The world famous Scalextric brand was launched to immediate acclaim in 1957 and has been synonymous with the term 'slot racing' ever since.
The combination of scale model cars and real racing action proved an instant winner. After its launch, initial demand was so strong that the original manufacturers were barely able to keep up.
In the manufacture of the cars themselves, tin plate was replaced by moulded plastic and after a few other technical refinements Scalextric was clearly recognisable as the much loved slot racing system that we are all familiar with today.
Initially the company focused on scale models of British racing cars of the day, the range quickly expanded to include foreign cars. The cars became more technically sophisticated and detailed throughout the Sixties; incorporating features such as working lights and the ability to perform 360 degree turns.
The Seventies saw the introduction of an even greater range of vehicles while the track was enhanced with features such as jumps and cross overs.
Now into its seventh decade working at the pinnacle of its category, the world's leading slot racing brand continues to innovate; incorporating digital technology and developing cars with enhanced detail and realism, alongside an extensive range of trackside accessories. Gibsons jigsaw puzzles are made from 100% recycled, high quality puzzle board.

Gibsons is een Brits familiebedrijf gesticht in 1919. Ze gebruiken alleen de beste materialen voor hun puzzels en maken enkele van de meest populaire legpuzzels en spellen. Over de jaren is het bedrijf geëvolueerd, maar hun waarden zijn dezelfde gebleven - kwaliteitsprodukten en uitzonderlijke service blijven hun top prioriteit. Gibsons puzzels worden gemaakt uit 100% gerecycleerd materiaal en het dikkere karton verzekert dat het leggen van een puzzel van Gibsons een waar plezier is. Ze investeren veel tijd in hun artiesten om ervoor te zorgen dat deze afbeeldingen maken waar puzzel liefhebbers van dromen. Enkele van hun populaire artisten zijn Thomas Kinkade, Mike Jupp, Dick Bogie, ...