HERSHEY, Pa. – USA Theatres, promoters of the upcoming American Antique Toy & Coin-Op Show, recently revealed some of the high-quality dealers who will be exhibiting at the inaugural show.
Tom Miano, owner of Serious Toyz, will be occupying 24 feet of exhibit space, offering a fine variety of vintage toys and collectibles; while Fred Franklin, owner of Rec Room Specialties, will be showing off a great selection of antique slot machines, game machines and other coin-operated related items.
The American Antique Toy & Coin-Op Show will feature quality exhibitors buying, selling and trading an array of antique and collectible toys, such as character toys, tin toys, mechanical toys, banks, advertising items and coin-ops, according to the promoters.
The show is set to debut on Saturday, March 3, at the Eastern Civic Center, located at 90 Harding Road in Old Greenwich, Conn.
“The location at the Greenwich Civic Center is a highly strategic choice,” said Ronald M. Vastola, Outreach Coordinator of USA Theatres. The site is conveniently located to most major metropolitan areas in the Northeast, and can easily attract collectors from Maryland, Washington D.C., Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and of course, the New England states.
“It’s only a 40 minute, $8 ride from Grand Central Terminal in New York City,” Vastola said. “The Eastern Civic Center in Old Greenwich is situated within walking distance from the Metro-North Train Station.”
Other exhibitors include Mike and Lauren Czajkowski, co-owners of Milo Toys & Collectibles; and Ken Laurence, owner of Heroes Unlimited and show promoter of the Super Megashow held in New Jersey and the Boston Super Megafest.
Additional exhibitors from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, who specialize in jukeboxes, soda machines and gumball machines, have responded to the show; including Dan Morphy, owner of Morphy Auctions, who is interested in utilizing 24 feet of exhibit space.
Anyone planning on attending the show can expect to pay $10 for general admission on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For the serious collector, early buyers are welcome Friday evening at 6 p.m. and also Saturday morning at 7 a.m. for $20 per person each day. Children under 12 will be admitted for free, accompanied by a paying adult.
A variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase, provided by Joemomma Foods Inc. of Hershey, Pa.
Exhibitor space is currently available, however, exhibitors are encouraged to sign up soon as spaces are limited.
“It’s going to be a brisk and fantastic show,” Vastola added.
For more information call (717) 542-0567 or email usatheatres@yahoo.com.
Visit the website www.usatheatres.com/conventions for more information.
For hotel accommodations, contact the Hilton Stamford Hotel & Executive Meeting Center, the official hotel of the American Antique Toy & Coin-Op Show. The Hilton is located at 1 First Stamford Place in Stamford, Conn. just 1.4 miles, 4 minutes from the Eastern Civic Center.
Mention the show to receive a special room rate of just $79 per night (promo code: AMA). Visit their website www.hiltonstamfordhotel.com or call the hotel directly at (203) 967-2222.
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