NJIPMS Presents Mosquitocon 33, Wayne PAL Hall Wayne, NJ, April 5, 2025

[Mike Dobrzelecki]

All Car Modelers are invited to attend New Jersey IPMS's Mosquitocon 33 Model Contest & Flea Market on Saturday April 5, 2025. 
 
Fees: 
 
Adult Registraton - $20 
Junior registration (under 16 years old) - $5 
Adult Walk-In - $10 
Kids Under 16 - $5
Kids Under 12 - free 
Active Members of the Military - Free!
 
(Please - No Bills larger than $50)
 
Show Theme – “CLASSIC RIVALS”
 
Special Award Category: “Classic Rivals” – This category covers any pair that would be classically considered "rivals": Think Ford vs Ferrari, Wildcat vs Zero, Spitfire vs BF 109, HMS Hood vs DKM Bismark, Chevy vs Ford, Lakers vs Celtics, toothpaste vs cavities; ANYTHING that can be proved to be in opposition. Contestants entering this contest will be required to enter both models in the separate special category, and provide references and documentation with the models that prove the entries strong tie to the theme.
 
For all other Special Awards - An important note is to make sure the entrant checks any of the appropriate boxes on your Entry Form – if the boxe(s) are not checked, it’s not judged for this, or any of the other  Special Awards at Mosquitocon –  “ Best Tailhook”(USN Aircraft, only), “Best New Jersey Subject”, “Best Vietnam Subject”.
 
Why come to Mosquitocon, you ask? 
 
Well, here's just a few reasons: 
 

• It's one ofthe largest annual model hobby event in Jersey, and one of largest on the east coast. 
• Think of it as a warm-up to the NNL held at the same location in late April.
• Attendees state that it's the most fun model show they have ever been to. 
• NJIPMS's show staff (basically the entire membership) are seasoned professionals, with 32 annual Mosquitocon shows and 3 IPMS USA Regionals under their belts 
• Mosquitocon boasts more vendors and better vendors than most IPMS USA Regional shows. 
• Venue lighting is superb 
• Display tables are on "risers", making viewing the models much easier.
• Food is very good - TRY THE BEST OF JERSEY CUISINE - TAYLOR HAM & EGG ON A HARD ROLL for Breakfast! 
• Number of models competing meets or exceeds the amount that show up at most IPMS USA Regionals 
• Modelers attend our show from the 4 points of the compass in America as well as from Europe, South America and Asia 
• We have great looking award plaques 
• We are Car Modeler friendly! NJIPMS has some of the best car modelers around!!
• Our Raffle Prizes are better than that offered at most IPMS USA Regional shows. 

 
For the 2025 Show details, including the Show Flyer, you can log onto our website:  http://njipms.org/
 
Registration/Model Entry Forms and Categories can be downloaded at:  http://njipms.org/?page_id=5540
 
 
Any questions? Contact: NJIPMS President, Bill Schwarz, email: whsch@optimum.net  or call at 732-567-3724 (No Calls after 9PM E.T., please) 
 
Mike Dobrzelecki 
Minister of Propaganda & 
Mosquitocon Show Promotion Coordinator 

[Mike Dobrzelecki]

Mosquitocon 33 Show Flyer

[bobss396]

Hmmm... I just may go. We have an IPMS show in late March. Mainly military but I'll ask around about Mosquitocon.