Thanks to everybody who came and had fun at our last meeting. Also a big thank you to Marquis and Game Summit for bringing some sweet prizes for our attendees. I guess I will be seeing most of you at game summit this coming weekend at the Sportsplex. It looks like Steve might even bring his Warhammer army and get jiggy with the 40k tournament.

Below are the details for our next meeting!

Next Meeting: Monday July 5th 6:30PM – 10:00PM. (If attendance keeps on increasing we will be switching to bi-weekly soon!)

Last Meeting we got to play: Railways of Mexico, Last Night on Earth, Small World, Space Dealer, Zombie Dice, Coliseum, Catacombs, and a whole lot of Neuroshima Hex!

The Setup: Again we will have 4 large tables setup with potential seating for 16-20 people indoors. As the warm summer nights are on the horizon, we are considering a partially outdoor setup involving gazebos/lights for some more tables at a future meeting to accommodate larger numbers of people.

Food / Drink: We have cold cans of pop and water bottles available for $1.00 each and microwave popcorn available for $2.00 and assorted candy/gum for those who don’t want to bring their own. (Please refrain from snacks that could be damaging to the board games like cheetos etc.) Crackers, chips, cookies, veggies etc are fine.

One final note: While we want as many people to play the games they want to play as possible, it does mean we may not have either enough interest or players to play certain games. If you come with the intention of playing a specific game, please do not be discouraged if we do not play it this time. We want everyone to have an open mind about trying new games they haven’t played before.

Hope to see you all There!

Please RSVP and let us know any questions/suggestions you might have in this thread.

Some Pics from last week!

So last weekend was Anime North and for the first time ever featured the Toys On Fire crew! Everyone there had a blast and we’re confident we made an impression on the anime crowd. For those who don’t know, Anime North is the biggest Anime Convention in Canada, bringing in over 18000 people from all over the world! Props to all the great costumes we saw, and boy was there a variety! Now that it’s over though, we can’t wait for next year when we get to do it all again!

Toys on Fire joined in with Game Summit and many other organizations in making a fun filled weekend for children over at Lebreton Flats (near the War Museum). Here are some pictures of the event that went from May 19th-30th.

What’s a Silly Bandz,’ you may ask yourself (pausing slightly afterwards to check if your grammar is correct.) Well let me tell you, these things are quite silly but in the best way possible. They are shaped rubber band(z)! These bandz come in the shapes of princess stuff, western stuff, rock ‘n’ roll stuff, the alphabet, underwater animals and so on. They’re really heating up in the states so we figured we’d bring them in to show everyone! Come have a look, ’cause when your kid asks for one, you’ll have a one-up on them and actually know what a Silly Bandz is.

Its over, sales are all over… psych! Just the 2nd week of sales are over. It was great to see all you guys come out and take advantage of our magnificent sale! This week is the 3rd week of Toys on Fire 5th anniversary sale. We’ve got some amazing product lines that are being slashed up to 50% off! I know that you know that I know what  you want to know.  But hold your horses I will tell you guys all about this sale in just moments…. …. …. Alright I think that’s long enough, let me spread the word!

All Webkinz stuff ( Including the Cards!) are 20% Off

Marvel Stuff are 20% Off ( spider-man spider-man catches crooks like a spider can.)

Music stuff are 20% Off ( like the Beatles)

Spin Master Toys are 20% Off ( like Bakugan, Mighty Beanz,  Tech Deck and Flick Trix)

Halo Stuff are 20% Off! ( Now’s the time to get our Giant Master Chief!)

Monopoly and Kids Board Games are 20% Off ( Don’t pass go!)

Kids Board Games are 20% Off

Lord of the Rings Stuff are 50% Off ( I will take it! I will take it to Mordor!)

The Big Lord of the Rings Set are 20% Off * (seperate from the normal individual figures)*

Toy Story stuff are 20% Off ( toys come alive)

Girl Stuff are 20% ( like those tiaras and those dolls)

Harry Potter stuff are 50% Off ( Wingardium Leviosa)

And Lastly….. Days Of Wonder Games products are all 15% Off ( Memoir 44, Mystery Express, Small World etc…)

Hmmm I think that is all. Please enjoy this week of sales! Remember, this sale is only in store… Sorry for those who cannot make it here. Stay tuned on the blog for the next week’s sale.

Thanks,

- Dang

Our 4th GoGo’s tournament is already on the way, and at the rate these things are filling up we will have had probably 10 tournaments by the end of the summer.

Check out the flyer below for details! Please call or visit to register (613-825-0688)

On the previous episode of Toys On fire 5th Anniversary Edition, we kicked off with an amazing week of  humongous, bigjumbous events.( Yea I realize this is not a word, but this sale so big that had to make up a word for it). Things were flying off the shelves as clever customers took advantage this all new and powerful thing called Sales. This week, is week Number 2 ladies and gents, another 12  Broad product names are on sale. Allow me to pass over my knowledge to you!

So…

GI Joe Action Figures are 20% Off!

Super Hero Squad Toys are 20% Off! ( those small version of the Super heroes we all know)

All Hockey Figures are 20% Off ( excluding Series 24)

All Twilight Stuff are 20% Off ( yea that means Jacob and Edward)

All DC Comic Book Figures are 20% Off

Wrestling 15% Off (DDT!!!)

UFC Figures 15% Off

Stikfas are 50% Off

Rocky Figures are 50% Off

Gears of War are 20% Off

Star Trek Figures are 20% Off

Mayfair Board Games (Settlers of Catan, Tigris and Euphrates, etc) are all 15% Off.

This is a pretty solid line up, and the sales on these items end May 21! So if you were always thinking of getting that shirtless Jacob action figure it’s pretty much a great idea to get him now while the sale is still around. A reminder, the sale is IN STORE only.

What sort of adventures and sales will the Toys on Fire staff get into next time? Stay tuned for the next episode of Toys On fire 5th Anniversary Edition.

-Dang

Question, Queries- call us at 613-825-0688

or email us at Toysonfireott@yahoo.com

The second annual Barrhaven $5000 Shopping Spree ended on Sunday.  Thank you to over 100 members of the Barrhaven BIA who participated, by displaying a Spree kit for their customers.

This year, our winners are:

1. $2500- Susan Dicola who entered her ballot at Barrhaven Veterinary Hospital , 2900 Woodroffe

1. $1500-  Elaine Jette who entered her ballot at Barrhaven Family Chiro practic & Wellness Centre, 900 Greenbank

1. $1000- Gail Logan who entered her ballot at Lovely Nails, 3560 Strandherd

Winners are obligated to spend 10% of their prize in the place of business where the ballot was entered.  Of course, all prize money must be spent at Barrhaven stores and offices.

We have finalized the details of our Iron Man party, and with over 50 people signed up already it is looking like it will be a blast! Please give us a call at 613-825-0688 to reserve your spot in the biggest party for this summer’s hottest movie!

Here is the schedule.

Monday, May 3rd – Pre-Payment Deadline

Friday, May 7th – Party & Movie

Alright guys! We’ve been promising a board game night for a while now and we finally deliver! Next Monday will be the trial run of our Barrhaven Board Game Night! So if you’re looking to play a board game next week, Toys on Fire’s the place to do it.

Our first night will be this coming Monday, April 12th at 6:30 – 10:00 PM. (We are extending our store hours later for this night)

Games: We are thinking of setting up 3 8-foot tables so we want to run 1 or 2 larger games and 2 medium sized games with fillers inbetween. We have lots of games to choose from, our rentals are available for play and some others that the staff will bring. This will be a very open format event and you are welcome to come with your friends and play as you like. You are also welcome to bring one of your own games, and even teach it to others if you would like. Please let us know which games you would like to see so we can make sure we have all the rules down ahead of time.

We’ll have a bunch of board games here for people to try out, including:

- Days of Wonder’s Ticket to Ride Europe
- Days of Wonder’s Mystery Express
- Eagle Games’ Railways of the World
- Z-Man Games’ Neuroshima Hex
- Flying Frog’s Last Night on Earth

Food / Drink: As this is taking place in our store there can’t be any form of alcohol. However, we do have cold cans of pop available for $1.00 each and microwave popcorn available for $2.00 for those who don’t want to bring their own. (Please refrain from snacks that could be damaging to the board games like cheetos etc.) Crackers, chips, cookies, veggies etc are fine.

If you would like to request we bring a game, feel free to shoot us an e-mail and we’ll see if we can oblige you.

One final note: While we want as many people to play the games they want to play as possible, it does mean we may not have either enough interest or players to play certain games. If you come with the intention of playing a specific game, please do not be discouraged if we do not play it this time. We want everyone to have an open mind about trying new games they haven’t played before.

Hope to see you all There!

-Steve, Gray & Chris

Hello valued customers!

We are having a sale on our Tracksters & Kookeys Toys
(Not sure what these toys are all about? Click here!)
Check out the flyers below for details. Sale is one week only between 02/26/2010 and 03/05/2010.

Designer Vinyl Action Figures, Official Licensed Merchandise The designer vinyl toys feature the 3 official mascots
Miga, Quatchi, Sumi – along with their mini sidekick Mukmuk. The 3 official mascots are available both as individual figures, and together as part of a special collector’s set of 4 figures with an exclusive Mukmuk and his foam finger.

Available for purchase here!

	Quatchi™ Action Figure Vinyl Figure Height: 3.5″ Quatchi is one of the official olympic mascots of the games. He’s a friendly, fully poseable sasquatch with moveable arms, hands, and legs. While he’s shy and often hangs out in forests, Quatchi will happily join you in your travels to new places. He’s also a big hockey fan and loves to play goalie… though his toy-sized figure isn’t quite big enough to fill a hockey net.
	Miga™ Action Figure Vinyl Figure Height: 2.25″ Miga is one of the official olympic mascots of the games. She’s a playable sea bear figure with moveable fin-arms and a swivelling head. Just what are sea bears? They’re orca whales that turn into bears when they come onto land. But Miga got stuck so she’s now part orca and part bear! Be sure to bring Miga along if you’re going surfing, snowboarding, or doing anything fun and exciting!
	Sumi™ Action Figure Vinyl Figure Height: 2.85″ Sumi is the official paralympic mascot of the games. He’s an animal spirit figure with furry legs that turn and and a head that swivels. As you can see from his action figure Sumi is quite an unique critter. He wears the hat of the orca whale, has the wings of the thunderbird and the furry legs of the black bear. Sumi loves the outdoors, alpine skiing, and flying over the mountains with his friends on his back.
	Bonus Mukmuk™Action Figure* Vinyl Figure Height: 1.5″ Mukmuk is the much loved sidekick to the mascots, and is a marmot who lives on Vancouver Island. While he’s the smallest figure, he loves to eat and cheer his heart out. Bring Mukmuk with you to the games to help you cheer! Mukmuk comes with a special foam finger accessory to cheer all the athletes at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. *Mukmuk is exclusive to the Collector’s Set, and is not available individually*

Hey guys, we are having a sale on our Pokemon packs from the Diamond & Pearl: Mysterious Treasures Series and the EX Legend Makers Series. Check out the flyer below for details. Sale is between 02/12/2010 and 02/18/2010.

Yes folks! It’s true, we’ll be having a GoGo’s Crazy Bones Trading Day here at the store! Here are the details:

• March 6, 2010
• 2-3PM
• At Toys on Fire
• Show off your collection
• Play GoGo’s Crazy Bones Games
• Supervised GoGo’s Trading
• Make new friends
• Be there or be square

So all of your GoGo’s fans better show up!

Hello everyone, a quick post to let you know that our restock of Crazy Bones tins arrived today. If you need any put aside give us a call at 613-825-0688. We also got the Bags back as well. Get them fast before they are all gone!

As you know, it is Toys on Fire’s sworn mission “to enrich the lives of 21st-century man” and to help us achieve this and our various other questionable secret-agenda items we have created a page on the notoriously popular social networking website, Facebook!

Click here to check it out and become a fan, read about our staff, and hear about upcoming events!