The Connection Games & Accessories newsletter
L5R Embers of War Pre-Release Flyer Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/02/2012 - 18:38.
MTG Avacyn Restored Pre-Release Flyer Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/16/2012 - 16:09.
L5R Emperor Edition Sealed Deck Event Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 17:14.
Emperor Edition Sealed Deck - 30/30
MTG - GPT Seattle Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 15:35.
Format: Sealed Deck - Dark Ascension (3), Innistrad (3)
New Store Hours - Starting February 2012 Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 16:34.
Hopefully, this will not affect many of you. As a cost saving measure, we will be opening 2 hours later on Monday and Tuesday each week at both stores. Store hours for Monday and Tuesday will now be 2pm-9pm. These changes take affect starting in February, and we apologize if this causes you any inconvenience.
Warmachine & Hordes February 2012 Releases Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 15:27.
We've just posted the Warmachine and Hordes February 2012 pre-orders. Check out the pre-order page for the deals.
Khador Ally Kayazy Eliminator Unit (white metal)
The kayazy eliminators are assassins who practice their deadly trade with the finesse of the finest artists. Working in pairs, the lithe eliminators move with deft agility to conceal their silent presence. When the time comes to perform their bloody services, they do so with a grace that would seem like ease were anyone present to observe it. The Kayazy Eliminator unit comes in a blister (PIP 33074). A player may field up to two Kayazy Eliminator units for each warcaster in a Khador army.
Khador Battle Mechanik Officer - Battle Mechanik Unit Attachment (white metal)
Battle mechanik officers are hardened combat veterans who specialize in the maintenance and battle repairs of the vaunted Man-O-War armor. Trained in the use of steam-powered armor, they rely on its protection to wade deep into the thick of battle to repair warjacks and Man-O-War alike. The mechaniks’ presence ensures no soldier’s armor becomes disabled, keeping Khador’s signature heavy infantry in the fight. The Battle Mechanik Officer Unit attachment comes in a blister (PIP 33081). A player may field up to two Battle Mechanik Officers for each warcaster in a Khador army.
Retribution of Scyrah Aspis Light Warjack (white metal)
A marvel of Iosan force mastery, the Aspis is capable of manipulating its own protective force field. It can reshape and strengthen its shield in response to incoming threats. This ability, coupled with its incredible reaction time, allows it to intercept enemy fire directed at nearby allies, literally catching bullets before they strike. A warcaster accompanied by this myrmidon with its regenerating field can feel secure in taking risks that might otherwise be reckless. The Aspis warjack comes in a blister (PIP 35035). A player may field any number of Aspis in a Retribution of Scyrah army.
Trollblood War Wagon Cavalry Battle Engine (resin and white metal)
The War Wagon roars across the battlefield with the crashing sound of hooves, iron, and wood. Pulled by enormous bison, the great wagon thunders forward, crushing any foe foolish enough to stand in its path. Once in position, it brings its monstrous main gun to bear and blasts apart man and beast alike in a brutal display of raw firepower. Even the occasional miss results in enormous destruction from the staggering explosive blast. The War Wagon cavalry battle engine comes in a box (PIP 71065). A player may field up to two War Wagons for each warlock in a Trollblood army.
Circle Orboros Gallows Grove Solos (white metal)
An ancient manifestation of the Devourer Wurm’s conscious will, the gallows grove flourishes on soil soaked in the blood of sacrifice and violent massacres. Possessing an unsettling approximation of sentience, these gnarled trees might vanish only to reappear where the blood flows most freely. Powerful druids of the Circle are able to feed their will into these conduits of power and then unleash it upon those marked for death. The very presence of these trees saps vitality from the living as wounds gape wide to pour blood upon the thirsty roots of their destroyers. The Gallows Grove solos come two in a blister (PIP 72063). A player may field four Gallows Groves for each warlock in a Circle Orboros army.
Legion of Everblight Carnivean/Ravagore/Scythean Heavy Dragonspawn Kit (plastic)
The warlocks that serve the dragon Everblight can call upon a myriad of dragonspawn, each a perfect engine of draconic destruction. The carnivean, an ancient and favored dragonspawn, shreds flesh, bone, and steel with its mighty claws and a shark-like maw. The ravagore emulates it progenitor’s fearsome breath by engulfing foes in gouts of blighted fire. Terrifying in its brutal simplicity, the sickle-armed scythean is another ancient breed created to single-mindedly destroy any who oppose its master’s will. This box set contains three color stat cards and one multi-part heavy warbeast plastic model (PIP 73057). Included are all the components to assemble one of three heavy warbeast variants: Carnivean, Ravagore, or Scythean. A player may field any number of these heavy warbeasts in a Legion of Everblight army.
SPECIAL NOTE: PIP 73057 contains the same Mk II stat cards as PIPs 73008, 73045 and 73046. The model in this box represents the same figures as PIPs 73008, 73045, or 73046 in the game. However, this model is plastic rather than metal. The replaced PIPs will no longer be available from Privateer Press beginning February 1, 2012.
Legion of Everblight Proteus Character Heavy Dragonspawn upgrade (white metal)
The dragonspawn Proteus is Absylonia’s greatest creation. With a mass of thrashing tentacles projecting from its horrible visage, Proteus is the dragon’s hunger given obscene form. This unnatural abomination snares its victims with its tentacles and drags them inexorably into the grasp of its waiting claws. Those ensnared die horribly as Proteus strips flesh from bone, filling the air with a bloody mist.
The Proteus character heavy dragonspawn upgrade kit comes in a blister (PIP 73062). The Proteus character heavy dragonspawn upgrade kit is NOT a complete model. Players will need a Legion of Everblight Carnivean/Ravagore/Scythean Heavy Dragonspawn kit (PIP 73057) in addition to this kit. A player may field one Proteus in a Legion of Everblight army.
Skorne Archidon Heavy Warbeast (resin and white metal)
Archidons rule the skies over the Stormlands of the Bloodstone Desert with preternatural viciousness. Hunters possessed of keen eyesight and tremendous speed, the enormous winged reptiles are known to trail small groups of nomads traveling across the wastes. Once an archidon has its quarry, it soars upward to drop its hapless victim upon the jagged stones far below before descending to feast upon the broken body. Skorne tyrants and beast handlers appreciate the survival instincts and fighting prowess of these savage beasts. The Archidon heavy warbeast comes in a box (PIP 74062). A player may field any number of Archidons in a Skorne army.
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The Connection Gaming Blog - Nov 21st, 2011 Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 20:14.
This weekend we quietly launched our customer loyalty program - here's the scoop. For every $25 you spend before taxes, we'll stamp your loyalty card. Earn 10 stamps and redeem the card for 20% off your next purchase. Your $25 purchase must be made in a single transaction, and you will get 1 stamp for every $25 you spend - e.g., if you spend $100 before taxes, you get 4 stamps. The 20% off can apply to multiple items, but it must all be in a single transaction. The discount cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts - e.g., sale items or comic member benefits. If you forget your card - no problem, we'll give you a new one and you can combine cards for the discount later on.
We have a couple of new board game releases in the store and a few we expect shortly.
Dominion Hinterlands arrived on Nov 17th last week. "This is the 6th addition to the game of Dominion. It adds 26 new Kingdom cards to Dominion, including 20 Actions, 3 Treasures, 3 Victory cards, and 3 Reactions. The central theme is cards that do something immediately when you buy them or gain them." from the Rio Grande Games web-site. A great Christmas present for the Dominion fan on your list, and it'll earn you a stamp on your loyalty card 
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.We also received a few copies of Belfort. This great game with local connections is getting rave reviews on boardgamegeek.com and other review sites. We're still waiting for our main shipment, but we expect to organize a meet the designer event on a saturday in December. "Belfort is a Worker Placement game with Area Majority scoring in each district as well as for each type of worker. Buildings give you influence in the districts as well as income, but taxes increase based on your score so the winning players will have to pay more than those behind! Manage your resources and gold well, choose your buildings wisely, and help build the city of Belfort!" from the Tasty Minstrel Games web-site. Come on in and get your copy signed - a must have for the Vancouver board game fan.
New on the pre-order page for board games this week, we added: Last Will - a game that was received well at Essen this year. In a strange twist you win this game by losing all your money... "In his last will, your rich uncle stated that all his millions will go to the nephew who can enjoy money the most. How did he want to find this out? Each player is given a large amount of money and whoever can spend it first will be the rightful heir. Visit the most exclusive theatres or eat in the most expensive restaurants. Buy old properties for the price of new ones and sell them as old ruins. Host a huge party in your mansion or on your private boat. Spend like your life depend's on it. Spend to become rich!" from the Rio Grande Games web-site.
Also new on pre-order page is Power Grid: The Robots. Do you find Power Grid with 2 or 3 players not all that challenginf/fun? Add a "Robot" player to add some more variables. This expansion requires the base game to play.
Board game night is every Monday at Renfrew and Tuesday at Cambie. Come on in and try out some new games.
The Connection Gaming Blog - Nov 18th 2011 Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 13:17.
Time to change it up again - today's post is all about Pokemon! This week we received our first shipment of Pokemon Noble Victories booster packs.
All day on Sunday at the Cambie store, we're running a Draft-a-paluza. We'll run 8-person booster drafts as they fill up from open till close (or when we run out of packs). Last Draft will probably start no later than 3:30pm so it has a chance to finish before closing.
We've opened up some singles for this set - not sure if they will be online by the weekend, but hopefully we'll at least have a binder ready at the Cambie store by Sunday. There are a lot of cool singles in this set - check out Pokebeach for all the details.
I have confirmation that our first small shipment of the HS Triumphant Challenge Boxes have shipped. We expect they will be in early next week. Due to the limited quantities - we are not taking holds for these. I'm hopeful that the bulk of our order from another supplier will arrive mid next week.
I've added the new Victini Tin to the pre-order page. Due out on January 11th, 2012, each tin contains:
- A Special Foil Victini Card
- 5 Black & White Series Booster Packs
- And a Victini Figure
Retail on these will be around $20-$22 - we have them on pre-order for $18.75 (plus tax).
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