Current Packet & Schedule

            Welcome! We are looking forward to another great gathering of the best people around, HOT WHEELS® COLLECTORS! This convention packet will give you an overview of the planned activities as well as information covering the Marriott LAX in Los Angeles, CA and surrounding area. We’ve tried to include all the information you need to make your time in California enjoyable. If there’s a question, we haven’t answered here please contact us via e-mail at hwevents.info@gmail.com

           We would like to thank all the hard-working volunteers who make this event run seamlessly each year! When you see them around give them your thanks too!  Carl Pomponio, Cindy Kehus, Steve Reddell, Kelly Kottke, Russ Kottke, Jessica Howard, Andrew Howard, Sean Amis, Jeff Buchanan, Jason Hayes, Jonas Hayes, Kerri Hayes, Jaden Hayes, Mike Weber, Shirley Weber, Jim Rider, Cheryl Rider, Lori Fenski, Paul DiAngi, Marsha DiAngi, Barb Robles, Jon Robles, Greg Hall, Dan Spaulding, Bethany Bishop, Joe Davis, Sherdia Davis, Philip Davis, Rachel Millhollin, Joel Lippold, Paislee Lippold, Joe Alvarado, Tim Pattison, Stormy Pattison.

Thank you to Tiff Powell, Gloria Petrich, Josh Doherty, and the entire team from Mattel who believe in the positive force this bi-annual gathering generates and for producing the Convention’ souvenir cars for us. Thanks also to the entire Hot Wheels® design team for helping by bringing items for the Charity Auction and signing autographs.

Thank you also to Kandee Anderson, Tracie Sakahara, Romeo Silayan and Oswaldo Campos and the entire Marriott LAX staff have spent a great deal of time this year helping coordinate the week’s events. We appreciate their professionalism, understanding and willingness to go the extra mile.  

            Self-parking rates are discounted to $23.00 + tax per car, per day. Please let the parking attendant know you are attending the Hot Wheels® Convention to obtain the special parking rate.

            The Marriott Los Angeles accepts all major credit cards, including American Express, Discover, Japan Credit Bureau, MasterCard, and Visa.

            All banners and signs must be professionally printed or computer-generated per hotel policy. No hand-lettered signs or banners are allowed in the public areas of the hotel (this includes hotel room doors). There will be easels 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.

            Each room at the LAX Marriott offers two telephones with voice mail service and a modular jack hook-up and wireless Internet is complementary for our attendees. Guest rooms also include hair dryers, AM/FM clock radios and remote-control television with the option of pay-per-view movies. (Portable tables will be available for rent for a one-time fee of $20, offered on a first-come basis.)

            Not all Hot Wheels® collectors and their families keep late hours. Some collectors’ rooms may also be located near non-Convention guests. If you are in the halls late at night or early in the morning, please be courteous and keep the noise level down. Trading, etc. is not to be conducted in the hallways, and not allowed in any public area of the hotel. To be considerate, after 10 p.m., please do not keep your room door wide open. We suggest propping it open with the safety catch if you don’t want to close it all the way. This lets people know you are “open” yet keeps the noise filtering into the hall to a minimum. It is in everyone’s best interest to be good neighbors.

            Go to the HOTEL SHUTTLE curb and watch for the white shuttle bus that says LAX MARRIOTT / LAX RENASSAINCE.  Open the link below to get the QR code to know just where the Shuttle is when you arrive.  It is complimentary and is available every day.

Preparing your shipment:
FedEx Office is committed to providing you with outstanding experience during your stay. All guests and event packages being shipped to the hotel must follow the address label standards (illustrated below) to prevent package routing delays. Please schedule your shipment(s) to arrive 3–4 days prior to the event start date to avoid additional storage fees. Use the name of the recipient who will be on-site to receive and sign for the package(s). Please do not ship any items to the attention of the Hospitality Manager or Catering & Conference Manager, unless the items are specifically for their use (i.e., hotel specifications, rooming lists, signed documents); this includes any room drops or deliveries to any other area of Los Angeles Airport Marriott.

Shipments are held for a limited number of days. If a package has not been picked up and no contact information is provided, the package will be returned to the sender, who will be responsible for all additional shipping fees. For more information on package retention, the Return to Sender process, or to schedule package deliveries, please contact the FedEx Office

Business Center at 310.665.5955. Package deliveries should only be scheduled after the recipient has checked into the hotel.

In most cases, FedEx Office will complete delivery or pickup of packages to guest suites at Los Angeles Airport Marriott, but please check with the business center for specific delivery limitations that may exist. FedEx Office is not authorized to leave packages in guest suites that are not occupied. A guest with authorization to sign for the delivery and approve any charges for handling and delivery fees must be present in the suite.

PLEASE NOTE: Your Convention name badge is required for admittance to all Convention events, including room-to-room trading and the Souvenir Salesroom.

PLEASE NOTE: Sales will be limited to Convention attendees only, until close of sales on Saturday, October 10.

            You must have your Convention name tag/sales card to make purchases. Sales will be limited to the quantity listed on the name badge per paid Convention attendee until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Any remaining cars will be offered at Sunday’s Show beginning at 9:00 a.m. and to the public after 10:00 a.m.

            Mattel has teamed up with Hot Wheels Collectors Events to produce an extraordinary series of collectible Convention Souvenir Hot Wheels® cars This year’s souvenir sales cars are:

            This is #1 in the series of 3 vehicles made for the 40th Annual Hot Wheels® Convention. This casting was designed by Ron Wong in 2026. Our model comes with a micro lavender body, a matte black chassis, black interior, roll cage and wing. RR Tires with Split 6 spoke and molded silver wheels with painted faces. Our tagline across the front windows with medium smoke tinted windows. LA HW 2026 on the license plate. Custom Decos were art directed by Kristina Albrecht and Steve Vandervate. Mark Kawakami and Matt Gabe created the artwork and the 40th Convention logo on the card.

This car is limited to a run of no more than 6200 pieces.
Price: $37.00 (+ sales tax)

            This is #2 in the series of 3 vehicles made for the 40th Annual Hot Wheels® Convention. This casting was designed by Ryu Asada in 2017. Our model comes with an awesome metallic blue body, a matte black chassis and black interior. RR 10 spoke molded black wheels with gloss black faces. Our tagline across the back of the car with medium smoke tinted windows. LA 2026 on the license plate. Custom Decos were art directed by Kristina Albrecht and Steve Vandervate. Mark Kawakami and Matt Gabe created the artwork and the 40th Convention logo on the card.

This car is limited to a run of no more than 6200 pieces.
Price: $37.00 (+ sales tax)

            (Car #3 of the 3-car series is the official Convention ticket car given out at the Saturday Night Finale.)

            Our souvenir T was designed Kristina Albrecht and printed by Classic Graphix with a front and back design that will be a true commemorative of the week. Description: white or black background, design includes official Convention logo and souvenir cars.
Price: $22.00 (+ sales tax)

            Our souvenir logo pin was once again produced by PICA Marketing; there are 1400 for this year’s event. This 1-1/4” pin with Convention logo will be sold on a first-come basis.
Price: $10.00 (+ sales tax)

            We are again offering a souvenir patch limited to 1600 pieces. These are limited to one per ticket until sold out. Price: $12.00 (+sales tax)

            We are offering a souvenir sign limited to 1300 pieces. If you’re a fan of the Nissan GTR, you won’t want to miss this. These are limited to one per ticket until they are sold out.
Price: $30.00 (+ sales tax)

Your purchases can be paid for with Cash or Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express.
No checks will be accepted.

            PLEASE NOTE: Sales are limited to Convention ticket holders only, until 10:00 a.m., Sunday, October 11. You will find these for sale at the charity table in Pacific Coast 3.

68 Dodge Charger – Our Hot Wheels® collector’s event would not be complete without a special charity car. This year we have offered a limited-edition Charger with the Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles logo. This beauty is inferno orange pearl, with real riders all around. This car was produced by Chris & Kathy Haupt. Limited to 650. These were available for pre-order, please check with the Charity group as there may be one available for YOU, $50 each!!!

            Don’t miss this auction of rare and unusual Hot Wheels® cars and memorabilia. With the generous support of Mattel, the Hot Wheels® design team and Collectors. Doors open for previewing at 5:30 p.m. on Fri. Oct. 9. You will be able to use your Credit Card for the Charity Auction. Make-A-Wish will be there, so don’t miss out… Make sure you’re there…

            There will be at least six prizes on display at the charity table in the Souvenir Sales Room. Tickets are 4 for $10.00. The raffle tickets will be drawn throughout the evening at the Saturday Night Finale (winning ticket must be present or alternate ticket will be drawn).

            This is Hot Wheels® take-off of the all-time favorite, except our cards have pictures of different Redline buttons and the bingo caller pulls actual Redline buttons out of the hopper. You mark your cards accordingly until someone gets five in a row and yells “BINGO!”

            Sessions will start on time, so you should plan on arriving 15 minutes early to get your cards and a seat. You may arrive up to 30 minutes prior to the first game in that session. You will receive your special vehicle(s) at the end of the session. For your schedule planning purposes, each session of 12 games will last approximately 60 to 75 minutes.

            The Charity Poker Tournament is limited to 45 players. You must be 21 years of age as of today Oct. 8, 2026. The games will be no-limit, Texas Hold ’Em poker. Each player will receive a special custom (code 3) in orange. You can pre-order a spot through August 8, or until sold out. The 2-hour session will begin Thursday, Oct. 8, promptly at 10:00 a.m. You must check in at 9:30 a.m. be seated and ready to play and please remember all games WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY at 10:00 a.m.

            Hot Wheels® Convention Mania will be limited to 36 players each will receive a custom (code 3) in purple. All instructional information for this game will be posted on the website and available when you check in for the game. The games will be 35 minutes with a 10-minute break between games, they will begin Thursday, Oct. 8, at 2:00 p.m. You must check in at 1:30 to be seated, all games WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY at 2:00 p.m.

            If you have a dinner ticket, please make sure you follow these few simple rules.  Admittance with your ticket only.  Please dress for the evening in business casual. (Jackets not required. PLEASE NO SHORTS, NO BLUE JEANS, NO T-SHIRTS) This special event will be held in the Marquis Ballroom with the doors opening at 6:15 p.m.  As a reminder, there are no substitutions or changes allowed to the menus. Your table place card shows your menu selection to your server and needs to remain on the table throughout the meal for the server’s reference.

            Only attendees with a DINNER TICKET will be allowed to enter the ballroom.  NO one without a ticket will be able to enter the room, including children.  Ticketed attendees will receive a commemorative T-shirt, specially designed pin, and a specially designed iron on patch. Guests will also receive a specially labeled Hot Wheels® vehicle, made by Mattel, limited to no more than 4000 pieces. The remainder (without the special label) will be available for purchase (cash only, while supplies last) immediately following the dinner, to dinner guests only. There will also be several custom (code 3) cars, from Hot Wheels Collectors Events, to be raffled at the end of the dinner only.

Practice and Official Races on Fri. Oct. 9…  9:00 a.m. practice… official races to begin immediately after practice… 

            You may run a new or old Sizzlers® car but they must have the original motor and contacts, only the batteries may be changed.  Each race will be single elimination, but if a car comes off the track and cannot be returned within five seconds or if a car is broken and cannot be fixed immediately, you will be allowed to race in another heat if it does not affect the other races. This does not apply if the car’s battery simply runs down. We will supply a charging system, or you may use an unmodified Goose Pump™ re-charger only. No other charging systems will be allowed. No 4 battery chargers allowed. The race will take place on an original Sizzlers® Fat Track™ layout with any number of straight pieces between each 90 or 180-degree turn.  All participants will be required to supply two individuals to count laps during the races. They will not count your laps but laps of other racers. Only those people who supply two people to count laps will be able to participate. No exceptions!

1. Judge’s decision stands.
2. Three categories: Short Battery, Long Battery, Kids 14 and under (choice of battery)
3. Kids that race in the 14 and under category cannot race in the adult races.
4. Sizzlers® heat races will be 40 to 80 laps, judge’s decision at the beginning of race.
   4a. Final race will be 60 to 120 laps, judge’s decision at the beginning of final race.
5. Only unmodified, original Hot Wheels® Sizzlers® cars are acceptable.
6. Two to five cars per race, depending on the total number of entries.
7. The same chassis and body must be used for the entire category.
8. One car per class per person.
9. After-market batteries are acceptable.
10. Cars must have the original motor and contacts. No modifications!
11. No lubricants, sprays, drops, graphite, spit of any kind at any time.
12. Battery must be totally drained before each race.
13. A minimum of 60 seconds will be used for battery charging before each race and as needed during the race.
14. Any car that comes off the track or is taken off (for charging or repair) must be placed back on the track in the same place from which it was removed.
15. If the body of a car comes off during a heat race, that car will be disqualified from that heat, no exception!
16. Track may have 2 to 26 feet of straightaways and any number of curves and may be any shape or size. 
17. All cars are subject to inspection at any time. The top three from each event will be inspected.

All cars entered must be standard unmodified Hot Wheels vehicles. No other manufacturers are allowed. Rules may be altered by Racemasters at any time.
No pre-registration is necessary for any race.

NEW – Retired Racers Log. This is a list of vehicles retired from downhill racing. Models will be added to the list after 5 consecutive First Place wins, or at Racemasters discretion. This will include both Collectors Nationals and Convention Events.

Does NOT include races 1,2 or 6.

1. Front Running Fairmont, Red
2. Land Rover, Smith Electric Truck, Orange
3. Mirada Stocker, all colors
4. Fat Fendered 40, all colors

1. Redline Race – pre-1978 Hot Wheels vehicles only. All ages
2. Funny Car Race – any Hot Wheels Funny Car
   No pre-1978 Redlines. All ages
3. RLC Race – RLC & Elite only. See rules below. All ages
4. Open Stock Race – 1978 and newer basic line Hot Wheels vehicles only.
   All ages No Drag Buses or Funny Cars
5. 14 and Under Race -1978 and newer basic line Hot Wheels vehicles only.
   Entrants must be 14 years of age or under
   No Drag Buses or Funny Cars
6. VW Bus Race – VW Drag Buses or Drag Trucks only. All ages.
7. Blister Pull Race – All ages See rules below.

Each race will be single elimination.
Cars will be original, non-modified and non-powered Hot Wheels vehicles.  No oil, graphite, silicon or any other substance allowed.  
The same car must be used for the entire race in the same category. Any car that jumps the track is eliminated.
Trophies will be awarded to First, Second and Third place winners.
Cars may be inspected at time of entry.
Number of lanes used will depend on number of entries.
Winners of each race heat will receive a winner slip that registers them for the next round.
WINNING CAR FROM ANY RACE CANNOT BE USED AGAIN!!

Same rules as for Races 1, 4, and 5.
Funny Cars only in race #2. No Pre 78 Redlines.
RLC – Redline Club release cars only, No VW Buses, Elite cars OK.
Volkswagen Drag Buses are only allowed in race #6
Volkswagen Drag Buses must weigh no less than 110g. no more than 127g.

Same basic rules as the other races. Upon the start of the race, you will be given a random new packaged Hot Wheel to Race. This will be your entry into the race and yours to keep afterwards. Good Luck!

            The Custom Car Contest will be held Sat. October 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will be run by Dan Spaulding, Bethany Bishop and team. Be sure to read through the categories and rules; there may have been changes.

1. You must be the builder of your entry in all categories listed.

2. There cannot be any team builds.

3. With 3-D printing now being utilized it will be at the staff’s discretion to move any entry into the correct category.

4. The name on the entry slips must match the name badge. 

5. Past first place winners may not enter any of the amateur events.

6. Custom Car Contest Staff and Mattel employees are not eligible to enter the contest.

            If you plan on entering, arrive at least 30 minutes or more before the event starts to fill out the entry forms. All custom cars must be “loose” for judging. Example: No mirror bases, or platforms of any kind are allowed. You must enter your cars in the correct category. For security purposes, you must have a picture ID to pick up your customs at the end of the event, no later than 2:45 pm on Sat. Oct. 10. There is no limit on the number of cars you can enter, but we ask it to be kept to about 5 per category depending on table space. 

            Tips on entries: A single entry can consist of 2 vehicles (ex: the Elwood flatbed & car or a tow truck pulling a car). Results from past contests shows this adds to your advantage as this shows “more time spent.” Judging is based on overall appearance and clean execution.

            SETUP ONLY on Friday, October 9th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. if you’d like to display your masterpiece early. We’ll have an area for displaying customs that are not being judged. We encourage you to use it to show your talents!

Mild (amateur): This category basically consists of a custom paint job (repaint), or airbrushed graphics/decals on a stock Hot Wheels® car. No body modifications are allowed. Any wheels are allowed by any manufacturer. 1st and 2nd Place awarded.

Spicy (amateur): This category involves minor body alterations. The word here is “minor,” such as adding a hood scoop or rear spoiler, changing engines, lowering of the car, or raising the suspensions. Any wheels are allowed by any manufacturer. Entry must have original chassis. 3-D printed chassis not allowed. 1st and 2nd Place awarded.

Hot (amateur): The Hot Category is for customs that are extreme! Anything goes! From stretching, cutting, grafting, filling, chopping, shortening, mixing-adding body parts, changing suspensions, use of styrene, etc., use your imagination. Main body part should start out as a Hot Wheels® body. Any wheels are allowed by any manufacturer. 1st and 2nd Place awarded.

Mild (past winners and professionals): 1st and 2nd Place awarded.

Spicy (past winners and professionals): 1st and 2nd Place awarded.

Hot (past winners and professionals): 1st and 2nd Place awarded.

Large Scale (open to all): This category is about Hot Wheels® cars or bikes that are larger than 1/64th scale. Example: It can be 1/43rd all the way to 1/18th scale. From a wild repaint, to body modification, to tricking out the engine, anything goes!! The entries must be based on a Hot Wheels® casting.

Diorama/Display/Packaging (open to all): Dioramas can be of anything you can imagine, such as a garage scene, landscapes, etc. It can also be based on custom packaging such as a new look on a blister-card to a custom box for the custom Hot Wheels® car or a nicely done display. Please keep the size of the Dioramas/Displays to approximately 20 x 20 inches to ensure enough room on the judging table.

Non-Car Category (open to all): Bring in your custom Hot Wheels® related items (NOT CARS) to share and show off. Please keep the size to approximately 20×20 inches to ensure enough room on the judging tables.1st and 2nd Place awarded. Quilts or Blankets of any size is ok, as we will drape them behind the table.

           Sessions 1 through Session 6 – Check your schedule for dates and times

           Pickup your Newsletter car – Check your schedule for dates and times

           Appetizers, announcements and raffles – Open to everyone. Wed. Oct. 7, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

           Join the Hot Wheels Showcase app team for an exclusive group Q&A. These two sessions will be an opportunity for collectors to share their insights, feedback, and ideas as we shape the app’s future and continue improving the experience for fans. Attendees will have a chance to receive special diecast giveaways during the session. Thurs. Oct 8, 1pm to 2pm AND Thurs. Oct 8, 2pm to 3pm

           The kids’ Scavenger Hunt continues! The Scavenger Hunt is for kids 14 and under. There will be two age groups for the “Hunt”, and they are 8 and under and 9 to 14 years. The Scavenger Hunt will consist of 16 to 20 Convention & Hot Wheels® brand related items. Rules/game sheet and sign up will be available at registration.

           Sign up to participate in this 14 and under Custom Car Design and Contest…. Come join Dan Spaulding, Bethany Bishop & helpers to work on YOUR Custom car, once your custom is complete you will be able to enter it in the Custom Car Show and contest on Saturday 10/10. All you need is yourself and your creativity; we will provide the rest… Mattel has supplied the cars; we have supplied the materials needed for YOU to design your own masterpiece…. Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. OR Friday from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
(***NO OUTSIDE MATERIALS ALLOWED***)

           This is a stop along the Scavenger Hunt list… Come enjoy the Puppet show with Pepe. Thursday from 1:00– 2:00 p.m.

           Get an exclusive first look at the brand-new, limited-edition Hot Wheels deluxe hardcover book before its public release later this month. Copies will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis, with an opportunity to have them signed by the Hot Wheels designers in attendance.

           Featuring an exclusive die-cast car, a foreword by legendary designer Larry Wood, and never-before-seen artwork from the archives, the book offers an unprecedented look at the creative process behind Hot Wheels—from early sketches and prototypes to finished die-cast vehicles. It’s the ultimate keepsake for collectors, car enthusiasts, and fans alike. Fri. Oct 9, 1:30pm to 3pm

           Steve Reddell and Cindy Kehus are your hosts for this event for adults 15 and over. Winners will be chosen by our panel of judges for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies for Coloring and 1st and 2nd for Free Hand Drawing. Make sure to come by and have some fun… Fri. 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. OR Sat. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

           Check it out, purchase your Legends goodies here… This will be held near the Century Pavilion (outdoor patio) on Friday, Oct. 9 – 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

           Kelly Kottke, Barb Robles, and Russ Kottke are your hosts for this event for kids 14 and under. Winners will be chosen by our panel of judges from each of three or four different age groups. More details will be available at registration. Make sure to come by and have some fun, special treat for the kids when they’ve completed their masterpieces. Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

           Stop by California 2 sometime during the week and check out the awesome Megaforce “museum”, talk to Bob Lindenmayer and learn all about this great part of Hot Wheels history… Prototypes, Playsets, factory mockups, photos and more… Make sure you check out the vehicles set up in the Marquis Ballroom…

           Sessions were sold in advance. Please see the schedule included in your packet for the times. Your Session number will be printed on your badge.

           This is where you will pick up your pre-ordered Souvenir Bundle, dates and times are on the schedule.

          This is where you will pick up your pre-ordered T-Shirts, dates and times are on the schedule.

           Come by and learn all about Open Wheel Vehicles. Carl Pomponio. Thursday 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

           Do you love Megaforce, or just want to learn more… Come check it out, learn all about this awesome military series from the early 1980’s. Bob Lindenmayer and Larry Wood. Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

           Hot Wheels® Newsletter Chapter Coordinator. Carl Pomponio. Friday 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

           Learn different ways to catalog & keep track of your collection. Peter Kistler Friday 12:45 to 1:45 pm

           Are you a customizer? Come learn some fundamentals of disassembling and preparing a model for customizing. Sergio Munoz Friday 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

           Don’t miss this one… Make and bring YOUR customs to trade and make new friends in the Hot Wheels world… Bring one to donate to the charity auction. Christina Osteen Friday 3:45 to 4:45 pm

           Variation collecting, stop by and hear what Ken has to offer about these awesome pieces that we love to collect. Ken Beauchamp. Saturday from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

           Saturday’s meeting highlights include distribution of the free convention car, a short presentation by one of the Hot Wheels® designers, followed by a Question & Answer period with Mattel representatives. Presentation of awards for race and custom winners and the drawing of the charity raffle winners. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., the awards ceremony begins promptly at 6:00 p.m. and the finale starts at 7:00 p.m.

           Your Convention badge will give you early admission to Sunday’s toy show free of charge starting at 9 a.m. If you show up without your badge you will have to wait for entry at 10 a.m. and there will be a $5 fee at the door. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! The show will feature autograph tables with Hot Wheels® designers (mid-morning hours only), dealer and collector’s tables, door prizes at 9:30, 10:30 and 12 noon and maybe more. If available official Convention merchandise will be for sale to the public for the first time at this event. This show will also be open to the public, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Public admission $5.00, children 12 and under free with a paid adult.

12:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Early Bird Registration – PACIFIC COAST 2
12:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Charity Sales & Pickup – PACIFIC COAST 3
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.- Pick Up Preordered T shirts – PACIFIC COAST 4
12:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Early Bird Souvenir Sales – PACIFIC COAST 5
12:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Souvenir Sales Bundle Pickup – LOS ANGELES 4
5:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Early Bird Registration – PACIFIC COAST 2
5:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Charity Pickup Table – PACIFIC COAST 3
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.- Pick Up Preordered T shirts – PACIFIC COAST 4
5:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Early Bird Souvenir Sales – PACIFIC COAST 5
5:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Souvenir Sales Bundle Pickup – LOS ANGELES 4

12:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Convention Registration – PACIFIC COAST 2
12:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Charity Sales & Pickup – PACIFIC COAST 3
12:00 – 4:00 p.m.- Pick Up Preordered T shirts – PACIFIC COAST 4
12:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Souvenir Sales – PACIFIC COAST 5
12:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Souvenir Sales Bundle Pickup – LOS ANGELES 4
12:00 – 4:00 p.m. – NL Car giveaway (Newsletter subscribers only) – COAT CLOSET – PETER KISTLER
2:00 p.m. – AUTOGRAPH TICKET HANDOUT FOR RECEPTION – NEAR IMPERIAL A – B
3:00 – 3:45 p.m. –Vending Session 1 – CALIFORNIA 1
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. – Opening Reception – MARQUIS BALLROOM
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Autograph Session – IMPERIAL A – B
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Convention Registration – PACIFIC COAST 2
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Charity Sales & Pickup – PACIFIC COAST 3
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Pick Up Preordered T shirts – PACIFIC COAST 4
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Souvenir Sales – PACIFIC COAST 5
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Souvenir Sales Bundle Pickup – LOS ANGELES 4
8:30 p.m. – Charity Button Bingo™ Session 1 (ticket required) – IMPERIAL C

9:30 A.M. – AUTOGRAPH TICKET HANDOUT FOR 10AM SESSION IN IMPERIAL A – B
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Convention Registration – PACIFIC COAST 2
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Charity Sales & Pickup – PACIFIC COAST 3
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.- Pick Up Preordered T shirts – PACIFIC COAST 4
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Convention Souvenir Sales – PACIFIC COAST 5
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Souvenir Sales Bundle Pickup – LOS ANGELES 4
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – NL Car giveaway (Newsletter subscribers only) – COAT CLOSET – PETER KISTLER
10:00 a.m. – Charity Poker Tournament – (ticket required) – IMPERIAL C – GREG HALL
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – FI Open Wheel Vehicles – IMPERIAL D – CARL POMPONIO
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. – Autograph Session – IMPERIAL A – B
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Custom Car Design for Kids – PACIFIC COAST 6
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Megaforce Fun – IMPERIAL D – BOB LINDENMAYER AND LARRY WOOD
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Vending Session 2 – CALIFORNIA 1
1:00– 2:00 p.m. – Puppet Show with Pepe – CALIFORNIA 3

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – HW Showcase App Q&A – IMPERIAL D
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – HW Showcase App Q&A – IMPERIAL D
1:30 – 2:15 p.m. – Vending Session 3 – CALIFORNIA 1
2:00 p.m. – Convention Mania Charity Game – (ticket required) – IMPERIAL C
7:00 p.m. – Celebrating with Bryan Benedict Dinner – doors open at 6:00 p.m. (ticket required) MARQUIS BALLROOM

8:30 A.M. – AUTOGRAPH TICKET HANDOUT FOR 10:00AM AND 1PM SESSIONS IN IMPERIAL A – B
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Join a Chapter, Start a Chapter; Leaders Meeting – IMPERIAL D – CARL POMPONIO
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Adult Coloring and Drawing Contest – IMPERIAL C – STEVE REDDELL
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Convention Registration – PACIFIC COAST 2
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Charity Sales & Pickup – PACIFIC COAST 3
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.- Pick Up Preordered T shirts – PACIFIC COAST 4
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Convention Souvenir Sales – PACIFIC COAST 5
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Souvenir Sales Bundle Pickup – LOS ANGELES 4
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.- NL Car giveaway – (NL subscribers only) – COAT CLOSET – PETER KISTLER
9:00 a.m. – Practice on Sizzlers® Track – MARQUIS BALLROOM – JOE DAVIS
Official Sizzlers Races immediately following practice – MARQUIS BALLROOM
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.- MATTEL LEGENDS TRUCK – CENTURY PAVILION
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Hot Wheels Customizing – IMPERIAL D – SERGIO MUNOZ
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. – Autograph Session – IMPERIAL A – B
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Custom Car Design for Kids – PACIFIC COAST 6
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Vending Session 4 – CALIFORNIA 1
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Collection Management – IMPERIAL D – PETER KISTLER
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Practice on Downhill Track –MARQUIS BALLROOM – JASON HAYES
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Autograph Session – IMPERIAL A – B
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Custom Car Set Up ONLY – PACIFIC COAST 6 – DAN SPAULDING
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Mattel “The Creative Drive” Advance Book information & sale – IMPERIAL D
1:30 p.m. – Charity Button Bingo™ (ticket required) – IMPERIAL C
1:30 – 2:15 p.m. –Vending Session 5 – CALIFORNIA 1
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – NL Car giveaway – (NL subscribers only) – COAT CLOSET – PETER KISTLER
3:45 – 4:45 p.m. – RAOK Get Together and Exchange – IMPERIAL D – CHRISTINA OSTEEN
6:30 p.m. – Charity Auction (doors open at 5:30 pm for preview) – MARQUIS BALLROOM

9:30 a.m. – AUTOGRAPH TICKET HANDOUT FOR 11AM SESSION IN IMPERIAL A – B
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Convention Registration – PACIFIC COAST 2
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Charity Sales & Pickup – PACIFIC COAST 3
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Pick Up Preordered T shirts – PACIFIC COAST 4
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Souvenir Sales – PACIFIC COAST 5
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Souvenir Sales Bundle Pickup – LOS ANGELES 4
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Custom Car Contest & Show – PACIFIC COAST 6
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – NL Car giveaway (NL subscribers only) – COAT CLOSET – PETER KISTLER
10:00 a.m. – Downhill Official Races – MARQUIS BALLROOM – JASON HAYES
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Adult Coloring and Drawing Contest – IMPERIAL C – STEVE REDDELL
11:00 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. – Autograph Session – IMPERIAL A – B

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Collecting Variations – IMPERIAL D – KEN BEAUCHAMP
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. –Vending Session 6 – CALIFORNIA 1
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Kids’ Coloring Contest – IMPERIAL C – Special treat will be provided for the KIDS ONLY!
4:30 p.m. – Doors open for Entrance to Finale (You will pick-up your Official Convention Finale Car here- YOU MUST ATTEND THE FINALE TO RECEIVE YOUR CAR) – MARQUIS BALLROOM
6:00 p.m. – Awards Ceremony – MARQUIS BALLROOM
7:00 p.m. – Finale Begins – MARQUIS BALLROOM

7:00 a.m. – Hot Wheels® Show & Sale (dealer’s set-up)
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Hot Wheels® Show & Sale (Convention attendees only)
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Newsletter Sales & Info
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Hot Wheels® Show & Sale (open to the public)
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Autograph Session