This is the Auto World Rat Fink & FURRY-OUS Underground Racing 14' HO Slot Car Set
Rate Fink - Mr. "Gasser"
LIVE YOUR LIFE A QUARTER MILE AT A TIME
In the late 1950's, artist Ed Roth received national attention for his twisted, surreal designs, which he printed and sold on T-shirts. Called "Weirdo shirts," the style caught on among enthusiasts at car shows across America in what's known as the "Kustom Kulture scene."
Ed "Big Daddy" Roth needed a mascot to promote his custom car kits and art brand, so he created a grotesque green/grey rat with wild eyes and sharp teeth-an intentional opposite of that other wholesome "family style" mouse, which Roth detested. Rat Fink is a character not even a mother could love - crazy eyes, warped body, gaping mouth, and greasy overalls, emblazoned with his "R.F” initials.
Rat Fink, immediately caught on after appearing in a Car Craft magazine ad in 1963, showing up on shirts, toys, stickers, and much more.
Mr. Gasser & the Weirdos was a 1960s novelty music group led by Roth (known as Mr. Gasser). Formed in the early 1960's they released a few bizarre surf rock albums, most notably 1963’s Hot Rod Hootenanny. In the 1960s plastic models of many of Roth’s monsters, including Mr. Gasser and other weird creatures were all the rage. Despite never actually appearing in his own animated production, Rat Fink has become, once again, one of the most recognizable delinquents around.
Auto World brings you the legendary showdown everyone wants as Rat Fink himself faces-off against Mr. Gasser!
RACE SET CONSISTS OF:
(2) Variable Speed Controllers
(1) Adjustable Voltage Power Pack
(2) X-Traction Ultra G Electric Racers
- 1970 Dodge Challenger
- 1970 Dodge Charger R/T
(8) - 9'' Radius Curve Track (1/4 Circle)
(1) - 15'' Terminal Track
(1) - 15'' Straight Track
(1) - 9'' Squeeze Track
(3) - 9'' Straight Track
(1) - 3'' Straight Track
(4) - 9'' Curved Loop Track
(1) - Loop Base
(6) - Loop Fasteners
(8) - Guard Rails
(2) - Cardboard Stand-ups (Rat Fink and Mr. Gasser)
(1) - Cardboard Tunnel
(1) - Loop Track Graphic Insert
(1) - Track Cleaning Pad
(1) - Assembly Instruction Sheet
Compatible with most HO scale tracks - AFX, Tomy, Auto World
