(Photo courtesy Nick Caci)
(Photo courtesy Nick Caci)
The evening took place, as it has for the last three years, at The Lantana Banquet Facilities in Randolph, Massachusetts
 
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Guests wait in line to enter the ballroom. Club members Shannon Azanow (in her complimentary, glow-in-the-dark
Harry Potter glasses), Dave Campbell, and Bev Lanzilla greet guests at the
entrance to the ballroom.
 
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Attendees enjoyed the many toy displays.
 
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The food was delicious, as usual. Hungry guests lined up for the buffet dinner.
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!
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.
Note their unbelievable BMW for the Munich Police and Fire Departments.
 
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
 
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
CORGI INTERNATIONAL – Walnut Creek, CA
Following the corporate blending of the movie prop replica firm "Master Replicas"
along with the famous CORGI die cast model operations, along with the British
collectible cards firm CARDS Inc, LLC, this new collector-driven entity has emerged.
Our 1st National Event was founded to celebrate CORGI and the BATCC has long
supported this beloved brand.
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
 
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(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
DARK HORSE COMICS – Milwaukie, OR
DARK HORSE continues their untiring support of our National Event with products sure to thrill any collector.
Note their eye-popping STAR WARS kits from JAPAN, celebrating the 30th Anniversary of STAR WARS.
DARK HORSE also contributed to our display honoring the 10th Anniversary of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER.
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
 
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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 their newly acquired ART ASYLUM operation.
They were also a major contributer to our display honoring the 10th Anniversary of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER.
 
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(Photo courtesy Nick Caci)
HKT IMPORT TOYS – Poughkeepsie, NY
One of the best importers of cool toys from JAPAN, a country known
for its demanding collectors.
Take a look at these toys rarely seen in the U.S.A.
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
 
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JOHNNY LIGHTNING / RC2 – Oak Brook, IL
View an assemblage of pre-production die cast automotive gems, complete with
the reason for their rarity. All straight from the folks who know how much we
love them. JOHNNY LIGHTING donated all these prototypes to our toy auctions.
 
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
 
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
MATTEL, INC. – El Segundo, CA
MATTEL returns to our event for its second year with a much-expanded
view into its efforts with action figures.
The MATCHBOX division of MATTEL, Inc. joins us for the first time in high style.
Our fascination with MATCHBOX vehicles, first launched in 1953, runs deep
in the hearts of the BATCC membership.
 
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Mikail Bashmashnikov – Stamford, CT
The designs and finished models of wold famous automotive modeler, Mikail Bashmashnikov,
were on display. Mr. Bashmashnikov personally attended and explained his craft.
 
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy Nick Caci)
 
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy Nick Caci)
NOREV – France
Started in 1946, the French firm NOREV has contributed to the joys
of demanding collectors for 60+ years.
Newer management has injected an enthusiasm for fun in its choices,
such as the famous 1953 General Motors Futurliner tour bus from the
then GM Parade of Progress.
 
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(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES – Thousand Oaks, CA
SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES has always employed some of the best
creative people in the industry and has always donated the most toys for our raffles.
One example , amongst many for this year, is the rare (only 50 made)
Space Slug from the STAR WARS movie "The Empire Strikes Back".
 
(Photo courtesy Nick Caci) (Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
 
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
TONNER Doll Company – Hurley, NY
Started in 1991, this newcomer to our National Event established
its place amongst the top prestige makers of dolls from day one.
In recent time it has ventured into a license with DC Comics, with
resulting figures and accessories that even the most demanding
collectors are speechless over.
Harry Potter, The Wizard of Oz, and more licenses they are
pursuing are getting rave reviews.
 
(Photo courtesy G. Sullivan) (Photo courtesy G. Sullivan)
 
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