Big Trak
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Big Trak is definitely one of the more interesting toys of the 70’s. It was basically a programmable tank that you could set to follow specific patterns, like go forward four units, turn right, go forward 10 unit, fire you guns. Using Big Trak was the first time I programmed anything.
From the catalog: “Let Big Trak’s electronic memory treat you to an absolutely spectacular performance. Just punch in your program of commands and watch Big Trak carry them out: moving forward, backward, left and right, up to 99 length units! Order Big Trak to picot into a sharp or wide-angled turn, full circle, or even beyond that. Big Trak can lurk silently before continuing on its course, and can fire either a single shot or a volley from its “photon” cannon. Send Big Trak out of the room, around furniture and other obstacles, and back again! Easy enough for kids to learn, but so much fun, even adults won’t be able to resist. One 9 volt transistor and four 1.5 volt “D” size batteries.”
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Big Trak’s only accessory was the Big Trak Transport, a dump truck like attachment that could be dragged along behind it. From the catalog: “Fascinating companion unit of Big Trak that automatically hooks up to Big Trak’s electronic cicuitry. Watch Big Trak Transport haul loads and suddenly dump them on a pre programmed command. The Transport’s sleek design offers great maneuverability and allows the unit to take turns and corners in stride. A great accessory to a great toy!”
Although the automatic dumping was kind of neat, Transport never really did much for me as a kid.
April 3rd, 2008 at 4:17 pm
I had a Big Trak When was a kid got the Frist day it came out.I like to bye one if any body has one.
April 20th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
I always used to think that the Big Trak looked like the vehicle from “Damnation Alley.” Which, of course, made me want it more.
May 4th, 2008 at 9:00 am
i forgot about this toy, this is why i like to surf these sites, i may have to try to find one now on ebay! although i never owned it, my cousin did and i was always envious of it! in fact, my cousin was spoiled and had all the great toys from the late seventies/early eighties, now he buys all his vintage stuff from me!
May 12th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
This was one of the all-time favorites at our house. Wish they would re-issue it.
June 13th, 2008 at 2:27 am
I had one and loved it because of all the attention I got with it. My brother stepped on it and broke it on purpose because he was jealous that it was mine. He always destroyed my toys. I never got over it.
July 2nd, 2008 at 1:06 pm
How much is a Big Trak and transporter worth now?Would love to have one.
July 20th, 2008 at 10:28 am
i have a big trak i had it sents 1979 still have the boxs and papers i have the pull along to the transport i had it when i was 16 now im 45 make me a offer maybe ill sale it
July 30th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Hi Gary, if Wiley above, doesn’t pick that up from you, and it is in good condition, you would probably be able to sell it easily on ebay.
August 18th, 2008 at 11:16 am
i have a big trak which has spent along time in the loft and now needs repair, any idears where i can get this done?
August 19th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Have a Big Trak and a Transporter in box with manuals and decals the were never put on it. Big Trak has a ding in the front base half 1/2 in. by 1/8 in. but everything works. Never been on cement, only carpet (no scrathes on wheels). Transport not operating for some reason but bought at the same time the Big Trak was. will sell for a reasonable price to a good home.
October 2nd, 2008 at 9:57 am
Found Big Trak with transporter in our storage. Has to have been purchsed the first time they were sold. It is complete, batteries were removed before it was stored. Only thing wrong is one decal is wrinkled fron where i had a problem putting it on. any idea fo what it might be worth?
November 21st, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Big Trak was ahead of it’s time!One of the coolest toys ever made! I had it but the transport was broken when I opened it.We took it back to Toys R Us but they had none in stock.I don’t even remember what if anything I got instead of the Transport.In hindsight I should have kept it even broken.
December 7th, 2008 at 9:24 am
Yeah so all know I just post a fully working Big Trak with transporter on ebay
February 12th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
I dont know guys, my cousin mike had the big track,
I always thought it was a little on the boring side.
but then so was mike
April 8th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Looks like the cobra Hiss inherited some of it’s design from this.
July 21st, 2009 at 6:05 am
Jim Smith… wanna sell the transport… drop me an e-mail at npd130@hotmail.com! Thanks!
December 6th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Wow…….The memories are flooding back, i loved my bigtrak & Starbird, i was 8 ish….. (simple times).
It was a boring toy after about half an hour but i always went back for more the next day and NOBODY was allowed to touch it lol. It was more for showing off i think..At least i know i found it more interesting when everyone was after a go 
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Looking to buy big trak with transport must be working. I live in montreal canada will pay top $$$$ send me an email if you have to sell ajkinge@yahoo.ca
February 17th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
i would like to know if anyone want to sell one
February 21st, 2010 at 1:13 pm
I had a big trak as a kid and it was my favourite toy if any has a mint one with the trailer ill buy it in a second call me @ 226 356 5352
February 21st, 2010 at 1:14 pm
that number to call is 226 346 5352 thanks big trak rules