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The Boston Area Toy Collectors Club is sad to note the passing of club member and dear friend
Neil Loysen.
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Club member Neil Loysen at our 2008 National Event.
Neil passed away in his sleep on Thursday, April 7.
The Boston Area Toy Collectors Club offers our sincere condolences to all Neil's family and friends.
The obituary below was written by Neil's brother David Loysen
Cornelius (Neil) Loysen
October 29, 1936 - April 7, 2011
Craftsbury, VT.
Neil passed away very peacefully on April 7, 2011 after a yearlong bout with brain cancer.
Born October 29, 1936 in Port Washington, NY, Neil grew up and attended school in Roslyn, NY and St. Johnsbury Academy in Vermont. He graduated from St. Lawrence University and subsequently had a long career with Met Life Corp. at their offices in New York City, Morristown, NJ and Greenwich, RI.
Neil had a passion for all things historic and especially automobilia. He was an avid automotive historian, collector and frequent contributor to antique car club journals. He was a member of the H.H. Franklin Car Club and former editor of their journal, “Air Cooled News”. He was also a member of the Classic Car Club of America, the Society of Automotive Historians, The Veteran Motor Car Club of America, and the Boston Area Toy Collectors Club.
Neil is survived by his brothers, Peter in Silver Spring, MD, Jon in Lawrenceville, NJ, David and his wife, Carol, in Stowe, VT and his sister-in-law Kay Loysen in Ocean View, DE along with many nieces and nephews.
Neil spent his last days at the Craftsbury Community Care Center in Vermont where he was welcomed in by a wonderful community of friends. At Neil’s request, no services will be held and those wishing to express their remembrance may make a tax deductible contribution to the Craftsbury Community Care Center, 1784 East Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury, VT 05826
For info contact David Loysen at shawhill@stoweaccess.com
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The Boston Area Toy Collectors Club's
10th Annual National Collectible Toy Event
is hailed by attendees as a
SUPER
EVENING!
(To find out why, keep scrolling down!)
September 24, 2010 at the Lantana Banquet Facilities, Randolph MA
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(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy of Doug Vogel)
Behind the scenes preparations begin.
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Doug Vogel and Nina Zannicri (L) and Tim Estiloz (R) An attendee checks out the new Corgi display.
encourage Greg Sullivan (back to camera) to start the Tomica
(Tomy Co.) train.
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Jack Kralik, VP of Tonner Doll Co., presents the Tonner display, Laura Colpus touches up the Madame Alexander doll
which contains new prototypes of upcoming characters. display
(Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
Ron Krzywonos photographs the Madame Doug Vogel examines the Lightsaber Chopsticks from
Alexander display. the Kotobukiya display.
(Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
The Round2 display. Nina Zannicri and Doug Vogel discuss the Matchbox display.
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Annual BATCC "Ladies Cheer" Photo:
Front (L to R): Kathleen Lanzilla, Jane Navarro, De Dee Nickerson, Laura Colpus, Kelly Whidden, Marilyn Cochrane,
Paula Crocker, Julie McPhee
Rear (Lto R): Maryellen Lanzilla, Michelle Sedlacek, Gretchen Moos, Jane Provost, Cindy Amburgey Marsh, Janice Caci,
Deborah L. Scheetz, Casey Kelly, Charise Perkett Glasson, Jessi Miano, Christine Bielakowski
(Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
More toys from the Kotobukiya display. Three of the prototypes from Tonner Doll Co.
(L to R) Jayne Cobb, Miss Piggy, Jessica Rabbit.
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy of Ron Krzywonos)
Patrons peruse the literature table and one chooses The Paparazzi swarm around Officer Paul Sicard's vintage
The Die Cast magazine police cruiser.
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
The CORGI display attracts interest. Gregory Andrews, Paul Lanzilla. Kathleen Lanzilla, and Hilary
Andrews enjoy the Madame Alexander doll display.
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
The GreenLight Collectibles Prototype police cruiser on Jim Patterson is very happy with the Matchbox
display. 2010 Line Preview Hazard Squad he won.
(Photos courtesy of Nick Caci. Photo-collage by G. Sullivan)
Officer Paul Sicard arrests his father, Louis Sicard. The GreenLight Collectibles prototype of Officer Sicard's vintage
1965 Ford Galaxie (Westwood, MA) Police Cruiser looks on with interest.
(Photo courtesy of Ron Krzywonos) (Photo courtesy of Ron Krzywonos)
Nathanial Ruffin Sr. admires the 1963 Chevrolet The1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II owned by August
Corvair Monza owned by Lew Roman of S. Niewenhous III of Stoneham, MA.
Brant Rock, MA.
(Photo courtesy of Ron Krzywonos) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
1969 Ford Mustang 'Mach 1' owned by Kathleen 2008 Chevrolet Corvette owned by Joe Federico of Lakeville, MA.
Patterson of Westwood, MA.
(Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy of Ron Krzywonos)
Casey Kelly and Jeff Glasson discuss the Tomica display The Matchbox display was greatly expanded this year.
and the company's return to the US market after a long
absence.
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Peter Johanson admires Corgi's 24kt gold Batmobile. Doug Vogel and Nina Zannicri examine the Star Trek items
on the Round2 display.
(Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Tonner Doll VP Jack Kralik and emcee Tim Estiloz Emcee for the evening, Tim Estiloz, waits to be introduced by
enjoy the delicious dinner provided by the Lantana. BATCC Founder and Executive Director Stephen Lanzilla.
(Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
Julie and Pete St. Yves and James Blanchette discuss Emcee Tim Estiloz introduces the evening's speakers.
the food and the toys.
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)
(Photo courtesy of Officer Paul Sicard) (Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
Officer Paul Sicard's 1965 Ford Galaxie Police Car GREENLIGHT COLLECTIBLES' 1:64 scale prototype
Officer Sicard, a full member of the Boston Area Toy Collectors Club, was on hand with his special car and the actual 1:64 GREENLIGHT prototype for all guests to compare at the BATCC 10th Annual National Collecible Toy Event on Friday, September 24, 2010. This marked the first time that GREENLIGHT has been a chosen exhibitor at the event.
(Photo courtesy of Officer Paul Sicard) (Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
Officer Paul Sicard's 1965 Ford Galaxie Police Car GREENLIGHT COLLECTIBLES' 1:64 scale prototype
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(Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
Officer Sicard, holding GREENLIGHT
COLLECTIBLES' 1:64 scale prototype
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First Party of Summer 2010!
Club member Lou Rowman and his wife Pat invited members to their house for lunch on June 6, 2010.
Lou and Pat Rowman
(All photos in this section courtesy Greg Sulllivan)
Ron Krzywonos, Dave Campbell, and Steve Dave C. and Moose sample the fare. My delicious lunch.
Lanzilla Enjoy the lunch spread.
After lunch, Lou shared with us his impressive toy collection...
Lou has converted his two-car garage into a massive display of his toys.
The man himself, Lou among his collection.
Club members' jaws all drop. (Note the Hulk Hands above Ron's head)
A miscellany of action figures. Some wrestling figures with Lilos and Stitches.
Star Trek toys from Burger King. Plus a little Red Baron action.
Steve examines a prize from the collection. Steve, Ron, and Mark McPhee find a hidden cache.
Beverly Lanzilla thinks: "Lou has a lot of die cast cars".
Jabba's used car lot. Racer Yoshi.
The ship of dreams, guarded by some nightmares. Lou has a lot of die cast cars.
In a small annex off the side of the garage, Dave and Bev discuss Star Trek
action figures. (Note behind Bev: A lot of die cast cars)
Further eclectic contents of the annex.
Motorcycles and hogs.
Dave walks past a lot of die cast cars.
Lou constructed these home-made car displays himself.
Club members view a lot of die cast cars. Behind them: a lot of action figures and dolls.
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9th Annual National Collectible Toy Event
is our best yet!
September 25, 2009 at the Lantana Banquet Facilities, Randolph MA
To see Manufacturer's Displays from our 9th Annual Event, click here.
To see Dealer's Displays from our 9th Annual Event, click here.
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy of Ron Krzywonos)
Event greeters Beverly Lanzilla (L) and Janice Caci (R) with Nick Caci. Attendees lined up early.
(Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
Caroline Pownall, Susan Pownall, Bob Porcja, and Bill Manzke The Event greeters begin greeting the public.
compare notes.
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
Neil Loysen views a display with envy. Moose "Lost Santa" Hannon discusses Batman with Jim Patterson.
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Annual BATCC "Ladies Cheer" Photo:
Front (L to R): Doreen ???, Maria Burke, Sheila Sullivan, ??? member of Madame Alexander's Collector Club, ??? (standing)
Rear (Lto R): ???, Marilyn Cochrane, ???, Paula Crocker, Janice Caci, Beverly Lanzilla, Deborah L. Scheetz Director of
Aviation Toy Museum, ???, Jessie Miano, ???, ???
(Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
Tom Courtney and Robert Tonner enjoy their salads. Jordan Rich and Tim Estiloz discuss their Co-Emcee duties,
while Tom Miano listens.
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Buffet dinner is served. The Lantanna food is delicious, as usual.
(Photo courtesy of Ron Krzywonos) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
1969 Ford Mustang 'Mach 1' owned by Kathleen Patterson of 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow owned by August S. Niewenhous III
Westwood, MA. of Stoneham, MA.
(Photo courtesy of Ron Krzywonos) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
1978 Silver Shadow. 1969 Mustang.
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy of Ron Krzywonos)
1969 Cadillac de Ville convertible parade car Nathanial Ruffin Sr. admires the 1969 Cadillac.
owned by Brian Shaughnessy of East Sandwich, MA.
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Co-Emcee Jordan Rich and Stephen Lanzilla review the Agenda. Co-Emcee Tim Estiloz welcomes people and discusses fresh fruit.
Mr. Robert Tonner, Founder and President
Tonner Doll Company - Hurley, NY
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Robert Tonner presents his company and products.
(Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Robert Tonner speaks while Tom Courtney runs the slideshow.
CORGI Collector - Rotherham, England, UK
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
Susan Pownall discusses her history working at and For the last 25 years she has guided the worldwide CORGI
for CORGI. Collector Club and its publication, the 'CORGI Collector' through
myriad management and marketing changes.
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Susan Pownall presents BATCC member Bob Porcja with a one-of-a-kind prize to commemorate Bob being named as the owner
of the most outstanding CORGI collection in the world.
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
L to R: Kathy Crevier (CORGI USA Sales Rep.), Steven Bonnem (CORGI USA Brand Mgr., Fife WA),
Susan Pownall (CORGI Collector Club UK), Stephen Lanzilla (Executive Director BATCC)
presented by BATCC member Greg Sullivan
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci) (Graphic courtesy of G. Sullivan)
Greg Sullivan gives a presentation on how the character of Popeye first appeared in the comic strip 'Thimble Theatre' by E.C. Segar in 1929.
(Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
Greg Sullivan discusses how the character of Popeye Selections from Greg's collection of Popeye books, toys and memorabilia.
became a favorite in his life.
BATCC member Steve Silvia displayed selections from his extensive Batman toy collection.
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy of Ron Krzywonos)
(Photo courtesy of Ron Krzywonos) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Bob included a re-creation of the entire 40-year-old 1969 CORGI line up with his display.
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(Photo courtesy of Ron Krzywonos) (Photo courtesy of Ron Krzywonos)
(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
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(Photo courtesy of Ron Krzywonos) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Mikhail Bashmashnikov displays his wares.
(Photo courtesy of Ron Krzywonos) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
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(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Pete and Julie St.Yves await their customers.
(Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
Susan Pownall, Consultant Editor for the CORGI Collector magazine, visited Pete's store in Lakeville, MA during her
trip to the US for our Toy Event.
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(Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
Tom Miano and his daughter Jessie are ready to discuss Toyz, serious and vintage.
(Photo courtesy of Ron Krzywonos) (Photo courtesy of Ron Krzywonos)
Serious Toyz joined in our celebration of Popeye's
80th birthday with a display of Vintage Popeye toys.
Special Thanks to our photographers: (L to R) Nick Caci, Ron Krzywonos, and Greg Sullivan
(Photo courtesy of Ron Krzywonos) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy of Nick Caci)
