January Magic Schedule

January Magic Schedule
FNM Standard -   
Start Time 6:30; 
Entry Fee $2;
Swiss Rounds; 
FNM Commander-
Start Time 8:30
Entry Fee $5
Pods of Four
Prizes: Booster packs. In a table of four the prize pool will be 6 packs.
If you eliminate a player you win a pack. If you win the table you win 3 packs. 
FNM Drafts -  
Start Time Draft Starts at 6:30
Entry Fee $10; 
Keep What You Draft; 
Swiss Rounds;
Latest Draft Format (e.g., currently Theros); 
Prizes consist of 3/2/1/1 booster pack prizes (based on 8 players) to the Top 3 and FNM foils distributed to the Top 2 players automatically.



January Magic Schedule

Jan 2- Pre orders for Born Of the Gods open. $100 tax in for booster boxes, $30 for fatpacks.
Jan 3 - FNM Standard-legal deck required. 6:30 pm start time, $2 $10 3-2-1-1 Theros draft available at 6:30pm.  Commander at 8:30 pm $5 pods of 4.

Jan 5 - Commander Open Play 3:00pm 
Jan 6 - Monday Night Draft 6:30PM Start Time Theros Rare Redraft $10 entry fee
Jan 7 - Tuesday Modern 6:30 start time $2 entry with entry redistributed as prize.
Jan 10 - FNM Standard-legal deck required. 6:30 pm start time, $2 $10 3-2-1-1 Theros draft available at 6:30pm. Commander at 8:30 pm $5 pods of 4.
Jan 12- Commander Open Play 3:00pm
Jan 13 - Monday Night Draft 6:30PM Start Time Theros Rare Redraft $10 entry fee
Jan 14 - Tuesday Modern 6:30 start time $2 entry with entry redistributed as prize.
Jan 17 - FNM Standard-legal deck required. 6:30 pm start time, $2 $10 3-2-1-1 Theros draft available at 6:30pm. Commander at 8:30 pm $5 pods of 4.
Jan 19- Super Standard Faceoff. 12pm start time. $10 entry Cash Prizes. 
Jan 20 - Monday Night Draft 6:30PM Start Time Theros Rare Redraft $10 entry fee.
Jan 21- Tuesday Modern 6:30 start time $2 entry with entry redistributed as prize.
Jan 24 - FNM Standard-legal deck required. 6:30 pm start time, $2 $10 3-2-1-1 Theros draft available at 6:30pm. Commander at 8:30 pm $5 pods of 4. 

Jan 27 - Monday Night Draft 6:30PM Start Time Theros Rare Redraft $10 entry fee.
Jan 28- Tuesday Modern 6:30 start time $2 entry with entry redistributed as prize.
Jan 31 - FNM Standard-legal deck required. 6:30 pm start time, $2 $10 3-2-1-1 Theros draft available at 6:30pm. Commander at 8:30 pm $5 pods of 4. Born of the Gods Midnight Pre release.

 Super Standard Faceoff
The ultimate standard showdown.
Sun Jan 19 2014. 12pm start time. $10 entry with cash prizes based on attendance.
Bring a standard deck from any era of Magic and battle to see who will reign supreme.  
You will be allowed to use 8 well done proxies in your deck. Gold bordered cards are valid proxies. 
There will be a banned list for this event. Any card that is currently on the legacy banned list or was banned during a standard season will be banned.  
Here is a list of some of the cards that have been banned during standard.

Ancient Den Arcbound Ravager Darksteel Citadel Disciple of the Vault Dream Halls Earthcraft

Fluctuator Great Furnace Jace, the Mind Sculptor Lotus Petal Memory Jar Mind Over Matter Recurring Nightmare

Seat of the Synod Skullclamp Stoneforge Mystic Time Spiral Tree of Tales Vault of Whispers

New stuff at L.A. Mood!
New Toys
Pacific Rim Jaeger

This deluxe Jaeger makes the perfect Stocking Stuffer! Unfortunately there won't be room for anything else in the stocking because it's only slightly smaller than the "real" Jipsy Danger. That said we doubt the Pacific Rim fan in your life will do any complaining to Santa's Customer Service Department. 


Batman Classic Tv Show Deluxe Figure

POW! Holy amazing detail Batman! This deluxe 18 inch Caped Crusader is straight out of the dreams of any kid that grew up on the campy cult classic tv show. Multiple points of articulation and a spot on resemblance to Adam West are only a few of the highlights of this must have collectible. It's also has a cloth cape!! A CLOTH CAPE!!

Batman Classic TV Show Action Figures

BONK! Same BatMAN same BAT Section of L.A Mood! If the 18 inch deluxe figure won't fit in your loved ones stocking (because you already crammed a Jaeger in it) then maybe you could fit one of these 8 inch figures. Probably not. Oh well you could always wrap them. The important thing is you make the classic Batman tv series fan in your life very happy-and these figures are a great place to start!

New Statue
Superman/Wonder Woman embrace

Is it just me or is it getting steamy in here? Are those clouds or smoke emanating from their hot fiery passion? Clouds? Okay just checking. 

DC Originals Batman,Wonder Woman, Superman Head Knockers

You love them-Everyone in your office loves them! Touch their heads and watch them knock! (That's right-"Knock"-This is an entirely different product then "Bobble Heads" There will be no "Bobbling")


New TP's and HC's
Richard Starks Slayground Adapted and Illustrated by Darwyn Cooke

Darwyn Cookes masterful and award winning adaption of Richard Stark's classic Parker books continues with Slayground! This time Parker plays cat and mouse in an abandoned carnival ground in a game that slowly begins to favour the mouse. Plus this edition includes the previously unavailable Eisner award winning short story "The 7th"

Thano's Infinity Abyss TP

Following in the legendary tradition of Jim Starlin's acclaimed Infinity trilogy, this star-spanning epic features heroic adventures on a breathtaking cosmic scale - showcasing writer/artist Jim Starlin's wondrous imagination without boundaries or limits!

New Games
The Hobbit Desolation of Smaug Game

Get ready to encounter spiders, elves, orcs, and finally the dragon Smaug himself. Traverse your way through two boards, each more difficult than the last, with the goal of coming out alive and prepared for the dangers that lie ahead. Your accumulated points at the end of the game will be your group’s mark for finding out how good of a team you really are!

BattleLore Game

BattleLore puts you in command of a vast array of miniature troops on the battlefields of Medieval Europe. Assembling a group of wizened old Lore Masters - men of faith and magic, tricksters and grizzled warriors 


Chupacabra: Survive the Night

Turn out the lights and try to be the last mammal standing in this survival dice game based on Latin American folklore. Each player takes six dice and rolls them. If you roll a chupacabra you can take out your opponents’ chickens, goats and ox. Players take turns removing opponents’ animals from their hands based on how many chupacabras are rolled. 



Milestones Game

In this game, players work together to build roads, create marketplaces, and erect houses. With each milestone set along the way, they move further into the country.

Ame-Comi Heroine Series: Harley Quinn & Poison Ivey Holiday Variants

Ami-Comi has released these easy on the eye special edition figures just in time for Christmas!

Jingle Bells Batman smells! New stuff at L.A Mood!

The complete DC Batman Heroes and Villains Chess Set has been collected and is in store! This amazing limited edition collectable is a must for both DC and Chess fans alike..yet there's only one! If you want it you better swoop in like a bat and act quick!

New Games!

OGRE

Steve jackson shows his incredible strength by displaying the new Kickstarter funded "Designer's Edition of Ogre!" Not fit to be just another game on the shelf OGRE is the biggest game on the shelf. That's right the critically acclaimed 1977 classic is back bigger and better than ever! Seriously this thing is huge! Come down to the store and check it out!

Amerigo

Boardgame fanatics voted with their wallets to bring Amerigo to life and thanks Kickstarter and our impeccable taste in what to stock-it's here and in the store!  Become an intrepid explorer and help Amerigo Vespucci on his journey to discover new land! Players sail ships, secure routes, and build settlements in this already high rated Board Game Geek favourite!

Lost Legends

Lost Legends is a fantasy card game that combines a streamlined Euro game design and card drafting with an interesting fantasy theme and battle mechanic. Players take on the role of heroes trying to assemble an arsenal of equipment in order to vanquish a series of monsters that they will encounter. Fun!

10th Anniversary Bang!

The Wild West Card Game favourite is celebrating it's 10th Anniversary with a BANG! (Get it?) Now you can own the game in a more compact option other than A GIANT BULLET.

Zombicide Expansions: Prison Outbreak and Toxic City Mall

Will the Kickstarter funded games ever end?? Hopefully not! The break out hit Zombicide is back with two new gooey, gruesome and great expansions!  

Flashpoint Extreme Danger Expansion!

This expansion to the game Flash Point includes six different building configurations.  In addition, it includes firefighter-specific miniatures, as well as tokens for explosive objects, hazardous equipment/chemical spills, and fire-proof doors.
 Not to mention a box to hold all previous expansions!

Going Going Gone!

Going Going Gone! is a simple-to-learn, exciting and unique game for players of all skill levels! Enjoy the fun and excitement of a bidding ware without accidentally buying a forty thousand dollar Faberge egg!


New statue!

Darth Vader Mythos statue!

This jaw dropping statue allows for multiple dramatic poses of everyone's favourite Sith Lord via multiple arm and head attachments! It's so cool you'll never get tired of looking at it but if want a different look-Switch the parts around and you have a whole new statue! Now that's value for your space credits!

New Comics!

Mouse Guard Legend of the Guard Vol 2!

Mouse Guard: Legends of the Guard collects the second volume of Legends of the Guard, a new Mouse Guard anthology series featuring the work of artists and storytellers handpicked by series creator David Petersen!

Fantastic Four Omnibus Vol 2 HC

Relive one of the most innovative periods in FF history, as the sensational She-Hulk replaces the Thing, Sue Richards becomes the Invisible Woman, and Mr. Fantastic is tried for crimes against the universe! Plus: Doctor Doom returns! The fate of Reed and Sue's unborn child! The resurrection of Jean Grey! And much more-All in a handsome hard cover volume!

Inhumanity #1

After INFINITY, the Marvel Universe has changed. The Avengers find themselves face to face with Karnak who has discovered the secret of the Inhumans that will shake the Marvel Universe to its core!!

Free 2 Hour Parking Downtown for December!

December Magic Schedule

December Magic Schedule
FNM Standard -   
Start Time 6:30; 
Entry Fee $2;
Swiss Rounds; 



FNM Drafts -  
Start Time Draft #1 Starts at 6:30 Draft #2 Starts approx. 8:30 (after two rounds of Standard); 
Entry Fee $10; 
Keep What You Draft; 
Swiss Rounds;
Latest Draft Format (e.g., currently Theros); 
Prizes consist of 3/2/1/1 booster pack prizes (based on 8 players) to the Top 3 and FNM foils distributed to the Top 2 players automatically.

Other prizes, like foil door prizes and other handouts, including Intro packs and Battle Packs, will be distributed as before, with a door prize pool equal to about half the number of entrants!  Based on our average 30-man FNM attendance (you can see the  expected prize distribution above), I think this is an exceptionally exciting change.  Let everyone know about our huge FNMs - the more people who play, the larger the prize pool gets!

December Magic Schedule

Dec 2 -   Monday Night Draft
6:30PM Start Time Theros Rare Redraft $10 entry fee
Dec 3- Tuesday Modern 6:30 start time $2 entry with entry redistributed as prize. 
Dec 6 - FNM Standard-legal deck required. 6:30 pm start time, $2 $10 3-2-1-1 Theros draft available at 6:30pm and 8:30 pm.
Dec 7- Magic Clearance Sale starting at 10am in the basement.
Dec 8 - Commander Open Play 3:00pm  Invasion Block Draft 6:00pm $30 keep what you draft.
Dec 9 - Monday Night Draft 6:30PM Start Time Theros Rare Redraft $10 entry fee
Dec 10 - Tuesday Modern 6:30 start time $2 entry with entry redistributed as prize.
Dec 13 - FNM Standard-legal deck required. 6:30 pm start time, $2 $10 3-2-1-1 Theros draft available at 6:30pm and 8:30 pm.
Dec 14 - Magic Community Cup and Toy Drive 10am
Dec 15- Commander Open Play 3:00pm
Dec 16 - Monday Night Draft 6:30PM Start Time Theros Rare Redraft $10 entry fee
Dec 17 - Tuesday Modern 6:30 start time $2 entry with entry redistributed as prize.
Dec 20 - FNM Standard-legal deck required. 6:30 pm start time, $2 $10 3-2-1-1 Theros draft available at 6:30pm and 8:30 pm.
Dec 22- Commander Open Play 3:00pm  
Dec 23 - Monday Night Draft 7:30PM Start Time Theros Rare Redraft $10 entry fee.
Dec 24- Tuesday Modern 6:30 start time $2 entry with entry redistributed as prize.

Dec 27 - FNM Standard-legal deck required. 6:30 pm start time, $2 $10 3-2-1-1 Theros draft available at 6:30pm and 8:30 pm.
Dec 29- Commander Open Play 3:00pm
Dec 30 - Monday Night Draft 6:30PM Start Time Theros Rare Redraft $10 entry fee.

L.A. Mood's December Heroclix Schedule

All events Begin at 6:00pm unless posted otherwise

December 5 Heroclix League Event 
Build a 600 pt team with your chosen keyword. If you do not have a chosen keyword, please see the judge at the event
Prize: Power Plant Resource

December 12 Avengers vs X-Men Month One
$10 Entry fee 
300 point, Sealed/Constructed event. Prior to the start of the event, players will purchase one (1) HeroClix five-figure booster or Five (5) Single figure boosters and declare if they are either fighting for the Avengers OR the X-Men. 

Each participant may bring to the event no more than 200 points of HeroClix figures, utilizing at least one (1) figure from their selected Avengers vs. X-Men (AvX) starter (either the AvX: Avengers or X-Men starter.) 

Players will then utilize a combination of the contents of their booster and their selected constructed elements to finalize their 300 point team. Players MUST use at least one figure from the corresponding Marvel HeroClix: Avengers vs. X-Men (AvX) starter product (i.e. Avengers players must use at least one figure from the AvX Avengers starter, and X-Men players must use at least one figure from the AvX X-Men starter. Games will be played on either the  Wundagore Mountain or Savage Land map
Prizes: Cable Limited Edition Figure for First, Second & Fellowship. Phoenix Force Resource Dial and Both Cyclops and Namor Phoenix Fragments for Participation Prizes

December 19 Medieval Fantasy Event! 
Build a 400 pt team from only fantasy setting figure 
Lord of the Rings, Hobbit, Mage Knight, Assassin’s Creed are you man sets to build from.
But figure from other sets may be used as long they belong in Fantasy setting, Up to the Judge’s Discretion 
Prizes: Morgul Blade Limited Edition Special Object

L.A. Mood House Rules
1. Purple Rings are legal, and no figures are retired
2. No Battlefield Conditions
3. Feats can only being used on older figures from before the Avengers set

4. Player are expected to bring a map that will be used, players may use either side if the map is double sided. 

New Stuff!
The snow is here and you know what is next-If you're looking for gift ideas we got 'em!

The Fifth Beatle HC

"If anyone was the fifth beatle it was Brian" - Paul Mcartney

This wonderfully eccentric book tells the story of one of the great unsung heroes that made The Beatles the icons they are today. The book features great artwork and story every Beatle fan must know! Heck even if you're not a fan this lushly illustrated story still has plenty to offer!

Ticket to Ride Netherlands

 
In this beautiful new map Ticket to Ride designer Alan R Moon has created an ingeneious new twist. Nearly all routes are double track bridge crossings. When a player grabs the first route between cities, he pays a price in bridge toll tokens directly to the bank; but when the second route is claimed the tokens go to the player who claimed the first route! Players score bonus points based on the total value of bridge toll tokens they still own at games end.

 The Orig. D&D reprint box

Fans of the history of D&D will rejoice at the reprint of the classic "white box". This deluxe edition features new cover art on the books but is otherwise the same as it was in 1974.


Game of Thrones Puzzle of Westeros

You love the beginning of the hit HBO show-Now build it yourself! That's right this puzzle is Westeros in 3D!!!

Hegemonic

Hegemonic is fast paced game of galactic expansion, empire building, conflict and intrigue. In this game the players are in control shaping the unexplored galaxy to support their strategic plans.



Cheating Moth Card Game

Not many games require you to cheat but Cheating Moth isn't like many other games! This fun and accessible game is perfect to pick up and play the next time you're having a party.

Cockroach Poker Card Game



Another fun party game that puts the art of bluffing front and centre and feature great cartoon artwork!

Iron Man Heroclix

The new instalment of Iron Man Heroclix is out and this time there's all sorts of exciting new abilities!

Holidaze are around the corner...and we got new Stuff!

Magic Holiday Gift Box!



The just released holiday gift box holds 2 thousand Magic Cards, comes with 4 Thero's Boosters packs, 6 illustrated plastic dividers and a sticker sheet for customizing dividers. Basically it pays for itself PLUS you get  a totally awesome box perfect for putting your collection in!

Pokemon Sylveon Collection

This collection comes with a brand new holo Sylveon promo, Eevee and its other Eeveelutions as holo promos, a Fairy-type Energy card, a Sylveon figure, and four Black and White series booster packs.

Heroclix Mage Knight and Batman Arkham Origins!


 

If you were just thinking you love Heroclix than we just read your mind! 

New Games!
 Pluckin' Pairs!

Pluckin' Pairs is just like the classic party game Compatibility where you match images with other players for points-only this time there's no teams- it's every man for himself!

Walking Dead Best Defence

The Survivors must defend four key locations from Walkers – the Farm, the Prison, the Town and  the highway. A brand new Walking Dead game with it's own unique twist. A must for Walking Dead fans!

Space Cadets Dice Dual

Space Cadets Dice Dual is a "Team VS Team, real-time, Dice rolling Game of Starship Combat!" Two teams, each team playing the crew of a ship and winning or losing together!

Hobbit: Journey to Lonely Mountain

Will Bilbo Baggins make it to Lonely Mountain with the help of Gandalf and his company of Dwarves? That's up to you...It's a boardgame.  Results may vary.

New Big Issue Comic!
Batman #25



















Batman Year Zero reaches a new level as The Riddler plunges the city into total Darkness!


New Trades!
Django Unchained HC



You saw the movie-Read the comic!

Here Comes Daredevil Vol. 1|

One of the most exciting and lushly illustrated titles of the year is now available in trade!

Walking Dead TP Vol. 19



The story and carnage continues!



New Toys!
Headknockers

Call 'em Headknockers, Bobble Head's, whatever..we just call them "Cool! We got a bunch in featuring all your favourites like Gremlins, Iron Man, Jason and Gollum! We think you'll find them very agreeable..as in tap one of these guys on the head and they'll agree with anything you say!


Stocking Stuffers!
Big Bang Theory Mini Figs

You never know which one you're gonna get-But don't worry there is plenty of Sheldon's!



Toys!
Batman Arkham Origins



Batman V.S Bane



Arkham Origins: Bane



These Batman toys speak for themselves...Just look at the detail! Look at the awesomeness. Look at your wallet becoming lighter.  Look at the great gifts you just bought!