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OTSN 2009

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

View a Video Greeting from Rusty Kern and Friends!

Traffic at the show seemed to pick up significantly on Thursday - especially late in the day/early evening. Dealers stated they had had "pockets" of being quite busy. I do know a few dealers who are "regulars" did not set up rooms this year - for a variety of reasons. The photos below are a mixture of plastic and metal and include images of the new Replicants' playset, new offerings from Michigan Toy Solier, Collectors Showcase, vintage plastic and metal.

One huge improvement over last year - is that the hotel rennovation is completely finished and I've heard very little complaints regarding the facilities or service, other than the usual high prices, etc. Despite the hotel's rules about not moving furniture around or having doors propped open - I saw very little difference from prvious years. Most dealers rearranged their rooms to suit, with door wide open - luring collectors into the toy solider lairs (we all went quite willingly!) Much more tomorrow including Cunnyham Collectibles, King & Country, Hobby Bunker, etc.

In the meantime we hope you enjoy these images from OTSN 2009!