HobbyTown Reading's seventh Hobby Connection Day was held on
Saturday, September 11, 2010. Weather conditions were absolutely
perfect.
The day was filled with activities inside and outside of the store.
Dennis "Tiny" Haag again conducted Estes Rocket building and launch
classes in the parking lot and adjoining lot. Over 90 rockets were
built and launched. Bryan Young of SCX was here demonstrating SCX's
digital slot car systems and an RC Ironman race program was held on our
dirt track. The race program included our first Powder Puff race.
Chris Faul from Klutz filled the air with huge bubbles and Dave Brown
of the Farview Flying Club demonstrated various radio controlled
aircraft.
In store activites included Lego make n take, Melissa and Doug
creative art, and two Revell make n take classes where participants were
able to build an F18 Blue Angels jet and a 63 Corvette convertible.
Reading Royals' mascot Slapshot was here to keep visitors entertained.
WEEU 830 AM Radio broadcast live from the parking lot from 8:00 A.M.
until 1:00 P.M. Jack Holcomb, Nick Lawrence and Mike Faust were all
here to broadcast their respective shows.
Concessions were provided by Boy Scout Troop 160 and an inflatable slide was provided by Ozzy's Family Fun Center.
There were drawings for over $1,500 in merchandise and children were
provided with balloons, balsa gliders, aeroprops and more. UFO Flyers
donated by Toysmith were also handed out by Bob and Doris Schmehl,
owners, while strolling the parking lot.
Our Hobby Connection Day grows each year and we continue to receive
numerous comments from parents about the day and what it means to their
children.
Check the Photo Gallery for pictures of this year's event.
Prize winners are:
1. Traxxas 1/10 Stampede Electric RTR Monster Truck - Randy Kepple, Reading, PA
2. Great Planes Real Flight G5 Flight Simulator - Anthony Giordano, Easton, PA
3. Duratrax 1/10 Evader DT RTR 2WD Electric Truck - David Moll, Mohrsville, PA
4. Electrix RC 1/10 Circuit RTR Stadium Truck - Justin Allison, Jonestown, PA
5. Melissa & Doug Wooden Railway Set - Julie Stark, Frederick, PA
6. HobbyZone Champ RTF RC Plane - Claudia Antonelli, Shoemakersville, PA
7. Aoshimo 1/24 Scale Mercedes SL63AMG Model - Doris Swierczewski, Wyomissing, PA
8. Academy 1/35 Scale Merkava MKIV Tank Model - Adam Harmuth, Reading, PA
9. Academy 1/35 Scale AH-1W Super Cobra Helicopter Model - Brittany Landis, Stevens, PA
10. Lego Construct-a-Buzz Lightyear Set - Bradley Baldacci, Wernersville, PA
11. Lego Quad Bike - Bobby Greer, Pine Grove, PA
12. Lego Spidermonkey - Valerie Gemmeh, Shillington, PA
13. Academy 1/72 Scale U. S. Navy TB-F Avenger Plane Model - Anthony Borelli, Wyomissing, PA