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TYCO THE LOST WORLD JURASSIC PARK ELECTRIC SLOT CAR RACE SET VINTAGE - $160 (Brooklyn)
Brightwater Ct near Brighton 4th Street
condition:
good
make / manufacturer:
TYCO THE LOST WORLD
model name / number:
JURASSIC PARK SLOT CAR
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The Tyco The Lost World: Jurassic Park Electric Motorized Slot Car Race Set (1997) is a vintage HO-scale racing system that combines high-speed slot car action with immersive dinosaur-themed scenery inspired by the film The Lost World: Jurassic Park. Manufactured by Tyco Toys, this set is widely regarded as one of the most unique licensed slot car sets of the 1990s.
Designed for both play and display, it recreates the dangerous terrain of Isla Sorna, placing racers in a jungle environment filled with dinosaurs, hazards, and cinematic set pieces.
Key Features & Components
Motorized Slot Car Racing System
• Features a Magnum 440-X2 electric slot car track system known for durability and smooth performance.
• Dual-lane track allows head-to-head racing with handheld controllers.
• Modular track pieces enable users to assemble custom layouts.
Vehicles Included
• Comes with two HO-scale slot cars styled as Jurassic Park InGen vehicles:
• A military-style Humvee
• A pickup-style utility truck
• Decorated with Jurassic Park branding and themed colors.
• Built for speed but designed to interact with obstacles on the track.
Signature Dinosaur Action Feature
• Includes a motorized Tyrannosaurus rex figure positioned along the track.
• The T-Rex acts as an interactive hazard:
• Its jaws open as cars pass
• It can knock or “grab” cars off the track, adding unpredictability and excitement
Enthusiasts often remember this as the standout feature:
“Trex sits on the track and grabs cars off it as they race past”
Themed Scenic Environment
The set is heavily stylized to reflect Isla Sorna’s jungle terrain:
• Mountain backdrop with integrated waterfall and lake
• Dense jungle scenery with cardboard and molded elements
• Dinosaur figures and illustrations including:
• Velociraptors
• Triceratops (including skeleton display)
• Parasaurolophus herd
• Brachiosaurus in the lake
• Missing the iconic “High Hide” observation tower from the film lore!!!
Track sections even run behind the waterfall, enhancing the cinematic feel.
Gameplay Experience
The set blends traditional slot racing with environmental hazards:
• Players control speed using trigger controllers
• Strategic throttle control is required to avoid:
• Flying off curves
• Being struck by the T-Rex
• Combines skill-based racing with interactive obstacles, making it more dynamic than standard slot car sets
Build & Assembly
• Comes as a DIY assembly kit with snap-together track pieces and scenery components
• Setup time varies depending on layout complexity
• Designed for repeat assembly and customization
Collectibility & Legacy
• Released in 1997 alongside the film, making it a true period tie-in collectible
• Considered:
• Rare among Jurassic Park toys
• One of the few officially licensed Jurassic Park slot car sets
• Still actively traded in collector markets, especially in complete condition
Summary
The Tyco Lost World Jurassic Park slot car set stands out because it’s more than just a racing toy—it’s a miniature action scene. With its motorized T-Rex hazard, jungle scenery, and cinematic design, it delivers a hybrid experience of racing and storytelling.
It remains a nostalgic favorite for:
• Slot car enthusiasts
• Jurassic Park collectors
• 90s toy collectors