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2. Tyco Toys - Wikipedia

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   In the 1960s, TYCO changed its focus from train kits to ready-to-run trains sold in hobby shops and added HO-scale electric racing sets, or "slot car" sets. A wide range of slot cars and repair parts, track sections, controllers and accessories were also available. The slot car rage started in 1963. [3]

3. List of model car brands - Wikipedia

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   Strombecker/Bachmann – American manufacturer started in 1962. 1:32 slot cars. Formerly Strombecker was a separate company making slot cars and Bachman, electric train sets. Studio 27 – High end scale model and accessory manufacturer from Japan [87] Sun Star – Chinese mostly 1:18 scale. Nicely done, especially limousines and pickup trucks.

4. Carrera (slot car brand) - Wikipedia

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   In 1970, Carrera offered 1:24, 1:32 and 1:60 scales for slot cars, and the slot-free "Servo" systems which allowed cars to switch lanes, guided by the guard rails on the outside. Due to the many systems offered, and fewer customers (Generation X), Neuhierl had to sell his company in 1985, and killed himself. The new owners sold rather cheap ...

5. Slot car - Wikipedia

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   A typical, 1:32 scale, Audi R8R slot car by Carrera Slot cars are usually models of actual automobiles, though some have bodies purpose-designed for miniature racing. Most enthusiasts use commercially available slot cars (often modified for better performance), others motorize static models, and some "scratch-build", creating their own mechanisms and bodies from basic parts and materials.

6. HobbyTown USA - Wikipedia

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   Thom Walla, Merlin Hayes, and Mary Hayes founded HobbyTown Unlimited, Inc. in 1985 and opened the first franchise store in 1986. As of 2023, HobbyTown USA has 106 franchise stores are located in 35 states in the continental United States. The company describes itself as the largest brick-and-mortar hobby retailer in the world.

7. Polistil - Wikipedia

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   Now Polistil sells different products: slot car systems, radio controlled cars, die cast models of construction machinery, tractors, caricature cars, Formula One cars and so on. So, this is an interesting case where the Asian toy giant is responsible for resurrecting two well-known Italian brand names – Bburago and Polistil, but the products ...