Hi All, For those of you who know my son Brian who helped in the store for many years as a child and young man, he moved to Australia in 2019. He is marrying an Australian woman this month and we are going to his wedding. I should be back around November 2nd. If you have any questions I will get to them when I return. Also, after 45 years in business at 401 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains, I will be closing the store on December 31, 2023 for good. I will however be continuing as a mail order business. I will continue to be available at 908-322-2676 for mail orders and hope to update and improve this website as well. Regards Joe
MIKE PISANO CLASSIC AUGUST 2023 AT HENRY HARNISH’S
Hello Race Fans,
On August 20th 2023 we’ll be celebrating the 11th anniversary of the “Mike Pisano Classic” HO slot car race. This race is in honor of my son Mike who I lost way too early in his life to leukemia.
Thanks to all my friends and family for all the previous celebrations which were held at N.J. hobby in Scotch Plains for 8 years. After missing the 2020 race because of Covid I was honored that Henry Harnish held the last 2 years races at his Randolph Raceway Complex 42 SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD RANDOLPH NJ 07869. Henry has generously offered to hold it there again this year.
Over the years this race has been a great success thanks to all of those who attended, generously offered door prizes, many free give-a-ways items, auction items and cash donations. All money raised because of their generosity has been donated to the Leukemia Foundation.
OVER THE LAST 10 YEARS THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF ALL MY SLOT CAR FRIENDS THROUGHOUT THE HOBBY AND FAMILY I’M PROUD TO SAY WE’VE DONATED OVER $15.000 TO THE LEUKEMIA FOUNDATION TO FIGHT THIS TERRIBLE DISEASE.
This will be a great day of racing with 2 IROC races scheduled with cars built and tuned by Derek Wright and Paul Kniffen so please come, have some fun and honor Mike. The race gives us an opportunity to help give as much as we can to help those inflicted with this terrible disease.
The date is: August 20th 2023 racing starts at 9:30am, the doors open at 8:00am.
Race Fee: $10 per racer
Lunch: New York Style Pizza
THANKS YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT
MARIO “THE CHIEF “PISANO
I AM OPEN TO WALK IN CUSTOMERS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER 3 YEARS
After 3 years of being closed to walk in customers, due primarily to Covid and latter the store being used to operate a mail and internet order business, I am open again. Effective immediately I will be open to the public Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from noon till 6 PM. I have made sure all showcases are fully stocked, most with fresh vintage merchandise. I hope to eventually have HO races on my 6 lane routed 16 x 5 1/2 foot table. Day and time will depend on interest level, so if you want to race let me know.
I will still be doing internet, mail and phone sales, so please LMK your interests at njhobby@aol.com or call during the above hours 908-322-2676. If you are planning a visit, especially if you are coming any distance, I would advise a phone call to verify that I will be available when you would like to visit. I will do my best to post times on this website when I might have to close for any reason.
Until July 22 all new Carrera and Scalextric 1/32 cars and sets are 15% off marked price (cash, Visa, Master Card or Discover only) This does not apply to vintage items. I look forward to your visits and calls.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: I WILL BE OPEN ONLY THROUGH THE 2023 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS AND THEN I WILL BE CLOSING THE STORE FOR GOOD.
NJ NOSTALGIA HOBBY LIMITED EDITION JAMES DEAN COMMEMORATIVE PORSCHE 356
James Dean was an American actor. He is remembered as a cultural icon of teenage disillusionment and social estrangement, as expressed in the title of his most celebrated film, Rebel Without a Cause, in which he starred as troubled teenager Jim Stark. He was also a ‘car guy’. He was killed when his Porsche 550 Spyder, which he had named the ‘Little Bastard’ was T-boned by a much larger Ford Tudor sedan in an intersection.
Around 2009 a group built a commemorative Porsche 356 as a tribute to Dean. This HO slot car from Bauer Modelautobahnnen is that tribute car. Produced in exacting detail as all Bauer cars are this car even has a James Dean figure behind the wheel. This is NJH-003 the third special edition car from Bauer made especially for NJ Nostalgia Hobby. Production was limited to 50 cars for NJ Nostalgia Hobby and I suspect they will sell out fast. SOLD OUT
Initial offering from NJ Nostalgia Hobby only will be $116.99 + shipping. Don’t delay get yours soon! 908-322-2676 WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY NOON TILL 6
WHATS NEW IN ONE THIRTY TWO 101422
For years Carrera was the ‘go to’ slot car company for 1/32 Formula One slot cars. Then two years ago, they stopped making F1 slot cars. Scalextric has just moved in to fill that void. Three releases from Scalextric, all classics and in my opinion great choices. First is the Lotus 99T in the Camel livery driven by Ayrton Senna and Satoru Nakajima beginning in 1987 with much success. Next is one of my favorites, the First National City Bank 6 wheel Tyrrell P34 as raced in 1977. Last is the iconic John Player Special Renault Elf in black and gold again driven by Ayrton Senna in the Portuguese Grand Prix in 1985. All are in stock and are $69.99 each.
AFX MEGA G+ 22025 Collector Series Clear Ford GT40 Mk IV No.1 Sebring
Tomy isn’t releasing a lot of cars this year as usual, but each one is a winner. This is the Ford GT40 Mark IV driven by Mario Andretti and Bruce McLaren at the 12 Hour Sebring race of 1967, the iconic Yellow No.1 Mk IV was and still is a head-turner. Power is supplied by the Mega G+ chassis. Car has clear windows and a full color interior. $49.99 Call for a front door pickup or call in a mail order 908-322-2676.
C4322 SCALEXTRIC BLUES BROTHERS DODGE MONACO BLUESMOBILE 1:32 SLOT CAR DPR
This might be one of the coolest slot cars ever made (my opinion.) It is the Blues Brothers Dodge Monaco Bluesmobile 1/32 scale Scalextric Slot Car. This is an analog car but is Digital Plug Ready. If you have a Carrera Digital set, the Carson chip offered elsewhere on this website should work. $69.99
MIKE PISANO CLASSIC 2022
Hi All, The following is a message from Mario ‘the Chief’ Pisano:
Thanks to all my friends and family for all the previous celebrations which were held at N.J. hobby in Scotch Plains and after missing the 2020 race because of Covid. I was honored that Henry Harnish held last year’s race at his Randolph Raceway Complex in Randolph NJ. Henry has generously offered to hold it there again this year.
PLEASE USE THE LINK TO MY SITE FOR DETAILS
What’s new in HO 062222
Just in from Tomy AFX is this beautiful copper colored Ford GT40 with full color interior, clear windows and headlight covers (not lighted). For a limited time only this beautiful Mega G+ racer is $49.99 + tax and shipping (if needed). A front door pick up can be arranged.
After June 30 the car will be the regular Tomy announced price of $58.99.
WHAT’S NEW IN HO 042822
The NJH-02 Bauer Special Edition Porsche 911 Targas have arrived and they are fantastic! Bauer has once again outdone itself! I have started to ship out cars to those who pre ordered one. Again, orders are limited to one per customer so everyone has a chance to own one of the very special HO slot cars. One of the first cars shipped out got this response in an unsolicited email:
“I just that car in the mail today, and wow that is well done. I’m still trying to figure out how he did the sunglasses! The Targa was such a good idea to have open. “
The price until May 5 is $109.99 and will go up to $129.99 after that. More than half this very limited production is already sold. Don’t miss out!
