[Events] Helvault to Open at the Avacyn Restored Prerelease Tournaments!

The Avacyn Restored TCG set features 244 black-bordered cards, including randomly inserted premium versions of all cards in the set. The Avacyn Restored set is available in booster packs, intro packs, and fat packs. Although it's the third set of the Innistrad block, the Avacyn Restored set will be a large set. This means that Innistrad Block Constructed will be composed of all three sets, but Avacyn Restored will be drafted by itself. Sealed events will use six Avacyn Restored booster packs.

Ignite the Dawn
The archangel Avacyn has returned! A bright, fiery dawn banishes Innistrad’s shadows. Humanity takes up arms and drives back the creatures of the night. With flights of angels overhead, the righteous band together and wield holy light and miraculous magic to restore the balance of their world.

Prereleases: 12am and 10am April 28, 2012

Release Date: May 4, 2012

Release Tournament: 10am May 5, 2012

Game Day: 10am May 26, 2012

Click here to find out more about new Avacyn Restored Mechanics: Miracle, Soulbound, and Flickering!

Help us open the Helvault at Chimera Hobby Shop Appleton!

For our Avacyn Restored prerelease events, Chimera Hobby Shop Appleton was able to acquire two Helvaults! When players at our Helvault prerelease events get achievements, you get to physically break a seal on our Helvault. Once all the seals have been broken, we will open our Helvault and all the players will share the spoils within! We will open one Helvault at the 12am prerelease and one at the 10am prerelease! Call in or drop by to preregister today in order to get in on the treasures held by the Helvault, as only the first 54 players to sign up will get a share!

[Magic] Magic 2012 Core Set Launch Party

Launch Party

Chimera Hobby Shop Appleton

Saturday July 16th

Sign up: 10:00 a.m. Start: 10:30 a.m.

Chimera Hobby Shop Fond du Lac

Sunday July 17th

Start: 11:00 a.m.

Cost: $25 Format: Sealed Deck

Cost includes 6 Packs of 2012 Core Set.

All participants will receive one of the Release promo foils (yet to be revealed),

while supplies last.

Participants will also receive a $5 coupon good for entry in the 2012 Core Set Game Day on August 14th. Come to all four release events to get four coupons and bring some friends along to the Game Day in August!

Prizes based on attendance.

[Magic] Magic 2012 Core Set Pre-Release Extravaganza

Pre-Release Extravaganza

Chimera Hobby Shop is hosting four pre-release events, two in Appleton and two in Fond du Lac.

Chimera Hobby Shop Appleton:
When: Saturday July 9th
Sign up: 10 p.m.-Midnight on Friday. Start: 12:01 a.m. (Midnight)
Saturday July 9th Sign up: 10:00 a.m. Start: 10:30 a.m.

Chimera Hobby Shop Fond du Lac:
When: Saturday July 9th Start: 3:00 p.m.
When: Sunday July 10th Start: 11:00 a.m.

Cost: $25 per tournament Format: Sealed Deck

Cost includes 6 booster packs of Magic 2012 Core Set.

All participants will receive one of the Pre-Release promo foils (yet to be revealed), while supplies last. Participants will also receive a $5 coupon good for entry in the 2012 Core Set Game Day on August 14th. Come to all four Pre-release events to get four coupons and bring some friends along to the Game Day in August! Prizes based on attendance.

[Magic] Commander League Rules and Information

The Chimera Hobby Shop Appleton Magic Commander League will meet every Sunday, Noon to 5pm, at Chimera Hobby Shop Appleton.

This league is designed to be fun and non-competitive. It will be open and casual, offering both one on one and multiplayer play. The goal of this league is to promote participation and attendance, not winning or competition.

Rules of Play:

Rules are the same as any other tournament type play. Decks must conform to WOC’s Commander rules and banned list. Failure to follow these rules will result in forfeiting all points earned while using an illegal deck. Continued use of an illegal deck will result in banning from the league. For more information, check out mtgcommander.net

Play:

Players will be responsible for finding their opponents and keeping track of their score sheet. You should play against every player available and should try to avoid playing against someone you’ve already played, if there are enough players to do so. No one should play against someone they just played.

There will be no time limit, but players are encouraged to play as many games as possible to maximize their points. We also ask that you get your score sheets turned in at 4:30 so points can be tallied and prizes awarded by 5.

Points:

Points will be awarded for both simply playing games and winning games, with a bonus points awarded for multiplayer games. Prizes will be given out for participation and also weekly and monthly prizes awarded to the player with the most wins and with the most games played.

Points are awarded as follows:
1 point for playing a match
2 additional points for winning a match
2 points per player for playing in a multiplayer match
3 additional points for winning a multiplayer match
4 additional points for attending every week in the month

Prizes:

Prizes will consist of various promo cards for participation with additional cards and promotional items for weekly winners. Entry fees will be collected and used as credit for monthly winners.

[Event] Mirrodin Besieged Pre-Release Jan. 29, 2011

Mirrodin Besieged Sealed Deck Pre-Release Tournament!

The first of two Sealed Deck tourneys today begins at 12:01 AM (yes, one minute after Midnight) on Saturday, January 29th.

Our second Mirrodin Besieged Sealed Deck Pre-Release Tournament runs at 10am the same day.

We will also run a Mirrodin Besieged Draft on Saturday, time TBD.

Our Fond Du Lac location will also run two Sealed Deck Tournaments and a Draft this weekend; the Sealed Deck Tournaments run at 6pm Saturday the 29th and 11am Sunday the 30th, Draft time TBD.

Tournament fees are $25 each, or you can get in ALL FOUR Sealed Deck tournaments for $80! We also offer a $100 package deal for all four Sealed Deck tournaments AND both Draft tournaments! If you can't make all the tournaments but still want the package deal, your Tournament Vouchers will also be good for our Mirrodin Besieged Release Weekend Tournaments, February 6th and 7th.

[Event] Magic: The Gathering Extended Format Returns!

The Magic: The Gathering Extended Tournament format returns to Chimera Hobby Shop Appleton! The first tournament starts promptly at 10:30 am on Saturday, January 15th at Chimera Hobby Shop Appleton!

Here are the Extended rules per the Wizards of the Coast website as of Dec 20, 2010:

Constructed decks must contain a minimum of sixty cards. There is no maximum deck size; however, you must be able to shuffle your deck with no assistance. If a player wishes to use a sideboard, it must contain exactly fifteen cards.

With the exception of basic land cards, a player’s combined deck and sideboard may not contain more than four of any individual card, counted by its English card title equivalent. All cards named Plains, Island, Swamp, Mountain, and Forest are basic.
The following card sets are permitted in Extended tournaments:

Lorwyn
Morningtide
Shadowmoor
Eventide
Shards of Alara
Conflux
Alara Reborn
Magic 2010
Zendikar
Worldwake
Rise of the Eldrazi
Magic 2011
Scars of Mirrodin
Mirrodin Besieged (effective February 4, 2011)
"Action" (effective May 13, 2011)

There are currently no cards banned in Extended.

Click here for official information about Constructed formats and the Extended format at the Magic: The Gathering Tournament Online Rules.

The Tournament begins at 10:30 SHARP! The Final Bracket will be determined based on total number of players. This is a SANCTIONED event!

Entry fee is $6. Prizes will be awarded based on the total number of participants.

[Event] FNM Results 12/3/10

20 players participated in tonight's Friday Night Magic tournament. The Top 3 Players, their decks, and their Prizes were:

1st Place: Jacob Kunkel [Blue Green Ally Mill] (4 Scars of Mirroden Boosters, 1 Wild Nacatl FNM Card)
2nd Place: Steve Jagodzinski [Mono Green Vengevine] (3 Scars of Mirroden Boosters, 1 Wild Nacatl FNM Card)
3rd Place: Andy Lohse [Blue White Green Vat] (3 Scars of Mirroden Boosters)
Random Wild Nacatl Card Winners: Travis Towns and Brandon Emerson

[Now Available] Magic: Jace vs. Chandra Japanese Decks

Which Planeswalker Will Prevail?
Jace Beleren, prodigy of mental magic torn between good and evil....

... or Chandra Nalaar, sharp-witted pyromancer with a smoldering chip on her shoulder?

Both carry with them a vast arsenal of devastating spells. Neither ever accepts defeat. Chance has pitted one against the other, but you’ll determine the outcome.

These ready-to-play 60-card decks showcase some of the best control and burn cards from throughout fifteen years Magic history. Duel Decks: Jace vs. Chandra has two mythic rare cards, six rares, and six cards with newly commissioned artwork, including foil alternative-art versions of Jace Beleren and Chandra Nalaar.

Set Highlights

• Two new 60-card theme decks based on the classic Magic rivalry of “Control” vs “Burn.”
• Each deck contains four rare cards (including an alternate art foil mythic rare planeswalker).
• Features popular cards selected from throughout Magic’s 15-year history, including power-house cards like Ancestral Vision, Quicksilver Dragon, Demonfire, and Flametongue Kavu.
• All cards are black-bordered and tournament legal. 
• Duel Decks: Jace vs Chandra also comes with a strategy insert, 3 tokens, a Magic “Learn to Play” guide, and two deck boxes for storage
• Of course, it is all in Japanese!

Our Price: $39.99

[Events] December 2010 Events Appleton & Fond Du Lac

Friday 12/3/2010
Yu-Gi-Oh! Doubles Tournament
Chimera Hobby Shop - Fond du Lac
Yu-Gi-Oh! doubles tournament, official format. Cost is $2.00 per team. Booster pack prizes are awarded to 1st and 2nd place. Start time is 6pm. Contact store for details. Non-tournament players are welcome to come in and use the game room for side games and trading.

Friday Night Magic
Chimera Hobby Shop - Appleton
Friday Night Magic! Sign-Up Starts at 4:00, Tournament Begins at 5:00. $5.00 Entry Fee Includes $3.99 Booster Pack! Standard Format Includes: Zendikar, Worldwake, Rise of the Eldrazi, Magic 2011, and Scars of Mirrodin. Prizes Provided by Chimera Hobby and Wizards of the Coast.

Saturday 12/4/2010
Warhammer Fantasy 1200 point Tournament
Chimera Hobby Shop - Appleton
Assemble your army and get ready to play! Bring in a 1200 point army for three rounds of swiss pairings. Tournament begins at 10:30am, cost is $15.00. Prizes (based on attendance) awarded for Overall champion, best painted, best general, and sportsmanship. For more information, contact the store at (920) 735-1201

Pokemon League
Chimera Hobby Shop - Fond du Lac
Stop in to learn how to play Pokemon or engage in Pokemon battles! Our league takes place every other Saturday from 10am to 2pm. The league is FREE. Contact store for details.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament
Chimera Hobby Shop - Appleton
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament for all ages. Sign-up starts at 1pm, tournament begins at 2pm. Cost is $1.00.

Sunday 12/5/2010
World of Warcraft TCG
Chimera Hobby Shop - Appleton
12noon to 5pm. Horde or Alliance, all are welcome!
Friday 12/10/2010
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament
Chimera Hobby Shop - Fond du Lac
Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament for all ages begins at 6pm. Cost is $1.00. This week's format is advanced. Booster pack prizes awarded to first and second place finishers. Non-tournament players are welcome to come in and use the game room for trading and side games. Contact store for details.

Friday Night Magic
Chimera Hobby Shop - Appleton
Friday Night Magic! Sign-Up Starts at 4:00, Tournament Begins at 5:00. $5.00 Entry Fee Includes $3.99 Booster Pack! Standard Format Includes: Zendikar, Worldwake, Rise of the Eldrazi, Magic 2011, and Scars of Mirrodin. Prizes Provided by Chimera Hobby and Wizards of the Coast.

Saturday 12/11/2010
Warhammer Fantasy 2500 Point Tournament
Chimera Hobby Shop - Fond du Lac
Assemble your army and get ready to play! Bring in a 2500 point army for three rounds of swiss pairings. Tournament begins at 10am, cost is $15.00, this price includes lunch. Prizes (based on attendance) awarded for Overall champion, best general, sportsmanship, and appearance. For more information, contact the store at (920) 922-8338.

Pokemon League
Chimera Hobby Shop - Fond du Lac
Stop in to learn how to play Pokemon or engage in Pokemon battles! Our league takes place every other Saturday from 10am to 2pm. The league is FREE. Contact store for details.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament
Chimera Hobby Shop - Appleton
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament for all ages. Sign-up starts at 1pm, tournament begins at 2pm. Cost is $1.00.

Sunday 12/12/2010
World of Warcraft TCG
Chimera Hobby Shop - Appleton
12noon to 5pm. Horde or Alliance, all are welcome!

Friday 12/17/2010
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament
Chimera Hobby Shop - Fond du Lac
Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament for all ages begins at 6pm. Cost is $1.00. This week's format is advanced. Booster pack prizes awarded to first and second place finishers. Non-tournament players are welcome to come in and use the game room for trading and side games. Contact store for details.

Friday Night Magic
Chimera Hobby Shop - Appleton
Friday Night Magic! Sign-Up Starts at 4:00, Tournament Begins at 5:00. $5.00 Entry Fee Includes $3.99 Booster Pack! Standard Format Includes: Zendikar, Worldwake, Rise of the Eldrazi, Magic 2011, and Scars of Mirrodin. Prizes Provided by Chimera Hobby and Wizards of the Coast.

Saturday 12/18/2010
Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader 2250 Point Tournament
Chimera Hobby Shop - Appleton
Assemble your Warhammer 40k army and get ready to play! Bring in a 2250 point army for three rounds of swiss pairings. Tournament begins at 10:30am, cost is $15.00. Prizes (based on attendance) awarded for Overall champion, best painted, best general, and sportsmanship. For more information, contact the store at (920) 735-1201

Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament
Chimera Hobby Shop - Appleton
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament for all ages. Sign-up starts at 1pm, tournament begins at 2pm. Cost is $1.00.

Pokemon City Championship Tournament
Chimera - Fond du Lac
Tournament sign-up begins at 10:00 am.

Sunday 12/19/2010
Warhammer 40K Escalation Tournament w/Apocalypse!
Chimera Hobby Shop - Fond du Lac
Warhammer 40K Escalation tournament starts at 10am. - first round will be a 500 point combat patrol mission (1hr) Combat Patrol special rules: must have one troop choice, 0-1 HQ choices, no special characters, no 2+ saves of any kind, no ordinance weapons, no models with more than 2 wounds, no vehicles with more than 33 points of total armor) - second round will be 1850 points (2hrs) - final round will be a 3000 point Apocalypse game (3.5 hrs) - all models must be WYSIWYG - All lists must include the entire previous force (so your 1850 list must include the combat patrol, and the Apocalypse list must include your 1850 list) - no sinlge models that cost more than 1000 points - no destroyer weapons - Standard RTT rules for sportsmanship and appearance will be in effect. $15 entry fee, prizes awarded for overall performance, best general, best painted army, and sportsmanship! Contact the store for more details! (920) 922-8338, chimerafdl@att.net.

World of Warcraft TCG
Chimera Hobby Shop - Appleton
12noon to 5pm. Horde or Alliance, all are welcome!

Wednesday 12/29/10
HeroScape - Winter Warfare 2010
Chimera Hobby Shop - Appleton
Time: 11am-6:30pm (subject to change). Setup: Four-75 minute rounds (5 if needed), Swiss-style play, Entry fee will be a prize ($15 Gift Card OK). Figure out Partner's before hand. If you don't have one, we'll sort it out with another soloist when we're there, if not sooner. Armies: 340pt per player, 36-hex armies per team. Rules: Partners to be decided before Tourney Day (just restating.); Turns taken "butterfly" style if your partner is on the same side of the table as you; You will be allowed to "donate" up to 20 Points to your Partner; One unique unit per tag team. (I.E. you and your partner can't BOTH use Thorgimm.); NO Marvel or C3G. Click here for Questions and additional Rules.

[FNM] Game On Tonight at Chimera Appleton!

Post-Turkey Day Survivor Series 2010

Play Magic on Black Friday? Of course!!!

CHIMERA HOBBY APPLETON

Sign-Up Starts at 4:00

Tournament Begins at 5:00

$5.00 Entry Fee Includes $3.99 Booster Pack!

Standard Format Includes

Zendikar

Worldwake

Rise of the Eldrazi

Magic 2011

Scars of Mirrodin

Prizes Provided by Chimera Hobby

&

Wizards of the Coast

[FNM Appleton] Friday Night Magic Core Information

Current as of November 26, 2010

CHIMERA HOBBY APPLETON

Sign-Up Starts at 4:00

Tournament Begins at 5:00

$5.00 Entry Fee Includes $3.99 Booster Pack!

Standard Format Includes

Zendikar

Worldwake

Rise of the Eldrazi

Magic 2011

Scars of Mirrodin

Prizes Provided by Chimera Hobby

&

Wizards of the Coast