Abstract: The invention relates to a control system and method for electric toy vehicles. The invention is suitable for vehicles which are controlled using a control element, which are actuated by an electric micromotor and which move on tracks comprising a guide groove which is flanked by electronductive tracks. Moreover, each vehicle is provided with a dynamic current collector and guide assembly comprising a guide flange which keeps the vehicle on the track. The inventive system comprises a transmitting control device which is associated with the above-mentioned control element in order to transmit signals in the form of digital waves which control the operation of the vehicle, a control device which receives the aforementioned signals and which is built into the vehicle, and actuation means which are connected to said receiving device. According to the invention, the signals are applied to at least one electronductive track which can be shared temporarily by at least two vehicles equipped with respective receivers.

Abstract: A device for independently connecting a plurality of eyelets together by lacing with a lace. The device has a plate with a hook for hooking and unhooking the plate from one of the eyelets. A flap is connected to the plate and one end of the flap extends beyond the hook and the plate, to form a handle allowing a user to grip the device, and then hook and unhook the hook from the eyelet. Another end of the flap is connected to a ring which defines an opening through which the lace can pass. In this way the lace can be connected and disconnected from the eyelet without having to thread and unthread the lace from the eyelet.