BOSTON AREA TOY COLLECTORS CLUB
A group dedicated to sharing information and the appreciation of Toy Collectibles of all kinds
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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 October 3, 2010 at 9:00 am
In The Food Court at the South Shore Plaza in Braintree, MA
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To read a greeting from Club President, Stephen Lanzilla (sjlanzilla@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.
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The Boston Area Toy Collectors Club
is proud to announce
our
10th Annual National Collectible Toy Event
Our invitation-only national event will be held at the Lantana in Randolph, Massachusetts, minutes south of Boston. (Click here for more information.) The BATCC, the premier non-profit collectible toy organization in the U.S. is now going on its 14th year, and covers toys from all eras, specializing in die-cast vehicles and action figures.
This year we have chosen to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of DC Comics in combination with our very own 10th Annual National Collectible Toy Event festivities. We are planning special live entertainment saluting DC Comics and its Anniversary. Our popular raffles, silent auctions, delicious dinner choices and stunning displays will only add to your enjoyment.
On hand will be Steve Bonnem of HORNBY AMERICA/CORGI fame, representation from the Alexander Doll Company, and anticipated attendance by our friends from DC Comics Headquarters in
We are also very proud to offer our very first unique collector car in celebration of our 10th Annual National Event! (Click here for more information.)
We will also have an unprecidented experience for fans of GREENLIGHT COLLECTIBLES die cast cars. (Click here for more information)
If you are already on our invitation list, you should be receiving your invitation very soon.
To receive an invitation to our 10th Annual National Collectible Toy Event send your full legal name and mailing address (we don't send invitations by email) to Stephen Lanzilla at:
BATCC Invitation List
33 Emeline St.
Randoph, MA 02368-1916 USA
(781) 963-0615
or email him at:
sjlanzilla@yahoo.com
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The Boston Area Toy Collectors Club
is proud to announce
that our
First Collector Car
commemorating our
10th Annual National Collectible Toy Event
will be available for pre-order purchase to those who attend the 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. Because of this low number, we expect it to SELL OUT QUICKLY. To increase the chances that everyone who wants to reserve a car will be able to, they are limited to two (2) per Registered Party/Group. Attendees can reserve 1 or 2 cars before the event. If only one car is pre-ordered, the cost will be $20. If two cars are pre-ordered the cost will be $45. This money should be sent in with your Registration Form (You will receive a registration form with your invitation). The cars will be reserved on a FIRST COME – FIRST SERVED BASIS. If they sell out before we receive your pre-order, you will receive a full refund at the event. Because the quantities are SO LIMITED, the only way to get a car is to pre-order and to attend the event on Sept. 24th. We will not be mailing out cars. They will be given to you at the event.
(Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
UPDATE: 80 Collector Cars have already been reserved as of Tuesday, August 31, 2010.
To see more pictures and read CORGI expert Pete St. Yves comments on this collector car, click here.
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. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of these special collector cars.
(Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
For more information on how to receive an invitation to our 10th Annual National Collectible Toy Event click here.
(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, will be on hand with his special car and the actual 1:64 GREENLIGHT prototype for all invited guests to compare at the BATCC 10th Annual National Collecible Toy Event on Friday, September 24, 2010. (Click here for more information.) This will mark 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
GREENLIGHT COLLECTIBLES of Indianapolis, Indiana has quickly risen to become one of the top die-cast car companies in the world. Designing in different scales and in multiple lines, their quality models are available across the USA in many retailers. Click here for more information.
(Photo courtesy of G. Sullivan)
Officer Sicard, holding GREENLIGHT
COLLECTIBLES' 1:64 scale prototype
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TONNER DOLL Co. founder, Robert Tonner, named in ToyFare's 2010 Hall of fame!
To see the full story click here.
To see our own coverage of Robert Tonner and his company at our Sept. 2009 event click here and here.
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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)
