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Top 10 Gift Ideas from ModelZone

Friday, 25 November 2011 15:45:30 Europe/London

0 Comments | Posted in Aircraft Die Cast Formula 1 General Hints, Tips & Guides Hornby Hot New Items Modelzone Exclusives MZ News Plastic Kits Radio Control Scalextrics....Beginners Guide Special Offers Model Railways Collectables By Tim Tiernan

With only a few weeks left to shop before Christmas we have pulled together our Top 10 Gift Ideas.

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  1. My Keepon - Save £5, was £39.99, Now £34.99!
  2. AppToyz AppBlaster - As seen on The Gadget Show, Save £5, was £19.99, Now £14.99!
  3. Syma Fiery Dragon Radio Controlled Helicopter - Save £5, was £39.99, Now £34.99!
  4. Maisto Rock Crawler Junior - Only £19.99!
  5. Scalextrics Drift Kings Set - Save £50, was £99.99, Now £49.99!
  6. Silverlit 3D Twister - Save £10, was £39.99, Now £29.99!
  7. Silverlit Radio Control F22 Raptor> - Only £29.99!
  8. Bburago Ferrari Kids Light & Sound Workshop - Only £36.99!
  9. Hornby Toy Story 3 Steam Train Set - Save £35, was £69.99, Now £34.99!
  10. Meccano Turbo Radio Control Pro - Save £10, was £59.99, Now £49.99!

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The ModelZone National Scalextric Championship 2011

Friday, 15 July 2011 10:51:50 Europe/London

0 Comments | Posted in General Hot New Items MZ News Scalextrics....Beginners Guide By Matthew Moore

The National Scalextric Championship 2011
Exclusive to selected ModelZone Stores

This summer, ModelZone will be the Exclusive hosts of this year’s Scalextric Championship, where members of the public and Scalextric enthusiasts are invited to come along to selected ModelZone stores to compete in the biggest Scalextric Competition in the country! The winner, with the fastest lap time of the competition will be entered into the International Championships on the Scalextric website, for the chance to win some fantastic prizes!

The winner of the UK Championships will win a Digital Platinum Scalextric Set worth £500 and each regional winner with the fastest lap for their area will be awarded with a James Bond Scalextric Set worth £100!

One of the first Scalextric Championships will be held August Bank Holiday weekend, at Meadowhall Shopping Centre from Saturday 27th August to Monday 29th August. The event will be located on the lower level near the entrance to the Oasis Food Hall, directly beneath the ModelZone store!

Not only will there be some fantastic Scalextric Products up for grabs... ModelZone will be offering an exclusive 15% OFF all full price, non exclusive Scalextric and Hornby products* during the weekend of the event at the event stores only. So make sure you don’t miss out!

Meadowhall Championship Times & Dates:
Saturday 27th August – Open from 9am – 8pm
Sunday 28th August – Open from 11am – 5pm
Monday 29th August – Open from 10am – 6pm

Watch this space for more Scalextric championship events and dates

 

* Sorry offer not available online.

Of 4 CEP's and Third Rails

Monday, 7 September 2009 11:07:35 Europe/London

0 Comments | Posted in General Scalextrics....Beginners Guide By Vernon Smith

Bachmann Pre-Production 31-427Z 4-CEP
Bachmann Pre-Production 31-427Z 4-CEP

Having commuted to London’s Victoria Station for a number of years, (bear second class of course) I grew to actually enjoy bouncing around in a 4 CEP! You normally got a seat, you could have a nap, and the seats on the refurbished units grew more comfy the less un-refurbished units there were or the more free Pimm’s samples you could get (2 per bear) as you rushed across the concourse at Victoria. Then modern units, with sliding doors, led by Class 508’s and then Networkers, arrived, and the end then slowly approached for them.
Still, after what seems like an eternity the Bachmann 4 CEP gets nearer to actually arriving in store! And yes, we even have pictures and a sample and its ‘really rather good’ as they say! Modelled on unit 7119 (one of a handful) in BR all over blue it really will be worth the wait! It has loads of separately applied handrails and pipes, illuminated headcodes, and internal lighting, curtains at the windows; you just want to hear the doors slam and the compressor start up under the floor. The coaches are have a bar coupling between them, and normal couplings on the ends.  With Modelzone’s NSE Networker  late this year and the Bachmann 2 EPB most likely next year (hmm we will see) any 3rd rail fan (or sad ex commuter like me) has it made. Even the elderly Class 73’s keep getting new liveries like First Group 73141, seen at Tonbridge on 8th July when fresh out of the box! An idea for Hornby's 2010 range perhaps?

Copyright P. Seale

The Battle Of Britain, The Rise Of Heros.

Wednesday, 5 August 2009 15:10:29 Europe/London

0 Comments | Posted in General MZ News Scalextrics....Beginners Guide By Paul Perryman

"The Battle of France is over. I expect the Battle of Britain is about to begin...", those haunting words spoken by Prime Minister Winston Churchill  on June 18th 1940.

The Battle of Britain was the first major campaign to be fought entirely by air forces and was one of the largest and sustained bombing campaigns of all time. RAF airfields were the initial targets but as the battle progressed, destruction of aircraft production centres and ground infrastructure became ever more regular.

The Battle of Britain saw the rise of aerial combat and “dog fighting”. Amongst our arsenal were the legendary Supermarine Spitfire and the Hawker Hurricane which were piloted by young, talented pilots who pitted their wits and flying skills against the German Luftwaffe’s ME109 and ME110 Fighters as well as the wave upon wave of Henkiel HE-111 Heavy bombers.

Although outnumbered and often out gunned, the RAF wouldn’t stop and most definitely wasn’t going to give up. Although aircraft supplies were short and the constant bombing ruined runways and hangers, they did what they needed and got back up into the air.Many say it was this stubbornness that frustrated Hitler most and accounted for the first real defeat of Hitler’s military forces.

Fighter Command was so successful that the conclusion to Churchill's famous 'Battle of Britain' speech has come to refer solely to them: "...if the British Empire and its Commonwealth lasts for a thousand years, men will still say, 'This was their finest hour.'"

Thunderbirds Prop Replicas Available In Store Now

Friday, 18 July 2008 10:05:24 Europe/London

0 Comments | Posted in Scalextrics....Beginners Guide By Paul Perryman

Modelzone is pleased to announce the arrival of Iconic Replicas large scale Thunderbirds products. Only available in store, these 3 larger than life prop replicas are a must for all Thunderbirds fans and Anderson collectors alike.

Beautifully detailed and hand-crafted, these replicas are created using original plans and reference material of the time to bring to the collector a unique copy of the models used in the production of this classic show.

Thunderbird 1 stands over 50cm tall and is displayed on a highly detailed scale base that is modeled on TB1's launch pad.Complete with clear acrylic display case and etched brass plaque featuring unique edition number.

Thunderbird 2 is over 60cm long and is supplied with a wooden plinth with an etched brass plaque featuring unique edition number .Also included is a Certificate of Authenticity individually HAND SIGNED by the creator of Thunderbirds, Gerry Anderson.

Thunderbird 3 is also over 50cm tall and is displayed in authentic diorama of Thunderbird 3 hanger.Complete with clear acrylic display case and etched brass plaque featuring unique edition number and supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity individually HAND SIGNED by the creator of Thunderbirds, Gerry Anderson.

Each of these models is available to order in store and retail at an amazing £299.99. Check the store locator  for your local Modelzone store. Dont miss out on one of these collectible master peices.....order today.

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