Supercars confirmed for Big Boys Toys
AUCKLAND lifestyle show Big Boys Toys will celebrates its 20th Anniversary with the latest supercars and some extra innovation and entertainment to mark the occasion.
Since the event began in 1998 Big Boys Toys has kept the country up to date with the ‘‘latest and greatest’’ automotive, marine, lifestyle and consumer electronics products and services.
Mixing an indoor lifestyle expo and outdoor arena show, the show expands to six halls with more to see, try and buy, along with the lineup of athletes and shows.
‘‘This year’s show has it all,’’ event director Dean Wilson said. ‘‘All the best features that the public already loves about this show, plus a whole lot of new attractions to make it the ultimate day out for people of all ages.’’
Visitors will find vehicles and motorcycles you can only dream of owning. This year’s event will feature a pair of the world’s latest supercars — the 2018 Ferrari 812
Superfast and 2018 Ford GT — alongside a lineup of major brands and automotive products. There will also be a range of hot rods and classic cars on display.
It’s not just for petrolheads either, with a variety of electric vehicles and bikes available to test drive.
There is also an actionpacked extreme sports show, including World BMX superstar Jed Mildon performing on an 8m high ramp.
And the TCNZ Car Drops see cars being dropped from over 70m on the ground in a spectacular headon crash.
New this year is the BBQ Alley, with 30 competitive teams from New Zealand and Australia battling it out for more than $10,000 in prizes. Teams will compete across five categories — beef, lamb, chicken, pork and pork ribs.
Other competitions taking place at this year’s show include the inaugural edition of the Combative Robotics National Champs, the Auckland Strongman Series and the Medieval Fighting National Champs.
And for lovers of the biggest toys of all, a huge Construction Zone will showcase the big machinery in an interactive format and includes the Auckland Excavator Operator Champs. — NZME