Marvel’s Avengers converge on Las Vegas
PETALING JAYA: The Marvel’s Avengers have converged on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip – courtesy of Star Media Group Bhdowned Victory Hill Exhibitions Pte Ltd (VHE).
In a statement, VHE said its global, interactive experience – Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. (Scientific Training and Tactical Intelligence Operative Network) – is now open to the public at Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas.
The Las Vegas opening comes shortly after Marvel’s smash hit “Captain America: Civil War” took the world by storm, debuting in the United States on May 6 and grossing more than US$1bil (RM4bil) worldwide to date, said VHE.
“The Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. Las Vegas attraction includes an interactive journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe, allowing guests to engage with the Hulk, Captain America, Thor, Iron Man and additional Avengers characters throughout.
“The experience also includes original props and costumes from legendary Marvel films, including a ten-foot Hulkbuster, Bruce Banner’s laboratory, Captain America’s motorcycle and much more.”
In the same statement, VHE chief executive officer and president Ron Tan said Las Vegas was synonymous with some of the most iconic names and brands in entertainment.
“Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. is something that any Marvel fan from any generation will cherish, tying educational components and blockbuster films into one incredible experience.
“Las Vegas has a total of approximately 43 million visitors in a year and we are targeting to secure 1% to 1.5% of that market to visit the attraction,” he said.
The Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. in Las Vegas marks the first time the exhibition will be stationed in the Western US, with prior premieres at Esplanade de La Defense in Paris (debuted in April 2016), New York City’s iconic Times Square, and The War Memorial of Korea in Seoul.
Treasure Island Hotel & Casino owner and multi-billionaire Phil Ruffin said the Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. added something truly unique to the Las Vegas city landscape.
“Las Vegas is a town that always has the latest and greatest, and in terms of a captivating fan experience, this is it. Whether visiting or local, we look forward to seeing many Marvel fans here at Treasure Island.”
The Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. Las Vegas is open from 10am to 10pm daily – with last entry at 9pm.