Well here is a list of what your ticket gets you at the Convention/Nationals...
1. Registration goodie bag and official Convention/Nationals badge/ticket (backpack, folder, pen, memo pad, misc. goodies, schedule of events, packet with all needed info for the week) and of course the Finale Car.
2. Opportunity to purchase add on events like Mattel Celebrity Dinner, vending sessions (if available from Mattel), charity events, these are first come, first served... Some of these items will be available online, others will be available only at the Events.
3. Opportunity to purchase official Convention/Nationals souvenir cars, this purchase is a guaranteed option for each ticket holder, the quantity will be determined at a later date, but at least two of each car per person through Sat.
4. Welcome reception, with food and raffles for those in attendance.
5. Autograph sessions with Mattel designers and other special guests
6. Attendance to the varied Seminars for collecting, customizing, redlines, blackwalls, insuring collection, etc... (The final list will be included in the packet you'll receive at Registration)
8. Charity live auction, benefiting Make A Wish of Greater Los Angeles in October OR Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in April
9. Participation in the Downhill and Sizzlers races for fun and trophies
10. Participation in the Custom car show and contest
11. Participation in the Drawing and coloring contest (one for adults and one for children)
12. The Finale with finale car (YOU must be there to pick up YOUR OWN car on Saturday night, you CANNOT pick up someone else’s car!)
13. Early entry to Sunday Toy show
14. Meeting and making friends with Hot Wheels® collectors form all around the world. Great family fun.
15. Participating in room to room buying, selling, trading, throughout the host hotel...
This ticket is good for the entire week... Hope it helps....
Wearing your badge lets the Hotel staff and Security know you are part of this event!