James Bond coming to Scalextric

Get to race the Aston Martin DBS


30 January 2008 11:23 GMT / By Stuart Miles

James Bond is coming to a Scalextric track near you from October, the slot-car maker has announced.

Launching a month before the latest instalment of the James Bond Series, racers will be able to hurtle around the track in Bond's DBS as featured in "Casino Royale".

The new film, which only got its name, "Quantum of Solace", is is taken from one of a collection of short stories published by 007 creator Ian Fleming in 1960.

Scalextric will be offering a number of sets for fans including a limited edition twin pack complete with the Aston Martin DBS and a yet to be announced chase car. Track length will be 532cm.

Racing fans will also be able to get a Scalextric digital set and a micro digital set.

No word on pricing yet, but we will keep you posted.
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