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NEWSLETTER - 29/03/07

Hey Basket Weavers,

HEAPS happened here last week, including the surprise revelation by the musical guru Field Commander Foggo that his favourite band, WOLFMOTHER, are the ONE exception to the rule that all music can be traced back to Hank Williams or The Carter Family. Obiwan states that they are SOOO innovative that they are exempt from the Hank rule. Is this a shock announcement from the self proclaimed musical guru? Yes! Are there any other exceptions? No at this stage. Had Field Commander Foggo been drinking before making this statement? Absolutely. A spokesperson for the band has said "The guys are naturally wrapped that they have been singled out by such an astute musical critic as Chris Boggin. We look forward to catching up with him when he sees us play at The Great Escape over Easter. Who is Frank Williams anyway?"

And a sad time for all our lady customers this week. Paul Ross, the Superjudge for VS and WOW TCG's, is moving to San Diego Easter Monday to work for Upper Deck Entertainment full time in their R&D department.With his good looks, legendary physique and natural charm Paul has always been very popular amongst the ladies and whilst we wish him every success with his new career, he will be missed at home.

And for all out there, just some Easter housekeeping. SGC will be closed Easter Friday, open on Easter Saturday 9.30am-6pm, closed Easter Sunday then Open 11am-6pm Easter Monday.

Okey Dokey, on this the event news!

WORLD OF WARCRAFT COLLECTABLE CARD GAME

This Sunday the MUCH anticipated first expansion, Through the Dark Portal, is being revealed to the masses in the form of a release celebration! We are limited to 16 places, of which there are about 5 left, so if you'd like to play, hurry up and pre-register! Details as follows:

When: Sunday 1st April. Noon registration, 12.30pm start
Format: TTDP sealed(you get 4 boosters of the new set and 2 base set boosters to make a 30 card minimum deck with)
Entry: Just $35
Prizes: Boosters and promo EA cards up as prizes, plus a fun afternoon of playing WOW TCG!

WOW has made a MEGA impact since its release into the market last October, and it is a testament to how good this game is that its been around 6 months before an expansion has been put out that the game is still so insanely popular. We have WOW Hobby League each Saturday afternoon at 2pm which is constructed, UDE sanctioned, $6 and everyone wins a prize, as well as WOW Drafts each Tuesday and Thursday nights from around 6pm.

WOW is a very good game. We had a learn to play day last Sunday and it rocked(thanks to Troy, Adrian and Deep for their expert help). The new expansion brings around 16 new heros to the table, plus a swag of tricks to go with them. If you'd like a demo cruise in anytime for a game, and draft away the nights Tuesday and Thursdays (and don't forget to bring a deck and trades with you when you come!)

MAGIC THE GATHERING COLLECTABLE CARD GAME

Great work last Sunday from Player of the Year aspirant Patrick Pepper and up and coming MTG guru Yasuke Kawai who made the final then split the $$$ in the type 2 Player of the Year tournament. 22 players attended all up, with the competition being so strong that MTG Legend, The Mighty Allan Sharpe, commenting "this was the toughest field I have ever seen at a MTG event since a full strengthed Team Shonk took on the World at the 1999 Karachi Masters". Big words from a big man. But the main thing was that everyone had a fun day with the Player of the Year standings now updated at

http://www.mtgparadise.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26503

This Sunday we're trying something new, we're running a Timespiral Block Constructed tournament. This is the same format as the Pro Tour Yokohama is using, so players will be at the cutting edge of MTG technology by playing in this event! Details as follows:

When: Sunday April 1st. 11am rego, 11.30am start
Format: Timespiral Block Constructed
Entry: $10
Prizes: Boosters, posters, T-shirts, promos and a fun arvo of playing MTG with an exciting new format!

As we said earlier, we're closed Easter Sunday, but Easter Monday we're running a fun, funky 2 Headed Giant sealed tournament! Details as follows:

When: Easter Monday 9th April. 11am registration, 11.30am start
Format: 2 Headed Giant Sealed
Entry: $30 per player($60 per giant)
Prizes: Heaps of boosters, promos, t-shirts and posters up as prizes, plus a HEAPS fun afternoon playing a fun MTG format. If you don't have a team, don't panic, come in anyway and we'll do our best to find you 1!

This is also the format for the next PTQ which is May 20th, so pop in and grab some practice, and some FUN!

April 15th is the next round of the Player of the Year series, Type 2 with $100 as first prize, then April 21 & 22 is the Pre-Release of the new expansion, Future Sight, and pre-regsitration and flyers for this awesome event are available NOW!

And with SO much MTG goodness its easy to forget that we draft MTG each Thursday night from 6pm, have Friday night Magic each Friday night at 6.30pm, and our Saturday afternoon 14 and under tournament each Saturday at 2pm.

MTG Rocks. Its the oldest, most successful and biggest player base game around. If you'd like a demo cruise in anytime, we'd love to show you. We have premade decks from $5, repack boosters for $1 and SO many singles its not funny

YUGIOH COLLECTABLE CARD GAME

Last Sunday was the March Regionals and when the dust settled it was Dual VS 10K winner Alex "AJ" Antonies who powered through the top 8 to win the box of YUGIOH! and the much sort after playmat. But he wasn't the only hero of the day. Andrew Li and new head judge Renchen Chen did an absolutely amazing job running the tournament, handling both the running of the event plus all rules queries with class. Sydney is lucky to have an abundance of YGO judges of such hi calibre(Marc Losper is also amazing)so next time you these guys pat them on the back, they do a great job.

Next Regionals is on April 29th. But until then don't forget our weekly YGO tournaments that are Hobby League each Saturday morning at 9.30am-1pm. Its just $5, UDE sanctioned and everyone wins a prize.

STAR TREK 2ND EDITION TRADING CARD GAME

We held a Trek Dangerous Missions draft tournament last Sunday and after 4 rounds of space exploration it was Australsian Champion Clayton Walton going 4-0 to win yet another tournament! Mike Nugent went 3-1 to come in second and the amazingly cool Will Hoyle came third. Next Trek tournament will be this Sunday from around 1pm. Its just $5, constructed and lots of fun.

April 29th we're having another win a box tournament! Details as follows:

When: Sunday April 29th. 12 noon rego, 12.30pm start
Format: Constructed(with the new expansion These are the Voyages!)
Entry: $10
Prizes: 1 box of Captains Log boosters up as prizes, plus a fun day of playing TREK!

And in some MEGA Trek news, you can use the win a box tournament to warm up for the 2007 NSW territorials May 6th!!! Details as follows:

When: Sunday May 6th. Noon rego, 12.30pm start
Format: Constructed
Entry: $12
Prizes: HEAPS of boosters, promos and this distinction of being the NSW Trek CHAMPION!
And just when you think the news could't get any hotter, we have been given the homour of hosting the 2007 Trek Continental Championships! How HOT! More details when they come to hand, but at this stage it will be June 30th/July 1st.

Trek ROCKS! Its one of my favourite games. If you'd like a demo cruise in and avail yourself to this awesome TCG. We have a SUPER deal with starters where you get a starter and 3 boosters for just $10! New expansions, hot old ones, the game is played by fine people and is HEAPS of fun.

NARUTO TRADEABLE CARD GAME

Last Saturday arvo Kenny le Bon FINALLY won a tournament, using a earth-fire mental deck. Great work Kenny.Naruto is on again this Saturday arvo at 2pm. Entry is just $6 with everyone winning a prize.

April 6th is the start of the brand new Naruto TCG month league where the winner picks up the uber cool Naruto statue! Mistress of Lerve Vickey is the Organised Play manager for this game so you'll always have MEGA prize support. Plus the anime rocks, the game rocks, so cruise in and have a go!

POKEMON COLLECTABLE CARD GAME

The MEGA game that is Pokemon TCG happens every Sunday arvo from Noon. Its a league so that means you can play whoever you want whenever you want to gather points, as well as do some colouring in and trading. And you can use these fun arvos to practice for the NSW Pokemon State Championships! Details as follows:

When: Sunday April 22nd. Noon rego, 12.30pm start
Format: Modified Constructed
Entry: FREE!!
Prizes: HEAPS of boosters up as prizes!!! Trophies to top 4 in each age group,promo cards and badges for everyone plus Pokemon bags, POP packs and fun!

And you can use the states for the MEGA MEGA MEGA 2007 Australasian Nationals Championships!!! Details as follows:

Where: The Sydney Games Centre
Level 1, 195a Burwood Rd
Burwood
When: Saturday 12th May and Sunday 13th May
Format: Modified Constructed
Entry: FREE!!!
Prizes: Winners in the 3 age catagories get a trip to the WORLD Championships in Hawaii!!! SOOOOO many boosters up as prizes its not funny, plus a fun weekend playing Pokemon!

HEROCLIX COLLECTABLE MINIATURES GAME

This Sunday we're having an encore sealed tournament for the amazing new expansion DC origins! Details as follows:

When: Sunday 1st April. 1.30pm rego, 2pm start
Format: 300 point sealed!
Entry: $35
Prizes: Heaps of LE's and cracked boosters up as prizes, plus a fun arvo of playing CLIX with the new expansion!

WWE RAW DEAL WRESTLING COLLECTABLE CARD GAME

Next event is THIS Saturday!!! Details as follows:

When: Saturday 31st March. 11.30am rego, Noon start
Format: Smackdown constructed
Entry: $10
Prizes: Boosters, promos and a fun arvo of jumping off the top rope up as prizes

NEW IN STORE!!!

Naruto Coils of the Snake is back in stock. Dark Angels army plus associated equipments have come out from Games Workshop.DC Origins for clix is in and looks AWESOME! We have a restock of LOTS of D&D minis expansions plus a new boardgame Fear of Dracula and a HEAP of Munchkin expansions, including the new one Munchkin Impossible.

Thats about it for this week, until next time play nice and may all your rolls be critical!

Cheers
Chris, Vickey and Kieren