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This year's Scalextric catalogue unveiling is scheduled for 2pm on Wednesday.

I haven't had a preview this year, so I'll share the excitement and surprise of Scalextric fans around the globe. I do hope to share images of some Q1 and Q2 releases (ie the actual cars, not 3D renders) from Thursday onwards.

So what are we going to get this year? Almost certainly something for everyone across the various categories - TV & Movie, Street, Touring, Rally, GT & Prototypes, Single Seaters and Super-Resistant. We'll see what sets are planned to introduce Scalextric to new racers next Christmas. As always at this time of year various rumours have been circulating... Will there be any innovative new technology this year? Will prices stay the same, creep up or even go down? And is the Scalextric Club returning? 

All will be revealed on Wednesday - apart from a few cars that are kept under wraps for a nice surprise later in the year 

The Nuremberg Toy Fair - Spielwarenmesse - takes place from 27 to 31 January, so expect brands such as Slot.it and Carrera to announce their 2026 releases around then.