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Matchbox Takes Manhattan

THE MATCHBOX ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL TOY SHOW
Scheduled for August 23rd at New York's Chelsea Piers

Who/What:
  • On Saturday, August 23rd, Matchbox drives into Manhattan and parks at Chelsea Piers: Pier Sixty from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. Matchbox® enthusiasts of all ages from around the world will be on hand for a free day of collecting, swapping, and trading. An extensive kids play area and so much more will certainly make the International Matchbox Toy Show fun for the entire family.
  • Fun Activities to Include:
  • Collectors from Around the World - As many as 200 collectors from as far away as Australia, Germany and across the United States will converge in New York City for this one day spectacular to display and sell their private Matchbox® collections filled with rare and valuable pieces.
  • Start A Collection - For as little as a dollar, almost anyone's dream car can be purchased in diecast scale and a lifetime of collecting, swapping, and fun can begin!
  • Fun! Fun! Fun! - Extensive children's play area featuring Matchbox playsets.
  • Prizes - Great prize giveaways for children 12 and under.
  • Memorabilia - Limited edition Matchbox Toy Show cars and shirts, along with other memorabilia available for sale.
  • Show Hours/Where:

    Saturday, August 23rd
    9:00AM to 5:00PM
    Toy Show open to the
    public and free of charge

    Chelsea Piers:
    Pier Sixty in New York City
    23rd Street & the Hudson River
    New York
    www.piersixty.com

    CONTACTS:
    Kelley Haughey/Sue Murphy
    Freeman Public Relations
    973-470-0400
    khaughey@freemanpr.com
    smurphy@freemanpr.com

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