 
(Photo courtesy Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
Club President Stephen Lanzilla congratulates Steve kicks off the evening's festivities.
Actor/Speaker Mark Goddard on his raffle prize.
 
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy Nick Caci)
Club member and Master of Ceremonies, Tim Estiloz keeps Club members and entertainment chairmen
the evening moving with wit and charm. Greg Sullivan and Moose Hannon perform "The Curly
Shuffle" for a bewildered audience.
 
(Photo courtesy Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
The Club celebrated the 50th anniversary of Corgi toys. The BATCC event was the only such celebration of Corgi's 50th
anniversary in North America.
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
Club president Steve Lanzilla (center) invites noted Corgi experts and enthusiasts to speak about the
50th anniversary of Corgi.
L to R: Club member Pete St. Yves, major exhibitor/Corgi expert Bob Porcja, Steve, noted Corgi authority
Mark S. Arruda, and honorary club member/Corgi expert Jeff Bray, Jr.
 
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
The evening also celebrated the 40th anniversary of Star Trek. Club member Greg Sullivan does his best to celebrate
Star Trek.
 
(Photo courtesy Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy Nick Caci)
Featured speaker/actor Mark Goddard entertains the crowd with Club president Steve Lanzilla and club members Shannon
stories of Hollywood. Azanow and Dave Campbell enjoy the show.
 
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
Cartoonist Paul Ryan and his wife Linda attended Mark Goddard explains how residuals work.
the event to mingle and speak with fans.
 
(Photo courtesy Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy Nick Caci)
Jordan Rich of WBZ News Radio shares Club Member Ron Krzywonos poses with his article published in the latest issue
some thoughts. of Toyshop magazine.
(Click here to read Mr. Rich's reflections on the evening.)
 
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
Club member Andy Evans oversees the toy raffle. Club member Dave Campbell admires a model.
  
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
Club President Steve Lanzilla presents American Airlines Ms. Cosgrove reads the name Club member and expat from
representative Kathy Cosgrove with a Corgi scale Airliner of the winner of the American England Harold Summers wins
with American Airlines livery (courtesy Corgi). Airlines raffle. two round trip tickets to London
(courtesy American Airlines).
 
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
Club member Beverly Lanzilla and club member/MC Among the toy raffle prizes were these Johnny Lightning prototypes
Tim Estiloz read off the toy raffle numbers. (courtesy Johnny Lightning/RC2).
 
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy Nick Caci)
Club member Mark McPhee enjoys his toy raffle prize. Batman (club member Kevin Dunham) arrives to restore order!
Dealers
Bob’s Vintage CORGI Models – Oak Ridge, NJ
Bob Porcja - Proprietor
Bob’s Vintage CORGI Models is the top source in the USA for mint condition CORGI diecast models produced from the beginning (1956) up until 1983.
Visit Bob's and be prepared to be dazzled and to add some ‘CORGI Classics’ to your collection!
 
(Photo courtesy Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy Nick Caci)
 
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos) (Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
  
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos) (Photo courtesy Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
Bert’s Old Toys – Boston, MA
Bertram Cohen - Proprietor
Bertram ‘Bert’ and Rosalie Cohen sells cherished old toys all of which hail from his extensive collection!
Bert has been interviewed in magazines, for books, and on radio and TV as he is also recognized as the pioneer of marble collecting.
 
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos) (Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
 
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos) (Photo courtesy Nick Caci)
Pete’s Model Garage – Lakeville, MA
Pete St. Yves - Proprietor
The premier USA CORGI mail order retailer of the current USA and UK lines.
Pete's brick and mortar retail store in Lakeville, inspired by actual British model shops is now over a year and a half old.
Many other quality brands are now being offered as well. Visit Pete and his lovely wife Julie!
 
(Photo courtesy Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy Nick Caci)
 
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos) (Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
Toy Displays
(in alphabetical order)
The Boston Area Toy Collectors Club would like to give special thanks
to all the toy manufacturers who helped make our evening a success
by sending toys to be displayed as well as donating toys for use
in our raffles. Thank you all!
ART ASYLUM – New York, NY
Attendees were the first in the toy buying public to see Art Asylum's new toys celebrating the 40th Anniversary of SPEED RACER!
We were also stunned by their ongoing dedication to STAR TREK in our exhibit giving joint tribute to the 40th Anniversary of this science fiction epic.
(Now distributed through Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles, LLC).
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
AUTOart™, (GATEWAY GLOBAL, INC.) – Cerritos, CA
One of the top world leaders in detailed automobile models for discerning collectors.
Attendees marveled at their latest 1:18 scale offerings.
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
CAROUSEL 1 – High Point, NC
The source of limited edition diecast models of the world’s most exciting cars and aircraft.
Note their tribute to the movie ‘FLYBOYS’ that premiered last September 29th.
Also note the associated landmark article authored by club member Ron Krzywonos.
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
CoolRockets© – Novato, CA
All were amazed by their ‘retro’ rocket ships inspired by tin-toys and the comic book style of the 1940's and 1950's!
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
 
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos) (Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
CORGI USA and UK – Chicago, IL and Leicester, England
Attendees enjoyed the only celebration of the 50th Anniversary of CORGI in the Americas!
Our event was also the largest CORGI 50th celebration in the world.
This beloved diecast vehicle brand started its life in Swansea, Wales (UK) and remains to many of us as one of the best model vehicles companies ever!
Our special thanks to CORGI UK for contributing to the CORGI USA shipments of special models and decorations!
The First Annual BATCC National Toy Event in 2001 was dedicated solely to CORGI.
 
(Photo courtesy Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
DARK HORSE COMICS – Milwaukie, OR
DARK HORSE COMICS celebrated their 20th Anniversary by offering unique entertainment and pop-culture based toys and merchandise.
We particularly enjoyed their tribute to the advertising icons as part of the 100th Anniversary of KELLOGG’S.
Also a hit were their eye-popping STAR WARS kits from JAPAN.
 
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
 
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos) (Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
DIAMOND SELECT TOYS – Timonium, MD
This dynamic powerhouse has harnessed the energy of many pop-culture licenses.
For this event they have contributed the latest in-demand STAR TREK items made for them by ART ASYLUM
that are showcased in our special STAR TREK 40th Anniversary exhibit.
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
MAISTO – Fontana, CA
Maisto returned with more examples of their skill in choosing and executing many of the best domestic and foreign cars that we love.
They also win the tagline contest with “HOW BIG IS YOUR COLLECTION?”
 
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
MATTEL, INC. – El Segundo, CA
Joining us for the first time, the world’s Number One toy manufacturer showcased their efforts for the movie
“SUPERMAN RETURNS” which premiered in theaters on June 30th, 2006.
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
(Photo courtesy Nick Caci)
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
MERIT INTERNATIONAL – City Of Industry, CA
Merit International marched back this year with still more examples of military figures, vehicles and aircraft
that keep this growing distributor for superior toy makers out in front.
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
RC2 CORP. – Oak Brook, IL
Good things do come in small packages!
In additon to sending toys for display, RC2 sent along some rare glimpses of Johnny Lightning and ERTL pre-production work.
They also donated several Johnny Lightning prototypes for our raffle.
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
 
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos) (Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES – Thousand Oaks, CA
The list of top collectible toy firms that we admire is always presented in alphabetical order.
This will have to change in 2007 as again the action figure firm that consistently leads with
STAR WARS, James Bond, MARVEL COMICS characters, and just about every license that we could wish
has again ended up last on this list.
No one could resist their awesome display. Do they ever sleep at SIDESHOW?
Special thanks to Sideshow Collectibles for donating by far the most toys for our raffles.
(Photo courtesy Nick Caci)
(Photo courtesy Ron Krzywonos)
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
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COLLECTORS DAY IS COMING ON
SATURDAY * NOVEMBER 11
FROM 9:30 AM TO 2:30 PM @
PETE’S MODEL GARAGE
5 PRECINCT ST UNIT #2
LAKEVILLE MA 02347
BELOW ARE PICS FROM PREVIOUS
PETE'S MODEL GARAGE EVENTS
CORGI – SCHUCO – IXO – MINICHAMPS – EXACT DETAIL – MATCHBOX CARARAMA – NUTMEG – ATHEARN – SPEC CAST – FIRST GEAR
FREE PARKING
FREE ADMISSION
FREE TOY APPRAISALS
***** JEFF BRAY / DIECAST MINIATURES *****
* ADDITIONAL VENDORS * SPECIAL EVENT PRICING *
A DONATION FROM SALES BY THE VENDORS WILL BE MADE TO THE BATCC FOR THE ANNUAL EVENT
PHONE: 508-947-5141
WEB: PetesModelGarage.com
EMAIL: PETESMODELGARAGE@COMCAST.NET
DRIVE TIMES: 20 MINUTES WEST OF PLYMOUTH 45 MINUTES SOUTH OF BOSTON 35 MINUTES EAST OF PROVIDENCE DIRECTIONS: FROM ROUTE 495 TAKE EXIT # 5 ROUTE 18 SOUTH (BEDFORD ST. ) GO APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES TO INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 18 AND 105 TAKE RIGHT ON PRECINCT ST. WE ARE ON THE LEFT JUST AFTER THE NEW LIBRARY PARKING AND ENTRANCE AT THE REAR OF BUILDING
The Seventh Annual National Collectible Toy Event
is soming soon in 2007, at the fashionable Lantana (TheLantana.com) in Randolph, Massachusetts (suburb of Boston), for pre-registered guests from 6:30 PM to 12 Midnight.
When further information is available, it will be provided. Until, enjoy the photos from our 2005 event and information about our 2006 event.
Check out our homepage for coverage of our 2006 event.
(from 2005 event)
John's Collectible Toys and Gifts (JohnToys.com) has joined forces with the BATCC to publicize this invitation-only event for vintage-to-new toy collectors who always wanted a true collector-driven evening that includes:
*FREE Thousands of dollars of new, in-demand collectible toys to be previewed in a beautifully decorated ballroom and later given away during the evening to grateful guests;
*FREE Gift bags of collectible toys given to each "Party" after being approved for admittance into the stunning ballroom; 
(from 2005 event)
*FREE Convenient, on-site handicap-accessible parking for 600+ vehicles;
*FREE A custom-made, professionally edited, comedic movie shown only that night; For an update on movie, click here; 
(from 2005 event)
*FREE Collector publications and resources materials; 
(from 2005 event)
*FREE A line-up of guest chosen to inform and entertain that include**:
*Dr. Edward Force, the noted author of CORGI reference books as well as books on Matchbox, DINKY, Solido collecting and more;
*TV celebrity Mark Goddard of "Lost in Space" fame; 
*Paul Ryan, renowned comic book artist for DC and Marvel and the current artist for the Phantom daily strip;  Click here for Paul's website and click here for Paul's bio;
*Jordan Rich, nationally known radio talk show host from WBZ-AM 1030;
*and Emmy nominated Tim Estiloz, Comcast TV interviewer of Hollywood Stars, will be reprising his role as the evening's emcee.  (from 2005 event)
This night will celebrate the only observance of the 50th Anniversary of the British brand CORGI in the Americas. 
(from 2005 event)
On hand to help us celebrate will be:
the British Consulate for Boston,
a Rolls-Royce motor car,  (from 2005 event)
a Bentley motor car,
as well as American Airlines, the Official Airline of the 2006 event.
American is donating two round trip tickets to London as part of our cash raffle which will occur later in the evening.
This event will also mark the exact 40th Anniversary of STAR TREK's initial broadcast on NBC back on September 8th, 1966. The festivities will also commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Kellogg's company via their popular advertising icons produced as collectible toys.
Toy companies and retailers that are expected to attend our evening now include: CORGI, Sideshow Collectibles, MAISTO, Dark Horse Comics, RC2 (Johnny Lightning, ERTL, etc), Art Asylum/Diamond Select, DC Comics, Merit International, Carousel 1, John's Collectible Toys and Gifts, Serious Toyz and more.
 (from 2005 event)
To register for the 2006 event send $25.00 for the first guest in your party and $20.00 for each additional guest to:
BATCC 6th Annual National Collectible Toy Event
Attention: Stephen Lanzilla/Invitation Request
33 Emeline Street
Randolph, MA 02368-1916 USA
(or call: 781-963-0615 and clearly leave a message with your name and address).
Invitations will be mailed out on a first-come, first-served basis with a maximum ballroom capacity of 600 guests. Each paid attendee will receive dinner (there will be a cash bar) and access into a "Top Level" raffle of prestige items.
YOU MUST ACT FAST! In order for your party to receive access to the "Top Level" level raffle of prestige items, your invitation requests and full payment must be received by August 18th, 2006 at the address above.
In order for your party to receive access to the general raffle, your invitation requests and full payment must be received by September 1st, 2006 at the address above.
All requests with payments received at the above address on or after September 2nd, 2006 and all walk-ins on the night of the event will be charged $30.00 per person for entry into the event.
So, lock in your tickets now!!
 (from 2005 event)
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The BATCC has no for-profit mission in organizing and running this massive event. It is sure to be an exciting night of dinner and socializing for fellow toy collectors from across the USA and abroad. We hope that you can join us!
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