ADVISORY/Matchbox Takes Manhattan! The 'Matchbox Toy Show & CARnival' Scheduled for August 23rd at New York's Chelsea Piers - Pier 60 & 62.Entertainment Editors/News Editors ADVISORY...for Friday, August 22 & Saturday, August 23 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2003 "King of Art" Stephen "Hoop" Hooper to Unveil One-of-a-Kind Matchbox(R) Hero City Vehicle WHO/WHAT: On Saturday, August 23rd, Matchbox drives into Manhattan and parks at Chelsea Piers Chelsea Piers, officially Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex, is a series of sports and entertainment buildings constructed on four adjoining piers on the West Side of Manhattan in New York City. : Pier Sixty and Pier Sixty-two from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. A one-of-a-kind police vehicle decorated with hundreds of Matchbox cars will be on display with its designer, self-proclaimed "King of Art" Stephen "Hoop" Hooper. Families can bring their Matchbox collection to find out its worth as they catch a glimpse Verb 1. catch a glimpse - see something for a brief time catch sight, get a look see - perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight; "You have to be a good observer to see all the details"; "Can you see the bird in that tree?"; "He is blind--he of the most Unique and Valuable Matchbox cars ever created. Plus, with an extensive kids play area including a Moonwalk moon·walk n. A walk on the surface of the moon by an astronaut. intr.v. moon·walked, moon·walk·ing, moon·walks To walk on the surface of the moon. and a Power Wheels The creator of this article, or someone who has substantially contributed to it, may have a conflict of interest regarding its subject matter. It may require cleanup to comply with Wikipedia's content policies, particularly neutral point of view. test track, the Matchbox Toy Show & CARnival will be a fun free day for the entire family.
FUN ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE:
CARnival - Chelsea Piers: Pier 62
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TOY SHOW - Chelsea Piers: Pier 60H
Thousands of Matchbox enthusiasts including collectors from as far away as Australia, Germany and across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. will converge in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. for this one day spectacular to display and sell their private Matchbox(R) collections filled with rare and valuable pieces. 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! Extensive children's play area featuring Matchbox playsets, great prize giveaways for children under 12 and limited edition Matchbox Toy Show cars and shirts for sale, will make this a Matchbox day to remember. SHOW HOURS/WHERE: ----------------- CARnival Toy Show Chelsea Piers: Pier 60 & 62 Open Open ONLY in New York City Friday, August 22nd Saturday, 23rd Street & the Hudson River & Saturday, August August 23rd New York 23rd 9:00AM to www.chelseapiers.com 9:00AM to 5:00PM 5:00PM PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES & GREAT VISUALS CONTACTS: --------- Kelley Haughey/Sue Murphy - Freeman Public Relations 973/650-7663 or 973/650-4194 |
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