Chicago Toy Soldier Show

The Chicago Toy Soldier Show is a toy soldier and model figure trade show. It is held annually in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg, Illinois. The weekend event features 350 tables of toy soldiers and related collectibles. In 2005, the show attracted a crowd of 1,800 from all over the United States as well as other countries. It is one of the oldest and largest toy soldier shows in North America.

Chicago Toy Soldier Show
GenreTrade show
FrequencyAnnually
VenueSchaumburg Marriott
Location(s)Schaumburg, Illinois
CountryUSA
Inaugurated1980 (1980)
Next eventSeptember 22, 2024
Organised byCTSS, Inc.
Websitechicagotoysoldiershow.com

History

The show was organized by OTSN, Inc., publisher of Old Toy Soldier News. It became known as the Old Toy Soldier Show or simply, the OTSN Show.

In 2016, one of the original founders of OTSN purchased the show from the other partners.[1] CTSS, Inc. began organizing the show.[1]

The show was held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel near Woodfield Mall, in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg, Illinois. Due to complications during contract negotiations, the relationship with Hyatt was terminated in January 2023.[2]

In 2023, Matthew Murphy of Hobby Bunker took over organization of the show.[1] The name changed to Chicagoland Toy Soldier Show.

Event dates
  • September 28, 2008[3]
  • September 27, 2009[3]
  • September 26, 2010[3]
  • September 25, 2011[3]

See also

References
  1. "About Us – Chicagoland Toy Soldier Show". Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  2. "The Chicago Toy Soldier Show Has Been Cancelled". Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  3. Chicago Toy Soldier Show Homepage Retrieved September 30, 2008.

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