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Neil's trip to The Hot Wheels Convention Click to Read
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Neil's trip to The Hot Wheels Convention Click to Read
POP by the Mattel booth for the opportunity to own this Comic con exclusive 3 pack for only $30--while you're there, be sure to pick up the Giganta Justice League exclusive 2 pack....
Peace!
~Neil
The average Hot Wheels collector doesn't seem to have a hard time wrapping their collective heads around the concept of dropping a few hundred dollars on Hot Wheels, even a few grand on Redlines...but a few thousand $$$ on artwork? --How about doing both at the same time? TheApril 2nd opening (see last article) was a smashing success as artlovers and Hot Wheels enthusiasts alike crammed the gallery full. Redline track tying the entire exhibit together was a very cool use of the brother-beating orange strips we all know and love--the Sema debuting Designer's Challenge large and small scale cars were present, as was everyone's favorite full scale Hot Wheel, the Deora II. My favorite item, VW Drags and paintings of Redlines aside, had to be this $1,200+ Twinmill ring! Truthfully, it's a bit cumbersome to wear, but too cool! A few toy-geek celebs even showed up--I saw our old Game Guys friend--(Austin Powers' Seth Greene). A good time was had by all, while raising money for a very worthy cause--part of the proceeds from sale of the items went to Mattel sponsored, Jamie Lee Curtis' CAAF (Children Affected by Aides Foundation)--If you couldn't make it, you probably caught it on the local L.A. news....and with the 40th anniversary Road Trip coming in August, you'll still have a chance to partake in some fun hot Wheels events..speaking of which, well see you in a few weeks, with coverage of the Chicago convention!
Peace!
~Neil
This unique art exhibit hosted by Hot Wheels® and Gallery 1988 will feature more than 200 pieces created by pop surrealist artists who were inspired by generations of children’s classic toys.
In honor of Hot Wheels® 40th anniversary, more than 40 artists customized 1:18 scale Hot Wheels Volkswagen buses. A portion of the sales of each Volkswagen bus will be donated to the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation (CAAF). Along with Hot Wheels® inspired pieces, the exhibit will also feature canvas paintings and other artwork based on toys cherished by generations of children and adults.
The Hot Wheels and classic toys exhibit will debut on Tuesday, April 1 with a reception that evening from 7-10 pm at Gallery 1988.
As for the pieces, they are priced between $300 and $3000 and will be sold at the gallery to benefit the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation (CAAF).
WHEN: Tuesday, April 1ST 6 – 7 p.m., Media & VIP Preview
WHERE:Gallery 1988---7020 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles
(cross street La Brea)
WHO:Richard Dickson, senior vice president, Mattel Media and Entertainment Division
Jensen Karp, Gallery 1988 co-owner, LA gallery director+ Greg Simkins and select exhibit artists
So come on down and spend some $$$ for this great cause, and to help kick off the 40th Anniversary Celebration!
Peace!
~Neil
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