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14th AnnualHot Wheels Collectors NationalsProduced byCollectors Events Unlimited LLC1932 Del Amo Blvd, #DTorrance, CA 90501 U.S.A.Phone: 310-538-4584 (6-9 p.m. Pacific) FAX: 310-328-2017www.hwcollectorsnationals.com
Collectors Events Unlimited, LLC presents14TH ANNUALHOT WHEELS COLLECTORS NATIONALSWelcome! With only a month to go, we are looking forward to another great gathering of the best peoplearound, HOT WHEELS COLLECTORS! This pre-national’s packet will give you an overview of the plannedactivities as well as information covering the Double Tree by Hilton, Oak Brook, IL and surrounding area. We’vetried to include all the information you need to make your time in Illinois enjoyable. If there’s a question we haven’tanswered here please contact us at 310-538-4584 (evenings after 6 p.m. Pacific) or e-mail us athwevents.info@sbcglobal.net.To reduce waste, we have householded this mailing; only one pre-nationals packet has been sent to eachaddress. Please check your mailing label to insure that each Nationals attendee at this address is listed. Please reportany errors before March 14th!CONTENTSHotel Information . .Page 3Nationals Information/ Sales Room Merchandise . .Page 6Event Descriptions . Page 7Biographies Page 13Preliminary Schedule .Page 16NATIONALS COMMITTEEMike & Diane StraussMark & Jennifer MillhollinPaul & Marsha DiAngiSPECIAL THANKSThe nationals committee would like to thank all the hard-working volunteers who make this event runseamlessly each year! When you see them around give them your thanks too: Rick Tippe (MC), Kelly & SarahKottke, Bonnie Tippe & Cindy Kehus (registration), Mark & Jennifer Millhollin, Mike & Shirley Weber & PatHernandez (Sales Room), Paul & Marsha DiAngi, Jerry Rousselle & Dave, Barb & Jonathan Robles (Charity), DanSpaulding & Steve Reddell (Custom Car Contest), Joe Davis (Sizzlers races, new & old ), Russ Kottke, KellyKottke & Bruce Cox (downhill races), Marty Hernandez, Joe Alvarado, Gary Williams & Jimmy Garbaczewski(security), Sherdia Davis & Carl Pomponio (vending machine), Greg Hall (charity poker) & Sarah Kottke & JonRobles (photography).Thank you to the entire team from Mattel who believed in the positive force this annual gathering generatesand produced the convention souvenir cars for us. Thanks also to the entire Hot Wheels design team for helping outby bringing items for the Charity Auction and signing autographs.Cathleen Knobbe, John Harper, Ruby Hodges and the Double Tree by Hilton, Oak Brook staff have spent agreat deal of time this year helping coordinate the week’s events. We appreciate their professionalism, understandingand willingness to go the extra mile.2
HOTEL INFORMATIONReservationsReservations must be made by the cut-off date, March 21, 2014. Afterwards, reservations will be taken on aspace and rate availability basis. Any reservations not guaranteed by the hotel will not be held beyond 6:00 p.m. onthe arrival date. Room cancellations need to be made 72 hours in advance to avoid one night’s room charge. Checkin time for the hotel is 3 p.m. and check-out time is 12 p.m.ParkingThe Double Tree by Hilton offers complimentary indoor and outdoor self-parking, with in and out priveleges.Valet parking is available for 8 per day.Credit CardsThe Double Tree by Hilton, Oak Brook accepts all major credit cards, including: American Express, CarteBlanche/Diners Club, Discover, Japan Credit Bureau, MasterCard and Visa.Banners and SignsAll banners and signs must be professionally printed or computer-generated per hotel policy. No hand-letteredsigns or banners are allowed in the public areas of the hotel (this includes hotel room doors). There will be bulletinboards in front of the elevators on each floor where you can place your business card or flyer (no larger than 5½ x 8½)with your room number.Guest RoomsThe Double Tree by Hilton offers luxurious guestrooms, including suites. Standard service includes highspeed and wireless internet access, a 27 inch TV with premium HD channels, business center access, a telephone withvoicemail, individual climate control, electronic door lock, full bath amenities, and iron and ironing board, alarmclock, hair dryer, coffee maker and a daily newspaper.Hotel CourtesyNot all Hot Wheels collectors and their families keep late hours. Some collectors’ rooms may also be locatednear non-Nationals guests. If you are in the halls late at night or early in the morning, please be courteous and keepthe noise level down. Trading, etc. is not to be conducted in the hallways, and not allowed in any public area of thehotel. To be considerate, after 11 p.m., please do not keep your room door wide open. We suggest propping it if youdon’t want to close it all the way or using doorknob hangers. This lets people know you are “open” yet keeps thenoise filtering into the hall to a minimum. It is in everyone’s best interest to be good neighbors.Shuttle ServiceThere is no complimentary Hotel Shuttle Service available. When arriving at O’Hare or Midway airports, be sureto select a “suburban” taxi service. Suburban services generally charge a flat fare to Oak Brook hotels. Chicago “city”taxis may not pick up return fares in the suburbs and are permitted to charge the metered fare plus one half, whichmay be costly. To avoid the additional charge, select a suburban taxi. Call American Taxi to pre-order your taxi at800-244-1177 or visit them at www.americantaxi.com.3
Shipping and ReceivingPackages for meetings may be shipped directly to the hotel. Shipment should be scheduled to arrive no earlier than72 hours prior to your meeting. Please include the following information on each package:1.2.3.4.5.Name of the group as listed on the contract: 14th Hot Wheels NationalsReturn addressConvention Service contact: John HarperName of person who will claim package(s)Date of that persons’ arrivalDoubletree Oak Brook will accept only pre-paid packages. Any packages delivered C.O.D. will be refused by theHotel and notifications will not be made by the Hotel to the shipper. Our shipping address is:Doubletree Hotel Chicago-Oak Brook1909 Spring RoadOak Brook, IL 60523A handling fee will be assessed on all incoming and outgoing packages. The following charges will apply forpackage delivery and storage and are based on total combined package/pallet(s) weight:0 to 50 lbs.51 - 100 lbs.101 - 200201 and up .05/pound 0.10/pound 0.20/pound 0.30/poundDoubletree Oak Brook shall not be liable for safe or timely arrival of any packages sent to the Hotel by or for theGroup. It is the Group’s responsibility to check on the arrival of any packages and to insure that the contents areintact. Doubletree Hotel Chicago-Oak Brook accepts no liability for lost, stolen or damaged goods.Directions to the HotelFrom Chicago-O’Hare International Airport:Directions: Exit airport to 294 S to Interstate-88W to Cermak Rd. exit. Continue straight on Spring Rd. and the hotelwill be on the right. Hotel is 10 miles from the airport, approximately 20-35 minutes.From Chicago Midway Airport:Directions: Exit airport to Cicero Rd. N to Interstate-55 S to 294 N to Interstate-88 W to Cermak Rd. Cont. straighton Spring Rd. and the hotel will be on the right. Hotel is 20 miles from the airport, approximately 35-50 minutes.4
Things to Do / Places of InterestENTERTAINMENT AND ATTRACTIONSOakbrook Shopping Center.25 milesAurora Premium Outlets20 milesBrookfield Zoo8 milesChicagoland Speedway / Joliet14 milesCity Center18 milesGolf Courses1.9 milesMcCormick Place17 milesMorton Arboretum6 milesNaper Settlement16 milesNavy Pier18.5 milesSears Tower18.9 milesWrigley Field18.5 milesFITNESS AND RECREATIONBasketball5 milesBowling2.5 milesDriving Range1 mileGolf Course1 mileHiking Trail1 mileHorseback Riding7.5 milesJogging Track5 milesPlayground5 milesPutting Green1 mileRacquetball5 milesTennis Court5 milesWalking Track.5 milesThere is a Free Shuttle Bus for locations within 5 miles of the Hotel. Which includes the Hinesville Train station,which will take you downtown Chicago. There are flyers for each locale above located in the lobby. But if you havemore questions feel free to stop by the front desk or concierge desk.5
PLEASE NOTE: Nationals Registration, Souvenir Sales, this year’s charity sales, Newsletter car giveaways andmerchandise from previous events will be in the Souvenir Salesroom. Your Nationals name badge is required foradmittance to all Nationals events, including room-to-room trading and the Souvenir Salesroom.Souvenir SalesPLEASE NOTE: Sales will be limited to Nationals attendees only, until 10 a.m., Sunday, April 6th.You must have your Nationals name tag/sales card to make purchases. Sales will be limited to the quantitylisted on the name badge per paid Nationals attendee until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Any remaining cars will be offeredat Sunday’s Show beginning at 9:00 a.m. and to the public after 10:00 a.m.Mattel has teamed up with Collectors Events Unlimited to produce an extraordinary series of collectibleNationals souvenir Hot Wheels cars. All official souvenir cars and packages carry the 14th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals logo, designed by Steve Vandervate. Color pictures can be viewed at the official Nationalswebsite at: www.hwcollectorsnationals.com (Car #4 of the 4-car series is the free souvenir car given out at theSaturday Night Finale.) This year’s souvenir sales cars are:Volkswagen T1 Drag Bus - #1 of the 4-car Nationals Series. Phil Riehlman originally designed this version ofthe Volkswagen T1 Drag Bus in 2010. This events version is in pearl orange and pearl white with light gray on thetop, gray interior with a clear windshield. Real Rider XXL chrome mags on the back, with Real Rider chrome magson the front. Steve Vandervate created this special deco and the 14th Nationals logo.This car is limited to a run of no more than 2,400 pieces. Price: 25.00 ( sales tax)Ghostbusters Ecto-1 - #2 of the 4-car Nationals Series: The GHOSTBUSTERS ECTO-1 was created for theeighties blockbuster film “Ghostbusters” and Manson Cheung designed the Hot Wheels version in 2010. Thisevents version is Zamac with green slime covering the car, white wall RR tires, the Ghostbusters logo on the side andback door, with the Nationals logo on the hood. The deco for this year’s Ghostbusters Ecto-1 and the 14th Nationalslogo was created by Steve Vandervate.This car is limited to a run of no more than 2, 600 pieces. Price: 25.00 ( sales tax)’70 Dodge HEMI Challenger - #3 of the 4-car Nationals Series: Phil Riehlman designed the ‘70 DodgeHemi Challenger in 2006. This events version is in the ongoing Race Team colors, red top with blue on the hoodand deck with white on the lower half of the body, Hot Wheels swoosh on the sides with lots of authentic racingstickers. Steve Vandervate created this special deco and the 14th Nationals logo.This car is limited to a run of no more than 2,000 pieces. Price: 25.00 ( sales tax)Our souvenir T was designed by Larry Wood and printed by Classic Graphix with a front and back design thatwill be a true commemorative of the week. Description: white background, design includes official Nationals logoand souvenir cars. Licensed by Mattel. Price: 20.00 ( sales tax)Our souvenir pin was once again produced by the PICA Marketing there are 300 for this year’s event. This 11/4” pin with Nationals logo will be sold on a first-come basis. Licensed by Mattel. Price: 5.00 ( sales tax)Your purchases can be paid for with cash or Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express.You must have a valid photo I.D. No checks will be accepted.Official Nationals merchandise is not sold anywhere except the official Souvenir Salesroom6
2014 Nationals Charity Events and Fundraisingto benefitChildren’s Miracle Network HospitalsPLEASE NOTE: Sales are limited to Nationals ticket holders only, until 10 a.m., Sunday, April 6th. You willfind these for sale at the charity table in the Souvenir Sales Room.You must have your Nationals name tag/sales card to make purchases. Sales will be limited to 1 car, until 3:00p.m. on Saturday. These will be first come first served. Any remaining cars will be offered at 9:00 a.m. at Sunday’sShow and Sale and to the public after 10:00 a.m.Highway Hauler - No Hot Wheels collector’s event would be complete without a special charity car. This yearwe are proud to introduce a special edition Children’s Miracle Network Hospital Highway Hauler, with the Children’sMiracle Network logo and the Nationals logo. It’s also sporting chrome deep-dish Real Riders. This car was designedand produced by Nightstalker – Chris Walker. The Nationals logo was designed by Steve Vandervate.No more than 500 were made and they will be available first come first served, limited to one per person, at theNationals Charity table. Donations are 25.00 per car.You can also drop off any donations for the auction with the Charity group while you are picking up yourHighway Hauler!!Live AuctionDon’t miss this auction of rare and unusual Hot Wheels cars and memorabilia. With the generous support ofMattel and the Hot Wheels design team, you can expect to see rare and unusual cars.Doors open for previewing at 5:15 p.m. Join us for the fun even if you aren’t planning on buying anything,these could be the most fun and exciting couple of hours you’ll have throughout the week.Silent AuctionDon’t miss out, here is your opportunity to participate in one of our newest Charity events. The silent auction!“Lots” of donated items, each one listed on a page You decide what you like and how much you want to pay, putdown your Nationals ticket # and remember this is for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals charity. You willfind the items and the sheets at the Charity table.Check back often as the bids will go all week, the winners of the silent auction will be a
14th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals Produced by Collectors Events Unlimited LLC 1932 Del Amo Blvd, #D Torrance, CA 90501 U.S.A. Phone: 310-538-4584 (6-9 p.m. Pacific) FAX: 310-328-2017 www.hwcollectorsnationals.com
