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SIZZLERS RACES

Mattel, for all that you do!
los angeles 32nd Convention
Mattel’s RLC party is one of the party highlights! Mattel provides By Joe Davis
hot wheels
hot wheels
treats and prizes to win for RLC club members. Each RLC mem-
32 Collectors Batmobile! Showcased in RLC Spectraflame pink riding on 5 This year at the 32nd Annual Collectors Convention in Los Angeles CA, the
ber had the opportunity to purchase an amazing ‘66 TV series
Sizzlers Races were intense and exciting. Several of the regular racers were
spoke redline RR’s. This had a huge fan appeal and caused quite
back plus several new ones. There were a few changes made and it worked
a bit of party excitement! Another fun party event!
out great. From now on the SIZZLERS RACES will be on Friday mornings.
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We will have practice from 9 am till 9:30 am and start the RACES at 9:30
Convention Report
as this marks the end of the convention. There are awards to be
2 people with them to
by Barb Robles management to consolidate as many selling rooms as possible to the The finale is upon us entirely too soon! The emotions are high am and will start with kids 12 and under. Remember each racer has to bring
same floors. WOW! Hours of work went into this attempt so that YOUR given, pictures to be taken, hugs to friends who have become count laps.
room-to-room trading experience would be the best ever! I think it family. But FIRST…. the discovery of the finale car! Each paid
was a success and loved the fact that so many rooms were open on party-goer received upon entering a…. We started with the kids Sizzlers 12 and under so the kids could participate
one floor…. a Hot Wheels mega mall if you will! Understanding there • ’55 Chevy Bel Air Gasser sporting the 50th anniversary logo in other activities going on. We had a great turnout for the kids Sizzlers. We
may have been a few hiccups, as we personally had one upon check on the door. The roof was a Spectraflame gold riding on ran 2 heat races then the finial race with the winner and 2nd of each heat
in, but the hotel registration staff had to adapt to this new process. As rrslkgyt rear/rr5slt front. Limited to 3500 pcs. race in the final race, which added even more excitement. The racing was
this process is fine-tuned - this can only get better and better! Thanks What a great piece to celebrate the birthday of Hot Wheels!! very close. Michelle Hernandez coming out on top in 1st with Brett Triplett
to the Marriott staff who also worked with Jen and Mark to meet all in 2nd and Jonas Hayes in 3rd.
of our needs! Stepping outside of the normal convention protocol to Mattel put on a great presentation led by Jimmy Liu. They
make our experience better is one reason why we consider the Marri- shared sneak peeks, addressed challenges that were submitted Next we ran the Sizzlers Adult Long Battery We ran the 6 heat races with
ott LAX our home away from home! prior and gave appreciation to collectors everywhere! some exciting moments and the racing was great. Then we ran 2 semi final
races. In the final race Dan Zimmerman came out on top in 1st wityh James
The party played out the whole week with a series of well-loved party The finale always closes with the location of the next Nationals. Stevenson coming in 2nd and Paul Wozniak in 3rd.
games. There were autograph sessions, vending machine pulls, really We are going to be in Lombard, ILL from April 3rd-7th, 2019. If
amazing seminars, kid’s events, racing for all ages and the well-sup- you were lucky enough to get your ticket…it proves to be yet Next we ran the Sizzlers Adult Short Battery. The race was exciting and
ported charity events plus more! Please read further on in this newslet- another great time! started out with a bang. We had 6 heat races with the winner from each
ter for more information on all of these great events! heat race in the 2 semi finals. The 1st and 2nd from each semi final in the
Sunday morning the sun shines on the Hot Wheels Toy Show Final race At the end James Stevenson crossed the finish line first with
Of course, no event is complete without talking about the party favors! where the public is welcomed. The show was a sell out and a Romy Rivera in 2nd And John Farmer in 3rd.
It is, after all, all about those little cars that we all collect…. right? This large number of people were in attendance. What a way to end
event, like all past events had an extraordinary sought-after array of the 32nd Annual Hot Wheels Convention! We also ran a special race with kids and adults with a total of 23 partici-
cars! All the souvenir cars sport the 32nd Annual Hot Wheels Col- pants. Not going to give any detail so it will be a surprise for those who
lectors Convention logo designed by Brett Cambria with cars being Thank you’s are many…. haven’t seen it, but it was GREAT and a lot of fun. This year Romy Rivera
designed by Steve “Van” Vandervate. Party-goers could purchase up • Thank you, Mike and Diane Straus, for having the vision all came out in on top. This group made sure everyone who wanted to race
to 3 each of the limited souvenir cars in the sales room. those years ago that a Hot Wheel family can be born! We had a car to race. My hat is off to all of you guys and gals: you are great. If
• #1 - a unique ’65 Mercury Comet cyclone “Peppermint Twist” appreciate all you continue to do! We missed you at this you have never watched the
Gasser. This show stopping version was complete with a beauti- convention but hope to see you at the next!
ful pearl white paint job with Spectraflame Pink on the trunk and • Thank you to Mattel. Without you…. this wouldn’t happen! Sizzlers races I would like to invite you to come by and watch or even join
hood and a Peppermint Twist textured roof. This is the same tex- Thank you for your partnership and attendance during the in- us. The racing is great and exciting and the people are even better. It is
tured “raised graphic on roof” process that was used on the Cop- formative Q & A’s, the autograph sessions and the dinner and amazing how fast these old cars can be and these kids and adults love
perhead Gasser from April’s Dallas Nationals Convention. Metal finale programs! Also thank you for the amazing donations racing them. I would like to thank everyone who helped and everyone who
base riding on rrdsh rear and rrcl front. Brendon Vetusky designed for the auction! Thank you for acknowledging our collector’s races. It was great as always and good to see everyone..
the original version of the gasser with the deco for this must have community and validating our importance to the brand!
This year Mattel celebrated the 50th anniversary of Hot Wheels… being created by Steve “Van” Vandervate. LE 6000. • Thank you to the Marriott management and staff for their SPECIAL NOTE
continued support by providing a great venue to meet! It
and the 50th birthday of Hot Wheels! • #2 was a ’71 Datsun 510 Wagon in dk blue and white over Zamac is fun to see the Marriott staff who have become new Hot From now on the SIZZLERS RACES will be on Friday
Anniversary: (noun) Simply the celebration of a memorable historic event. with a light blue striped racing deco. Riding on Real Riders 5 sp Wheels collectors! mornings. We will have practice from 9am till 9:30 am and start the RACES
Birthday: (noun) Same as an anniversary…but placed in a lone category as mags, with a metal base and silver VUM all around. Hot Wheels • Thank you to the party-goers! Thanks for choosing to spend at 9:30 am and will start with kids 12 and under and remember each racer
it pertains to life itself! In the eyes of Hot Wheels collectors, the passion for on the door. The original version was created by Jun Imai with this time with us! We appreciate YOU! has to bring 2 people with them to count laps.
this hobby and this brand is a huge part of their lives! version’s deco also created by Steve “Van” Vandervate. LE 6000 Thank you it was a lot of fun.
• For a complete list of all the cars from the convention, please • Thank you to my fellow staff members! A large part of the
check your Hot Wheels Newsletter update where you will be able success of this convention goes to you all! You are awesome
On behalf of Hot Wheels collectors everywhere…we’d like to say….
to see all information on code 3’s, trophy cars, newsletter cars and and amazing! Thanks for your dedication!! You ran the best
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOT WHEELS! more. Make sure you stay subscribed, so you don’t miss out on party events ever!
these great informational updates! • A very special thank you to CEU…Mark and Jennifer Millhol-
lin! Your continued dedication, support and vision is inspir-
In celebration, 1700 strong gathered on October 3rd-8th, 2018 at the Mar- ing! We appreciate all that you do! We LOVE you!
riott LAX in beautiful Los Angeles, California. It WAS a party! This ultimate Thursday evening, we celebrated 50 years of Hot Wheels at a sold-out
celebration was hosted by Collectors Events Unlimited (CEU), Mark and dinner. Upon entering, each paid ticket holder received a Steam Punk Friendships are forged, memories are made, and this is truly the
Jennifer Millhollin with the help of their staff in partnership with Mattel. Truck designed by “Mr. Hot Wheels” …Larry Wood plus a special best place to meet other collectors that share the same passion!
More people plus more event times equaled a great time had by all! logo’d T shirt, pin, E sheet and a code 3 ’67 Camaro in white! The
atmosphere was electric! The Steam Punk Truck in mf brown riding on We hope you had a great time at the 50th celebration and hope
10 sp RR’s marked the first release of this casting. Like at the Nation- to see many of you in Lombard!
Tuesday, the celebration began with the early bird registration. Greeted by
our happy hard-working staff, our party-goers received their party creden- als, Collectors truly appreciated this gesture! Thank you, Mattel! The Hot Wheels didn’t just celebrate an anniversary…but an epic
tials and convention bags! The party bag itself was a fun convention logo’d ’67 Camaro’s caused quite the talk as there were many versions of the birthday celebration!
bag that included a convention logo’d ball cap…not the typical party hat… casting. Our table had 5 different wheel versions! It was fun seeing
but a Hot Wheels convention party hat and loved by all! No noise makers, what everyone received! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOT WHEELS!
but plenty of other fun goodies and information that was needed to take
advantage of the full party experience were also included in the bags! Thanks to the Marriott staff who served us in their usual efficient
manner! Good food…. great friends…. inspiring conversations! Carl
One of the most talked about and loved party events is, has been, and Pomponio was our emcee and masterfully guided us through the night
always will be room-to-room trading. Each event is a unique combination of and kept us on schedule! One of the highlights of the evening is when
collectors that buy, sell or trade the collectable that we all love! A very spe- CEU “gifted” Mattel associates a Spectraflame gold version of the ’67
cial “Thanks!” goes to CEU Jennifer who worked diligently with the hotel Camaro in gratitude for their long-standing partnership. Thank you,

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