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# No, nor have I any understanding as to why I would want one.
Then OR now...
I dont see what it does.
(, Mon 7 Jul 2014, 15:00, archived)
# it combined computers and radio controlled cars when both things were relatively new
making a lot of nerdy young boys very excited in the late 70s/early 80s

(, Mon 7 Jul 2014, 15:07, archived)
# It was amazing at the time,
less so when viewed today. Took a fuckton of batteries (I think it was 6 x D cells for motive power and a 9 volt battery for the 'brain') but they did last a long time.
(, Mon 7 Jul 2014, 15:26, archived)
# When I got one last year my kids were like "Where's the remote control? Where's the touch screen LED display? Can I control it from my iPod?"
After I put them straight about a few things it did keep them amused...

....for about 10 minutes anyway ;)

(The rocket-launcher attachment helped)
(, Mon 7 Jul 2014, 15:31, archived)
# With only 45 minutes programming and a £45 add-on trailer
you could deliver an apple to your dad in the other room. As long as the dog wasn't in the way.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6V-tuOf3dE

Big Trak was shit really. I'm glad I got given a Star Bird instead that year.
(, Mon 7 Jul 2014, 15:25, archived)
# LOL
OK they were shit, but they were still cool!
(, Mon 7 Jul 2014, 15:28, archived)