Wow just did a weather check and it looks GREAT! Sunny and 80’s through most of the weekend, a few isolated t-storms on Sunday possible, but Minneapolis is right on the edge of that system, so I wouldn’t expect too much from it.

It’s been brought to my attention that we do not have a legacy event on the side event schedule… What a crazy oversight! I’ll be putting something on for legacy for both Saturday and Sunday, so check back on that in a couple days, and bring your legacy decks!

See you all in 5 short days!

Steve

Rob McKenzie and Steve Peterman put together a travel guide for the judges coming in for this event, but it works great for players too! great info here for anyone traveling to GP Minneapolis, just 3 weeks away!

please see the prepayment page HERE.

You ARE allowed to prepay for sleep in special. please be VERY VERY careful with this service. if you are not 100% sure (and confirmed) you have a bye (or byes) for this event. please do not use this option. You may still prepay, and check in onsite either Friday or Saturday morning. We will not be responsible for your bye numbers. if you do not show for a round you have been paired in. you will be given match loss and dropped as normal procedure. Once the next round starts wou will not be able to reenter… so BE CAREFUL!!!!


So, lets see how it works 😀


Steve

I am MORE than pleased to announce that “old school” fan favorite Richard Kane Ferguson will be joining us at Grand Prix Minneapolis! He’s been busy doing his thing over at R Kane Productions, but we’ve got him coming to Minneapolis.


Who has 2 thumbs and is SUPER stoked about one of his favorite artists of all time???? *THIS GUY*


Steve

A little less controversial than the previously announced Indianapolis playmat, this limited edition mat is by up and coming artist Alayna Lemmer. Many of you will recognize Alayna as one of my semi-regular staff stage. She’s got a bunch of work in other games and media, but hasn’t cracked that Magic egg yet.


This mat will be as it is in this pic, no vendor logos mucking up the look. We should have enough for about 750 mats going to players (Staff and judges will get one also!)





The tower shown burning in the back ground is “the Witch’s Hat”. And is a Minneapolis Landmark located in Prospect Park. This legendary structure is rumored to be the “watchtower” in “All Along The Watchtower” written by Bob Dylan, who’s childhood home overlooked the park and the tower.


GP Minneapolis is May 17th-19th.

Things have made a full shift to store base support now for prereleases. Both my stores DO still have prereleases, but they are being managed/handled from the stores themselves. please check the calendar/site of the store you visit for info on the prereleases, it wont be here any more!


the following is put up specifically by the Burnsville store, but both stores are operating the same way, so the info is good for both.

http://www.legiongames.com/dark-ascension-prerelease-info

we’ve got the following 9 vendors in house ready to buy your old stuff, and sell you new stuff!


Powernine.com
Star city
Channel fireball
Strikezone
Troll and toad
Blackbelt bazaar
Magic stronghold
Hobby goblins
Fusion gaming


Steve

all updated on the PTQ page here


Our first PTQ is just a month away in Minneapolis! Get your modern decks ready!


AAAaannnd already updated. had a date crossed from 2/25 madison to 3/3 minneapolis. those are switched now to have MN on 2/25 and WI on 3/3. there was a conflict with a pastimes PTQ in Chicago on the 25th, so we’ll get that PTQ a little farther away from chicago to give you guys some more options 😀


Steve

Here’s a great video featuring a bunch of great things to do in Austin, specifically south city.

Austin Day Tripper

In other news, Country Inn and suites has “sweetened the pot” for those of you looking for a place to stay and aren’t tied to being within walking distance to the convention center. In addition to offering shuttles to and from the venue, they are offering a small meeting room in their facility to be used for prep/drafting/whatever!

They have free parking and are offering shuttle service to/from the venue. Cost is $99 per night and includes free breakfast. call 512-380-0008 – ask for the “Magic the Gathering” rate, anyone who handles your call should be able to get you this special unpublished rate!

We have it worked out to get both 5x PWPs AND the full points/qualifications for both the TCGplayer event AND the SCG event at the GP Austin! woohoo!