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NASCAR Toys Can Be Fun, Stimulating and Educational
from: Maxx Sports GuidesIt's been often said that the only difference between a child's toys and a grown man's toys is the price.
Of all sports, NASCAR may have the broadest assortment of merchandising products available. NASCAR jackets and caps are regular favorites. T-shirts and other apparel lines, and even hard hats have been gaining recognition. And even NASCAR furniture is now available.
So, it's only natural that NASCAR toys are also now included in the sport's list of merchandising products.
After all, cars are toys for big boys. As toddlers get older, they substitute their toy cars for the "real thing" to drive. NASCAR seems to know this, or know that catching them early is a smart economic and marketing strategy.
Collectibles are among the fastest selling NASCAR toys, for a reason. They're cool; they're a standard toy a child universally accepts; and they make excellent collector pieces.
If you're planning to give NASCAR toys to your youngster, or as a gift to a NASCAR hobby-aficionado, following are some suggested ideas:
Cast and Paint: Krazy Kar Hobby Kit #48 Jimmie Johnson
This splendid kit is ideal for a father-and-son activity. You can paint Jimmie Johnson's two No. 48 race cars - one for you and one for your son. This kit includes a casting material and a mold, some paint and paintbrush, decals to adorn the cars, wheels and several axle mounts, a container of glue, and an educational book. It's available at: pitpassdiecast.com
Team Up Tony Stewart Remote Control 1:6 Scale Car
Another excellent idea that should wow your little juniors is the Team Up Tony Stewart Remote Control 1:6 Scale Car. Yes it has remote control, that's why it comes highly recommended. This NASCAR toy features the real thing, Home Depot's logo on the hood, the number 20 on the side and at the top and the overall orange color of Tony Stewart's sponsor. It costs $154.99 at the NASCAR store: store.nascar.com.
NASCAR Specialty Board Games DVD
Some NASCAR toys are brain developers too. This NASCAR Specialty Board Games DVD is a prime example of brain loads of fun. Emulating the thrills of racing against other players, young children can be motivated into "thinking" the best winning method in the competition. Accompanied by a DVD with on screen challenges, the game's board resembles a track. Available are 15 race simulation classes and more than 350 DVD challenges. It's also available from the NASCAR store at $29.99.
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