Archive for September, 2007

Gotta Catch ‘Em All!

September 27, 2007

Just a quick note to let readers know that we are receiving our initial stock of the long-awaited, much-anticipated Pokemon Trading Figure Game tomorrow, Friday, September 28th. So if you, or someone you know, is a Pokemaniac stop on in and grab a Starter Set and some boosters and play this exciting new game. The [...]

Signs & Wonders

September 27, 2007

We have a sign!
Our sign was finally installed this past Monday. Getting a sign made for a business is a long, involved process involving lots of approvals and permits. It’s really important to work with a sign company that knows their stuff. Fortunately, that’s what I did. My sister-in-law, Leslie, recommended Tim Evan’s company, ProSign [...]

Halo, Halo…Everywhere!

September 17, 2007

Halo Mania is gripping the nation!
Ok, that may be overstating things just a bit, but enthusiasm about Halo is definitely running high right now. The Halo ActionClix game hits this Wednesday, . I’ve have many customers come in and tell me how much they’re planning to buy. As a retailer I’m looking forward to seeing [...]

AT-43 Books At Last!

September 8, 2007

Rackham’s AT-43 pre-painted sci-fi miniatures game is really cool. No, seriously. It is! However, the fine folks at Rackham (and they are good folks. I’ve met ‘em thanks to cons such as Origins and Gen Con) have had a bit of trouble getting the game out to retail. There’s been lots of supply issues since [...]

Big HeroClix Event Comes to Alley Cat!

September 5, 2007

HeroClix is another of my favorite games, being a long-time comic book reader. I’m, personally, more of a DC Comics fan than a Marvel fan, so I was very excited that Alley Cat was able to open in time to participate in Wizkids upcoming worldwide DC Heroclix event: Starro Attacks!
Starro is an old foe of [...]

We’re Open! (a special Super-Sized Blog Entry!)

September 2, 2007

Well, actually right now - as I type this - we’re closed. It’s Sunday, and we’re closed on Sundays. But that gives me a bit of time, while my daughter is napping, to blog a bit.
Alley Cat Games & Comics opened for business yesterday, September 1, 2007. What a day. It was crazy, hectic, fun, [...]