Agenda and update for 2013 Gathering
Thank you for your participation in the 2013 Matchbox collectors International Gathering of Friends Convention. This is the largest Mattel Matchbox Convention in the world and the only one supported by Mattel. Please find attached the 2013 Calendar of events. We look forward to having you as our guest. EVERYONE is welcome to join us.
Please share this event with all you communicate with. There are dinners and tables still available.
Also:
• I am looking for door prize donations. Please send what you can.
And...
• Now is the time to send your donations to the 2013 Charity Auction. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Rachel's Courtyard Children's Hospital. All Auction prices realized will be posted so you know where your donation went. We raised over $4000 last year and would like to raise over $5000 this year. Your support is appreciated. (Please send these before 15 June so they can get photographed and entered into the auction and recognition can be added to the program. (We have received several items already but want to have at least 100 for auction.)
Please send items to:
Jim Gallegos
9401 Riverfront Dr. NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114 USA
I will email you to confirm receipt.
Thanks for your support.
Route 66 Matchbox Collectors International Gathering of Friends Convention Calendar of Events
Friday 19, July 2013
2pm – 5pm Registration in Lobby “Get together and begin in Room Trading. (Door Hangers and room trading
participant info available upon registration.)
5:30pm -7pm –Meet and Greet - (Beverages and cake) Sponsored by the Matchbox® Team. Come meet the Matchbox® Team from El Segundo
7pm - ??? In room trading–Be sure to sign up at the registration table in the lobby. (Room numbers available by elevator.)
Saturday 20, July 2013
10am-noon Registration in the Lobby.
10am – 4pm and 9-12am In room trading– (Room numbers available by elevator.)
Workshops All take place in the Sandia Ball Room
9:30am-10:30am Matchbox® Designer Presentation
Subject: “Matchbox® Car Design Process”
11am-2pm Custom Contest viewing
11pm-12:30pm Customizing Seminar Jim Reid from Tampa Florida will share his award winning secrets for
customization of miniature vehicles.
1:00 – 2:00pm – Matchbox Superfast Vehicles “The Rare Ones”
Nigel Cooper From England will discuss Matchbox displays from 1950-2000.
2:00 – 3:00pm – Matchbox Displays Through the Years Presentation Hardy Ristau from Germany will discuss
and share some amazingly rare Superfast models.
5pm – 7pm 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 21, July 2013
11am-2pm Visit the Bernalillo County and Albuquerque Fire Departments Ladder Truck. east parking lot.
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. (Admission $3 under 10 free w/adult)
Downhill Racing throughout the day.
MATCHBOX and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from Mattel, Inc. © 2013 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This convention is not affiliated with Mattel, Inc.