Days of Wonder only puts out one game a year and now have their 2010 release: Mystery Express! They say it’s like a different take on Clue. Exciting! Everyone loves a mystery! Especially a murder mystery you can play over and over!

Video Newsletter #6 – Uhm… I don’t remember.

The Video Newsletter is back again, with all sorts of action and news about the hot and new toys. Click below to hear about how March Break went, Bakugan, Webkinz, Lil’ Peepers, Iron Man 2, Our 5th Anniverary, Final Fantasy XIII Figures, Naruto, Crazy Bones, and much more!

Iron Man Movie Rock’n'Roll Pizza Party May 7th

I don’t know if you have been to our previous movie parties, but this one is going to be like Iron Man 1 x 1000! That’s right… Iron Man 1000.

We are reserving seats, and our goal is to maybe try and fill a whole theatre. The way it works is you register in our store, pay a fee which will include your Iron Man movie ticket, reserved seat, and the pizza party at Toys on Fire before the movie (Pizza and soda, screening of the First Iron Man Movie etc.).

The details are still being worked out but the date should be May 7th, and the fee will be around $16-18 depending on whether or not the movie is in 3D. Check the next newsletter for more details, feel free to call us and leave your name/phone number in hte meantime if you are interested.

Toys on Fire Ottawa’s 5th Anniversary, Starting May 8th, we’re gonna party every day!

Rock and roll all night! Party ev-very day! Does partying include sales? It does at this store. We need to get out more… Well, we’ll be having other events too! Events we haven’t even thought of yet! But yes, this sale will be our 5 week sale! (That’s a week for every year we’ve been open but I’m sure you figured that out.) We’re going to be so tired from partying for 5 weeks straight. Guess we’ll be drinking those mana potions.

Anime North 2010! ROAD TRIP!

Anime North is one of the biggest anime conventions in Canada and we’re going! It’s an enormous events filled with masquerades, dances, contests, movies and one year I think they had pro wrestling too! (Something about Vegeta Vs. Elmo.) If you’re going too you should stop in and say hi!
Game Summit 2010

Games Summit this summer will be their biggest event yet! Things to do will be stuff like giant chess, giant checkers, giant Connect 4, lots of Warhammer, and board games. There’s also going to be Carassonne, Ticket to Ride, and Settlers of Catan tournaments… but get this, the winner of the Catan tournament will be selected to represent Canada and get to go play in the big tournament in Germany! Holy Moly! If you think you have some Catan chops you should sign up!

CanGames 2010

CanGames will no doubt be bigger than ever. My favorite thing about CanGames are the deals. There are usually crazy good deals at CanGames, you can find rare stuff and get board games for ridiculously cheap! We’ll be there too, holding our fort down and no doublty sniffing out some deals of our own!.

Hey guys,

The Ottawa 67′s regular season has ended, and the playoffs have begun, the 67′s had an amazing season finishing 2nd in the conference! Toys On Fire was well represented at each home game, as either a staff member went, or one of our valued customers. Our season ticket contest was a hugh success with many people entering, and many people winning tickets. I hope that everyone had a great time!

Toys On Fire hopes to continue it’s partnership with the Ottawa 67′s next season, and wishes them well in the playoffs. They currently have a 3-0 lead on the Niagra Ice Dogs in the first round of the playoffs.

Thank you once again to everyone that answered our trivia question each month, and GO 67′s GO!

-Dave

Yes, the 7th series of Halo 3 action figures hit our shelves last week. The set it filled with enough good and bad guys to satiate the most hardcore of Halo fans. Check ‘em out!

Hey guys,

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who participated in the second Toys on Fire March Break Mega Bowl! We hope you guys had a great March break and enjoyed the fun and nice weather. Also want to thank all the people who came out for out Bakugan Tournaments and the launch of our first Gogolympics! We’ve got pictures here of the stuff that went on, as well as the names of the winners of our various tournaments.

Man, that White Rabbit guy is going to be extra-late for that date ’cause he’s here at the store. Oh well, he doesn’t seem to have watch, so I can’t hold it against him. Plus, some of his friends are here like the Cheshire Cat, Alice, and the Mad Hatter, although I’m not sure how closely acquainted he is with all of those people. Regardless, I don’t think he’ll be here for very long ’cause he’s bound to leave here sooner or later.

Hey Folks! Spinmaster has done it again and launched a new series of Bakugan called Gundalian Invasion, or Series 3! With these new Bakugan comes two brand new types of Bakugan: Bakugan Battle Gear and Special Evolution Bakugan, as well as some new rules! So here is a quick primer for everyone:

What you need to play the game:
- 3 Bakugan
- 3 Metal Gate Cards (one of each colour: Gold, Silver & Copper)
- 3 Ability Cards (one of each colour: Green, Red, Blue)
- (Optional) Your choice of a total of 2 Bakugan Trap or Battle Gear (or a mixture equaling 2). So, a brawler may have 2 Bakugan Trap. Or, a brawler may have 2 Battle Gear. And, a brawler may have 1 Bakugan Trap and 1 Battle Gear.

Battle Gear is used to increase your overall strength in battle. Magnetically connect to existing Bakugan and unleash your most powerful attack. Battle Gear includes Jetkor, Airkor, Battle Turbine, and tons more. They are used as supplements in battle just like Bakugan Trap, but are not considered sole Bakugan by themselves.

How do I use Battle Gear in battle?

Bakugan Battle Gear are played during a battle (from your unused pile). Place your Battle Gear on the back of your Bakugan to open it. It may also be opened on a Gate Card. Add the G-Power revealed on the inside of the Battle Gear to your battling Bakugan. If your Bakugan’s attribute matches either of the attributes on your Battle Gear reference card, then you get that ability as well; Or, if your Battle Gear matches the color of the Gate Card being battled on (Gold, Silver, or Copper. Also see Battle Gear Attributes) you choose any one ability on the Battle Gear reference card to use in this battle.
Battle Gear move like regular Bakugan. At the end of a battle, they move to your used pile. When you have no Bakugan to roll, all of your Bakugan, Bakugan Trap, and Battle Gear move to your unused pile.
Each player may use a total of 2 Bakugan Trap or Battle Gear (or a mixture equaling 2). So, a brawler may have 2 Bakugan Trap. Or, a brawler may have 2 Battle Gear. And, a brawler may have 1 Bakugan Trap and 1 Battle Gear.

What are the Battle Gear Attributes?

Battle Gear come in one of three Attributes: Gold, Silver, or Copper. Not only are the Battle Gear’s highlights colored appropriately to their Attribute, but they also have an icon painted on them to tell the brawler what kind of attribute they are:

Gold Attribute – Looks like a target, or crosshair.

Silver Attribute – Looks like a missle, or triangle.

Copper Attribute – Looks like a cat’s eye.

If you Battle Gear has the same attribute as the Gate Card you are battling on then you may choose to either: 1) If your Bakugan’s attribute matches either of the attributes on your reference card, you get the ability as well, or 2) If you Battle Gear matches the attribute of the Gate Card you are battling on you can choose any one ability on the Battle Gear reference card to use in this battle.

How many Battle Gear can I use in a regular Bakugan battle?

Each player may use a total of 2 Bakugan Trap or Battle Gear (or a mixture equaling 2). So, a brawler may have 2 Bakugan Trap. Or, a brawler may have 2 Battle Gear. And, a brawler may have 1 Bakugan Trap and 1 Battle Gear.

What is a Battle Gear Reference Card?

A Battle Gear Reference Card is a special card that comes with every Battle Gear piece. These cards aren’t put in your used or unused pile. They are kept nearby so you can see any special rules it may have for the specific Battle Gear.

Do I need to have a Battle Gear Reference Card for my Battle Gear at all times?

No. You can use Battle Gear in its basic form to boost G-Powers of the Bakugan that you use it with. However, it is recommended that you always have a Battle Gear Reference Card for each Battle Gear piece in order to take advantage of the additional abilities the card allows you to have.

Does the Battle Gear used in a battle have to be used specifically with a certain Bakugan?

No. Battle Gear is interchangeable and may be used with any Bakugan to boost its G-Power. If the Battle Gear cannot open on a Bakugan (such as Season 1 and 2 Bakugan) simply use the Gate Card to activate it.

A Special Evolution Bakugan is an evolved form of an original, or previous state, Bakugan. For example, Quake Dragonoid is an evolved form of Dragonoid, and Splight is an evolved form of Dharak.

How do I use a Special Evolution Bakugan in battle?

At the beginning of a battle, Special Evolution Bakugan don’t start off in a player’s used or unused pile. They may come from their overall collection not currently being played in battle. To get a Special Evolution Bakugan into the game, you must meet two conditions (found on the Special Evolution Reference Card.) First, the Power Level of the game must be at least equal to the Power Level on the card. Second, you must have a Bakugan in your used or unused pile from which your Bakugan evolves (also shown on the reference card.) If you meet both conditions, you may skip your turn and swap the Special Evolution Bakugan for the one that it evolves from.

NOTE: Each Special Evolution Bakugan comes with a reference card. These cards aren’t put in your used or unused pile. They are kept nearby so you can see any special rules it might have.

Does my Special Evolution Bakugan have to be a part of the 3 Bakugan needed to play a regular battle?

No. Special Evolution Bakugan do not have to be in your 3 dedicated battling Bakugan. They do not have to be in your used or unused pile. They may come from anywhere in your collection.

What is a Special Evolution Bakugan Reference Card?

Each Special Evolution Bakugan comes with a reference card. These cards aren’t put in your used or unused pile. They are kept nearby so you can see any special rules it might have. These cards direct the brawler what is needed to bring the Special Evolution Bakugan into battle and any other additional abilities it has.

Is there a limit to how many times I can evolve my Bakugan in battle to a Special Evolution Bakugan?

No. As long as the battle meets the conditions of the Special Evolution Card you may evolve each one of your three Bakugan into its Special Evolution form.

Well that’s it for the new rules Primer. If you still have any questions or are unsure of how to use any of the new Bakugan or about a specific rule you can check out the Bakugan rules here and the Official Bakugan FAQ here!

Or feel free to e-mail us with the question!

Happy Brawling!

March Break Mega-Bowl '010

Toys on Fire is proud to announce the return (or “the revenge” if that’s cooler) of the March Break Mega-Bowl! Remember last year we had it at the movie theatre, and we had a bunch of Bakugan Tournaments? Well, this time we’ll be having a Bakugan Tournament AND the GoGo’lympics!

Here’s a run-down of all of the events:

Monday, March 15
Pokemon and Hockey Card Trading Day
1:00 – 2:00PM
Resident Hockey Fanatic and Poke-Master Dang will preside over this event making sure that trades are fair!

Tuesday, March 16
Transformers 2 Tuesday
1:00 – 3:30PM
We will be showing Transformers 2 at the store, as well encouraging anyone to bring in some of their Transformers collection from home!

Wednesday, March 17
The St. Patrick’s Day Bakugan Mini-Tournament(s)
12:30 – 3:00PM
Two 8 person mini tournament will go down on St. Patty’s day. Registration is $4!

Thursday, March 18
Tracksters Demo Day
1:00PM – 3:00PM
Gray will have a computer set up to show what Tracksters were made to do! Race kids from around the world online!

Friday, March 19
Star Wars The Clone Wars Day
1:00 – 3:00PM
We will be showing the Star Wars cartoon The Clone Wars here at the store! Bring in your Star Wars figures and enjoy!

Saturday, March 20
The GoGo’lympics
1:00 – 3:30PM
We’ve never had a GoGo themed tournament before! You’ll play 5 different games out of the GoGo’s sticker book, and the people who do the best out of all 5 events will win Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Regristration is $4 and includes a free bonus GoGo’s Booster Pack!

Don’t forget, you can register for either the Bakugan Tournament, or the GoGo’lympics on any day between now and the event. Also, each day, we will have other activities for everyone to do on each day, so we’ll try to keep everyone entertained!

Hope to see you all there!