pvwtoys
02-13-2008, 03:23 AM
Hi Folks! I'll list this a little early due to the number of shows/meetings in the beginning of the month:-) Be careful out there!
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== AZ ==
3/2: Tucson.
TMAC 20th Annual Tucson Collectible Toy Show and Sale.
Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E. Irvington Rd. THE Largest Toy Show In the Southwest!
(400) Tables of cars, trucks, buses, trains, model kits, dolls, airplanes, space toys, banks, farm toys, comic books and more!! Admission- $3, Early Bird Adm.- $10, Hrs. - 9am - 3pm Contact- Jim Russell- 520-748-7968 or jrussellsprint12@earthlink.net
== CA ==
3/2(4/13): Stanton.
Rack & Cue Collectible Show.
Rack & Cue Billiards, 7520 West Katella Ave. Monthly show for Nascar, NHRA, Hot Wheels and Johnny Lightning Die Cast. Friendly vendors with hundreds of cars on display, find the latest releases with great prices. Hourly door prizes, Cable TV to watch the Nascar races and other sporting events. Snack bar with great food and cold Beer. Stop by and enjoy the show.
Hrs.- 9am to 2pm, Admission- $2, children & under 12 free. Contact- Ron- 909-902-0217 OR HotWheelsShow@yahoo.com
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3/8: San Jose.
San Jose Super Toy and Collectible Show. Where: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. 344 Tully Rd.
(200) Tables of vintage toys to modern. Comic books and records as well. Too many to list.
Admission times and prices: Early Bird: 9:00 AM to 10:59 AM - $15.00. General Admission 11AM to 4PM - $5.00, Kids under 12 - $2.50. Fairgrounds parking admission: $8.00.
For table information: sj_supertoyshow@sbcglobal.net.
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3/16: Whittier.
Jimmy's USA(all NEW) Diecast Show
12327 Whittier Blvd., Nascar, HW, JL & JADA show, every 3rd Sunday of the month, 10am-4pm, free admission and parking, Web:* www.jimmysusa.com , E-mail:* shows99@aol.com, PH: 562-693-4387
== CO ==
3/16: Denver.
Rocky Mountain Hobby & Collectable Show -- El Jebel Shrine Center, 4625 W. 50th Ave., Adm.- FREE, Hrs.- 10 am - 2 pm. Long-running monthly show catering to collectors of car collectibles, diecast, Hot Wheels, NASCAR, model kits, action figures, toys, and more!* Hosted by Roger Mendenhall. Info: rogerm52@prodigy.net , PH.- 719-495-0678
== CT ==
3/2(4/6): Windsor Locks.
CT. Valley Die-cast Club Meeting.
at 9th First Street in the Polish National Home. CVD is a club formed to enjoy, preserve, and protect the hobby of die-cast car collecting. Meetings start at 8am and the general public is welcome to join us. Along with the meetings member's also enjoy a monthly newsletter[the Free Wheeler] filled with stories, facts, upcoming events, and articles of interest to all collectors.*Membership can help the experienced as well as the novice collector obtain current information about all aspects of our growing hobby, as well as a new avenue to obtain that one elusive casting they may be seeking.
Web- www.cvdcollectors.bravehost.com/schedule.html
Ken (president)- cwik111@yahoo.com
== FL ==
3/8(4/12): St. Petersburg,
Suncoast Diecasters. We meet on the 2nd Saturday of every month from high noon til 3pm at The Sports Bar on Bay Pines Blvd. Trading-Buying-Selling-all brands of diecast welcome. No dues.*Come join us. www.suncoastdiecasters.com/
== IL ==*
3/9: Cedarville.
Cedarville Toy Show & Model Car Contest. Jane Adams Community Center, 430 W. Washington St.
(75+) Tables of plastic stuff with HWs, MB, JL, Nascar & slot cars mixed in.
Model contest theme is "BUGZ". Adult(18) & Children- model classes.
Hrs.- 9:30am - 3pm, Adm.- $2.
Contact- Scott Baldauf- (815) 238-0634 or scootersmalibu@netscape.net
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3/9(7/13): Elmhurst.
Toyz Aholiks Show.
Normandy Banquet Hall, 310 Butterfield Rd.
(53) Tables with MB, JL, HWs, custom signs & other collectibles. Hrs.- 9am-3pm, Adm $3, children 12 & under free, Contact- tncstoron@yahoo.com or 630-595-3256.
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3/30: Countryside.
Countryside Collectors Classic Model Car & Toy Show.
Park Place of Countryside, 6200 Joliet Road.
(150) Tables of models kits & supplies, HWs, MB, nascar & other collectibles.
Hrs.- 10am-2pm, General Adm.- $6, Kids 6-12- $2, Early Bird- $20- 7:30am,
Contact- 262-246-7171 or unievents1@aol.com Web- www.uniqueeventsshows.com
== IA ==
3/9: Maquoketa.
26th Annual Doll, Toy & Bear Show.
Jackson County Fairgrounds, Junction Hiways 62 & 64. Antique, Modern, Collectible - Dolls, Toys, Bears, Cars, Farm Toys, Star Wars, Action Figures, Games, Artist Bears, Artist Dolls, Comics, Hot Wheels, Doll Clothes, Doll Supplies, Accessories & More! Admission- $2.50 (Under 10 Free)
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Contact- Dora Pitts- 563-242-0139
Email- iadollsh@yahoo.com
Website- www.iowadolltoyshows.com
== MA ==
3/30(11/23): Dedham.
Greater Boston Antique & Collectible Toy Show. fills both ballrooms at the Dedham Holiday Inn, 55 Ariadne Road.
Antique toys are generally considered to be those made around WWII or earlier, at least fifty years ago. It's the place to find these and many more, such as model kits, action figures, G.I. Joes, Barbies, Tonka, Buddy-L, Matchbox, Corgi,Hot Wheels and tin litho from Chein to Marx. Hours are 9 AM to 2:30 PM, Admission is $5.00 at 9am and $4 after Noon, Early admission at 7:30 AM is $20.
Contact- bostontoyshow@comcast.net
== MD ==
3/1(4/5):Baltimore.
C4 Hot Wheels Club Meeting/Trade Show.
at Edgemere Elementary School (from the parking lot, it's the first door on the right), 7201 North Point Road. Hrs.-8am - 1pm, Adm.- FREE On the Event Roster:
-Downhill Mainline Opener Race
-Treasure Hunters Chase Race
-Drag Racin' for Pinks
-People's Choice Custom Contest
Anyone that would like to sell, trade or looking to purchase items, should stop by and check us out. Everyone is welcome! For more info, check out our website www.c4hotwheels.tk
== MO ==
3/9: Bridgeton.
ToyMan Toy Show.
at Machinist Hall. 12365 St. Charles Rock Road. (Beside Target and Walgreen's).
The show has approx. 180+ tables as well over (100) dealers selling antique and collectible toys. Some of the items represented are Hot Wheels, Star Wars, Barbie's, Comics, Movie memorabilia (posters - autographs), NASCAR items, Board Games, Action Figures (science fiction - movie - television - wrestling), Die Cast Cars, Model Kits, Trading Cards, Sports Collectibles and too much more to list. Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Admission: $3.00 - Adult. Free - 12 and under. (Early Bird Adm $12 - 8a to 9a).
For more info: Chris McQuillen (636) 332-0807. Email: ToyManToyShow@Aol.com
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3/30(11/23): St. Louis.
STL Antique Toy Show.
Two Hearts Banquet Center, 4532 South Lindbergh @ Gravois Rd, just one mile NE of I-270.
(125) Tables including; pre- '85 HW Redlines, pre-'70s HWs, Jack Clark- author of "The Ultimate Hot Wheels Guide" will be setting up at this show,
Dealers from 14 states SELLING, TRADING and BUYING all types of PRE-1985 toys and advertising including: Metalcraft, Buddy L, Smith-Miller, Tonka, Steelcraft, Marx and Structo Pressed Steel trucks and cars, Japanese Tin, Robots, Cast Iron toys, Vintage Games, Airplanes, Boats, Toy Trains,
Redline Hot Wheels, Pre-1980 Diecast and Tootsietoys, Toy Tractors & Farm toys, Vintage Marx Playsets & much more! Early Bird- 7:30am ($10), General adm.- $3, Hrs.- 9am - 3pm, Contact- 314-503-5869 or Torch7@hotmail.com
Web- www.andystoys.com
== NY ==
3/1: Albany.
Northland Toy Club Toy Show.
located in the Polish Community Center on 225 Washington Avenue Extension.
Antique, collectible toy show and sale, all types of old and new toys and models, particularly vehicles, made of metal, etc., Tables- 90, Admission- $3, under 12 FREE, Hours- 9am - 2pm, Phone (518)-966-5239 Web- www.northlandtoyshow.com
Contact- Joli- Joli @Northlandtoyshow.com or Tony- tony64@capital.net
== NC ==
3/1: Hickory.
Toy, Hobby, Sportscard & Nascar Show.
Hickory Metro Convention Center, I-40, Exit 125. Admission- Adults $5- 15 and under Free
Hours: 9-4, (150) Tables, free parking
Website: www.insidepitch.com or 919-553-4285
Email: Shows@insidepitch.com
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3/22: Raleigh.
Sportscard & Nascar.
NC State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Bldg.
Show Hours:* Saturday 10-5
# of Tables:* 200
Admission:* Adults $5, 15 & Under Free Free Parking Website:
www.insidepitch.com or 919-553-4285 Email: Shows@insidepitch.com
== OK ==
3/1: Oklahoma City.(DATE CHANGED)
Greater OKC Hot Wheels® Association Die Cast - Toy Show Where: The Crown Center. 13300 S. Western. Opens 9:00 AM., Admission: $2.00. For more info: http://greaterokchotwheels.com.
== PA ==
3/3(4/7): Cranberry Township.
Steel City Die-cast Club.
at Cranberry Twp. Municipal Building,
2525 Rochester Road, Activity Room 2 & 3. -Events- Buying/Trading of all types diecast, Raffle, sharing diecast related news, showing off collections and occasionally racing. Meetings- First Monday Of Every Month, Hours/Admission Cost- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is $3 (part of which gets raffled off). Attendees at their first meeting are free. Contact Info- Acererak on the DcP boards or PENSNO1 ( rjlsobek@connectime.net )
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3/16: Gilbertsville.
Pennsylvania Model Car, Diecast & Kit Show, New Hanover Fire Company, 2154 Swamp Pike- two & six tenths of a mile east of Gilbertsville Fire Company, straight ahead on same road without any turns Hrs.- 9am - 12:30pm, Adm.- $5
Contact- John Carlisle- (716) 434-0733
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3/16: Hummelstown.
Fall Toy Show.
Hummelstown Fire Dept, 249 East Main St
offering - Antique Toys, Dolls, Farm Toys, Ertl, Matchbox, Hot Wheels, Smith-Miller, Winross, Pedal Cars and MUCH MORE!! General Admission- $3 (Early Buyers $10.00) Hours: General Admin (9:00AM-2:00PM) Early Buyers 6:30-9:00AM
Contact- Stan Wanner 717-566-0056 or Steve- 717-566-8525)
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3/29-30: Monroeville.
Steel City Con
Pittsburgh Expo Mart, 105 Mall Blvd.
(450) Dealer Tables New & Vintage Toys, Gold/Silver/Modern Age Comic Books, Anime, Gaming, Sci- Fi/Horror, Godzilla, Military Toys, Slot-Cars, Star Wars, Action Figures, NASCAR, Johnny Lightning, Diecast, Movie & TV, Model Kits, Hot Wheels, Non-Sports Cards, Matchbox, Corgi, Disney, Barbie, G.I. Joe, Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, Mcfarlane Toys
- Thousands of Collectibles at Extremely Low Prices!!! General Admission- One Day $7.00, Kids $5.00 Hours: General Admission- Sat 10AM-6PM & Sun 10AM-4PM (Early Buyers SAT ONLY 8AM-10AM) Admission: 1 day Early Buyer Adult admission only $10*(Includes All Day Saturday Admission) 1 day Early Buyer Kids admission only *$5 (Includes All Day Saturday Admission) Contact- Orangestone Promotions Inc.- 814-262-0503 Email- orangestone@aol.com
Website- www.steelcitycon.com
== TN ==
3/15-16: Knoxville. **
Toy, Hobby, Sportscard & NASCAR
Show.
Knoxville Expo Center, Exhibition Hall, 5441 Clinton Highway Show Hours:* Sat 9-4, Sun 10-4,# of Tables:* 200, Admission:* Adults $5 Daily, 15 & Under Free Weekend Pass $7 Free Parking Website: www.insidepitch.com or 919-553-4285 Email: Shows@insidepitch.com
== TX ==
3/1: Dallas.
Collectible Show.
at the Sterling Hotel on the third floor, located on 1055 Regal Row right off of Highway 183 (John Carpenter Freeway). **The ONLY monthly collectibles show in Dallas and Ft. Worth! AT THE STERLING HOTEL, ON THE THIRD FLOOR 1055 REGAL ROW (At 183 & Regal Row) SHOW HOURS: 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. ADMISSION: $1.00 FREE PARKING! Children 6 and under are FREE and get a FREE Hot Wheels car! OVER (60) **TABLES OF YOUR FAVORITE COLLECTIBLES! NOW FEATURING MORE DIECAST LINES! MORE SPORTS CARDS! MORE COMICS! MORE TOYS! Action Figures, Display Cases, Limited Editions, Redlines, RRRumblers, Treasure Hunts, Zowees, White Lightning, MARVEL LEGENDS, MOHAIR BEARS, Grisly, Hermann, Schuco, Plush Animals, TY BEANIES, Attic, HTF Beanies,, European Plush, Tag Protectors, Toys and more!
For more information, contact:
Mike White / Cathleen Mohrle
972-291-0878
Email: mwhite.cmohrle@sbcglobal.net Raymond Jones
972-437-4066
Email: rcjones24@att.net
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3/8(4/12): Austin.
Bat City HWs Collectors Club Meeting.
at the Super 8 at 8128 N IH 35 on the second Saturday of every month. The room is on the first floor to the left as you pass the lobby. The purpose of the meeting is to welcome new members, communicate the latest Hot Wheels news, and provide an open forum for questions and answers. Before and after each meeting, the club participates in a buying/trading/selling session.
Meeting Hrs.- 9am to noon,
Admission is $3 for non members & $1 for club members, Table rental(setup at 8am) is $8 for non members and $5 for club members. Contact- Bob Ratliff / batcityhwc@austin.rr.com www.batcityhwc.com
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3/8: Houston.
Texas HotWheels & Collectibles Toy Fair,
held on the second Saturday of every month in the huge air-conditioned, carpeted Gymnasium of St. Timothy's United Methodist Church, 8787 North Houston Rosslyn. The ONLY "All Day Long Diecast Show" in Texas with the largest variety of HWs, MatchBox, Jada, Maisto, Convention Cars, & Customs than any other event in Houston. Not just diecast ..our "All Day Events" consist of all types Toys and Collectibles.Diecast, Action Figures, Nascar memorabilia, Model Cars, Crafts, Comics, Nostalgia from the 50's/60's, Trading Cards & just about anything people collect.
-NEW- Downhill Racing- (2) brand new HWs racing sets- 40 feet of track with a starting gate & elapsed time display finish line. These tracks can be operated so, the drivers compete against each other, or the cars alone race head to head. We'll have adult & kid racing with prizes coming soon.
It's been a very long time since Houston has had a "Wide Open" Toy Fair, but it's back. Hrs.- 9 am-3 pm, Admission is $2. Contacts- Pat Parker* 713-392-2989** CadillacPatCustoms@comcast.net OR Carl Chaffin* 281-723-7285*** Jayme1303@aol.com
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3/15(4/19): Houston.
Space City Hot Wheels Collectors Club Meeting. The longest continuously run and best stocked, monthly Hot Wheels event in Houston. Usually 25-30 tables of trading, buying and selling.
There will be sizzler races. All types of sizzlers are welcome. Also, cheap loose 40th anniv. cars for sale!
MEETING LOCATION: at the SOKOL Hall, 1314 Patton South of Loop 610 North and west of I-45 North. From the North, take I-45 to Exit #50, the first exit south of I-610 North, which is Calvalcade/Patton. Continue on feeder road pass Calvalcade light and proceed to Patton stop sign. Turn right(west). From the South, Exit #50A, make left(west) on Patton. SOKOL Hall is 7 blocks up on right. The doors open at 9:00 am. Entry is $2.00 per family "EARLY BIRD" entry for those without table reservations before 9:00 am. is $10.00 per person
contact ; chuck@spacecityhw.com
www.spacecityhw.com/meeting.htm
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3/23(4/19): San Antonio.
South Texas Diecast Collectors Club Meeting, at the Travelodge Northwest, located inside the Loop 410 access road, between Evers Rd. and Callaghan Rd. The meeting room is on the third floor. The Doors open at 9:30am and the meeting starts about 11:00am. Free breakfast to all who wish to attend. Door prizes, sometimes a large raffle, buy, sell, trade, discuss diecast news and upcoming events.
www.southtexasdiecast.com
== VA ==
3/29: Roanoke.
Star City Hot Wheels Show.
at Hollins University, on U.S. Route 11 (7916 Williamson Road), just off Interstate 81 at Exit 146.
(75-100) Tables of about anything Mattel makes, JLs, some Lesneys & the
likes + Diecast Display Companies!
Hrs.- 9am-5pm, Adm.- $5, 12 & under FREE, Downhill Racing('50 ft. race tracks)- $2. Customs Contest- $2.
** Please note ALL events for Children 12 & under are FREE including; Child's (Scavenger Hunt, Downhill Racing & Customs Contest:-) More info & directions- http://www.starcityhotwheels.com/shows.html E-mail- starcityhotwheels@cox.net
== WV ==
3/16(4/20): Martinsburg. Winchester/Shenandoah Valley HWs Club Trading Day.
at Hoss's Steakhouse Restaurant, located on Rt. 9 one mile from I-81 Exit 16E. Hoss's is located on the right from I-81...on the left if coming from Rt. 9. If you are coming from Nova just take Rt. 9 off Rt.7 into Martinsburg. We buy, sell, trade and talk about diecast cars...and some of us eat while doing all of this:-)
CONTACT;
Dan Hammond at 1-540-868-9029 or**hwdan2@earthlink.net HW Dan's Info Corner
http://www.hotwheelsclubelite.com/phpBB2/index.php
== Wi ==
3/2: Milwaukee.
Scale Auto Hobby and Toy Show.
American Serb Hall , 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave.
(125) Tables of models kits & supplies, HWs, MB, nascar & other collectibles.
Hrs.- 10am-2pm, Adm.- $5, Kids 6-12- $2. Contact- 262-246-7171 or unievents1@aol.com Web- www.uniqueeventsshows.com
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== CANADA ==
3/2: Brantford.
Brantford Collectibles Show.
Brantford Civic Centre Auditorium, 69 Market Street South. The show features over (40) tables of Toys and Collectibles including Hot Wheels, Die Cast Toys, NASCAR Collectibles, Beanie Babies, Dolls, Webkinz Plush & Webkinz Cards, Coca-Cola Collectibles, Coins, Paper Money, Sports Action Figures, Sports Cards, Sports Memorabilia and much more. Hrs.- 10am to 2:30pm, Adm.- $2
A map can be found on the maps page of our website at www.thetoyshow.homestead.com
**For more info email Ian at * toyshow@kwic.com or call (519) 426-8875
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3/7(4/4): Montreal, Qc.
ACAMM monthly meeting.
Centre Alphonse-Desjardins (the old school) 6756, 36ième avenue, Montréal (corner Viau and St-Zotique) Room 15 on the 2nd floor. It starts at 6pm. Visitors entrance is 2.50$. Bring your cars, exchange and sale.
Tables available.
Meetings are bilingual.
ACAMM = Association des Collectionneurs d'Autos Miniatures de Montréal email:acamm.mtl@hotmail.com
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3/9: Woodstock.
Woodstock Nostalgia Show.
Oxford Auditorium, Woodstock Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis Street. The show features over (150) vendor tables of Old Tin Toys, Vintage Action Figures, Old Plastic Models, Small Antiques, Tins, Bottles, Postcards, Automobile Advertising, Gas Station Memorabilia, Country Store Items, Movie And Television Memorabilia, Coca-Cola Collectibles, Military Collectibles, Vintage Paper, Brewery Collectibles, Advertising Signs, Old Photos, Sports Memorabilia, Coins, Paper Money and tons of other older collectibles. Too much variety to list it all. Nothing new at this show, just vintage collectibles. Featuring the top dealers from across Ontario.
Hrs.- 10am to 3pm, Adm.- $3
A map can be found on the maps page of our website at www.thetoyshow.homestead.com
For more info email Ian at * toyshow@kwic.com or call (519) 426-8875
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3/16: Burlington.
Canadian Star Wars, Transformers, GI Joe and 80s Toy Expo. Holiday Inn, Burlington- Hotel and Conference Centre - 3063 South Service Road Hrs.- 9am to 4pm
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3/16: London.
London Toy And Collectibles Show.
Centennial Hall, 550 Wellington Street*
The show features over (70) tables of Hot Wheels, Johnny Lightning, NASCAR Collectibles, Super Hero Action Figures, Toy Trucks, Die Cast Banks, Board Games, Model Kits, Pez, Beanie Babies, Webkinz Plush & Webkinz Cards, Coca-Cola Collectibles, Coins, Sports Cards and Non-Sport Cards, Sports Memorabilia, Sports Action Figures, Vintage Paper and much more. Hrs.- 9:30am to 2:30pm, Adm.- $2.
A map can be found on the maps page of our website at www.thetoyshow.homestead.com
For more info email Ian at toyshow@kwic.com or call (519) 426-8875
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3/30: Kitchener.
Kitchener Toy And Collectibles Show*
Bingeman Park, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive The Kitchener Show features over (70) tables of Toys And Collectibles including Hot Wheels, Toy Trucks, NASCAR Collectibles, Action Figures, Beanie Babies, Dolls, Sports Action Figures, Old Tin Toys, Nostalgia, Coins, Paper Money, Sports Cards, Sports Memorabilia and much more. Hrs.- 10am to 3pm, Adm.- $3
A map can be found on the maps page of our website at www.thetoyshow.homestead.com
For more info email Ian at * toyshow@kwic.com or call (519) 426-8875
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== AZ ==
3/2: Tucson.
TMAC 20th Annual Tucson Collectible Toy Show and Sale.
Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E. Irvington Rd. THE Largest Toy Show In the Southwest!
(400) Tables of cars, trucks, buses, trains, model kits, dolls, airplanes, space toys, banks, farm toys, comic books and more!! Admission- $3, Early Bird Adm.- $10, Hrs. - 9am - 3pm Contact- Jim Russell- 520-748-7968 or jrussellsprint12@earthlink.net
== CA ==
3/2(4/13): Stanton.
Rack & Cue Collectible Show.
Rack & Cue Billiards, 7520 West Katella Ave. Monthly show for Nascar, NHRA, Hot Wheels and Johnny Lightning Die Cast. Friendly vendors with hundreds of cars on display, find the latest releases with great prices. Hourly door prizes, Cable TV to watch the Nascar races and other sporting events. Snack bar with great food and cold Beer. Stop by and enjoy the show.
Hrs.- 9am to 2pm, Admission- $2, children & under 12 free. Contact- Ron- 909-902-0217 OR HotWheelsShow@yahoo.com
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3/8: San Jose.
San Jose Super Toy and Collectible Show. Where: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. 344 Tully Rd.
(200) Tables of vintage toys to modern. Comic books and records as well. Too many to list.
Admission times and prices: Early Bird: 9:00 AM to 10:59 AM - $15.00. General Admission 11AM to 4PM - $5.00, Kids under 12 - $2.50. Fairgrounds parking admission: $8.00.
For table information: sj_supertoyshow@sbcglobal.net.
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3/16: Whittier.
Jimmy's USA(all NEW) Diecast Show
12327 Whittier Blvd., Nascar, HW, JL & JADA show, every 3rd Sunday of the month, 10am-4pm, free admission and parking, Web:* www.jimmysusa.com , E-mail:* shows99@aol.com, PH: 562-693-4387
== CO ==
3/16: Denver.
Rocky Mountain Hobby & Collectable Show -- El Jebel Shrine Center, 4625 W. 50th Ave., Adm.- FREE, Hrs.- 10 am - 2 pm. Long-running monthly show catering to collectors of car collectibles, diecast, Hot Wheels, NASCAR, model kits, action figures, toys, and more!* Hosted by Roger Mendenhall. Info: rogerm52@prodigy.net , PH.- 719-495-0678
== CT ==
3/2(4/6): Windsor Locks.
CT. Valley Die-cast Club Meeting.
at 9th First Street in the Polish National Home. CVD is a club formed to enjoy, preserve, and protect the hobby of die-cast car collecting. Meetings start at 8am and the general public is welcome to join us. Along with the meetings member's also enjoy a monthly newsletter[the Free Wheeler] filled with stories, facts, upcoming events, and articles of interest to all collectors.*Membership can help the experienced as well as the novice collector obtain current information about all aspects of our growing hobby, as well as a new avenue to obtain that one elusive casting they may be seeking.
Web- www.cvdcollectors.bravehost.com/schedule.html
Ken (president)- cwik111@yahoo.com
== FL ==
3/8(4/12): St. Petersburg,
Suncoast Diecasters. We meet on the 2nd Saturday of every month from high noon til 3pm at The Sports Bar on Bay Pines Blvd. Trading-Buying-Selling-all brands of diecast welcome. No dues.*Come join us. www.suncoastdiecasters.com/
== IL ==*
3/9: Cedarville.
Cedarville Toy Show & Model Car Contest. Jane Adams Community Center, 430 W. Washington St.
(75+) Tables of plastic stuff with HWs, MB, JL, Nascar & slot cars mixed in.
Model contest theme is "BUGZ". Adult(18) & Children- model classes.
Hrs.- 9:30am - 3pm, Adm.- $2.
Contact- Scott Baldauf- (815) 238-0634 or scootersmalibu@netscape.net
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3/9(7/13): Elmhurst.
Toyz Aholiks Show.
Normandy Banquet Hall, 310 Butterfield Rd.
(53) Tables with MB, JL, HWs, custom signs & other collectibles. Hrs.- 9am-3pm, Adm $3, children 12 & under free, Contact- tncstoron@yahoo.com or 630-595-3256.
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3/30: Countryside.
Countryside Collectors Classic Model Car & Toy Show.
Park Place of Countryside, 6200 Joliet Road.
(150) Tables of models kits & supplies, HWs, MB, nascar & other collectibles.
Hrs.- 10am-2pm, General Adm.- $6, Kids 6-12- $2, Early Bird- $20- 7:30am,
Contact- 262-246-7171 or unievents1@aol.com Web- www.uniqueeventsshows.com
== IA ==
3/9: Maquoketa.
26th Annual Doll, Toy & Bear Show.
Jackson County Fairgrounds, Junction Hiways 62 & 64. Antique, Modern, Collectible - Dolls, Toys, Bears, Cars, Farm Toys, Star Wars, Action Figures, Games, Artist Bears, Artist Dolls, Comics, Hot Wheels, Doll Clothes, Doll Supplies, Accessories & More! Admission- $2.50 (Under 10 Free)
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Contact- Dora Pitts- 563-242-0139
Email- iadollsh@yahoo.com
Website- www.iowadolltoyshows.com
== MA ==
3/30(11/23): Dedham.
Greater Boston Antique & Collectible Toy Show. fills both ballrooms at the Dedham Holiday Inn, 55 Ariadne Road.
Antique toys are generally considered to be those made around WWII or earlier, at least fifty years ago. It's the place to find these and many more, such as model kits, action figures, G.I. Joes, Barbies, Tonka, Buddy-L, Matchbox, Corgi,Hot Wheels and tin litho from Chein to Marx. Hours are 9 AM to 2:30 PM, Admission is $5.00 at 9am and $4 after Noon, Early admission at 7:30 AM is $20.
Contact- bostontoyshow@comcast.net
== MD ==
3/1(4/5):Baltimore.
C4 Hot Wheels Club Meeting/Trade Show.
at Edgemere Elementary School (from the parking lot, it's the first door on the right), 7201 North Point Road. Hrs.-8am - 1pm, Adm.- FREE On the Event Roster:
-Downhill Mainline Opener Race
-Treasure Hunters Chase Race
-Drag Racin' for Pinks
-People's Choice Custom Contest
Anyone that would like to sell, trade or looking to purchase items, should stop by and check us out. Everyone is welcome! For more info, check out our website www.c4hotwheels.tk
== MO ==
3/9: Bridgeton.
ToyMan Toy Show.
at Machinist Hall. 12365 St. Charles Rock Road. (Beside Target and Walgreen's).
The show has approx. 180+ tables as well over (100) dealers selling antique and collectible toys. Some of the items represented are Hot Wheels, Star Wars, Barbie's, Comics, Movie memorabilia (posters - autographs), NASCAR items, Board Games, Action Figures (science fiction - movie - television - wrestling), Die Cast Cars, Model Kits, Trading Cards, Sports Collectibles and too much more to list. Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Admission: $3.00 - Adult. Free - 12 and under. (Early Bird Adm $12 - 8a to 9a).
For more info: Chris McQuillen (636) 332-0807. Email: ToyManToyShow@Aol.com
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3/30(11/23): St. Louis.
STL Antique Toy Show.
Two Hearts Banquet Center, 4532 South Lindbergh @ Gravois Rd, just one mile NE of I-270.
(125) Tables including; pre- '85 HW Redlines, pre-'70s HWs, Jack Clark- author of "The Ultimate Hot Wheels Guide" will be setting up at this show,
Dealers from 14 states SELLING, TRADING and BUYING all types of PRE-1985 toys and advertising including: Metalcraft, Buddy L, Smith-Miller, Tonka, Steelcraft, Marx and Structo Pressed Steel trucks and cars, Japanese Tin, Robots, Cast Iron toys, Vintage Games, Airplanes, Boats, Toy Trains,
Redline Hot Wheels, Pre-1980 Diecast and Tootsietoys, Toy Tractors & Farm toys, Vintage Marx Playsets & much more! Early Bird- 7:30am ($10), General adm.- $3, Hrs.- 9am - 3pm, Contact- 314-503-5869 or Torch7@hotmail.com
Web- www.andystoys.com
== NY ==
3/1: Albany.
Northland Toy Club Toy Show.
located in the Polish Community Center on 225 Washington Avenue Extension.
Antique, collectible toy show and sale, all types of old and new toys and models, particularly vehicles, made of metal, etc., Tables- 90, Admission- $3, under 12 FREE, Hours- 9am - 2pm, Phone (518)-966-5239 Web- www.northlandtoyshow.com
Contact- Joli- Joli @Northlandtoyshow.com or Tony- tony64@capital.net
== NC ==
3/1: Hickory.
Toy, Hobby, Sportscard & Nascar Show.
Hickory Metro Convention Center, I-40, Exit 125. Admission- Adults $5- 15 and under Free
Hours: 9-4, (150) Tables, free parking
Website: www.insidepitch.com or 919-553-4285
Email: Shows@insidepitch.com
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3/22: Raleigh.
Sportscard & Nascar.
NC State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Bldg.
Show Hours:* Saturday 10-5
# of Tables:* 200
Admission:* Adults $5, 15 & Under Free Free Parking Website:
www.insidepitch.com or 919-553-4285 Email: Shows@insidepitch.com
== OK ==
3/1: Oklahoma City.(DATE CHANGED)
Greater OKC Hot Wheels® Association Die Cast - Toy Show Where: The Crown Center. 13300 S. Western. Opens 9:00 AM., Admission: $2.00. For more info: http://greaterokchotwheels.com.
== PA ==
3/3(4/7): Cranberry Township.
Steel City Die-cast Club.
at Cranberry Twp. Municipal Building,
2525 Rochester Road, Activity Room 2 & 3. -Events- Buying/Trading of all types diecast, Raffle, sharing diecast related news, showing off collections and occasionally racing. Meetings- First Monday Of Every Month, Hours/Admission Cost- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is $3 (part of which gets raffled off). Attendees at their first meeting are free. Contact Info- Acererak on the DcP boards or PENSNO1 ( rjlsobek@connectime.net )
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3/16: Gilbertsville.
Pennsylvania Model Car, Diecast & Kit Show, New Hanover Fire Company, 2154 Swamp Pike- two & six tenths of a mile east of Gilbertsville Fire Company, straight ahead on same road without any turns Hrs.- 9am - 12:30pm, Adm.- $5
Contact- John Carlisle- (716) 434-0733
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3/16: Hummelstown.
Fall Toy Show.
Hummelstown Fire Dept, 249 East Main St
offering - Antique Toys, Dolls, Farm Toys, Ertl, Matchbox, Hot Wheels, Smith-Miller, Winross, Pedal Cars and MUCH MORE!! General Admission- $3 (Early Buyers $10.00) Hours: General Admin (9:00AM-2:00PM) Early Buyers 6:30-9:00AM
Contact- Stan Wanner 717-566-0056 or Steve- 717-566-8525)
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3/29-30: Monroeville.
Steel City Con
Pittsburgh Expo Mart, 105 Mall Blvd.
(450) Dealer Tables New & Vintage Toys, Gold/Silver/Modern Age Comic Books, Anime, Gaming, Sci- Fi/Horror, Godzilla, Military Toys, Slot-Cars, Star Wars, Action Figures, NASCAR, Johnny Lightning, Diecast, Movie & TV, Model Kits, Hot Wheels, Non-Sports Cards, Matchbox, Corgi, Disney, Barbie, G.I. Joe, Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, Mcfarlane Toys
- Thousands of Collectibles at Extremely Low Prices!!! General Admission- One Day $7.00, Kids $5.00 Hours: General Admission- Sat 10AM-6PM & Sun 10AM-4PM (Early Buyers SAT ONLY 8AM-10AM) Admission: 1 day Early Buyer Adult admission only $10*(Includes All Day Saturday Admission) 1 day Early Buyer Kids admission only *$5 (Includes All Day Saturday Admission) Contact- Orangestone Promotions Inc.- 814-262-0503 Email- orangestone@aol.com
Website- www.steelcitycon.com
== TN ==
3/15-16: Knoxville. **
Toy, Hobby, Sportscard & NASCAR
Show.
Knoxville Expo Center, Exhibition Hall, 5441 Clinton Highway Show Hours:* Sat 9-4, Sun 10-4,# of Tables:* 200, Admission:* Adults $5 Daily, 15 & Under Free Weekend Pass $7 Free Parking Website: www.insidepitch.com or 919-553-4285 Email: Shows@insidepitch.com
== TX ==
3/1: Dallas.
Collectible Show.
at the Sterling Hotel on the third floor, located on 1055 Regal Row right off of Highway 183 (John Carpenter Freeway). **The ONLY monthly collectibles show in Dallas and Ft. Worth! AT THE STERLING HOTEL, ON THE THIRD FLOOR 1055 REGAL ROW (At 183 & Regal Row) SHOW HOURS: 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. ADMISSION: $1.00 FREE PARKING! Children 6 and under are FREE and get a FREE Hot Wheels car! OVER (60) **TABLES OF YOUR FAVORITE COLLECTIBLES! NOW FEATURING MORE DIECAST LINES! MORE SPORTS CARDS! MORE COMICS! MORE TOYS! Action Figures, Display Cases, Limited Editions, Redlines, RRRumblers, Treasure Hunts, Zowees, White Lightning, MARVEL LEGENDS, MOHAIR BEARS, Grisly, Hermann, Schuco, Plush Animals, TY BEANIES, Attic, HTF Beanies,, European Plush, Tag Protectors, Toys and more!
For more information, contact:
Mike White / Cathleen Mohrle
972-291-0878
Email: mwhite.cmohrle@sbcglobal.net Raymond Jones
972-437-4066
Email: rcjones24@att.net
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3/8(4/12): Austin.
Bat City HWs Collectors Club Meeting.
at the Super 8 at 8128 N IH 35 on the second Saturday of every month. The room is on the first floor to the left as you pass the lobby. The purpose of the meeting is to welcome new members, communicate the latest Hot Wheels news, and provide an open forum for questions and answers. Before and after each meeting, the club participates in a buying/trading/selling session.
Meeting Hrs.- 9am to noon,
Admission is $3 for non members & $1 for club members, Table rental(setup at 8am) is $8 for non members and $5 for club members. Contact- Bob Ratliff / batcityhwc@austin.rr.com www.batcityhwc.com
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3/8: Houston.
Texas HotWheels & Collectibles Toy Fair,
held on the second Saturday of every month in the huge air-conditioned, carpeted Gymnasium of St. Timothy's United Methodist Church, 8787 North Houston Rosslyn. The ONLY "All Day Long Diecast Show" in Texas with the largest variety of HWs, MatchBox, Jada, Maisto, Convention Cars, & Customs than any other event in Houston. Not just diecast ..our "All Day Events" consist of all types Toys and Collectibles.Diecast, Action Figures, Nascar memorabilia, Model Cars, Crafts, Comics, Nostalgia from the 50's/60's, Trading Cards & just about anything people collect.
-NEW- Downhill Racing- (2) brand new HWs racing sets- 40 feet of track with a starting gate & elapsed time display finish line. These tracks can be operated so, the drivers compete against each other, or the cars alone race head to head. We'll have adult & kid racing with prizes coming soon.
It's been a very long time since Houston has had a "Wide Open" Toy Fair, but it's back. Hrs.- 9 am-3 pm, Admission is $2. Contacts- Pat Parker* 713-392-2989** CadillacPatCustoms@comcast.net OR Carl Chaffin* 281-723-7285*** Jayme1303@aol.com
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3/15(4/19): Houston.
Space City Hot Wheels Collectors Club Meeting. The longest continuously run and best stocked, monthly Hot Wheels event in Houston. Usually 25-30 tables of trading, buying and selling.
There will be sizzler races. All types of sizzlers are welcome. Also, cheap loose 40th anniv. cars for sale!
MEETING LOCATION: at the SOKOL Hall, 1314 Patton South of Loop 610 North and west of I-45 North. From the North, take I-45 to Exit #50, the first exit south of I-610 North, which is Calvalcade/Patton. Continue on feeder road pass Calvalcade light and proceed to Patton stop sign. Turn right(west). From the South, Exit #50A, make left(west) on Patton. SOKOL Hall is 7 blocks up on right. The doors open at 9:00 am. Entry is $2.00 per family "EARLY BIRD" entry for those without table reservations before 9:00 am. is $10.00 per person
contact ; chuck@spacecityhw.com
www.spacecityhw.com/meeting.htm
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3/23(4/19): San Antonio.
South Texas Diecast Collectors Club Meeting, at the Travelodge Northwest, located inside the Loop 410 access road, between Evers Rd. and Callaghan Rd. The meeting room is on the third floor. The Doors open at 9:30am and the meeting starts about 11:00am. Free breakfast to all who wish to attend. Door prizes, sometimes a large raffle, buy, sell, trade, discuss diecast news and upcoming events.
www.southtexasdiecast.com
== VA ==
3/29: Roanoke.
Star City Hot Wheels Show.
at Hollins University, on U.S. Route 11 (7916 Williamson Road), just off Interstate 81 at Exit 146.
(75-100) Tables of about anything Mattel makes, JLs, some Lesneys & the
likes + Diecast Display Companies!
Hrs.- 9am-5pm, Adm.- $5, 12 & under FREE, Downhill Racing('50 ft. race tracks)- $2. Customs Contest- $2.
** Please note ALL events for Children 12 & under are FREE including; Child's (Scavenger Hunt, Downhill Racing & Customs Contest:-) More info & directions- http://www.starcityhotwheels.com/shows.html E-mail- starcityhotwheels@cox.net
== WV ==
3/16(4/20): Martinsburg. Winchester/Shenandoah Valley HWs Club Trading Day.
at Hoss's Steakhouse Restaurant, located on Rt. 9 one mile from I-81 Exit 16E. Hoss's is located on the right from I-81...on the left if coming from Rt. 9. If you are coming from Nova just take Rt. 9 off Rt.7 into Martinsburg. We buy, sell, trade and talk about diecast cars...and some of us eat while doing all of this:-)
CONTACT;
Dan Hammond at 1-540-868-9029 or**hwdan2@earthlink.net HW Dan's Info Corner
http://www.hotwheelsclubelite.com/phpBB2/index.php
== Wi ==
3/2: Milwaukee.
Scale Auto Hobby and Toy Show.
American Serb Hall , 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave.
(125) Tables of models kits & supplies, HWs, MB, nascar & other collectibles.
Hrs.- 10am-2pm, Adm.- $5, Kids 6-12- $2. Contact- 262-246-7171 or unievents1@aol.com Web- www.uniqueeventsshows.com
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== CANADA ==
3/2: Brantford.
Brantford Collectibles Show.
Brantford Civic Centre Auditorium, 69 Market Street South. The show features over (40) tables of Toys and Collectibles including Hot Wheels, Die Cast Toys, NASCAR Collectibles, Beanie Babies, Dolls, Webkinz Plush & Webkinz Cards, Coca-Cola Collectibles, Coins, Paper Money, Sports Action Figures, Sports Cards, Sports Memorabilia and much more. Hrs.- 10am to 2:30pm, Adm.- $2
A map can be found on the maps page of our website at www.thetoyshow.homestead.com
**For more info email Ian at * toyshow@kwic.com or call (519) 426-8875
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3/7(4/4): Montreal, Qc.
ACAMM monthly meeting.
Centre Alphonse-Desjardins (the old school) 6756, 36ième avenue, Montréal (corner Viau and St-Zotique) Room 15 on the 2nd floor. It starts at 6pm. Visitors entrance is 2.50$. Bring your cars, exchange and sale.
Tables available.
Meetings are bilingual.
ACAMM = Association des Collectionneurs d'Autos Miniatures de Montréal email:acamm.mtl@hotmail.com
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3/9: Woodstock.
Woodstock Nostalgia Show.
Oxford Auditorium, Woodstock Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis Street. The show features over (150) vendor tables of Old Tin Toys, Vintage Action Figures, Old Plastic Models, Small Antiques, Tins, Bottles, Postcards, Automobile Advertising, Gas Station Memorabilia, Country Store Items, Movie And Television Memorabilia, Coca-Cola Collectibles, Military Collectibles, Vintage Paper, Brewery Collectibles, Advertising Signs, Old Photos, Sports Memorabilia, Coins, Paper Money and tons of other older collectibles. Too much variety to list it all. Nothing new at this show, just vintage collectibles. Featuring the top dealers from across Ontario.
Hrs.- 10am to 3pm, Adm.- $3
A map can be found on the maps page of our website at www.thetoyshow.homestead.com
For more info email Ian at * toyshow@kwic.com or call (519) 426-8875
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3/16: Burlington.
Canadian Star Wars, Transformers, GI Joe and 80s Toy Expo. Holiday Inn, Burlington- Hotel and Conference Centre - 3063 South Service Road Hrs.- 9am to 4pm
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3/16: London.
London Toy And Collectibles Show.
Centennial Hall, 550 Wellington Street*
The show features over (70) tables of Hot Wheels, Johnny Lightning, NASCAR Collectibles, Super Hero Action Figures, Toy Trucks, Die Cast Banks, Board Games, Model Kits, Pez, Beanie Babies, Webkinz Plush & Webkinz Cards, Coca-Cola Collectibles, Coins, Sports Cards and Non-Sport Cards, Sports Memorabilia, Sports Action Figures, Vintage Paper and much more. Hrs.- 9:30am to 2:30pm, Adm.- $2.
A map can be found on the maps page of our website at www.thetoyshow.homestead.com
For more info email Ian at toyshow@kwic.com or call (519) 426-8875
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3/30: Kitchener.
Kitchener Toy And Collectibles Show*
Bingeman Park, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive The Kitchener Show features over (70) tables of Toys And Collectibles including Hot Wheels, Toy Trucks, NASCAR Collectibles, Action Figures, Beanie Babies, Dolls, Sports Action Figures, Old Tin Toys, Nostalgia, Coins, Paper Money, Sports Cards, Sports Memorabilia and much more. Hrs.- 10am to 3pm, Adm.- $3
A map can be found on the maps page of our website at www.thetoyshow.homestead.com
For more info email Ian at * toyshow@kwic.com or call (519) 426-8875