Decal Delays

This is just a quick heads-up for those of you thinking about ordering decals.

Our decal production facility is moving back to it's original home in Massachusetts (if you don't count the fact that it actually started life in California about 8 years ago). This means that if you didn't have an order in by 2/26 you'll have to wait about two-three weeks for your order to get processed. If you did have your order in by 2/26 then you have no cause for concern. Your order has been processed.

I apologize for the delays that the decals have gone through over the past year and a half. The fact that we're moving the operation back to the store in Massachusetts means that it won't get delayed by moves anymore. Mechanical problems, holidays, really nice springs days... that's another matter.

WIZKIDS ANNOUNCES HALO ACTIONCLIX COLLECTABLE MINIATURES GAME

WizKids Inc., creator of runaway hit games like HeroClix® and Pirates of the Spanish Main™, announced today its agreement with Bungie Studios and Microsoft to develop a new collectable miniatures game (CMG) called Halo® ActionClix™.

The Halo ActionClix CMG brings the incredible content of the Halo universe to the tabletop via the award-winning Clix miniatures game engine. Players familiar with HeroClix and HorrorClix™ will be able to jump right into the action and enjoy brand-new game mechanics, including weapon swaps, figure respawning and vehicle-based combat.

“Expanding the Halo universe into the Clix CMG world is a perfect fit for the franchise,” said Brian Jarrard, director of Franchise and Community Affairs at Bungie Studios. “WizKids’ commitment to quality and authentic detail ensures that these new Halo ActionClix figures will appeal to collectors and CMG players alike.”

The first Halo ActionClix set will feature more than 80 unique miniature figures from the Halo universe, including preview content from Halo 3. A number of vehicle packs are also being produced, including a big surprise planned for San Diego Comic-Con this July. Figures will be sold in randomized Booster Packs. The vehicles and a Starter Game will be sold in a diorama display format.

“We are proud to be associated with a great brand like Halo ,” said Lax Chandra, WizKids® president. “We are always looking for ways to push the envelope with our games and content. The phenomenal Halo video game play and universe provided us with an excellent spring board for innovation in tabletop miniatures gaming. We are very excited about this release.”

The Halo ActionClix CMG is expected to be released at retail in September 2007, with special Prerelease figures available at San Diego Comic-Con July 26 – 29, and at Gen Con Indy August 16 – 19.

Why don't we carry video games?

Video games are the one thing that people ask for most at the store that we have no plans on carrying. You ever wonder why that is?

Check out this article from DVD Empire. They are on online retailer who used to carry video games. No longer, though. They've decided that enough is enough and are getting out of the business for good -- and letting everybody know why. Their reasons are, for the most part, our reasons for not getting into this business - and why you don't see small, independent retailers carrying new videogames anymore.

Read the Full Article Here...