There are things out there that I never knew existed... :eek:
Like this...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-Duel-at-Death-Star-1978-Racing-Slotcar-Set_W0QQitemZ190066427484QQihZ009QQcategoryZ154QQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

If that link gets screwed up it is item #190066427484

Wow -- weird. Never even seen those cars anywhere, let alone the set.

'doba

I have seen this set from time to time on the bay too. It was a "Hey! I remember that!" moment for me. In 1978 (its release) I was lamenting over the fact that I was a kid who was not allowed to see the movie in 1977 and lamenting over the fact that it was slotless and I was up to my elbows in L&J track. I was 13 years old and had no clue about anything to do with slot car customizing. My nephew (10 yrs old) had a slotless oval that I thought was very dull compaired to the wicked-crazy layouts I was used to building. My oh-my, how we do grow, yeah?

Sorry for the time-trip, heh! Anyhow, I have seen this complete set sell for 100.00 and under and the cars for 30.00 each. I wish the seller a good auction, yeah?!

New one for me. Who made that set anyway? :eek: rr

Oh yeah.....may the schwartz be with you!

The one I had never heard off was the Bond set from gilbert..

New one for me. Who made that set anyway? :eek: rr

Ideal? maybe?

PowerPassers were from Lionel, if I'm not mistaken...

--rick

Neat for 20-30 bucks, but that price is not worth bothering with.

Those cars are ugly. You would have to be a pretty serious collector to bid a $100/set.
Jim

I'm always amazed when eBay sellers have really high starting bids, or auctions with hidden reserves. It makes me wonder if they seller really wants the item to sell.

Never saw the set in-person, but I remember it. Had Tyco or AFX came up with it, I think it would be more collectible.

You think that's bad? For the 1/32 tracks Scalextric sells Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on skateboards. They'll put anything on a slot car track if it'll make them a quick buck. :rolleyes: