“The Sun, the Moon & the Stars” – 2010 Tonner Collectors Convention in Lombard, IL (Westin) awaits you May 20-23, 2010.  $50 reserves your seat for a magical event filled with wonder, fashion and surprises!

Drawing upon celestial themes, Robert Tonner and the Tonner Doll Company crew are inspired by the heavenly bodies, creating a fun-filled collectors event for all ages.  You will receive the souvenir doll, table favors, and a goodie bag full of fun and gifts.  Also included are free events and seminars; featuring a birthday party to celebrate Effanbee’s 100^th Anniversary. 

Your souvenir doll will be a new fashion doll sculpt that can share clothing with Tonner’s popular Antoinette; this head sculpt is only being made for this event, so you won’t want to miss out!  We are planning exhibits, amazing competitive categories, and free seminars as well as our spectacular raffle room. And don’t forget the star studded sales room featuring couture, repaints, accessories, and all your favorite dolls.

Join Robert Tonner and your fellow collectors for fashion dolls, pop culture, and fun-filled memories as only Tonner Collectors know and love! 

Convention Registration:

The convention registration fee of $349 includes the events outlined above as well as your entry to the Exhibits, Sales, Competition and Raffle Rooms.  Other breakout events, workshops, and free seminars will also be featured. 

Those registering online will receive an instant email confirmation of registration.  Convention Packages will be available on the website to online registrants after February 1, 2010 and all additional information will be sent via email. All Convention news and updates will be posted to the company website convention page and sent via e-mail to all attendees.

Since registration is first come, first serve

you are highly encouraged to register online to ensure your registration confirmation.

Hotel Information:

Special room rates at the Westin Lombard are $144 per night for single OR double occupancy.  Be sure to mention the Tonner Convention to secure the special rate so reserve your hotel rooms now!  You can make your reservations directly with the hotel by calling (888) 627-9031 or click here for the Westin's Convention Page.

**A $25.00 fee will be charged for all cancellations and returned checks; regardless of circumstance.

NOTE: Since registration is limited, please understand that attendance is required to receive the convention pieces.  Subscribers who pay in full but do not attend will be considered a cancellation and you’ll forfeit your reservation of the convention pieces.   Any cancellation received by April 1, 2010 will qualify for a 50% refund, any cancellation received from April 2^nd to April 30th, 2010 will qualify for a 25% refund and a cancellation received after May 1^st, 2010 will not qualify for any refund. Cancellations are considered received when they are received at our Hurley, NY office via telephone, email or fax and confirmed with a Tonner employee. The admission to this event is not transferable to any third party. 

Events & Happenings Included in your Registration Fee

Events-

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Let Them Eat Cake (Included With Registration) – DESSERT EVENT - Join Robert Tonner as we enter the Court of the Sun King, himself, in a fun and flirty take on the grand excesses of the Versailles of Louis XIV, XV and XVI.  Marie Antoinette would have loved such homage to cakes and kings, and you will delight in the extravagant centerpieces, and a very special souvenir.  For this dessert only event, you are encouraged to wear your court finest spanning the eras of Versailles; special attire is optional, course – but we know we’ll see some top costumes from the Tonner Collectors!

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Moonglow Banquet (Included With Registration) – DINNER EVENT - the silvery moonglow bathes the banquet in its soft, shimmering light as you enter a room of dreamy magnificence.  The highlight of every annual convention is the banquet, and the 2010 Convention Banquet is certain to leave you celestially resplendent.  Your souvenir is a one-time sculpt on the popular Antoinette doll body, and you simply won’t believe the extraordinary centerpieces planned.  Wear shimmery, silvery, moonglow-inspired finery to impress the man-in-the-moon.

Dance the Night Away PJ Party 2010 (Included With Registration) – LIGHT REFRESHMENT ONLY EVENT - We know you want to dance! So Robert Tonner has found a wonderful live band to accompany the PJ Party Festivities!  Now, special attire for other events is always optional…but not here – you must wear PJs or other suitable sleep attire (remembering that this is a family-friendly event).  Light refreshments and beverages will be served.

Sunday, Mary 23, 2010

Miss Piggy’s Purple Passion Star Parade and Farewell Brunch (Included With Registration) – BREAKFAST EVENT - We can’t think of a bigger or brighter star to celebrate than the Divine Swine, herself – Miss Piggy!  It’s a Purple Passion Star Parade as Robert Tonner welcomes you to our traditional farewell brunch, including our very special charity auction of one-of-a-kind and rare dolls – benefitting A Friend’s House, Robert’s hometown charity in Bluffton, IN.  Your souvenir is a pop culture surprise! Miss Nancy will be wearing purple…will you?

Happenings-

• Access to the Spectacular Artist & Vendor Sales Room

• Access to the Tonner Company Sales Room

• Seminars - TBA - Tonner always searches the industry or works with its licensors to bring you information and entertaining FREE Seminars.

• The 2010 Tonner Convention Special Exhibit - This year's Special Exhibit will display one-of-a-kind and rare dolls throughout the Tonner Company History.

• The Glorious Competition Room to view the extraordinary offerings of doll artisans in competition for top honors.

• Tonner's Amazing Raffle Room with dozens and dozens of chances to win your favorite dolls!