Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Hummingbirds

 Hummingbirds is a new boardgame from The OP. Designed by Jason Tremblay, the designer of Tacta, Hummingbirds is a resource and time management game. Players move their birds to perch on hidden sand timers, attempting to collect the most nectar.  If you check the timer on which your bird is perched and it has run out, you gain a token.  If the time is still running, you lose a token. You may think you know how long 30 seconds is but are you sure?

Cryer from the Castle 4/20

 Here is the Cryer from the Castle for April 21

https://youtu.be/34RlDO-GLtU

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Games Workshop New Releses May 9th

Commissar Yarrick returns with a splendid new miniature, Astra Militarum collectors will be sure to add this legendary and long beloved hero to their collections.  Also defending Armageddon are three brand new heroes for Imperial Forces; Commissar GravesInquisitor Kroyle, and Intranzia FrayeDogmata Superior

The next expansion for Warhammer 40,000, Armageddon: The Return of Yarrickincludes new rules and lore for fighting in this iconic setting, along with the Armoured Gauntlet supplement, encouraging players to field as many tanks, monsters, and war machines in their games as possible.

 
 
 
 

 

The mythical Bikeboss, Wazzdakka Gutsmek, explodes from the ancient pages of obscurity unto the fabled world of Armageddon. Wazdakka has existed in the background of Warhammer 40,000 for years, and has even had rules in the past – meaning that any intrepid Mek had an opportunity to kitbash their own Bikeboss. This is the first time that he’s had a miniature though, and he’s racing onto tabletops in glorious plastic.

 It’s widely known among Gutsmek’s fellow Speed Freeks that his grand ambition is to race Big Revva from one end of the galaxy to the other, and the new Warzone Battalion: Orks Speed Freeks join him in the fastest WAAAGH! the Warhammer 40,000 universe has ever seen!

Friday, April 17, 2026

Secrets of Strixhaven Pre-releases

 Just a reminder that , in conjunction with Salukicon, we are hosting our Saturday pre-release event there, at 5:30 in the international lounge. Cost is $45 and you can pay your entry fee at our table in the Salukicon dealer hall.  There is an admission fee to Salukicon, though if you are a SIUC student, you get in free.

Our Sunday event will take place as usually at 1 p.m here at the store.

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Superman Day Comics

 Superman Day Free Comic Book Extravaganza

For shopping with us during Superman Day Apil 18th, 2026, you can take home one of these five free comics. (Superman #1, Supergirl: The World #1, Supergirl’s Zoo-Per Heroes, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1, and Supergirl #1) Additionally, you can earn a secret Superman comic book if you show us a copy of our newsletter or share our event on social media!


Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Action Comics #1




 A facimile of Action Comics #1 will be available for purchase on Superman Day, April 18th.

Action Comics #1 Superman Day 2026

Action Comics #1 first hit newsstands on April 18th, 1938, despite the June 1938 cover date. This was common practice back in the day to keep magazines on newsstands longer. This first issue of the world-renowned comic book contains the first appearance of Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster!

Purchase it today for 6.99!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Speedpaint Markers

 We brought in the Army Painters SpeedPaint Marker line and have it between two of the Army painter Racks on the floor.   This is a really good product for those suffering from athritis or other things affecting manual dexterity as it allows them to keep painting without having to hold a brush.

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Age of Sigmar new releases

 New releases this week for Age of Sigmar. Need orders by noon April 14

The Ossiarch Bonereapers march out to collect their infamous bone-tithe with an added value set of existing miniatures, the Null Myraid Phalanx

Welcome to the City of Ash, a self-contained introduction to the amazing Warhammer: Age of Sigmar game mode, Spearhead. Containing two complete Spearheads and complementary terrain, the new miniatures in this set are sure to inspire people to grow their existing collections, start new ones, or encourage people to try Warhammer: Age of Sigmar for the first time. For those collectors with a fondness for vintage Warhammer games, City of Ash will bring up fond memories of cut-throat clashes in the City of the Damned.

Friday, April 10, 2026

Pokemon Cards up 170%

 should you cash in your stocks and invest in Pokmeon Cards?  Well, the value of Pokemon cards over the past year has increased 170% but Scott does not expect them to hold their value over the long term .  Of course, Scott also counseled parents back in the late 1990s not to expect Pokemon cards to hold their value over the long term so take his advice with a grain of salt.

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Castle Zagyg

 Lord the store would love to back the Castle Zagyg part 2 kickstarter but unfortuately it written compatible with Castles and Crusades, no 5E material included. We backed part one of the set which came out a couple of years ago and still have 4 of the 6 books on the shelf, so will pass on getting this one. However, if we get 4 people contacting us and putting a down payment on the set, we will back it.  However the books do not release until march of 2027

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Overstocks

 due to us having too much Magic bulk and boardgames, we are pausing accepting any more for trade or purchase until our quantities sell down.We are also culling our back issue comics, in anticipation of new shelving in May, so are not accpting any more back issues, save for golden and silver age books.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Cryer from the Castle

 For the Week of 4/7

https://youtu.be/BBlqtaz9_NA

Sunday, April 5, 2026

GW Releases for April 25

 Need to know if you want any of these by Noon April 7th

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The Emperor unleashes his personal bodyguard, the Custodes, into the fray of the Horus Heresy. Following the launch of the Legio Custodes Battle Group box, this week sees a further deployment of mankind's greatest warriors sold individually. With the eye-catching silhouette of the Aquila on their backs, the Venatari Squad swoop into battle where the enemy is the weakest. The Coronus Grav Carrier deploys into the heaviest of combat for the first time in plastic. This transport is as heavily armoured as it is swift. Last but not least they are also getting the Caladius Grav Tank which specialises in hunting the enemy's heavy infantry and light vehicles.

 
 

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

New Comics



 New Comics on the shelf inlcuding Wonder Man, Daredevil, Absolute Superman, Narco Second Printing