War Torn Fronts – Warmachine League Pla…

Posted in Twitter on September 30th, 2009 by JeffviaTwitter

War Torn Fronts – Warmachine League Play Going on Now at CAVGames – Come down and throw some dice! 5pm-10pm

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Magic : The Supply Curve = Basic Economics

Posted in Editorial, Magic the Gathering : MTG on September 30th, 2009 by Jeff
The river floweth…For those retailers who have survived the drought since Mage Knight peaked and Pokemon fell into oblivion in the Midwest 8-10 years now. Enjoy the ride!! for these never last long enough! and it seem to come every 7 years…. and then fades

My industry sources have hinted that this run is just a normal size opening block run for a main block printing…

So what might this mean??? WotC Production has not been able to hire more operators and increase film and card roll stock inventories to be able to run more shifts. Just means they would be done quicker with the run. Since the supplies lead time lags the ordering and production cycle (Prior Life I was a Packaging Engineer dealing with films (BAGS) and (Wet) industrial food processing)

The next factor is WotC upper echelons fear a bubble forming and that the current growth is a blip, remember only a few of them have the experience with what magic did the last time with Alliances at Triple Retail back around 1995.
 
Next everyone fears a flop set that will sit for 10 years (yes this has happened before and yes 2 in a row) and then 3 Samurai sets that did poorly….
 
But what I have to say is “WHAT!!! Wizards was thinking with inserting Vintage Power Cards at a peak in their sales” is this????? insane or genius……
More players means more $$$ means better stores with better stock levels… Means higher demand means higher prices means singles are worth something!

Good stores will prosper where minor stores will pop and fade
 IMHO,
Jeff Thompson
Cavalry Games and Hobbies
13 year Veteran Store Owner
Gen Con Attendee since 1984
Milwaukee, WI

So enjoy the ride, buy all the Zendikar you can 1st wave and put some away for the product drought that will inevitably follow this wave of Game Store Prosperity.

This all means larger events. larger community, and increased exposure for the whole Game Industry. It also means Gas Stations will Want Magic like Pokemon if the fever continues…

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Parkzone 43 inch Messerschmitt Bf-109G RC Airplane Arrived today

Posted in Hobby, RC Planes, Radio Controlled on September 29th, 2009 by Jeff

Messerschmitt Bf-109G BNF – PKZ4980
by Parkzone

Messerschmitt Bf-109G BNF - PKZ4980
Messerschmitt Bf-109G BNF – PKZ4980

Key Features

  • Full 4-channel control – throttle, aileron, elevator and rudder
  • Powerful 15-size 720Kv brushless outrunner motor installed
  • Molded servo pockets for optional flaps
  • 3-blade prop and spinner with 2-blade spinner option
  • Scale landing gear
  • Historic trim scheme inspired by Erich Hartmann—Germany’s leading WWII ace
  • Requires a full range Spektrum™ DSM2™ aircraft transmitter (sold separately)
  • Steerable tail wheel installed
  • Durable and lightweight Z-Foam™ construction
  • Dual aileron servos for precise control
  • Spektrum AR500 DSM2 5-channel sport receiver installed
  • 3S 1800mAh Li-Po battery and balancing charger included

Overview

Fast, agile and armed to the teeth, Willy Messerschmitt’s BF-109 dominated European skies at the outset of World War II and remained a formidable foe even after the Mustangs and Thunderbolts arrived. Now anyone can experience the thrill of flying the Messerschmitt on a smaller scale with this fully-aerobatic, brushless-powered Bind-N-Fly™ reproduction from ParkZone.

The ParkZone® Messerschmitt Bf-109G comes out of the box with a realistic Luftwaffe paint scheme inspired by the markings of a Bf-109 flown by Erich Hartmann—Germany’s leading WWII ace. Other scale touches include landing gear doors, exhaust stacks, gun ports and a port-side supercharger intake. Charge-and-Fly™ convenience, outstanding flight performance and beautiful scale detail—with the ParkZone Messerschmitt Bf-109G, you get it all.

Your 4-channel Bf-109G BNF already has the 3-wire servos, a ParkZone 15-size low Kv outrunner brushless motor, an E-flite® 30A brushless ESC, a 3-cell 1800mAh Li-Po battery pack, and a Spektrum™ DSM2™ full range AR500 receiver installed. It also comes complete with molded servo pockets for optional flaps.

Specs

  • Wingspan:43.5 in (1105mm)
  • Overall Length:39.4 in (1000mm)
  • Flying Weight:35.3 oz (1000 g)
  • Motor Size:15-size 720Kv brushless
  • Speed Control :EFL 30A Switch-Mode BEC BL
  • Recommended Battery:11.1V 3S 1800mAh 11.1V Lithium Polymer (included)
  • Charger:DC-powered 2-3 cell variable rate Li-Po balancing
  • Landing Gear:Fixed main LG with steerable tail wheel

Needed to Complete

Requires a full range Spektrum DSM2 aircraft transmitter (sold separately)

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-09-28

Posted in Twitter on September 28th, 2009 by JeffviaTwitter
  • Hugh #Wyrd #Malifaux restock incoming to #CavGames – Full line stock order will be here Thursday – Books Decks Blisters Boxes Bases and More #
  • #Zendikar – Full House at CAV – 34+ Players – Woot!! #
  • #Zendikar Sunday Event @ Noon today FUN!! – CAV drafted till 9 last night with players, CAV will post the winners later today from Events. #
  • #Zendikar – 3rd Draft Now Running – #Zendikar #Prerelease – #CAVGAMES — Woot!! #
  • #Zendikar – Round 2 of Prerelease Drafts will start around 2pm at the CAVGames Store #
  • Tropical Island Pulled at #CavGames #Zendikar Prerelease by Mitch! Congrats a $55-60$ Near Mint Revised Card – #Vintage #Magic #Treasure #
  • At #Zendikar prerelease – #CAVGAMES! 11am Start Today!! #
  • Zendikar ONLINE Prereg is closed. Store Opens at 10am for onsite preregistration Saturday #
  • Pandemic Expansion On the Brink back in stock at Cavalry Games #
  • Halo 3 ODST for Xbox 360 back in stock! #
  • Zendikar Prerelease is Saturday & Sunday @ CAV this weekend & CAV is stocked to the hilt for it… More, Sleeves and Deck Boxes than ever! #
  • Restock order Coming Friday to #CavGames – ZMAN #Games, #Pathfinder, and #Privateer Press – #Warmachine and #Hordes Miniatures #
  • New Power Grid expansion is coming Watch for Brazil and Iberia this fall. #
  • For Friday: Pandemic On the Brink Expansion #
  • NetworkedBlogs now setup for importing the blog into Facebook Store Fan Page #
  • Put Facebook Fan Widgits on our CAVGAMES Blog Page
    http://chilp.it/?a9639f #
  • Wyrd Miniatures Restock arrives next week. Distributor will be shipping out Reserved Stock orders Monday 9/28. Addons accepted till 9/27 #
  • WotC News – M10 boosters – Available 11/2 limit 1 case per store on backorder, no exception – Glad we have 1000+ packs in stock today #
  • Halo X360 OSDT just sold out…….. more arriving Friday… #
  • Arrived – League Kit for Call to Arms 2009 War Torn Fronts http://chilp.it/?fbca3a #
  • Privateer Call to Arms 2009 Fall League War Torn Fronts
    Warmachine and Hordes – Prepare for 8 weeks of Fun
    http://chilp.it/?fbca3a #
  • New today Chessex Gemini Dice Set #4. It has been a while since we have seen a new release from Chessex on thier dice. Arriving later today #
  • Test5678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890 : test of Strign lenth increase to 40 from 30 for Titles in CAV Blog from tweets :) #
  • Arrived WD357 – White Dwarf 357 from Games Workshop #
  • Arrived : WOD Geist, Pathfinder Council of Thieves #1, Werewolf Night Terrors #
  • Arrived: Retribution Wave 2 for Warmachine (Scyrah) #
  • Arrived : Scary Tales: Snow White vs the Giant and Red Riding Hood vs Pinocchio #
  • Arrived : Halo 3 ODST, DS Scribblenauts, and Mario and Luigi : Browsers Inside Story, #
  • Arrived: Pandemic On the Brink Expansion #
  • Zendikar Prerelease Gear Up : CAV is stocking up on Sleeves and Cases for this weekends Prerelease and the Release the following weekend!!! #
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GW Releases (Space Wolf) for October 2009

Posted in 40K, Games Workshop on September 28th, 2009 by Jeff
CODEX SPACE WOLVES 96pp Book 3-Oct-09 $25.00
SPACE WOLVES PACK 10 Fig Box 3-Oct-09 $35.00
SPACE WOLVES TERMINATORS 5 Fig Box 3-Oct-09 $50.00
CANIS WOLFBORN 1 Fig Box 3-Oct-09 $41.25
NJAL STORMCALLER 1 Fig Blister 3-Oct-09 $20.00
SPACE WOLVES BATTLEFORCE 26 Fig Box 17-Oct-09 $90.00
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Congrats to Zendikar Winners this weekend

Posted in Events, Magic the Gathering : MTG on September 28th, 2009 by Jeff

Saturday Zendikar Event Winners

Final Game Saturday - Andrew vs Matt

Saturday Zendikar Event at CAVGames

 

Prerelease Event Sealed
 - Andrew K. went Undefeated

Zendikar Draft #1   Nate L.
Zendikar Draft #2   Gary K.
Zendikar Draft #3   Matt F.

 

 

 

Sunday Zendikar Event Winners

Sunday Zendikar Event at CAVGames

Sunday Zendikar Event at CAVGames

 

Prerelease Event Sealed
- James D.
and
- Jake D. 
both went Undefeated

Zendikar Draft #1   Peter B.
Zendikar Draft #2   Nate L.

 

 

Congrats to all players for a great Weekend of Games at CAVGames

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Fantasy Flight Games Product list shipping in October

Posted in Board Games on September 28th, 2009 by The Staff @ CAVGames

The following FFG Fantasy Flight Games products will be shipping in October to CAVGames in Whitefish Bay WI!

BSG02 Battlestar Galactica Pegasus Expansion (2nd Wave)
(BSG02 from Wave 1 is still in stock at CAV)
CT27 Call of Cthulhu LCG: Memory of Day Asylum Pack
GOT48 A Game of Thrones LCG Battle of Blackwater Bay Chapter Pack
GW01 Chaos in the Old World (2nd Wave)
KN16 Penguin (Reprint)
KN10 Colossal Arena (Reprint)
TI03 Twilight Imperium (Reprint)
(TI03 is still currenty in stock at CAV)
TM02a Talisman Upgrade Kit (Reprint)
WHC02 Warhammer Invasion LCG The Skavenblight Threat Battle Pack
WW24 Wings of War WWII Deluxe Set

Let us know if you would like to preorder any
http://www.cavgames.com

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Video Games for October Release. Looks to be a BIG Month! Preorder for $5.00

Posted in General, PS3 PSP, Video Games, Wii, XBox 360 on September 28th, 2009 by The Staff @ CAVGames
Here are the Video Games for October Release. Looks to be a  BIG Month!  Remeber you can always Preorder for just $5 or Trading $5 or more woth of Games in at CAVGames!
 
A few of the best releases….
STAR WARS CLONE WARS REPUBLIC HEROES
SPORE HERO
HARVEST MOON ANIMAL PARADE
MARIO & SONIC AT THE WINTER OLYMPICS
NBA 2K10
WWE SMACKDOWN VS RAW 2010
FIFA SOCCER 10
DJ HERO
NBA LIVE 10
RATCHET AND CLANK A CRACK IN TIME
TEKKEN 6
MAD KARTS OF MADAGASCAR
BRUTAL LEGEND
DEMON’S SOULS
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Hugh #Wyrd #Malifaux restock incoming t…

Posted in Twitter on September 28th, 2009 by JeffviaTwitter

Hugh #Wyrd #Malifaux restock incoming to #CavGames – Full line stock order will be here Thursday – Books Decks Blisters Boxes Bases and More

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#Zendikar – Full House at CAV – 34+ Pla…

Posted in Twitter on September 27th, 2009 by JeffviaTwitter

#Zendikar – Full House at CAV – 34+ Players – Woot!!

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#Zendikar Sunday Event @ Noon today FUN…

Posted in Twitter on September 27th, 2009 by JeffviaTwitter

#Zendikar Sunday Event @ Noon today FUN!! – CAV drafted till 9 last night with players, CAV will post the winners later today from Events.

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#Zendikar – 3rd Draft Now Running – #Ze…

Posted in Twitter on September 26th, 2009 by JeffviaTwitter

#Zendikar – 3rd Draft Now Running – #Zendikar #Prerelease – #CAVGAMES — Woot!!

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#Zendikar – Round 2 of Prerelease Draft…

Posted in Twitter on September 26th, 2009 by JeffviaTwitter

#Zendikar – Round 2 of Prerelease Drafts will start around 2pm at the CAVGames Store

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Tropical Island Pulled at #CavGames #Ze…

Posted in Twitter on September 26th, 2009 by JeffviaTwitter

Tropical Island Pulled at #CavGames #Zendikar Prerelease by Mitch! Congrats a $55-60$ Near Mint Revised Card – #Vintage #Magic #Treasure

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At #Zendikar prerelease – #CAVGAMES! 11…

Posted in Twitter on September 26th, 2009 by JeffviaTwitter

At #Zendikar prerelease – #CAVGAMES! 11am Start Today!!

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MAGIC TREASURE NEWS FLASH – VINTAGE MAGIC IN ZENDIKAR!

Posted in Events, Magic the Gathering : MTG on September 25th, 2009 by Jeff

LATEST NEWS – ZENDIKAR HAS VINTAGE TREASURE!

BlackLotusSome Zendikar Booster have Vintage Treasure!

As verified by several sources including WotC Staff there are Vintage Magic cards that replace the common lands in some Zendikar Booster Packs!

From reports from online sources there are some of the greatest treasures of Magic included in a small fraction of the Zendikar boosters. Reports have included such cards as Time Walk, Mox Jet, Lich, Dual Lands and other Vintage Magic treasures. These cards are NOT REPRINTS – they are cards from the Wizards of the Coast Vaults that they have decided to share with the loyal magic players across the planes.

New tournament rules have been published dealing with this treasure – they may NOT be played in Limited Format events (such as prereleases and drafts) and a random land will be used to replace these special cards during all Zendikar Limited format events.

This is just one more reason to come in for the prerelease this weekend!

What Treasure lies in Zedikar? The only way to find out is to come to CAVGames and play!

via Pat Fuge – Gnome Games Green Bay

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