April 14 & 15, 2012
Jaarbeurs Utrecht
Nederlands
VerzamelaarsJaarbeurs April 18 & 19, 2009
April 18 & 19 the Jaarbeurs Convention Centre in Utrecht will be turned over into the biggest Vintage event in Europe: the International Collectors Fair. As always combined with the Mega Record & CD Fair. Divided over 6 halls and 2000 stands thousands of the most diverse collections will be on view and for sale. This event attracts more visitors from all over the world every year. To make it easy to find your way around, the halls are divided into special sections : Antiques, Books, Toys, Music, Glass, Archaeological finds, Art, Design, Fifties etc.
Barbie’s 50th anniversary at the International Collectors Fair, Utrecht, the Netherlands
In 2009 Barbie celebrates her 50th birthday. During a holiday in Germany an American visitor Ruth Handler bought her daughter a doll called Bild-Lili . Back home the doll was a big success and Ruth decided to buy the rights and produce the dress-able doll in the States using the name of her daughter Barbara. In 1959 the first Barbie was for sale in the shops. In 1972 producer Mattel was close to bankruptcy, they continued to make dolls for a few more years, but the quality suffered.
Collector Armel Rood will exhibit her most exciting Barbie dolls from the period 1959-1972 including many extras she picked up like books, fan club memorabilia, dresses, a Barbie toy, a car and some of the first Barbie’s ever made.
contact Armel barbiejaarbeurs@hotmail.com
20 old and almost forgotten crafts coming to life
On more stands you can see a demonstration of at least 20 old and almost forgotten crafts coming to life, like glass melting, mustard making, boat model making, hand knitting and many more. A real opportunity to experience these old techniques and the making of durable and collectable items
Classic Cars
Some people collect many small things, and others a few very big things: classic cars for instance. The Cruisebrothers club will show at least ten of their famous American cars from the fifties. See also: www.cruisebrothers.nl
In hall 7 near the Museum Plaza more cars be admired. The Dutch Fiat Club brings along a Fiat 1100 R from 1968, a green and blue Fiat 128, a blue Fiat 131, a purple Fiat 500 and a yellow Fiat 126, the succeeder of the Fiat 500. See also fiatclub.nl.
Meet the Stars
In hall 11 a number of actors and actresses are ready for another signing session. During the Fair fans can have a chat with their favourite character, have pictures signed of their picture taken with them.
VerzamelaarsJaarbeurs spring 2009 Jaarbeurs Utrecht
Saturday April 18 from 9 a.m. till 6 p.m., Sunday April 19 april from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m.
