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Matchbox Convention NM & Ct

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NEDieCast	Matchbox Convention NM & Ct	Lead	[-]
Posts: 132 (03/14/09 10:13 PM) Batman Collector Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	WOW Did you all see the news! Mattel/ Matchbox is doing the Gathering again in New Mexico and this year is supporting a show in Ct too! cool huh check it out! http://diecastblast.freehosting.net/ WOW 2 Different MB Convention cars in 1 year!!!!!!!!! Going to be fun!!! DiecastBlast 2009 http://diecastblast.freehosting.net/ Last Edited By: NEDieCast 05/09/09 01:05 AM. Edited 1 time.
bjgrammy		#1	[-]
VP of Toys, Inc. Posts: 8188 (05/19/09 07:42 PM) Shack Den Mother Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	"Route 66 Promotions presents" The 7th annual Gathering of Friends and collectors Read all about it here: http://www.mboxcommunity.com/forums/ You have a personal invitation. Meet the Mattel team from El Segundo, in room trading, and sales. We always have a great time and in a town like Albuquerque there is loads to do and see.. Bring the family, fun for everyone.
David Tilley		#2	[-]
Certified Toy Nut Posts: 86 (05/20/09 12:16 AM) Certified Toy Nut Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Especially meeting up with you again. Oh yes, I can't wait.
Jimgallegos		#3	[-]
Toy Car Master Posts: 152 (06/14/09 10:13 AM) Certified Toy Nut Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	The Gathering is just over a month away. Dinner and show are almost sold out. Come join us and many of the top collectors from around the world. Code 1 models and lots of fun. Contact Jim @ 505-892-8848 or matchb0x1@aol.com for details and registration. Friday 17, July 2pm - 5pm Registration in Lobby "Get together and begin in Room Trading. (Door Hangers and room trading participant info available upon registration.) 5pm -7pm -Meet And Greet - (Beverages and cake) Sponsored by the Matchbox® Team. Come meet the Matchbox® Team from El Segundo which includes, Ryu Asada, George Benz, Jeremy Cox, Michael Heralda, Felix Holst, Gerardo Lopez, Gabe Sheffer, David Weise, Amina Sekandary and 7pm - ??? In room trading- (Room numbers available by elevator.) Be sure to sign up at the registration table in the lobby. Saturday 18, July 2009 10am - 4pm and 9-12am In room trading- (Room numbers available by elevator.) Workshops All take place in Salon A & B 10am-11am Fakes and Forgeries Mark Curtis discusses how to tell the difference 11am - 12noon Matchbox® Designer Presentation Ryu Asada - David Weise Subject: MBx® Car Design Process 1pm-3pm Custom Contest viewing 1pm-2pm - Matchbox® Design Presentation Michael Heralda-David Weise-Gerardo Lopez Subject: MBx® Car Production process 2pm - 3pm - 'My Life at Matchbox' Part 2 Former Matchbox Employee Paul Carr shares his 16 years at Lesney and Matchbox, the people, the pre-pros. 5pm - 7pm Dinner (Pre-Paid Reservations required. See registration form) Dinner Sandia Ball Room (Pre-Paid Reservations only) 7pm - 9pm Auction (Pre-Paid Reservations required. See registration form) 9pm - on In Room Trading. (see participant list by main elevators) Sunday 19, July 2009 8am - 10am Set up for Toy Show and Sale Early Bird Admission - Grand Ball Room (9am Early Bird floor rights $10 per person) - Grand Ball Room 10am-3pm Matchbox® Play Area open - Grand Ball Room 10am-11am Autograph session Matchbox Designers and Marketing Representatives will be signing your favorite Matchbox items. 10am - 3pm Toy Show and Sale. Downhill Racing throughout the day. *Route 66 Promotions Presents* The 7 ^th Annual MCCH International Gathering of Friends Toy Vehicle Convention & Sale Sponsored by the Matchbox^® Team **Featuring: Matchbox^®and Hot Wheels^®, Dinky^®, Corgi, Johnny Lightning and all other brands & scales of toy vehicles The center of the toy vehicle universe!!! VERY Limited factory produced Convention, dealer, and dinner models Show & Sale: July 19^th 2009 10am-3pm Admission: $3 Under 10 years free, with adult Where I-40 Marriott 2101 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico Time Show 10am - 3pm (9am Early Bird floor rights $10 per person)** Show, Sale, Workshops, Prizes and fun Come see the largest display of rare die cast in the country. Meet the Mattel^® Matchbox^®Team* *from El Segundo* ******* In-Room Trading****** Friday July 17^th starting @ 6pm; Saturday July 18^th starting @ 10am Saturday July 18^th Join us for dinner & auction (5pm) (Reservations Required) Free workshops & events on Saturday. ^{Mattel and other Workshops, Exciting Custom Contest} This show will attract many top die cast collectors in the world and buyers/sellers from the U.S. and overseas. Covered Table Rental (6'X30") $40,** call 505-892-8848 (Jim) for availability MATCHBOX and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from Mattel, Inc. © 2009 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This convention is not affiliated with Mattel, nc.
NEDieCast		#4	[-]
Posts: 136 (07/01/09 08:44 PM) Batman Collector Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Cant't wait for the gathering! 2 weeks and counting and then The Blast Ooooo what fun! DiecastBlast 2009 http://diecastblast.freehosting.net/
jredt		#5	[-]
VP of Toys, Inc. Posts: 748 (07/01/09 10:20 PM) North Texas Diecast Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I have no doubt this will be another Awesome Convention! Great Matchbox Cars! Gathering Customs & all of the excellent Matchbox people as well! Ya'll have loads of fun now ya'hear!
bjgrammy		#6	[-]
VP of Toys, Inc. Posts: 8202 (07/05/09 03:17 PM) Shack Den Mother Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thanks John.. Looking forward to this event!
bjgrammy		#7	[-]
VP of Toys, Inc. Posts: 8205 (07/17/09 09:47 AM) Shack Den Mother Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	The "7th Gathering of Friends" has started!!! I went by the Hotel last night and saw some of the early rooms that were opened! Wow... A collectors dream. The Expedition is loaded down and I am on my way to the hotel to get checked in. This looks to be a huge show! If you are in the neighborhood stop in.. If not maybe you might think of comming next year. This isn't just matchbox, all diecast is welcome...

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