It's less than a month away... "The annual A Weekend of Heroes Action Figure Convention/Military and Law Enforcement Recruitment display is proudly entering its 7th year over the weekend of June 6-7, 2009 at the historical Glendale Auditorium in Glendale, California. A Weekend of Heroes began as a venue for military action figure collectors to meet the real heroes of yesteryears. Over the past five years, the convention has grown to include a sister show, USAirsoft Expo. From World War II to Vietnam to current conflicts, A Weekend of Heroes is THE most effective and funfilled way for generations to share a sense of military history.

When kids are fascinated by the toy combat dioramas, and the rattling sounds from Airsoft shooting tunnels, conversation between father and son, grandfather and grandchild will begin… A Weekend of Heroes is all about preserving history.

2009 theme is “Soldiers at Play”.

Since the days of Normandy Invasion, toy soldiers have captured the imagination of collectors the world over. Innovative toys have helped brought history to live via brands such as Elastolin, Timpo, Marx Toys, GI Joe, Ultimate Soldier, DML, BBI, DiD, Ignite, TwistingToyz, Toy City, just naming a few.

In 2009 we salute collectors and diorama builders who materialize their imagination into a three-dimensional art form. AWH 2009 celebrates 65 years of imagination and play! We encourage collectors to submit old home movies (while playing with your toy soldiers/military action figures, 12” or otherwise), diorama, and customized figures. Share a bright shinning moment from your Action Figure past with AWH 2009!

Featured in USAirsoft EXPO is North America’s largest Airsoft tournament, Operation Lion Claws, whose military simulation has proved to be an extremely effective method to instill a sense of HONOR. TACTICS. UNITY in Airsoft enthusiasts nationwide. Come meet the ladies of Lion Claws!!

Our friends from RC Tankers will once again demonstrate their artistry and skill at the show.

Nonprofit groups such as the US Army, California Highway Patrol, Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA), historical re-enactment groups among many others will also be onsite.

All military personnel, Law Enforcement officers, Fire Fighters and family members with proper ID are admitted free to the convention hall weekend. Public hours are Sat.10am~6pm, and Sun. 10am~3pm. General admission for the public is $8.00, children ages 10 and under admitted FREE. Children and Teens ages 17 and under admitted FREE all day SUNDAY.

Come join the fun and meet real heroes at A Weekend of Heroes!

Contact John Lu at (818)551-9905 or via e mail at [email protected]"