Any good Die-Cast conventions coming soon?

[zoned]

Anybody know if there are good Hot-Wheels or Mathbox or other diecast conventions coming soon? Haven't been to one in a while.

[solver]

This is a good website to find out about 2009 Die cast conventions:

Top Diecast Conventions of 2009

[RSJ]

That link for the Conventions is perfect. Something for everyone.

I've been to the SoCal even the last three years and have never been disappointed.

23rd Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention
Traditionally the larger of the two “Strauss” conventions, this California based convention is usually the most grand seeing that Mattel is headquartered just up the road in El Segundo. Dates for this event typically land in October with the official announcement coming out shortly after the Nationals in Reston are over.

Some collectors felt that the 2008 convention was a little lacking in its 40th Anniversary year. Perhaps the 40th Anniversary cross-counrty tour drained a little bit too much from the coffer. It should be interesting to see how this convention compares to the others happening earlier in the year - especially since Mattel is participating in the all of them.

The world might be in an economic frenzy right now, but the future is certainly looking bright for the world of diecast!