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August Issue 2009
Practicing What We Preach
Inside This Issue:
By: Art Schaefer
As retail store owners we know the advantages of
buying products from a brick and mortar retailer. We
know the value of having a real person available to
help us with our purchase. Someone to give us some
advice, some recommendations and maybe even some
hands on guidance.
Board of Directors..................................2
New Members.......................................2
Letter from Conference Attendee..........2
Ideas to Help Increase Sales.................3
What Works?.........................................4
Store Security........................................5
Time to Say Goodbye (for now)......... 6-7
Community Involvement........................7
A Blast From the Past............................8
iHobby Expo.................................... 9-16
Not long ago one of my store’s computers stopped
working and needed to be replaced. My first thought was to buy a new one direct
from a computer manufacturer who sells direct online. Then I remembered a
friend of mine telling me about a website called the 3/50 project. This website
educated me that by spending money with a locally owned independent store,
68% of that money stays in my community. If I spend my money in a national
chain here in town, 43% of my money stays here. However, if I spend my
money online, 0% stays in my community.
I found a locally owned computer retailer not far from my store. I purchased my
computer from them and took it back to my store. I immediately had a problem
loading some old software onto the new machine. I called my local store and
he said to bring the computer and software in. He installed my software for
me free of charge. He also was kind enough to remove my old hard drive from
my broken computer and install it in my new one so I could access my old
programs and documents. This was also done free of charge.
The next time I need a new computer where am I going to go? I would like
to encourage everyone to seek out your locally owned stores in your area
whenever you need anything. Introduce yourself to the owner and let them
know you are supporting them and you would appreciate their support as
well.
I can’t say that I will never buy anything online again, but if I do, it will only be
as a last resort.
To learn more about the 3/50 project please visit www.the350project.net .
214 N. Hale Street | Wheaton, IL 60187
p 630.510.4596 | f 630.510.4501
Have a hobby day!
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Views and opinions expressed in articles contained in this newsletter are those of the contributing author and should not be construed to be those of NRHSA, its Board of Directors or its staff.
NRHSA
Board of Directors
Officers
Chairman
Charlie Hirschberg
Nassau Hobby Center
[email protected]
President
Art Schaefer
Schaefer’s Hobby Shop
[email protected]
Vice President
Cindy McFarlane
Al’s Hobby Shop
[email protected]
Treasurer &
NRHSA Rep to HMA & R/C Council
Jeff Setzer
Trains & Lanes Hobbies
[email protected]
Secretary
Jim Pepperdine
PM Hobby Craft
[email protected]
Directors
Director
Charlie Downing
King R/C
[email protected]
Director
Bruce Throne
Walt’s Hobby
[email protected]
Director
Steve Noel
Hobbytown USA - Orland Park
[email protected]
Director
Kimberly Franklin
B & B Sales
[email protected]
Director
Melissa Truxillo
Big Boys Toys and Hobbies
[email protected]
Director
Wade VanRyzin
Galaxy Science & Hobby
[email protected]
Director
HMA Rep to NRHSA
Ed Rogala
Midwest Products
[email protected]
NRHSA Table Top Expo Sponsors
NRHSA would like to give a big THANK YOU to the following manufacturers for
sponsoring the events at the 2009 NRHSA Table Top Expo. Their contributions
to the 2009 Table Top Expo made all of the events possible!
Ace Hobby Distributors
Buses to Flying Field
Bachmann Trains
Garden Railway Tour and BBQ
Bob Smith Industries
Buses to Flying Field
Horizon Hobby
Keynote Presentations
by Bob Negen
Traxxas
Buses to the Boat Pond and
Refreshments
DuBro Products
Buses to Flying Field
July 30, 2009
To the NRHSA Board of Directors
I would like to thank you for the terrific job you do bringing independent stores together
for the Las Vegas NRHSA Trade Show. For many years, we have participated in
this show and are always impressed with the exposure we get. I am always happy
with the new stores coming to this show along with the many, many stores who
understand its importance and come every year. Many people came by to talk to me
and really appreciated the seminars you put together to help them.
I look forward in being a Platinum sponsor and will continue supporting your program
with all my energy!!!
Our company has been in business since 1910 and I am a third generation owner.
I am happy to say that my youngest son, Joey has been working here for the past
three years and really enjoys learning the ropes of our business. I hope he will love
it as mush as his mother and our prior generations have. We started in 1910 selling
to independent stores and continue selling only to independent stores, no mail order
nor internet stores. We do not sell to the public, we do not manufacturer our own
products, but we do support the independent stores 100% with knowledgeable
salespeople, web ordering for established accounts, and the best general hobby
merchandise lines available. Your organization and ours is the perfect fit!!!
Thank you for being there and making a difference!!!
Staff
Janet Svazas, Executive Director
[email protected]
Holly Lundgren, Administrative Director
[email protected]
Jeanette L. Helfrich, Editor
[email protected]
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Sincerely,
Marta Veir Renna
President
California Hobby Distributers
www.calbobbydist.com
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Ideas to Help Increase Sales
By: Lou & Sue Ballini
We have two 1/24 scale slot car tracks, and slot car rentals,
available to the public whenever we are open. Monday
through Saturday from 10 am until 9 pm and Sunday from
10 am until 6 pm. The hours are long but you’ve got to be
there when a customer needs something. Birthday parties
are also very important to us because we usually have 4 to
7 parties from Friday through Sunday. Parties are especially
nice because there is no inventory to restock. You just take
the money and smile a lot. We have been a Boy Scout Distributor for about 20
years. Sue, my wife, has provided a great service for our customers. She sews
patches on scout uniforms. She has been doing it ever since we started selling BSA
uniforms. She also does Girl Scout, Karate, athletic, and other uniforms. She has
done alterations too. I just went to the POS and found out that she has sewn on 4322
patches last year and 2317 so far this year! That’s quite a few bucks that really help
the bottom line! All of the above items, plus having female employees, have helped
getting females in the shop. We have an aisle which has lots of products geared
toward the female population. Overall the shop is very female friendly. Keep in mind
that’s 50 percent of the population! We must be doing something right because we
have a better bottom line than GM or Chrysler!
Lou & Sue Ballini
Zeppelin Hobbies
1530 Route 23
Wayne, NJ 07470
NRHSA Announces Dates for 2010
Conference & Table Top Expo in Las Vegas.
The 2010 NRHSA Table Top Expo will be held at the Las Vegas
Hilton Hotel , May 4-7, 2010.
This year’s event will include:
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More seminars
Outdoor car racing demos at the flying field
A pool party
Golf Outing on Monday
Las Vegas Excursion on Friday
And much more!
NRHSA
SPONSORS
Please show your support of
the following NRHSA sponsors
by patronizing their businesses.
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Ace Hobby Distributors
Bachmann Industries
Badger Air-Brush Co.
California Hobby Distributors
Digitrax, Inc.
DU-BRO Products, Inc.
Great Planes Model Dist.
Hobby Merchandiser Magazine
Horizon Hobby Distributor
Kalmbach Publishing Co.
Maxx Products International
Model Rectifier Corp.
Nine Eagles
TRAXXAS, LP
GOLD SPONSORS
Bob Smith Industries
Byron Originals, Inc.
Carrera of America
Lionel Electric Trains
Woodland Scenics
SILVER SPONSORS
ESU LLC
Kato USA, Inc.
K & S Engineering
Marklin, Inc.
Midwest Products Co., Inc.
TecniToys Juguetes, S.A.
The Coach Yard
Venom Racing & Venom Air Corps.
Walthers
RECIPROCAL SPONSORS
Academy of Model Aeronautics
Association Health Programs
Bank of America
Hobby Manufacturers Association
Model Retailer Magazine
Siriani & Associates
Mark your calendars now and plan to be with us for this fun,
product purchasing, educational and networking event!
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What Works?
By: Kimberly Franklin
“
When I was asked to write this article about what works
in my store, my first thought was to ask for a pass on this
subject because it seems like no matter what I try to do,
nothing seems to work! If you’ve been following my past
articles, I’ve touched on several of the disappointments in
the years since I’ve been working here full time (8 years
now). Having to come up with something that works let
alone giving others advise on what to do in their shop seems
like an impossible task...until I started to think about it.
The one thing that
has worked in our
shop is greeting our
customers with a
smile and an offer
to help them. You
can’t get that just
anywhere now and
certainly not from
the internet.
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The one thing that has worked in our shop is greeting our customers with a smile
and an offer to help them. You can’t get that just anywhere now and certainly not
from the internet! It’s free and contageous, just start smiling at someone and before
you know it, they will be smilling too, or at least they will give a brief grin your way and
wonder what you are up to! Smile, it increases your face value!
I’m very interested to see what others will be writing about to possibly get some
new ideas myself, but striving to be on a positive note, I can say that our willingness
towards customer service is by far what has kept us afloat when the times got tough.
When anyone comes into our shop, we first greet each and every customer with a
warm smile and “Hi, how can I help you today?” or when the customer tells us they
are just looking they get, “Take your time, let us know if we can help you and thanks
for coming in!” After they look around for a little while, then we ask them again if they
are still doing ok, can we help them find something. Sometimes you can just tell that
they are “killing time” and you have to leave them alone so they don’t get bothered,
but when they look like they are trying to find something, starting a conversation
with, “So, do you have a hobby already?” or “Looking for a special gift for someone?”
will usually get them to tell you exactly why they came into the shop.
I can’t tell you the number of people that have told us they would rather come into our
shop instead of a competitors’ due to the friendly atmosphere and the helpfulness
that we offer. I love that instant gratification!! Sure we all have bad days, but you just
have to put what ever is bugging you aside. It isn’t your customer’s fault you got a
ticket that morning, or this customer in front of you isn’t the one that was just yelling
at you and stormed out of the building an hour ago because his 15 yr old son just
ran the r/c car he just purchased into a tree and demanded his money back...time to
move on and be nice to everyone you greet. That is what has worked best on our
shop for the past 35 years...and we continue...
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Store Security
By: Melissa Truxillo
Having an alarm and camera system is crucial. The camera system should cover
both the interior and exterior of the store. Connecting the systems to a battery back
up will ensure that they still function if the power is cut to the store. Plugging the
monitor directly into the wall will prevent draining of battery life and will also prevent
the monitor from turning on if power is cut (which alert the criminal that the system is
still working). It is also a good idea to keep the battery back up out of plain sight so
the criminal can’t simply turn it off. Some battery back ups can run your systems for
about an hour and a half if power is lost to the building. The battery back up I use is
made by APC, available at most office supply or electronics stores. The cost varies
from $40-$300. Although I had a battery back up in place, the robbers were able to
see the back up system. When my monitor kicked on, it cued them to turn off the
battery back up, which shut off power to my cameras since the power to my building
was cut. As a result the system was turned off before a clear picture was obtained.
Checking the locks on the doors periodically to ensure that they are working properly
is a good habit to develop. I had a loose lock on a back door for over a year and kept
procrastinating about fixing it. As it turns out, that is the door the criminals were
able to jimmy the lock and gain access to my store. I have since fixed the lock and
installed extra deadbolts on all back doors as an added measure.
In Bob Negen’s 7/30/08 ‘Whiz-bang tip of the Week’ he tells the story of one of his
retail clients being robbed. In his client’s robbery, their main computer with all of their
sales data, inventory, documents etc was stolen. Without a back up system in place
this individual lost everything. Services like MozyPro (www.mozy.com/pro) allow you
to automatically back up your computers valuable data. MozyPro is a secure on-line
back up for businesses. With it being offsite your data is protected from fire, theft,
and natural disasters. I recently started using MozyPro in my store and now feel safe
knowing my data is secure.
“
As we all know, if
a criminal wants
to gain access to
your store there
is always a way.
However, there
are steps we can
take to lessen the
damage done
and make their
apprehension
easier.
“
A few weeks ago my store was broken into. Luckily all that
was stolen was a few cheap air soft guns and some petty
cash that was in my desk drawer, but it could have been
much worse. I have always thought my store was secure,
but the recent break in made me re-think my store’s security.
Being an independent retailer, doing a million things at once,
sometimes things get overlooked. The following are a few
deficiencies I found in my store’s security.
As we all know, if a criminal wants to gain access to your store there is always a way.
However, there are steps we can take to lessen the damage done and make their
apprehension easier. I hope my oversights will prevent one of my fellow retailers
from experiencing the same thing I have.
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Time to Say Goodbye (for now)
By: Dennis McFarlane
“
By the time this appears in print the news will be out. I
have been given an opportunity of a lifetime by Dave and
Rob Gherman to be the editor of “Hobby Merchandiser”
magazine. At least for a time I will no longer be contributing
to “The Link.” Any ideas I would have for comment in this
publication I will be nurturing into editorial comments for
my new position.
The first two years
a person sits on the
board and soaks all
the information in.
The next two years
an individual adds
input to the board.
The last two years
a person becomes
a true leader
and an industry
spokesperson.
A very famous statesman, a senator from Tennessee, once said “Don’t ever
judge a man until you’ve had to wear his shoes.” My predecessor, Jeff Troy, is
a wonderful individual who’s offered a wealth of knowledge to the industry for
years. Just as Davey Crockett said, don’t ever judge a person. Jeff is going to
continue with HM as a contributing columnist. I am looking forward to his input
when answers are needed to questions.
With the above stated, from now on your contributing columnist will be my
wife, Cindy McFarlane. Cindy is probably the only person I know who is more
passionate about hobbies and the hobby industry in general, than I am. Anyone
who has ever sat in a meeting with Cindy knows that she gets excited and when
that happens look out. Communication can fall to the side. Cindy has a lot to say,
and sometimes things get a little confused in the translation. Tonight Cindy and
I were sitting on our deck talking about the future of the industry and my darling
wife kept saying - the show - over and over in the same sentence. I got confused,
and asked her to slow down. As I aforementioned Cindy can get excited when
she talks about something that means so much and is so dear to her heart.
When I asked Cindy to tell me what she meant by “the show” she told me I-Hobby
Expo. As we proceeded with the conversation I again got a little confused. When
I asked her to stop and describe what she again meant by the show Cindy got
just a little miffed and replied that she was talking about the “Table Top.” Good
luck to everyone on the Board of Directors. Communication to the side, my wife
Cindy is the most special person in the world.
“
It’s pretty common knowledge that when you ask for one of us you get both of
us. Although Cindy will now be the contributing columnist for “The Link” I will
be the one doing my best to decipher what she wants to tell everyone in her
columns. On the other side of the coin I have Cindy read every one of my editorial
comments in order to make sure what I am trying to relate is important to the
retail merchant. The Link is just what it says, a link between the NRHSA board
members, and the hobby shop owners. Hobby Merchandiser is the central focus
point for information that needs to be distributed to the hobby retail merchant.
One last comment and I will bring this column to a close. Currently the by-laws
of NHRSA dictate that an elected officer will serve for at most two, three year
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terms. May I suggest that this be either changed to two-four year terms, or threethree year terms. The first two years a person sits on the board and soaks all
the information in. The next two years an individual adds input to the board. The
last two years a person becomes a true leader and an industry spokesperson.
Then they are done.
Give your elected representatives a chance to make a difference.
Dennis
By: Charlie Hirschberg
Community Involvement can be a very rewarding experience
in may ways to a hobby shop. Besides the great feelings you
get helping or growing your community, you can reap some
free exposure and some nice profits through networking.
Now, as many of you know I am involved in a lot of stuff,
and I do mean a lot. My plate seems to be always full and
I keep getting involved in this or that. My first venture, as
many of you have done was in helping local schools, fundraiser’s and charity’s.
Well a number of years ago (about 10) I was approached by a friend who was in
the marine service trades to join the local chamber of commerce. Yes, 53 years in
business at that time and we were never approached! Since he was the current
president and friend, I said ok. The next thing, I was asked to be “Business of the
Month,” Then a year later I was selected to be honored at the annual installation
dinner as “Business of the Year”. After that I joined the board of directors and now
am the 2nd VP of the chamber.
Friends I’ve made throughout the years have helped my business grow. I also
started reaching out beyond my community through other organizations. I got
involved with Kiawanis International, a charity that raises money to help kids. I am
now VP of that and find that very rewarding. Helping kids is fantastic and I have also
made some great business connections there too. We donate train sets, Thomas
products, models and do RC events to help raise funds. And guess what? After the
events we see parents come down to the store to buy a RC car or Heli that they
played with!
“
My thoughts
are this, just a
small amount of
time can pay off
big dividends to
business. Start
off small, just get
your name out in
the community.
The rewards will
come back to you
ten fold!
“
Community Involvement
Aside from all this, I have a store to run. I am blessed with a son who can run the
day to day operations of it to free me up to do the things I do. I don’t expect many
of us can devote that much time. My thoughts are this, just a small amount of time
can pay off big dividends to your business. Start off small, just get your name out in
the community. Be a sponsor of an event or even if you already have an RC or train
event, re-name it and donate some of the take to a local, school, church or hospital.
The rewards will come back to you ten fold!
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Make Plans to attend
iHobby Expo™
October 22–23 Trade Only
October 24–25 Trade & Consumer
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont (Chicago) IL
Meet over 200 vendors, including
50+ NEW exhibitors, showing the latest
in hobby products.
Learn business-building information
at seminars.
Network with other hobby industry members.
Participate in hands-on demos, events, and
competitions including: R/C, robots, airplanes,
helicopters, trains, trucks, and cars.
See your suppliers and meet new ones!
iHobby Expo™ Welcomes:
Hobby Retailers
Toy Retailers
Specialty Retailers
Internet Retailers
Distributors
Mass Merchandisers
Museum Shops
Racetrack Operators
Catalog Merchandisers
Collectible Dealers
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This is THE Show for You!
iHobby Expo™ is the largest trade and consumer event for model hobby retailers,
distributors, and dealers in the United States and around the world. Whether you are an
experienced hobby retailer or a new entrepreneur considering opening a hobby business, this
comprehensive market offers one-stop shopping for all your product needs, valuable education
and networking with your peers to help you run your business more profitably and successfully!
iHobby Expo™ welcomes you to our 25th Anniversary Show
See Thousands of Products at iHobby Expo™
iHobby Expo™ is the LARGEST trade venue for hobby products in America! Over 200 vendors from around the world
will showcase a wide range of products, kits, components, and more at iHobby Expo™. Check out these categories:
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Electronic Toys
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Slot Cars
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Publications
Dealers Have Two Ways to get the
Most Products at the 2009 iHobby Expo™
T
he Ticket to Ride promotion makes it possible for iHobby Expo™ buyers to recoup 100% of their travel expenses
just by doing what they normally do—place orders with their favorite suppliers! It offers buyer attendees a way to put
some hard earned dollars back into their pockets.
During the iHobby Expo™, vendors distribute those coupons to buyers at their discretion. The amount of money
earned by buyers through this program depends on orders placed at the show. When buyers place qualifying orders
(suggested $500 minimum order) they receive coupons from vendors. Each coupon will have a value from $10–$100.
At the end of the show, buyers gather Ticket to Ride coupons and all of their qualified travel receipts and submit them
to HMA. HMA will reimburse each attendee up to 100% of his travel, food, and hotel costs to attend the show. Reimbursed expenses for
attendees who drive to the show include gas, parking, and food.
“We launched Ticket to Ride in 2006 as a means of helping buyers reduce financial obstacles to
attending the show,” explains Pat Koziol, executive director of HMA. A competitive marketplace
“demands that retailers stay on top of the latest products and industry information and the
iHobby Expo™ is the place to do that. The Ticket to Ride program is an industry-wide effort
designed to reward our valued hobby retailers. Whether you come to Chicago by airplane or
car, Ticket to Ride coupons can offset a substantial part of your travel expenses.”
2008 Ticket to Ride exhibitors included:
Aristo-Craft Trains
Bachmann Trains
Badger Air Brush Co
Bob Smith Industries
Boca Bearing
Byron Originals Inc
Carney Plastics
CMW Holdings Ltd/Classic
Metal Works
Daron Worldwide Trading Inc
EDS Racing Products
Electronic Model Systems
Excel Hobby Blade Corp.
Guillow’s
Hawk Model
Hobbytyme
HobbyX Distributors
JTT & Partners
K & S Engineering
Kalmbach Publishing
Kato USA, Inc.
Kondor Model Products
Lee Brothers Toys LLC
Maxx Products
Megatech International
Midwest Products Co Inc
Military Model Distributors
MInelab
Model Builders Supply
Model Rectifier Corp
Pacific Science Supplies Inc
ProEdge Blades
QBright Solution LLC
RC Accessory, Inc
Starlight Model Rockets
Steven’s International
Sunward Aerospace
The Coach Yard
Technical Products Enterprises
Urban R/C Products
Xuron Corp
“The Dealer Pak was a fantastic deal! Besides the great value of the items, I got to
sample several great new product lines which I have since added to our store’s mix.
Couple this with the “Ticket to Ride” program and how can you not go to iHobby?”
—Charlie Hirschberg, Nassau Hobby Center
The excitement just keeps growing! New vendors and events are added
frequently. Attendee registration opens in July.
10 www.iHobbyExpo.com for the latest updates and registration information.
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THE iHobby Expo™
DEALER PAK PROMOTION—
2nd Big Year!
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his innovative and
rewarding promotion is another way
hobby dealers can get the most from
attending the iHobby Expo™. Each dealer
attendee at the 2009 Expo will have the
opportunity to purchase up to four (4)
sample packages of hobby products offered
by exhibiting manufacturers. These sample
product paks will be assembled according
to the product categories of the HMA
divisions (model railroad, plastic/die cast
models, radio control, and general hobby)
and will include new and current products.
These product paks will be offered at low,
low prices—an opportunity of a lifetime to
get new vendor products into stores.
Dealers can reserve their paks with a nonrefundable $25 reservation fee along with
their show registration. The reservation
fee will be deducted from the cost of the
pak, and purchased paks will be shipped to
dealers after the Expo.
This year’s Dealer Paks include products
from:
Bachmann Trains
Blackstone Models
Burfitt Tools Australia
CMW Holdings, Ltd
Maxx Products
Midwest Products
Model Rectifier Corp
Moebius Models
Puzzled Inc
Racemasters
SCX
Soundtraxx
Stevens International
Sunward Aerospace
Sword Precision Scale Models
Wm K Walthers
There’s really no reason not to attend the
2009 iHobby Expo™…your travel is paid
for with Ticket to Ride order coupons…you
can purchase sample product paks at super
discounts…you can get inspired with the
Hobby University series of business seminars…
and you’ll see the latestTHE
in newLINK
products,
demos, and attractions.
SHOW SCHEDULE
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
We have a variety of hotels available in the Rosemont area and adjacent to the Donald E.
Stephens Convention Center—accommodations to fit your budget and hospitality needs.
Please make your reservations directly with each hotel and be sure to mention the “iHobby
Expo™ Reservation Code” when making your reservations. All reservations are based on
double occupancy. More details on www.iHobbyExpo.com.
8:00 am–5:00 pm
Hobbytown USA Regional Meeting
9:00 am–12:00 Noon NRHSA Executive Committee Meeting
1:00 pm–5:00 pm
NRHSA Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, October 22, 2009
7:30 am–9:00 am
9:00 am-10:00 am
9:00 am–5:00 pm
12 Noon–1:00 pm
12 Noon-1:30 pm
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
2:00 pm-3:00 pm
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Hobby U Seminar: 25 Top Tips to Survive in a Tough
Retail Economy — Sponsored by Model Retailer
One on One Consulting Sessions with
Kizer & Bender
Exhibits Open (Trade Only)
Workshop: Tech 6-The Gap Has Narrowed
Workshop: Iwata Hands-On Airbrush Workshop
Seminar: The Buck-an-Idea Bonanza—
Your Fifteen Minutes of Fame
One on One Consulting Sessions with Kizer & Bender
Hobby U Seminar: In-Store Demos and
Make & Takes Make Money!
HMA/iHobby Expo 25th Anniversary Reception —
Sponsored by Hobby Manufacturers Association
Friday, October 23, 2009
7:30 am–9:00 am
9:00 am–5:00 pm
12 Noon–1:00 pm
12 Noon–1:00 pm
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
4:30 pm–6:00 pm
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Hobby U Seminar: Today’s Inventory Buying
Exhibits Open (Trade Only)
Workshop: Horizon’s Spektrum DSM
Workshop: A Better Point of Sale System for
Hobby Shops
Workshop: Diorama Building with Midwest’s
Building Materials
Workshop: Profit From Plastics
Special Retailer Seminar & Reception:
Make More Money:
Global eCommerce Made Simple
HMA Plastic & Die Cast Division
Membership Meeting
Saturday, October 24, 2009
8:00 am–9:00 am
10:00 am–5:00 pm
12 Noon–1:00 pm
12 Noon–1:00 pm
12 Noon-1:00 pm
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HMA Radio Control Division Membership Meeting
Exhibits Open (Trade and Consumers)
Workshop: Intro to MRC’s DCC
Workshop: Horizon’s Spektrum DSM
HMA General Hobby Division
Membership Meeting
Mecha-Mayhem 2009 & Chibotica/Robotica
Competition
World Micro Heli Cup—sponsored by Empire Hobby
Sunday, October 25, 2009
8:00 am–9:30 am
10:00 am– 5:00 pm
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
HMA Board of Directors Meeting
Exhibits Open (Trade and Consumers)
Mecha-Mayhem 2009 & Chibotica/Robotica
Competition
World Micro Heli Cup—sponsored by Empire Hobby
All workshops and seminars are located in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center meetings rooms
unless otherwise noted.
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Bachmann
Big Squid RC
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HMA
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Iwata
Mecha-Mayhem
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Model Master
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EVENTS &
EDUCATION
Keep Turning Learning into Earning
You can’t afford to miss the 2009 iHobby Expo™ Seminar
& Workshops—this lineup of speakers and topics will
definitely help you make more money in 2009.
HMA’s Hobby University is a series of
retailer business seminars designed to assist
new and current retailers in maintaining and
growing a hobby store. Sessions will focus
on business-related issues such as inventory
control, financing, advertising and promotion,
and product buying. Hobby store owners are
encouraged to send their top managers and
new employees to each seminar where they will receive a certificate upon
completion of each course. The curriculum consists of 9 courses and 3 of
these courses will be offered during the 2009 Expo. Graduates of the Hobby
University will be recognized at future shows.
Hobby University Seminars for Retailers
In-Store Demos and Make & Takes Make Money!
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Make your store a community hot spot and build your
customer base at the same time! Get the basics on presenting
Demos and Make & Takes in your store and in your town from
Tom Grossman, (right) HMA/iHobby Expo™ Education
and Make & Take Coordinator.
Demonstrations bring the product into focus for the consumer
and Make & Take Events put product into the hands of your
customers. This class will show you how to design Make & Take and demo
events using your existing store and generic product. Topics include setting your
limits, scheduling events, soliciting volunteers, designing floor plans, advertising
and store safety. You will also receive a list of available industry resources.
Take the plunge and get involved with your customers and your community
by presenting in-store events and demos designed to increase your profits.
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You have a huge investment in your inventory! Find out
how buying and managing your inventory efficiently is
the key to success in today’s hobby marketplace. Learn
some of the best ideas and techniques gathered by former
hobby retailer, Bob Jacobsen, (right) to maximize
your inventory dollars and increase your profits. How to buy…open to
buy…just in time inventory management…special orders…open
stock all fit together to make your business more competitive and give your
customers a better experience. Also, learn how and when to take advantage
of specials and dating along with seasonal trends to keep your inventory fresh.
25 Top Tips to Survive in a Tough Retail Economy
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Hobby Industry Special Seminars & Events
There are two kinds of retailer
reactions in tough times: retailers
who hunker down, preferring to
wait and see what happens before
making a move; and retailers who
look for opportunity. These retailers
are willing to scrutinize day-to-day
operations and dive into waters their
competitors tend to avoid. These
are the retailers to model in tough
economic times.
One-on-One Consulting Sessions with
Kizer & Bender
Retail experts Rich Kizer and Georganne Bender (above) will help
revitalize your business with:
Learn, laugh and win money! Join Kizer & Bender for an informative and funfilled program that puts YOU in the spotlight. Network with other retailers and
share your store’s best retail success ideas. Share your idea and win a BUCK!
We’re all ears and you’ll be a dollar richer. Nourish your wallet and your mind.
This program promises to be an insightful and profitable event.
s Techniques to attract new customers and bond with the old
s Proven ways to get customers to choose your store over the competition
s Ideas to entice shoppers to visit your store again and again
s Strategies to increase your add-on sales potential
s Tricks to romance your merchandise and sell more stuff
PLUS a host of other “Street Savvy Strategies”™ to increase
your sales and improve your profits!
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Sign up for a free 30 minute one-on-one consulting session with retail gurus,
Rich Kizer and Georganne Bender. Bring your questions on store operations,
layout and visual merchandising, marketing and promotion, public relations
and whatever’s on your mind! But hurry there are a limited amount of sessions.
The Buck-an-Idea Bonanza:
Your Fifteen Minutes of Fame
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iHobby Expo™ 25th Anniversary Party
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We’re celebrating 25 years of iHobby Expos and traveling down
the memory lane of exhibitors and events. Join us and your
peers as we celebrate companies who have been a part of the
Expo for 25 years…good food, good times and good friends!
Make More Money:
Global e-Commerce Made Simple
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In this special seminar and networking reception for retailers,
Shopatron founder and President, Ed Stevens, (right)
will show retailers how a few sales each week add up to a
significant increase in profits. Shopatron is the world’s leading
provider of global e-Commerce for consumer goods, and
orders placed on branded websites are offered to a managed network of
global partners for fulfillment, typically for assignment to local retailers. Learn
how you can save time and money through e-Commerce and your local
fulfillment to consumers.
Exhibitor-Sponsored Workshops for Dealers
Tech 6-The Gap Has Narrowed
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MRC has narrowed the gap between DC & DCC. With the advent of the
TECH 6 we have enabled sound decoders to be totally accessible by your DC
customers. About 60% of the HO/N market consists of PowerPack customers.
Now upgrade them to Tech 6 and profit. You can increase sales revenue by
selling sound equipped locos and decoders to your TECH 6 DC powerpack
customers. We will also discuss software and other new product ideas to
see how Railroading is changing and giving you an opportunity to increase
sales revenue.
Receive a MRC Tech 6 valued at $119.98 by pre-registering and attending the
MRC Tech 6 Seminar. One free Tech 6 per store. Call MRC at 1-800-333-3692
to pre-register. For each $37.00 registration fee, you and two employees can
attend the seminar. You must pre-register to attend.
Upon completion, you will be able to operate the Tech 6 and give
demonstrations to your customers on your new Tech 6!
IWATA Hands-On Airbrush Workshop
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This FREE two-hour workshop, sponsored by Iwata, will give participants
hands-on, practical experience with basic operation and maintenance of Iwata
airbrushes. Participants will practice the basics of painting and cleaning with an
Iwata airbrush provided for the workshop. Take what you learned back to your
shop and have greater success selling the leading airbrush in the hobby market.
Space is limited to 12 participants per session. Register with Tom Grossman
at 719-268-9848 or [email protected]
Spektrum DSM
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The Spektrum Team will share some interesting information about 2.4 GHz
technology and why DSM is the most robust link in Radio Control. The team
will review Spektrum’s patented DuaLink and Multilink as well as other patentpending features like ServoSync and ModelMarch.
A Better Point of Sale System for Hobby Shops
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DESKTOP CASH REGISTER
Attendees will be given a detailed presentation on The Desktop Cash Register
point of sale system. Topics to be covered include: inventory management,
tracking customer histories, targeted marketing techniques, and improving
efficiency and profitability.
Join Mark Fleming, DCR founder and software developer, for a look at this
robust FileMaker Pro database program that can run on retailers’ existing
computer equipment and credit card processing systems. Fleming originally
developed the software for his in-laws, who own a hobby store.
Profit From Plastics
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Changing demographics mean new customers if you know how to target them.
You will learn about how to increase your profit and sales revenue in plastics
based on MRC’s ever expanding customer base.
At one time, a Ready-to-Fly plane or a Pre-Built box car was frowned upon.
Those days are over. Pre-built plastics customers are looking for product, but
are you profiting from these potential sales? Learn how to draw the pre-built
customer into your entire plastics lineup. Match the customer with the product
and profit.
Receive $135.00 in free PLASTIC MODEL KITS for your store by pre-registering
and attending the MRC Plastics seminar. One free PLASTIC MODEL KIT
package per store.
Call MRC at 1-800-333-3692. For each $34.00 registration fee, you and two
employees can attend the seminar. You must pre-register to attend.
Introduction to MRC’s DCC
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Through hands-on demonstrations, you will learn:
s DCC terminology
s Advantages of the Prodigy Express and Prodigy Advance systems
s How to use the Prodigy System & Accessories
You will receive handouts including a DCC glossary of terms. Upon
completion of the seminar, you will be able to operate and program
MRC’s Prodigy.
Spektrum DSM
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The Spektrum Team will share some interesting information about 2.4 GHz
technology and why DSM is the most robust link in Radio Control. The team
will review Spektrum’s patented DuaLink and Multilink as well as other patentpending features like ServoSync and ModelMarch.
Events for the Family
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Come see what consumers enjoy doing and how you can create these same
projects in your stores! Exhibitor-coordinated Make & Take areas include:
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Pulling Association (NRCTPA)
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…will return to the iHobby Expo™
again this year. See side by side RC
monster truck racing and hi-flying
destructive freestyle action. There will also
be RC truck and tractor pulling: A combination of gas, nitro,
and electric trucks and tractors will take their turn at the
pulling track adjacent to the NRCTPA demo racing track.
Come on by and you will see action like never before.
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Scout and youth groups are invited to test their pinewood
race cars and practice for their big event at Pinewood
Extreme’s derby track. Trophies and ribbons will be presented
to winning racers.
On-Site Action &
Hands-On
Experimentation
What makes iHobby Expo™ the leading trade show for the
hobby industry? Inspiration through interaction. iHobby
Expo™ reflects the vital industry it represents. In addition to
dynamic exhibits, the event includes many opportunities to
see products in action.
Excitement is generated through:
s Robotics demonstrations
s 2ADIOCONTROLairplane and helicopter
demonstrations
s Model railroad displays and demos
s Dirt Track Car Races—sponsored by Traxxas
s Slot car Races—sponsored by Model Rectifier
Corporation
s Pinewood Derby Races—sponsored by
Chicagoland Hobby
s Miniature and landscape demonstrations
s Thomas the Tank Engine Train Ride—
sponsored by Bachmann Trains
s Monster Truck Track—sponsored by Thunder
Tech and the National Radio Control Truck Pullers
Association
Scootaround is proud to be the exclusive
scooter rental service for iHobby Expo™
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Mecha-Mayhem 2009 and Fall
Chibotica/Robotica Competition
iHobby Expo™ Robot Battle Zone
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Association & Chicago Area Robot Group
Mecha-Mayhem 2009 is the third of an
annually recurring international
extravaganza of robot builders, electronics
enthusiasts, and mainstream audiences
enjoying the exciting pastime of
competitive robotics. With two of the highest-quality arenas
in the country, top robotics competitors from around the
world will face off at Mecha-Mayhem for glory, prizes, and
bragging rights as champions in weight classes ranging from
150 grams to 340 pounds.
Additionally, Chibots, the Chicago Area Robotics Group will
be running their annual Chibotica autonomous robotics
problem-solving competition. At this annual event, dozens
of the brightest amateur and pro robotics engineers will
compete in autonomous robot challenges; escaping mazes,
robot combat sumo, and other complex tasks, showing yet
another dimension of this thrilling pursuit.
World Micro Heli Cup and
Phoenix Cup Wild Card
Airplane Competition
It’s Easy to Register for
iHobby Expo™!
FREE Pre-Registration Until
9/18/2009
1. Online: www.iHobbyExpo.com
2. By fax: 973-838-7124
Send qualifying Information to:
iHobby Expo™
PO Box 315
Butler, NJ 07405
Industry credentials are required to attend the trade
portion of this event. If you have not attended in the
past three years, please provide the following:
Retailers/Buyers
(Includes Internet Catalog &
Mail Order Companies)
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The 2009 World Micro Heli Cup
will be even bigger and more
exciting than last year’s event.
We expect all of the contestants
from last year’s event to return,
plus we will have new entrants,
including big-name heli pilots.
As usual, spectators can win
incredible prizes, including advanced electric helicopter
setups, RTF indoor helis, parts, shirts, hats, and much more.
Additionally, there will be special freestyle competitions and a
combat/pylon race! Contestants will
be competing for cash and prizes
valued at more than $5,000.
Photocopy of your resale tax certificate.
Invoices for over $500 each from two major
manufacturers or distributors. The $500 invoices
must be dated after January 1, 2009.
Retailers with stores, include one of the following:
a. Photocopy of your store’s current
Yellow Pages listing;
b. Photocopy of a recent newspaper/magazine
ad;
c. Or, photo of your storefront.
Internet Catalog and Mail Order Companies,
include one of the following:
a. Three major search engines that list your
website;
b. Copy of your consumer catalog;
c. Or, copy of your promotional newsletter.
Most recent catalog (required).
Invoices for over $500 each from two major
manufacturers or distributors. The $500 invoices
must be dated after January 1, 2009.
Photocopies of two invoices to retailers, each over
$500 and dated after January 1, 2009.
Media Members
A recent copy of your publication’s masthead that lists
your name as an employee of the publication.
Manufacturer’s Representatives
A list of current manufacturers you represent with
those exhibiting at the iHobby Expo™ highlighted.
Hobby University Package
includes three
seminars:
$60 (a $15 savings)
1.
2.
3.
25 Top Tips to Survive in a
Tough Retail Economy
In-Store Demos and Make & Takes Make Money!
Today’s Inventory Buying
REGISTRATION FORM
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I am a:
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Product Interest
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Adhesives
Collectibles
Die Cast Models
Games
Model Rockets /
Aerodynamics (non R/C)
Model Train Products or
Accessories
Other
Paints
Plastic Models or
Accessories
Publications
Radio Control Products
or Accessories
Robotics
Science/Educational
Slot Cars
Stamp Collecting
Tools
Videos
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You may purchase ONE pak from each division for a maximum of four (4) paks total. Each pak requires a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $25. YOU MUST ATTEND THE IHOBBY EXPO™ to receive your order. If you reserve this pak
and are unable to attend the show, your deposit WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. The $25 deposit will be applied to the final cost of your order (not to exceed $400 per pak). You will receive an invoice for the remaining balance due. At the
close of the show the pak(s) will be shipped to you at the address provided on your registration form. Visit www.ihobbyexpo.com for an updated list of participating exhibitors and information about the product included in
each pak. CHECK THE DIVISION PAK(S) YOU WISH TO RESERVE:
Radio Control
Model Railroad
Plastic & Die Cast
General Hobby
# of paks_____ @ $25 deposit each
# of tickets
Seminars & Events
Thursday, October 22, 2009
25 Top Tips to Survive in a Tough Retail Economy
_____ @$25*
One on One Consulting Sessions with Kizer & Bender (space is limited)
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Tech 6-The Gap Has Narrowed
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Iwata Hands-On Airbrush Workshop
Space is limited to 12 participants per session. Register with Tom Grossman at 719-268-9848 or [email protected]
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_____ @$10
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A Better Point of Sale System for Hobby Shops
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Profit From Plastics
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Make More Money: Global e-Commerce Made Simple
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Introduction to MRC’s DCC
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Horizon’s Spektrum DSM
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Qualified Attendees — FREE ADMISSION
if you pre-register by 9/18/09!
Get your TRAVEL EXPENSES REIMBURSED
with Ticket to Ride!
Buy product “Dealer Paks” at deep discounts!
Register Online Today! find up-to-the-minute show information:
www.iHobbyExpo.com
List of Exhibitors*
*As of June 1, 2009
AA Portable Power
Academy of Model Aeronautics
Acela/Northeast Corridor Layout
Acrylicos Vallejo S.L.
Action Hobby
Aeromax Inc
Airborne Models
Airfix/Humbrol
Al’s Hobby Shop
aNb Media
Aristocraft Trains/Polk’s Hobby
Auto World
b2b Replicas
Bachmann Trains
Big Squid RC
Bob Smith Industries Inc
Burfitt Tools Australia
Caboose Industries
Carrera of America
Castle Creations Inc
Chicagoland Hobby
China Toy Association
CMW Holdings/Classic Metal Works
Cobra RC Toys
Common Sense RC
Daron Worldwide Trading
DHS Diecast
Donegan Optical Company Inc
Du-Bro Products
DX Energy, Science & Technology Co. LTD
EDS Racing Products
Eduard Model Accessories
Electronic Model Systems
Empire Hobby, LLC
Enerland Co Ltd
Evergreen Scale Models
Excel Hobby Blade Corp
Four Pi Inc
Fun Lines
Games Workshop
Garrett Metal Detectors
Gayla Industries Inc
GCLaser
Golden Bell Press
Good L Corp
Great Planes Model Dist.
Green Light LLC
Grex Airbrush
Heimburger House Publishing
Himoto Racing
Hitec RCD USA, LLC
Hobby Merchandiser
Hobbycraft Canada
HobbyTown USA
Hobbytyme
Hobzob
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Horizon Hobby Inc
Hornby America
Independent Highrailers Midwest
Iwata-Medea Inc
Joe’s Brick Depot
Kalmbach Publishing Co
KATO USA Inc
KL Corporation
LGB Model Railroad Club of Chicago
Lionel Trains
M.T.H. Electric Trains
Magnum Enterprises
Maplegate Media Group
Marklin, Inc.
Maxx Products Int’l LLC
Merlin Glow Plugs Inc
Micro-Trains Line Co
Midwest Products Co
Minelab USA
Minichamps North America Inc
Minicraft Models
MMD Squadron
Mobil Aviation Historical Exhibits
Model Builders Supply
Model Power
Model Rectifier Corporation
Model Shipways/Model Expo
Moebius Models
Nine Eagles
Northwest N Trak Model Railroad
Novak Electronics, Inc
NRCTPA
Palco Sports
Panache Place, Inc
Parma International
Paul K Guillow
Pegasus Hobbies
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Plastruct Inc
Premier Kites & Design
ProDesign Model Production
Pro-Line
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Puzzled Inc
Quayside Publishing Group (MBI)
R/C Car Magazine
Racemasters, Inc/AFX
RailCam/HobbyCam by ATS
Railway Productions
RAM Models Inc.
Red Cat Racing
REH Distributing
Replicarz
RJ Speed
Robotis
Rotory Modeler Magazine
SCX
Skywide (HK) Ltd
SoundTraxx/Blackstone Models
Stevens International
Sullivan Products
Sunrich Toys & Hobby
Sunward Aerospace
Tekin, Inc
The Coachyard/Thinfilm
The Desktop Cash Register
The Testor Corporation
Think Omnimedia LLC
(Xtreme R/C Cars Magazine)
Thunder Power RC
Thunder Tech Racing
Tiny Brite Lights, LLC
TM Books & Video
Traxxas
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Trossen Robotics
Trumpeter Models
Tru-Square Metal Products
Tyler Retail Systems Inc
Venture Crew 57 Club Baden Powell
Modular Railroad Club
Venture Hobbies
Williams by Bachmann
Wingtote LLC
Wm K Walthers
Woodland Scenics
World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour
Xtreme Racing
Xuron Corporation
Zona Tool Co