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Win Retro Scalextric Merchandise

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Retro PrizesThis month we have a selection of retro Scalextric goodies up for grabs, including:

  • Wallet
  • Mug
  • Large storage box

For your chance to win this collection of retro scalextric goodies simply answer the question below.

The Scalextric we are familiar with today comes from the Scalex brand of Minimodels Ltd, which was a clockwork powered race car system that first appeared in 1952. Their inventor, Mr B. "Freddie" Francis, showed Scalextric ("Scalex" plus "electric") cars at the annual Harrogate Toy Fair in the UK.

Congratulations to our lucky winner, Julian Burkill from Rugby.



In what year was Scalextric launched at the Harrogate Toy Fair.

  • A. 1955
  • B. 1956
  • C. 1957
  • Closing date for entries is 11.59pm GMT on 31st January 2012, any entries received after the closing date will not be accepted.
  • The Promoter takes no responsibility for entries which are not received.
  • The prize promotion is open to those aged 18 years and over.
  • The prize promotion is not open to employees of Hornby plc or of any subsidiary or associated company of Hornby plc or to employees family members.
  • Any entries submitted by agents or third parties will be invalid and will not be accepted by the Promoter.
  • There is one prize as described above. The Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize for one of equal or greater value at any time.
  • The winner will be chosen at random from the correct answers only.
  • Only one entry per household/person. Any additional entries will not be entered.
  • The prize is not transferable and there is no cash alternative.
  • All winners will be informed. Losing entries will not receive any notification.
  • The winner will be contacted within seven days of the closing date using the contact details provided. If the winner cannot be contacted the prize will be forfeited.
  • Prizes will be sent within 4 weeks of the competition ending.
  • The name and town of residence of the winner will be displayed on the Scalextric website.
  • By entering this competition, you are consenting to allow your name and town of residence to be displayed on the Scalextric website.
  • The decision of the Promoter is final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into regarding the outcome of the prize promotion.
  • The Promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the terms of this prize promotion at anytime without prior notice. Any changes will be posted within the rules on the site.
  • Entry constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.
  • The competition and the terms and conditions of this agreement will be governed by English law and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales Promoter: Hornby Hobbies Ltd, Westwood, Margate, Kent, CT9 4JX.
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