Lionel is Rebooting Megatracks

I guess they're slow learners!

Maybe a slow boat from China with more of those Mega Tracks pieces finally found it way to the USA? Or they're trying to clean out the warehouse? No thanks, I'll pass on it.

@Gary P posted:

Maybe a slow boat from China with more of those Mega Tracks pieces finally found it way to the USA? Or they're trying to clean out the warehouse? No thanks, I'll pass on it.

I think they have a warehouse full of it, and I guess they figure a little "refresh" of the box and maybe they can sell some more of it.

Saw them at York. Laughable. Another Edsel.

It doesn’t appeal to us train guys but maybe they will be offering it the large stores with toy departments.

@Grampstrains posted:

When this first came out, it was toy of the year at Toy Fair but it didn't sell.   .... My grandson has one and still plays with it.  ....

Looks like this is marketed to folks quite a bit younger than us here on the forum.  I do hope it succeeds.

I'm not hopeful, the link on the landing page provided above doesn't work: http://megatracks.lionel.com/

@H1000 posted:

I'm not hopeful, the link on the landing page provided above doesn't work: http://megatracks.lionel.com/

That link is broken, but using the Lionel website search function shows the products.

Lionel Mega Tracks

Remember "Revolvers"?

I doubt that anyone at Lionel cares to hear what I have to say.  But I wish they would focus on improving their core product, including parts standardization and quality control, instead of distracting themselves with this stuff!

Clearly they like the challenge ……once up that hill wasn’t enough, ….

Pat

@harmonyards posted:

Clearly they like the challenge ……once up that hill wasn’t enough, ….

Pat

The first time they didn't make it up the hill!   What's the definition of insanity again???

Maybe the can reboot their Lionelville Destination Adventure DVD series so we can find out what happens next.

I would re-market it as a mono rail train system using Toyko or Las Vegas as theme.

Make the cars either modern or old style subway cars.

That or a true Roller Coaster model would help sell to a larger customer base.

I've been away from this site for quite a bit of time just because of the constant negativity being expounded on many threads.   It greatly pains me to again visit a random thread where again the negativity runs high.

Could the comments please be more positive and look at things from a different perspective than the tunnel vision many exhibit on this site?

Let's try and be more helpful, and try to offer up solutions rather than tearing things down.  We are all better than that.

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Though I've been a member of this forum since its early start in 2000, and into trains formally since 1989-90, I hadn't heard of Mega Tracks prior to today.   After clicking on the graciously provided Lionel links, I looked at the track system in question.

Indeed this track system isn't for traditional trains.  It is geared for a much younger audience who, I presume are into slot cars, may find it appealing as it allows for genuine creativity.   The track layout and capability of exaggerated curves allow the user to experiment with different orientations / scenario's.

Since I'm not familiar with why a previous introduction failed, according to the banter here, I can't add any suggestions how to improve upon its former introduction.   

However the cars that glide along on this track system are very futuristic looking which may be appealing to the younger set.   Other types of cars could be offered that may be appealing to even the older set to setup just for fun's sake.   

I can envision, grandchildren engaging with grandparents racing these cars around through various loops and turns that no other system affords.

If reintroduced in a creative manner, this track system could be a winner which could lead the younger generation into looking at other products Lionel has to offer.

@Ted S posted:

I doubt that anyone at Lionel cares to hear what I have to say.  But I wish they would focus on improving their core product, including parts standardization and quality control, instead of distracting themselves with this stuff!

AMEN to that Ted....

The original link posted is an old/dead link.  The items in the search results date back to 2016.  Nothing new here to see.