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Matt’s Review of Wil Wheaton’s TableTop

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Apr 102012
 

It has been just over a week since Wil Wheaton aired the first episode of TableTop on Geek and Sundry.

 

 

I have spent a lot of my time since I watched it the first time being busy with many things, all the while my thought have been turning, thinking about what and how I want to say it.  Let us see if I can do this in 100 words.

 

When I found out about TableTop I was pretty excited.  My mind ran wild with crazy scenes of Celeberties using, plastic chainsaws, and rubber duckies.  I really couldn’t wait to see the first episode.  Then it came.  I watched it and I was happy with it and I am looking forward to the next episode of Tabletop.

In the first  episode they (Wil, Grant Imahara, Sean Plott, and Jenna Busch) played a game called Small World by Days of Wonder.  It is a Risk style game of conquering in a fantasy setting.  The show starts with a game demo, and then moves to introducing the celebrities.   Which at first I really didn’t like, now I am torn.  After Wil’s demo of Small World I was ready to see the game played.  But no he went to introductions.  Which is equally important, and after some considerable thought it makes sense that the demo is first.  The only other gripe have is that there was no primer for the episode to air on the 20th.

I really liked the way Wil approaches the game and the show.  It isn’t about him or Geek and Sundry, it is about demonstrating how to have fun.  fun with a group of gamers that have different levels of skill.  I rally liked the game demo at the beginning of the show and the between round updates were appreciated.  But my favorite part was the trophy.  Not so much the trophy, but the engraving process.  You will have to watch the show to see it, you just won’t appreciate my words.

TableTop has captured a unique perspective of gamers, that allows gamers to see iconic figures be seen doing reallife things and having fun.  Cheers to a job done.

 

 

 

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New Gears from Dream Pod 9

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Apr 092012
 

 

Dream pod 9 has resculpted for the Sidewinder and the Tiger.

The newer versions of the gears feature the ball and socket system, new legs, weapon potions.  As an added the bonus the MRP fits on any rocket collar.

The new models will be more posable than their predecessors.

 

The Tiger can find a home in the Northern, Leaugeuless factions, and Port Arthur Korp.  While the Sidewinder serves the South, Leaugless Factions, and Port Arthur Korp.

 

These models should be available at a LGS (Local Game Shop) in May.

 

Enjoy the Gallery

 

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Introducing Reaper Dark Heaven Bones

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Apr 092012
 

Twenty years ago, you could go into a gaming store with a couple of bills and come out with a handful of minis.

Not so much today. But today’s quality is far superior to those figures of the past.

Reaper’s Bones meet that sweet spot where low price intersects with incredible detail.

All the fiddly bits you love to paint are there at prices that will astound you.

These models are made of a high quality polymer, and are ready to pain them  right out of the box

 

 

 

 

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Telestrations Party Pack in May

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Apr 032012
 

Telestrations Party Pack

$ 39.99 SRP

 

Same award-winning laugh-out-loud sketch, pass and guess party game fun where players simultaneously draw what they see, then guess what they saw to reveal hilarious and unpredictable outcomes; but now the outcomes can go even more sideways with up to 12 players and books in play!

 

 

 

Being a Telestrations player, I am looking forward to a copy of this for my daughters Birthday party this July.

 

 

 

 

 

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Beyblades Coming Soon From Hasbro

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Apr 032012
 

Beyblade XTS Half-Pipe Battle Set

$ 39.99 SRP

 

Get ready to LET IT RIP™*! This awesome set has everything you need to start battling the included PEGASUS JUMPER™* and KERBECS BLADE BLAST™* tops! Unleash these two for a HALF-PIPE BEYSTADIUM™ battle and watch your PEGASUS JUMPER top leap up for a surprise attack – then see your KERBECS BLADE BLAST top release his hidden wings and strike back! The set even includes 24 tournament grids to chart your battles. PRODUCT FEATURES • Includes everything you need to battle! • The tops have stealth attack features that deploy when the tops collide! • All-in-one battle pack features two super-cool stealth tops! Includes HALF-PIPE BEYSTADIUM, 2 BEYBLADE STEALTH BATTLERS tops, 2 RIPCORD LAUNCHERS, 24 tournament grids, player’s guide, 2 collector cards, instructions.

 

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Box Breaking 10 Days in the USA

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Apr 032012
 

In this Box Breaking Ryan bust out  10 Days in the USA

10 Days in the USA is basically another destination in the 10-Days Travel Series. You have 10 Days in the USA – Travel the country by jet, car, and on foot. Plan your trip from start to finish using destination and transportation tiles. With a little luck and clever planning, you just might outwit your fellow travelers.  The first traveler to make connections for their 10 day journey wins the game.

 

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Wyrd Miniatures Releasing in April

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Mar 312012
 

Guild: Brutal Effigy

$ 10.00 SRP

 

Created in order to fight fire with fire, the Brutal Effigies employed by the Guild are strange beasts indeed – with 4 equine legs and hand-stitched faces, the forces of the Aether breathed life into these strange creations who now fight alongside the Guild in the effort to maintain control over the streets.

This Blister contains 1 metal miniature. This model is supplied unpainted, and assembly may also be required.

 

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Games Workshop Unveils the New Empire Models

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Mar 302012
 

GW has announced the April releases and they are full of the new Empire models.  They went ahead and made a video of it.    Here it is.

 

 

You can also visit  Games Workshop to se all of the models, including finecast.

 

I, for the first time in a long time, am happy with some of these models.  My favorite is Karl Franz, On Deathclaw.

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The Corporation has arrived in the US From Mantic Games

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Mar 302012
 

 

Corporation Rangers (10)

 

$ 24.99 SRP

 

Utilizing their years of experience, the Corporation Rangers strike ahead of the main force. Some missions require them to lay down suppression fire on the enemy, whilst others task these elite troops with taking out enemy commanders, seizing objectives and capturing enemy troops for information retrieval.

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