opening the box, I was disappointed by the feel and quality of the track and components. My concerns were realised when we put it together and tried to use it. Neither car would complete a full lap before simply stopping. I am an electrical engineer so I checked all of the track connections and the external contacts on the cars but there was nothing obvious, so I can only presume that it was a problem within either the cars or controllers, or a problem with the track overall which, as I said, was pretty poor quality. I'm just glad that I hadn't spent loads of time putting the decals on the cars (no, they don't come with these on already).

    The other issue with this set was the 'Lap Counter'. This operates on a mechanical system with a small lever in each track to detect the car as it passes. However, on the occasions when we did manage to get a car running past the start/finish line, it was thrown off the track on every occasion by this lap counter lever.

    Overall, therefore, I would not recommend this set and, from the wider reviews of Scalextric Start sets, this line of products seems to be way below acceptable quality. Obviously some people seem to have been lucky and received a working set but I do think that is down to luck as the product is certainly not robust. Also, I have now just received a 'proper' Scalextric (for less than you can now buy this 'Start' set) and my views of quality have been confirmed. This 'real' Scalextric is much better. The track, and especially its connectors, are of a much better quality, as are the rest of the components. Also, despite my concerns about how usable this would be by my son (aged 4 (almost 5)), he has taken to it easily. Therefore, I strongly recommend ignoring this 'Start' line of products and going for proper Scalextric. You can pick sets up for much the same price, if not cheaper; they are far more likely to work 'out of the box'; and they will be far more enduring as they do not need any adaptors to work with the rest of the Scalextric range.
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    2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars race cars 27 July 2012
    By homer
    Amazon Verified Purchase
    Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
    this set of scaletrix is amazing value for money.
    there are 5 different ways of track set up so a child doesn't get bored with the game.
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    Most Recent Customer Reviews
    1.0 out of 5 stars scalextric
    only one of the cars work in this product so not happy at all other than that everything is ok.
    Published 3 months ago by kimberley hope
    5.0 out of 5 stars family fun
    I bought two of these sets for four kids to share for a Christmas present. It was great to see all four playing together for hours. And they are still enjoying it six weeks on!
    Published 3 months ago by M J McGuinness
    5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas present
    The item was everything it promised. It arrived on time. However the carrier Yoddle finding nobody in had dropped it over a 6 foot gate. Fortunately the Scalextric was not broken.
    Published 3 months ago by ingrid barton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brought for Xmas present
    Spent ages comparing all Start kits (& prices) - decided on this one. Hours of fun had over Xmas break. Read more
    Published 3 months ago by Michelle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well, yeah!
    Scalextric racing. How much more is there to say? It's a great break from video games, there's always much shouting and laughter and chasing after cars that have run off the... Read more
    Published 4 months ago by M Poole
    1.0 out of 5 stars not fit for purpose
    one of the cars did not work
    the lap timer did not work and also threw cars off track
    one disappointed grandson
    returned for refund
    very disappointed that such... Read more
    Published 4 months ago by Brian Lloyd
    2.0 out of 5 stars Scalextric Start Set
    Unfortunately, it didn't come up to expectations as the controllers did not work properly and the set was very cheaply made. Read more
    Published 4 months ago by janet7486
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun
    Got it for my 7 year old daughter. It's a lot of fun, we've been playing it almost daily since.
    The pickups get wasted very very quickly, so you should order some extras.
    Published 4 months ago by Peter Balogh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    This was a Christmas present for my grandson and he loved playing with it with his dad, grandad and auntie
    Published 4 months ago by Sue Smith
    4.0 out of 5 stars Quality purchase
    Good quality circuit. Only down side is that it could have been a bit longer/ have had a few more "bridges" etc. Our 7 year old loves it though.
    Published 4 months ago by Kake
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