- Back for 2010, Bigtrak! You might remember having one of these in the early 80's. Retro and cool, it's brand new for 2010.
- This programmable educational toy is a six-wheeled tank with a front mounted blue photon beam headlamp used for firing. The centre wheels are driven by two motors to allow change of direction.
- Use the 23-button keypad to enter instructions for Bigtrak. Where do I want Bigtrak to go? In what direction? How many units will it take to reach my goal? When do I want Bigtrak to fire? Do I want Bigtrak to return to me along a different course? With a 16 command memory, Bigtrak will execute 16 commands in one sequence, e.g. 'go forward 5 lengths', 'pause', 'turn 30 degrees right', 'fire phaser' and so on.
- There is a 'repeat' instruction allowing simple loops.
- Requires 3 x D batteries (not included)
- For 8+ years
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Product Specifications
Main Language(s)English unknown
Model NumberBIGTRAK
Number of Game Players1
Number of Puzzle Pieces1
Assembly RequiredNo
Batteries Required?Yes
Batteries Included?No
Material Type(s)Plastic
Material Care InstructionsNo
Remote Control Included?No
Radio Control Suitabilityindoor
Colormulticoloured
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Product Description
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Back for 2010, Bigtrak! You might remember having one of these in the early 80's. Retro and cool, it's brand new for 2010. If you are of a certain age, you either owned one or wanted one. It is also a great educational toy for children! This programmable educational toy is a six-wheeled tank with a front mounted blue photon beam headlamp used for firing. The centre wheels are driven by two motors to allow change of direction. Use the 23-button keypad to enter instructions for Bigtrak. Where do I want Bigtrak to go? In what direction? How many units will it take to reach my goal? When do I want Bigtrak to fire? Do I want Bigtrak to return to me along a different course? With a 16 command memory, Bigtrak will execute 16 commands in one sequence, e.g. 'go forward 5 lengths', 'pause', 'turn 30 degrees right', 'fire phaser' and so on. There is a 'repeat' instruction allowing simple loops.
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Bigtrak is Back! Relive your childhood with this 21st Century officially licensed replica!
For those of you that are either to young to know or to old to remember, Bigtrak was a programmable 6 wheeled tank with a front mounted blue photon beam headlamp and a 23 button keypad on the top. The toy can remember up to 16 commands. Simply enter them via the keypad and then watch it execute the instructed sequence (such as "go forward 5 lengths", "pause", "turn 30 degrees right", "fire phaser" etc).
The revived model is an authentic reproduction that boasts all the features of the original, including the ubiquitous '80s go-faster stripes, blue headlamp, phaser sounds and repeat function allowing simple loops! And the best bit?...we've actually lowered the price from when it was originally launched in the 80's, so you can now pick up Bigtrak for just £35.
For 8+ years
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63 of 63 people found the following review helpful
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Back in 1979 when "Bigtrak" was first released I was eight years old and asked for one for Christmas. I was told that I couldn't have one because it would scare my grandfather. As my grandfather is no longer with us and I'm now 39 I felt it was finally safe to buy one.
The box is HUGE and, once opened, your Bigtrak is almost ready to use. Inside you'll find the Bigtrak itself, an instruction manual, and a set of stickers. The design of Bigtrak hasn't been changed aside from one tiny detail: the old "MB" stickers on the side now say "Zeon", but as they're the manufacturers this is forgiveable (although the retro enthusiast in me wished a set of "MB" stickers had also been provided, just for old times' sake). The decals are, aside from this small change, exactly as they were when Bigtrak was first released, and are permanent, so take your time placing them - the instructions clearly indicate where each should go. Next, you'll need a small screwdriver to open the battery hatch on the underside, and three "D"-type batteries (the large round ones) to put inside. The original Bigtrak also took a small rectangular battery which went inside the large circular "hatch" on the top, but the new model doesn't need this - just the three "D"s. Once the batteries are fitted, you're ready to go!
It's nice to see that the technical side of Bigtrak is unchanged, and Zeon have resisted the temptation to extend its capabilities - it can still take just 16 instructions (bless!) It is programmed via the keypad on its upper surface and each press makes a loud beep sound which eventually drives you and those around you mad. It's simple to program - press the up arrow and 3 to make it move forward three lengths, the right arrow and the number 15 to make it turn right by 90 degrees (15 minutes on a clock face - hence the 15) and so on, and the "GO" button makes it play a tune and set off on its way. It's a noisy toy which works better on a hard floor than on carpet, but it is incredibly good fun, especially when you try to make it complete a course of sorts, rolling from room to room, passing obstacles like chairs and cats. Zeon promise that in 2011 they will release the trailer attachment, and the Bigtrak already has its connector and "OUT" button on the keypad in readiness, so I can see my Bigtrak cruising around my house, happily tipping Lego and apples in odd places. Note that this isn't a remote control toy - you program it and set it going - and it is very large, so it's not suitable to use on a table!
If - like many - you wished you'd had one of these as a child back in the 70s and 80s now's your chance. Everyone who has seen mine has fallen in love with it, and friends are demanding a go the next time they come round. Bigtrak is back, and awesome as ever! Tremendous fun :-)
The box is HUGE and, once opened, your Bigtrak is almost ready to use. Inside you'll find the Bigtrak itself, an instruction manual, and a set of stickers. The design of Bigtrak hasn't been changed aside from one tiny detail: the old "MB" stickers on the side now say "Zeon", but as they're the manufacturers this is forgiveable (although the retro enthusiast in me wished a set of "MB" stickers had also been provided, just for old times' sake). The decals are, aside from this small change, exactly as they were when Bigtrak was first released, and are permanent, so take your time placing them - the instructions clearly indicate where each should go. Next, you'll need a small screwdriver to open the battery hatch on the underside, and three "D"-type batteries (the large round ones) to put inside. The original Bigtrak also took a small rectangular battery which went inside the large circular "hatch" on the top, but the new model doesn't need this - just the three "D"s. Once the batteries are fitted, you're ready to go!
It's nice to see that the technical side of Bigtrak is unchanged, and Zeon have resisted the temptation to extend its capabilities - it can still take just 16 instructions (bless!) It is programmed via the keypad on its upper surface and each press makes a loud beep sound which eventually drives you and those around you mad. It's simple to program - press the up arrow and 3 to make it move forward three lengths, the right arrow and the number 15 to make it turn right by 90 degrees (15 minutes on a clock face - hence the 15) and so on, and the "GO" button makes it play a tune and set off on its way. It's a noisy toy which works better on a hard floor than on carpet, but it is incredibly good fun, especially when you try to make it complete a course of sorts, rolling from room to room, passing obstacles like chairs and cats. Zeon promise that in 2011 they will release the trailer attachment, and the Bigtrak already has its connector and "OUT" button on the keypad in readiness, so I can see my Bigtrak cruising around my house, happily tipping Lego and apples in odd places. Note that this isn't a remote control toy - you program it and set it going - and it is very large, so it's not suitable to use on a table!
If - like many - you wished you'd had one of these as a child back in the 70s and 80s now's your chance. Everyone who has seen mine has fallen in love with it, and friends are demanding a go the next time they come round. Bigtrak is back, and awesome as ever! Tremendous fun :-)
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Lighter and less clunky than the MB one(of course my MB one is somewhat older), seems to be very sturdy construction.
For me the thing really lacking here is - the original Big Trak made an "engine noise" from its speaker as it moved around, this new one has no movement sound, all you hear is the electric motors, shame really as other than that and the "test" button on the touch pad(which does nothing), its very authentic.
I should point out that all beep type/laser sounds from the original ARE there on this recreation, only the engine sound is not.
For me the thing really lacking here is - the original Big Trak made an "engine noise" from its speaker as it moved around, this new one has no movement sound, all you hear is the electric motors, shame really as other than that and the "test" button on the touch pad(which does nothing), its very authentic.
I should point out that all beep type/laser sounds from the original ARE there on this recreation, only the engine sound is not.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Had one of these when I was a kid and me and my brother finally killed the key pad with all the use it got. 18 years later and it returns, still as much fun now as what it was back then and the kids enjoy playing with it as much as me.
If you had the original don't try opening the turret on the new one as it doesn't open. All the batterys go in the bottom now.
Can be seen as educational if you want as you have to program it to tell it what to do and fun for the young and young at heart.
If you had the original don't try opening the turret on the new one as it doesn't open. All the batterys go in the bottom now.
Can be seen as educational if you want as you have to program it to tell it what to do and fun for the young and young at heart.
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Good idea, bad execution
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Great Family Fun?
I bought it as a birthday present for my 7 year old nephew.
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It is great fun programming and making an obstacle course for it.
The Big Trak feels solid and is well build.
Published 12 months ago by Highway Dancer
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Timeless
I bought this for my son nearly 30 years ago, and he loved it. I have now bought it for my grandson ,for his 7th Birthday, and he also loves it, with a little help from his Dad! Read more
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