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Today in the News... Special Report... Travel Blog - Friday 3/7/2014:

Today in the News... Special Report... Travel Blog - Friday 3/7/2014:

On the first day of the show many dealers still trickled in setting up their rooms for a day of sales but some wait until tomorrow when room to room sales open to the public.

Some of the high points of today included me picking up 3 of my 5 Russian Figures, Working room while others attended meetings from the larger Toy companies in attendance at the show. photo 1 photo 4 (2) photo 4 photo 5 (2)

For lunch today I finally got my favorite salad at Specialty Cafe.  
18400 Von Karman Ave
Irvine, CA, 92612
http://www.specialtys.com/
http://www.specialtys.com/Location.aspx?Store=LA02 

BREAKING NEWS:
As I was writing this an Earthquake occurred in the Marina Del Rey area. The 3.1 quake was felt for miles in the area... Thanks I needed that, said no one EVER!!!

Now back to our Friday Travel Blog...

As I mentioned in Thursday's blog I am here with my brother and a couple from Los Gatos. I first met the Halls in 2003 when they started a business out of their garage before quickly learning the product being sold needed to have it's own store front. So in 2003 Sierra Toy Soldiers was born. This is my favorite shop to visit. It is a GREAT history lesson for kids through these hand crafted, hand painted historical figures and vehicles. Plus the store is right next to Apple and Steve Wozniak frequents the store.
http://www.sierratoysoldier.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Sierratoysoldier

What to look forward to Saturday:
Saturday and Sunday's entries might not come until Monday - Warning.
Saturday is a very busy day with more people coming in plus it is also the King and Country event tonight. This event is the Owner/President of the company answering questions, talking about his future and direction of the company - It is a State of the Union speech if you will. In addition each year they give out a free figure and the drawings of figures currently out or soon to be released. Then after that it's time to back up the room and prepare for the GRAND Ball Room portion of the show Sunday. This part of the show is open to General Public and every dealer as well as Rein-actors gather in one spot. After the show is over it's time to pack up and head home in the long 6 hour drive. 

Side Notes:
Better Pictures will post in Final recap
Turn Clocks this weekend

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