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Welcome to the Official Web-Site
of the Boston Area Toy Collectors Club
To interested parties and potential club members:
Come Join The Fun!
The Boston Area Toy Collectors Club Invites YOU
To Be Our Guest At Our Next Meeting
On SUNDAY May 6, 2012 at 9:00 am
In The Food Court at the South Shore Plaza in Braintree, MA
Our June meeting will be on Sunday June 3,2012.
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To read a greeting from Club President, Stephen Lanzilla (sjlanzilla[at]yahoo.com), click here.
To read a message from Two Fat Webmasters, click here.
If you would like to read some Toy Reviews, click here.
If you would like to read about our friend Steve Perry
and his two toy and comic shows, click here and here.
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Check out our partners at Serious Toyz here they just completed there best auction get on there mailing list!!
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Club Member RON KRYZWONOS Passes Away
(Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
Club member Ron Krzywono
(Sept. 13, 1952 - April 14, 2012)
Executive Director and Club Founder Stephen Lanzilla reports:
"It is with great sadness that I must report the death of our club member, and my good friend, Ron Krzywonos.
Ron died Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 5:20 PM with the attendence of concerned club members and his older brother Richard.
Ron contributed much to our club, including the launch and production of our original Toy Times publication and setting up the email distribution list that brings news to our online members to this day.
He really considered all of us to be his family to the very end.
Join us this Wednesday, April 18 at the Paul C. Rogers funeral home
2 Hillside Ave., Amesbury MA 01913
Tel: 978-388-0288.
Visiting Hrs. will be from 4 to 8 PM.
Please contact me (Stephen) directly BY TELEPHONE (781) 963-7722 with any further questions."
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Club Member Dave Campbell visits the Southcoast Toy and Comic show on 11/6/11.
(Photo courtesy of Dave Campbell) (Photo courtesy of Dave Campbell)
Spiderwoman (Britney Vetrino) says hello to club Peggy Carter (Panda Valentine), complete with
member Dave Campbell. That's Dave on the right. English accent, and Captain America (Jason Deveau).
(Photo courtesy of Dave Campbell) (Photo courtesy of Dave Campbell)
Blade (Raymond M. Ramos) protects the show from Scarlett Webb (Kasey Bell), isn't taking any of your
vampires. attitude.
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The Boston Area Toy Collectors Club's
11th Annual National Collectible Toy Event
says:
"Happy Birthday, PAUL RYAN"
(Photo courtesy of Dave Campbell)
Artist Paul Ryan prepares to cut his birthday cake.
Happy 20th Anniversary,
Tonner Doll Company, Inc
(Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
Tonner Doll's "Steve Rogers - Super Soldier" Dressed Figure.
Happy 70th Anniversary,
CAPTAIN AMERICA
(Photo courtesy of Ted Michalopoulos)
Kotobukiya's "Captain America Reborn" Statue.
Happy 75th Anniversary to
THE PHANTOM
(Photo courtesy of Ted Michalopoulos)
The Phantom statue from the personal collection
of artist Paul Ryan.
and
Congratulations,
Women of Action!
(Photo courtesy of Ted Michalopoulos)
Club member Steve Silvia's "Women of Action - Powerful and Unique" themed toy display.
September 23, 2011 at the Lantana Banquet Facilities, Randolph MA
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(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy of Ted Michalopoulos)
BATCC founder, Stephen Lanzilla, welcomes guests to the event.
The theme of the evening was:
"Women of Action - Powerful and Unique".
(Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy of Ted Michalopoulos)
Club member Steve Silvia sets up his "Women of Action" toy Woman of Action, Beverly Lanzilla (who came up with
display. this year's theme) expresses her affection for Superman.
(Photo courtesy of Ted Michalopoulos) (Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
The Tonner Doll Company has created many Women of Action over the years and continues to release many new ones.
Club Member Ted Michalopoulos
October 3, 2011
Dear Boston Area Toy Collectors Club,
After attending your event at the Lantana on Friday September 23, I just wanted to let you know what a great time I had! I have known about your yearly event for quite a few years now but after attending for the first time all I can say is the evening exceeded my expectations! The event was well run with beautiful and well put together displays, silent auctions and raffles (of which I was lucky enough to win most of the items I had my eyes on!). I was pleasantly surprised that EVERYONE was able to win something at the raffles and with the addition of the free gift bags, no one walked away empty handed. In addition the food and staff at the Lantana were excellent!
I was excited to win the Kotobukia Captain America and Thor statues as part of your silent auction. As a Bowen statue/bust collector for over 10 years, I was impressed with the sculpting detail, perfect paint applications and dynamic poses of the Kotobukia statues and as a big Thor fan I must say Koto’s Thor statue is BETTER than the Bowen version! I also thought the interchangeable head for the Captain America statue was a plus! I have seen photos of Koto’s upcoming Magneto and classic Avengers statues and will be looking to add those to my collection!
(Photo courtesy of Ted Michalopoulos)
Kotobukiya's Thor and Captain America statues.
I also won the Tonner Doll’s 70th Anniversary Steve Rogers – Super Soldier figure from the silent auction. While I have seen photos of Tonner product I have never purchased one before. I was very impressed by the Tonner dolls on display at your event (i.e. Harley Quinn, Lara Croft, Wonder Woman, Black Canary, Catwoman, etc.) with the detailed and comic accurate outfits. I thought the Tonner 70th Anniversary Steve Rogers – Super Soldier figure was a beautiful tribute to one of Marvel Comics original heroes!
(Photo courtesy of Ted Michalopoulos)
The Tonner Doll Company's Steve Rogers - Super Soldier.
As a collector of mainly Marvel and DC action figures it was great to see the DC Direct display. I have been collecting DC Direct since 1999 when I acquired their Hard Traveling Heroes Green Lantern, Black Canary and Green Arrow 6” figures. It was the FIRST time I saw action figures that did NOT look like toys and bought them HOPING they would continue to produce other DC superhero characters of this quality. Well 12 years and hundreds of figures later, I can say that DC Directs action figure sculpts and paints are top of the industry! I count myself lucky to have won the RARE Blackest Night Orange Lantern Larfleeze figure with Glomulus.
(Photo courtesy of Dave Campbell)
The DC Direct display. (Larfleeze is the character in orange in the lower right.)
In closing I’m glad I finally attended your event and look forward to future attendance!
Best Regards,
Ted Michalopoulos
Club Member Jim Patterson (Matchbox collector) says:
This event keeps getting better. The companies stepped it up this year, especially Matchbox/Mattel. Matchbox sent twenty-eight items for the event. The items included preproduction models and a number of out of production items. Everybody was very impressed, especially me.
I am the chair person for die-cast/Matchbox for the club and was very impressed. I identified six I was interested in and, being a truck collector, was really excited. I thought the Cadillac ambulance would be the one everyone wanted, but it turned out the Unimog was the winner on this night. The Unimog was one of the ones I wanted, but you can’t get everything. Each model had “BAC” either on the package or scratched in the model.
I picked up four :
(Photo courtesy of Jim Patterson)
And was happy, the International Brush Fire truck being one of my favorite castings from the Matchbox/Mattel team. These four cap off my collection for each of these castings for me since I have everyone regular issue and now have the preproduction version as well. these are now sitting in there right place in my collection next to their brothers. The matchbox display was very well put together,
(Photo courtesy of Jim Patterson)
Club President Steven Lanzilla supplied a very nice glass case that locked, so the models were protected and arranged very nicely. The preproductions were what everyone wanted, but the out of production items held their own as well. The premiere fire trucks on the bottom shelf were hotly contested, a series that matchbox should consider going back to, I had them already from when they came out.
(Photo courtesy of Jim Patterson)
The preproductions are on the top two and half shelves, and the rest are the bottom one and half shelves. A very nice mix of stuff. Our club has some police collectors, fire/ambulance collectors and some matchbox only collectors. The night was very well received. Both Matchbox and the Tonner Doll company had the highlights and were the most talked about. The night was rainy and foggy, which was too bad because each year there was some classic cars out front that people could go outside and look at and take a break from the festivities inside. The dinner as always was delicious and in my opinion was the best food we have had for the event. A fun night of family, friends and toys a big thanks to Matchbox/Mattel for these awesome contributions, and a big thanks to Steven Lanzilla and the club for putting on another great event!!
Another Matchbox collector heard from (Club Member Douglas Vogel):
My parents actually started my Matchbox collection when I was about four. Although nothing of that original group survives, I have a number of cars from a second effort started at age six. My father was a geologist in the oil business from the late 1950’s on and took us to live where ever he worked. I quickly discovered the greatest thing about Matchbox in the 1960’s was that they could be found at almost any International Airport in the world. Most good hobby shops and many other retail outlets such as hardware stores and pharmacies handled them too. My collection began at a cake shop in Manila and has many cars that were bought there and elsewhere in the Philippines. Though the bulk of my Matchbox cars were bought here in the USA, my collection includes many toy cars purchased in Stavanger, Paris, London, Casablanca, and Dakar.
Although I have purchased several “Pre pro” paint examples, the first true preproduction model I have is the three axle Dump Truck ( MB536 ) that I won at the September 23, 2011 Boston Area Toy Collector’s Club Event in Randolph, MA.
(Photo courtesy of Douglas Vogel)
It is a raw metal trail run with no markings on the base except for the scratched in notation: BAC, identifying that they were donated by Mattel.
(Photo courtesy of Douglas Vogel)
The Matchbox pre pro samples were for many club members the highlight of the evening.
Club member Greg Andrews gives his reaction to the event.
Once again Stephen Lanzilla has put together a wonderful evening. One of the highlights of the evening for me was talking to Paul Ryan about the process of making comic book art. Starting with the line drawing and ending with a full color captioned image. I had no idea the number of talented individuals involved in what I thought was a simply process.
Once again the attendees were treated to another look at a piece of the vast toy collection of club member Steve Silvia. This year he brought all types and sizes of female action figures and accessories that tied right in to this year’s theme.
This year’s theme got me looking closely at the female dolls that were on display. I was drawn to the Tonner Dolls display. They created a doll of the character Zoe Washburne from the short lived TV series Firefly. I was very impressed with the detail and workmanship that went into creating her.
But even though this years theme was Woman of Action – Powerful and Unique, I couldn’t take my eyes of Tonner Dolls Captain America complete with shield and helmet. I’m strictly a Matchbox collector but this Captain America figure impressed me so much I was thinking of starting to collect action figures. But I don’t have enough room to store my Matchbox collection let alone another line of toys. Someday I’ll have to ask Steve Silvia how he does it.
The silent actions for me were one of the highlights of the evening. As a Matchbox collector I’m always on the lookout to add some Matchbox items to my collection. Last year there were a few awesome models I wanted to add to my collection but I was outbid. So this year I came prepared, which basically means I came with more money than I did last year. I had saved up all year for this one night. I was not going to be denied.
Through the hard work of Steve and Beverly Lanzilla, Matchbox came through with some pre-production as well as out of production models. I’ve never owned a Matchbox pre-production model in my life. They have always been priced well outside my price range so I have never considered adding them to my collection, until this event.
The bidding for all the Matchbox models was fast and furious and it went right down to the wire. I was lucky enough to have won the following pre-production and out of production models.
(Photo courtesy of Greg Andrews)
MN 707 (48-N) - Ground Breaker - 2007
(Photo courtesy of Greg Andrews)
MN 813 (60-P) - Express Delivery - 2011
(Photo courtesy of Greg Andrews)
MN 703 (54-R) - Tractor - 2007
(Photo courtesy of Greg Andrews)
MN 728 (46-M) - Mercedes Benz Unimog U 300 – 2007
(Photo courtesy of Greg Andrews)
CY041A - Peterbilt Conventional Sleeper Lowboy Transporter – 1997
These are the first four pre-production models in my collection. I haven’t decided if I am going to add anymore but for right now I am enjoying showing these four off to family and friends. The Peterbilt is not a pre-production model it was issued in 1997 as part of the Premiere Collectibles line. It is great looking truck with real rubber tires.
Once again I had a great time at this years event. I can’t wait until next year.
Greg
Speakers and Presentations:
Mr. Steven Bonnem, CORGI Brand Manager
Hornby America - Fife, WA
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Steven Bonnem discusses the future of Corgi in the USA.
Mr. Joe Kelly, Jr, Editor/Publisher
The Car Room Magazine - Holbrook, NY
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Joe Kelley, Jr. presents his magazine and TV efforts.
Mr. Tom Miano, Founder and Owner
Serious Toyz - Croton-on-Hudson, NY
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Tom Miano discusses his upcoming auctions.
Mrs. Laura Colpus, Representative
Alexander Doll Company - New York, NY
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Mrs. Colpus recounts her history of doll collecting and her tenure as past
president of the Alexander Doll Company Club.
Mr. Jack Kralik, Vice-President Finance and Operations
TONNER Doll Company - Hurley, NY
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Jack Kralik surprises the room with an announcement of new licenses for the
upcoming year.
Mr. James Blanchette, Manager
New England Comics - Malden, MA
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
James Blanchette teaches the guests about the 75 year history of the company
we now know as DC Comics.
"A Conversation with Superman and Batman"
Mr. Moose Hannon and Mr. Greg Sullivan, Co-Chaimen, Action Figures
Boston Area Toy Collectors Club - Randolph, MA
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Clark Kent (Mr. Sullivan) introduces the conversation. Batman (Mr. Hannon) joins the conversation.
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Batman demonstrates his new i-Kryptonite application on his Bat-iPhone.
(Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
After the presentation, Spider-Girl (a Marvel Comics Character)
offers her "congratulations" to Superman on the 75th
Anniversary of DC Comics.
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(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Guests consider bidding on the silent auction items donated by
manufacturers who display at the event.
(Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Kathleen Lanzilla (R) shows the two Madame Alexander (L to R) Steven Bonnem (Corgi USA Brand Manager),
dolls that she won in the Silent Auction to her Aunt Bev. Pete St. Yves (Founder and owner of Pete's Model Garage),
Bob Porcja (International CORGI Collector of All Time, awarded
in 2009),
Stephen Lanzilla (Founder BATCC),
Mark Arruda (Acclaimed Specialist in rare CORGI vehicles),
Jeff Bray, Jr. (Die Cast Miniatures of Austin, TX),
Jeff Bray, Sr. (Noted CORGI enthusiast and collector).
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(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Bob Porcja smiles in front of his wares.
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(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Pete and Julie St.Yves await their customers.
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Tom Miano and his daughter Jessi are ready to discuss Toyz, serious and vintage.
York Villiage Model Train and Slot Car Shop -- York, ME
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(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
This is Mary and Mike Shipp's first year at the Annual BATCC Event. We hope they will
continue to return.
Special Thanks to our photographers: Top (L to R) Greg Sullivan and Nick Caci
Bottom (L to R) Doug Vogel and Ron Krzywonos
(Photo courtesy of Ron Krzywonos) (Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
(Photo courtesy of Doug Vogel) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
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The Boston Area Toy Collectors Club
is proud to announce
that our
First Collector Car
was a big success.
Attendees were able to pick them up at our
10th Annual National Collectible Toy Event
on Sept. 24, 2010.
(Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
The model is the Chrome Ford Consul manufactured by CORGI of Great Britain. This is the special chrome version of the first car CORGI ever manufactured in 1956 and was originally commissioned by the CORGI Collector Club UK in 2006 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of CORGI. That edition sold for approximately $50 each in 2006. This 1/46 scale car is approximately 4 inches in length and comes individually boxed. This LIMITED MEMENTO EDITION has the Boston Area Toy Collectors Club logo on the roof and the banner of our 10th Annual National Collectible Toy Event on both sides. Only one hundred (100) of this edition have been made.
(Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
Special thanks to Susan Pownall, Editor of the CORGI Collector magazine, who personally selected the model and commissioned the custom artwork proudly displayed on it, to commemorate 10 years of the BATCC celebrating CORGI with our National Toy Event. The stunning artwork was created and applied to the models by Code3Models in Swansea, Wales UK, the original home of CORGI.
(Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
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The Boston Area Toy Collectors Club is proud to announce that our Second Collector Car, commemorating our 11th Annual National Collectible Toy Event, which was available for purchase to those who attend the event on Sept. 23, 2011, was an attendee favorite.
Artist's mock-up provided by Code3Models
The Model (CC80501) is the A35 Austin Van in “market green” paint scheme, manufactured by CORGI. It is 1:43 scale. It was originally commissioned, as a limited edition of 5000 with “South Down” livery, by the Corgi Collector Club for its membership in 2001. This SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION has the Boston Area Toy Collectors Club event information on the roof and a livery of our 11th Annual National Collectible Toy Event on both sides and the hood. To ensure long-term collectability, only one hundred (100) of this edition were made. given to you at the event.
Artist's mock-up provided by Code3Models
Special thanks to Susan Pownall, Editor of the Corgi Collector magazine, who personally selected the model and commissioned the custom artwork proudly displayed on it, to commemorate 11 years of the BATCC celebrating Corgi with our National Toy Event. The artwork was created and applied to the models by Code3Models in Swansea, England.
