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xmas2014 - wii u, scalextric digital

razil
razil Posts: 15,041
in Not Sports Related
Hi folks

is the wii u worth it? Don't seem to be many games

Scalextric digital, is it that much better? having to chip your old cars if you upgrade, hmm

any other 'big' toy shouts this Christmas?

kids have it pretty good nowadays

R

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  • ken from bexley
    ken from bexley Posts: 5,092
    edited December 2014
    I will have to try and get the Scalextric for the grandkids, not that they will get a look in! .
    I Do remember buying my twin sons this for 'our' 2nd Christmas, we made a large track and a 'blind' corner going of into the kitchen. The later models you could renew the brushes, and tyres and buy the little 'diffs'. Even made a drag strip with pillows at the end of our long hall. I loved it, the kids seemed to. The mini's were fun as well. I have noticed they have sold out already?. Probably all the dad's buying them......
  • JiMMy 85
    JiMMy 85 Posts: 10,202
    The Nintendo-produced games on the Wii U are more long-lasting and multiplayer friendly than any games across the other consoles, particularly for families. There's just so few of them. Super Mario 3D, Mario Kart 8, Smash Bros. and Sports all get top marks from me.
  • razil
    razil Posts: 15,041
    The missus bought a wii u in the end (soz nla).

    Got some Thomas and friends oo gauge hornby for sale if anyones interested, its used - you can't buy it new easily anymore. Inbox me if interested but quick as its on ebay.

    R
  • Charltonparklane
    Charltonparklane Posts: 5,786
    Raz

    you got a link I maybe interested mate
  • scabbyhorse
    scabbyhorse Posts: 2,546
    JiMMy 85 said:

    The Nintendo-produced games on the Wii U are more long-lasting and multiplayer friendly than any games across the other consoles, particularly for families. There's just so few of them. Super Mario 3D, Mario Kart 8, Smash Bros. and Sports all get top marks from me.

    This
  • razil
    razil Posts: 15,041
    I also have a Thomas Trackmaster (castle thingy) set, and track expansion set,

    http://www.mommyconnections.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1024px-TrackMasterFisher-PriceThomasCastleQuestSetbox.jpg


    some active 3d glasses (check the compatibility first) and an iPad case..

    Also interactive chuggington.. with extra track and engines

    http://www.toysrus.co.uk/medias/sys_master/8610391942385536.jpg
  • PL54
    PL54 Posts: 10,757
    Multi-Coloured Swap Shop Charlton style
  • razil
    razil Posts: 15,041
    edited December 2014
    :)

    Also got a Medelli electric drum kit for sale, an iMAC (already on ebay), and PS Rock Star game with drum kit (needs a cable repaired) and extra guitar for sale

    If you're interested and willing to make sensible market value offers please inbox me asap as its all going on ebay
  • Dippenhall
    Dippenhall Posts: 3,923
    Got my grandson a Scalextric for Xmas. Digital just allows things like changing lanes from the handset and running more than one car on a track. Got a bit obsessed and have made a whole landscape of hills with trees and hedges using all my Blue Peter badge expertise. I might let him use it occasionally.

  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 95,028
    Dippenhall said:

    Got my grandson a Scalextric for Xmas. Digital just allows things like changing lanes from the handset and running more than one car on a track. Got a bit obsessed and have made a whole landscape of hills with trees and hedges using all my Blue Peter badge expertise. I might let him use it occasionally.

    Really gotta see pics of this

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  • Dippenhall
    Dippenhall Posts: 3,923
    ForeverAddickted said:

    Dippenhall said:

    Got my grandson a Scalextric for Xmas. Digital just allows things like changing lanes from the handset and running more than one car on a track. Got a bit obsessed and have made a whole landscape of hills with trees and hedges using all my Blue Peter badge expertise. I might let him use it occasionally.

    Really gotta see pics of this
    Will put one up this evening when I get home.
  • Dippenhall
    Dippenhall Posts: 3,923
    Here she is. Paper mache, some glue and kiddies poster paint and some old chicken wire. Hedges are cut from green pan scourers dipped in glue and dyed sawdust. Bushes are fragments of liquidised sponge dyed green. Trees are twigs from the garden dipped in glue and the spongey bits. Grass from sifted sawdust dyed green. Cost less than £20 for the whole lot and a few Sunday afternoons.
  • PL54
    PL54 Posts: 10,757
    I assume he's not taking it home then!

    Looks excellent, well done
  • PL54
    PL54 Posts: 10,757
    There's a dead horse in the foreground - if you have equine flu in there then it's a problem.
  • Dippenhall
    Dippenhall Posts: 3,923
    PL54 said:

    There's a dead horse in the foreground - if you have equine flu in there then it's a problem.

    Could be, the horses came from Poundland.

    Grandson can take it home if his dad gets a forklift truck organised.
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,641
    It's great but you're f****d if he doesn't like the layout of the track.
  • Bolderhumphreyreid
    Bolderhumphreyreid Posts: 2,557
    Dippenhall said:

    Here she is. Paper mache, some glue and kiddies poster paint and some old chicken wire. Hedges are cut from green pan scourers dipped in glue and dyed sawdust. Bushes are fragments of liquidised sponge dyed green. Trees are twigs from the garden dipped in glue and the spongey bits. Grass from sifted sawdust dyed green. Cost less than £20 for the whole lot and a few Sunday afternoons.

    Are you some sort of fool???

    If those animals get anywhere near that track there'll be carnage. There's nothing keeping them away. Get it a bit more realistic please.
  • floydroadfaithfull
    floydroadfaithfull Posts: 4,778
    Does anyone remember the big scalectrix track they had in the toy/model shop near Lewisham hospital?
  • Dippenhall
    Dippenhall Posts: 3,923
    Bolderhumphreyreid said:

    Dippenhall said:

    Here she is. Paper mache, some glue and kiddies poster paint and some old chicken wire. Hedges are cut from green pan scourers dipped in glue and dyed sawdust. Bushes are fragments of liquidised sponge dyed green. Trees are twigs from the garden dipped in glue and the spongey bits. Grass from sifted sawdust dyed green. Cost less than £20 for the whole lot and a few Sunday afternoons.

    Are you some sort of fool???

    If those animals get anywhere near that track there'll be carnage. There's nothing keeping them away. Get it a bit more realistic please.
    Ran out of scouring pads. OK but I have got the rescue helicopter and ambulance on standby.

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