Today was the Brewer Brothers Model Kit Expo at Old World Village in Huntington Beach, CA. They expected up to eighty tables and while there were a few empty ones, the turnout was pretty good. Each seller gets one or more tables and then offers new, used and often vintage model kits, accessories and other hobby items. Larry and Dimitry chat at Dimitry's table loaded with hundreds of 1/72nd scale military models.
This expo was much more diverse than most I have visited. They had military models, loads of car models, model railroad accessories; some vendors stacked models eight feet high!
My daughter Sarah had a great time with the slot car race cars. Back in the 1960's slot cars were very popular and they are making a come back. This figure 8 track was a huge hit with the kids. Slot cars have become very high tech and even use computers to keep track of laps and times.
Wiatt The Odd with a portion of his collection of vintage model kits. He has been cleaning out the garage and managed to provide many bargains to expo goers. I got four of his old B-17 kits in 1/72nd scale; they may end up as German versions. A great value, thanks Mr. Odd!
A nice selection of videos and DVDs were also on sale at the Expo. Prices were good and sales seemed to be pretty good. I got there at noon, and stayed for three hours. Afterwards several of us went out for lunch to discuss our finds. This is a good venue, parking is free and it is adjacent to a full bar and restaurant, with waitress service in the Expo.
The next Brewer Brothers Model Kit Expo is Sunday, August 16, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The admission is only $5.00 and kids under 12 are free.
modelkitexpo@hotmail.com is the contact for Chris Brewer the Event Coordinator. Tables are not expensive and a good place to sell any hobby items.
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