What a year 2008 has been. We’ve celebrated the 40th anniversary of Hot Wheels® cars with a cross-country road trip, special cars, commemorative apparel, and more. We’re getting tired just remembering it all! Although the year is nearly over, our friends in Japan saved the best for last… it’s the Hot Wheels® 40th Anniversary Celebration Japan!
What: |
Hot Wheels® 40th Anniversary Celebration Japan |
When: |
Saturday, November 22, at 10:30 AM, dinner at 5:30 PM |
Where: |
Hyatt Regency Osaka, Japan |
Link: |
Visit www.hwcustomshowjapan.com |
The event will be held entirely at the luxurious Hyatt Regency Osaka. The festivities start at 10:30 AM and will go until the wee hours, with drinks and desserts for all guests. With activities and giveaways like these, you know this party’s gonna rock the house!
- Special edition car for all guests
- Special edition car for dinner guests
- Autograph session with special guest Jun Imai
- Video presentation of the Hot Wheels® history
- Custom car show with first, second, and third place for each category:
- Adult Division
- Jun Imai Choice
- People’s Choice
- Youth Division
- NEW! Collector’s Challenge, where collectors can enter their favorites
- Lucky Wheel – spin for your chance to win a prize!
- Dealers from around the world
Anyone can go to the show, but the 100 collectors lucky enough to attend the dinner will not only receive a special car, they’ll enjoy a full buffet and open bar along with the guest of honor, Jun Imai. The evening continues with a charity auction featuring special items donated by Mattel.
The Hot Wheels® 40th Anniversary Celebration Japan promises to be a jam-packed event worthy of the world’s coolest little cars. Hope to see you there!