Yu-Gi-Oh “Photon Shockwave” Details Revealed

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Konami has released details on the Photon Shockwave core booster release, which will street November 15th (originally announced at San Diego Comic-Con).  Top new cards will include Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon, with the power to take a monster with it to a distant galaxy; Rescue Rabbit, which can become a Normal Monster’s best friend; and D-Boyz, which can boost some of the most popular theme decks.

For purchasers of the Lost Sanctuary Structure Deck, the set will nclude ten new LIGHT monsters, Spells, and Trap Cards to power up the LIGHT monsters.  Cards that fit well with Generation Force, Hidden Arsenal 5: Steelswarm Invasion, and Gates of the Underworld Structure Deck are all included.

Packs of nine cards from the 100-card set will retail for $3.99.

New Yu-Gi-Oh Sleeves “Legendary Six Samurai”

Hey Duelists! Check this out: Konami has announced, according to ICv2.com, the release of new Yu-Gi-Oh! Legendary Six Samurai card sleeves, featuring the Synchro Monster: Legendary Six Samurai-Shi En on October 18th. Each package will contain 50 sleeves with a retail price of $3.99.

Yu-Gi-Oh Announces “Dragon Duel” – Championship for Kids

Konami announced today that it will host the Dragon Duel World Championship for Yu-Gi-Oh Duelists ages 12 and under. This championship-level event will occur each year in conjunction with the regular Yu-Gi-Oh World Championship.

Younger players will be allowed to participate in the two-day Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifier, held along side the regular World Championship Qualifier as well. Players may earn invites to WCQ’s at any Dragon Duel event, held at Yu-Gi-Oh Championship Series events and select Regional Qualifers or by using a standard invitation to compete in the Dragon Duel event, instead.

Source: ICv2.com

 

 

Yu-Gi-Oh Organized Play Makes Big Gains

According to ICv2 yesterday, Konami VP Yumi Hoshi said attendance at YGO Regional Qualifiers is up some 27% this year versus numbers from 2010. Hoshi said that she attributes this increase to,

An increase in the number of players, a lot of lapsed players are returning to the game.  We have also put a lot of effort into promoting organized play in general.  We are providing players with more venues that they can play at, and in some areas events are held at less intimidating venues such as Tournament stores, which are a lot more accessible and less intimidating.

In addition, attendance to Yu-Gi-Oh Championship events is up some 17% versus 2010 results. This looks to be the start of a trend toward increased attendances, as numbers are likewise up from 2008 and 2009, as well. Konami Digital Entertainment took over the Yu-Gi-Oh brand from Upper Deck in 2008 and launched their new organized play program in 2009.

Ultimately, great job Duelists! Keep up the good work.

Source: ICv2.com

 

Up Coming Released for Yu-Gi-Oh, from Konami

The awesome crew over at ICv2 had the chance to catch up with Konami at their booth at this year’s San Diego Comic Con and check out their planned up-coming released for the popular card game Yu-Gi-Oh.

Yumi Hoashi, Vice President of Card Business at Konami, sat down with ICv2 and provided an in-depth look of all kinds of awesome new Yu-Gi-Oh releases. We highly suggested you read the article in it’s entirety, but here are the highlights:

 

• Wave One Yu-Gi-Oh Tins Number 17:  Leviathan Dragon and Wind-Up Zenmaister tins.  Each tin includes five booster packs, from Storm of Ragnarok, Hidden Arsenal 4, and Extreme Victory, a Secret Rare “Xyz” monster, a Super Rare Pot of Duality card, and three variant out-of-print cards.  Suggested retail price per tin will be $19.99.

• Wave Two tins include Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon and Number 10:  Illumiknight, are scheduled to release in November.

• In August, Konami will release the first of a new block of cards with Generation Force.  This will be the first set with the “Xyz” fourth-generation monsters.  A sneak preview event for the new block will be held at Gen Con.  The set has an August 16 launch date and will include a total of 100 cards.  $3.99 per booster.

• In addition, a special edition version of Generation Force will release in September.  Each pack includes three Generation Force boosters and two Super Rare foil variant cards.  Suggested retail price will be $9.99.

• Legendary Collection 2:  The Duel Academy Years is a deluxe collector’s set, packaged in a special binder featuring Yu-Gi-Oh! artwork. Suggested MSRP $24.99.

• Structure Deck release Gates of the Underworld will also release in October.  This set includes “Dark World” cards never before released in the US, representing the armies of the underworld.  Each deck includes 37 common cards, two Super Rares, one Ultra Rare, a rulebook, game mat, and dueling guide.

• November will see the Photon Shockwave core booster release.
• Hidden Arsenal 5 will release in December.

Source: ICv2.com

 

 

 

 

 

TJ Collectibles, Inc. Up Coming Summer Events

TJ Collectibles, Inc. – Milford, MA – Hey everyone! We have some fantastic up coming Magic the Gathering events to share with you. Check it out:

First and foremost, this Saturday is the Magic 2012 Launch Party right here at TJ Collectibles! If you enjoyed the M12 Pre-release, then you’ll love this event. Just like the Pre-release, each player receives six booster packs of Magic 2012 with which to build a 40-card deck (basic land provided). Then players square off against one another in swiss rounds for glory and prizes (based upon attendance). Plus, there is a different exclusive promotional card to all who enter! So come on down for a fun-filled afternoon!

Sealed Deck begins at Noon with a booster draft to follow at 5:00 PM. Participation price for the Sealed Deck is $25.00; booster draft is $15.00. However, if you played in the Sealed Deck at noon, booster draft is only $10.00!

Next up, we have a Pro Tour Philadelphia Qualifier on Saturday, July 30th at the Providence Convention Center at – you guessed it – 1 Sabin Street in Providence, RI. The format for this event is Standard Constructed and yes folks, Magic 2012 is LEGAL for this event. Doors open at 8:30 AM. Registration is 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, with a prompt start thereafter. Prizes are based upon attendance, with the winner receiving an invitation to the Pro Tour as well as free airfare! Entry is $25.00. Deck lists are required.

Following the Pro Tour Qualifier, the very next weekend, we are happy to be hosting a Grand Prix Pittsburgh Trial on August 6th, right here at TJ Collectibles. Whether you plan to attend Grand Prix Pittsburgh or not, this is the place to be with great friends and fantastic prizes. Plus, with coveted three-round-byes to the winner, if you are planning to attend the Grand Prix, you shouldn’t miss this!

Registration begins at 11:00 AM with a prompt noon start time. Entry is $20.00. The format for this event is Standard constructed. Deck lists are required.

Innistrad Pre-release

Yes, yes, we know that the Magic 2012 Pre-release was only last week. Nevertheless, the Pre-release for Innistrad has been announced and scheduled for September 24th & 25th with a September 30th release date. The Innistrad Launch Party will be the following weekend with Game Day taking place the weekend of October 29th. Stay tuned for more details!

Pokemon & Yu-Gi-Oh

Don’t worry Trainers, Professors and Duelists a like – we haven’t forgotten about you! The next round of Pokemon events is currently being scheduled and ought to release very soon.

And Duelists, we’re working on securing the next Sneak Peak dates, more Yu-Gi-Oh Regionals and adding more events to our calender. Keeps your eyes peeled for more details as they become available.

As always, you can view our event calender any time to learn all about our up coming events!

About TJ Collectibles, Inc.:

TJ Collectibles is a full service collectible retailer and gaming store specializing in comic books, trade paperbacks and various trading-card games & collectible-card games, specifically Magic: the Gathering and Pokemon. We have been in business for over 16 years providing a welcome place to play and excellent service. We are also host the largest and best run gaming events in New England for both Magic: the Gathering and Pokemon!

We offer a full in-store comic book subscription program, with various discount options available. We provide the comic customer with the best service available anywhere. Our manager Dave Reid has an incredible love and knowledge of comics since he is not only our Store manager but also an avid collector. In addition, we also bag and board your comic books for free!

Aside from being a full service trading-card and collectible-card game retailer with more than 80% of all Magic cards in stock, we also carry an extensive inventory of board games, Wizards of the Coast Miniature’s products and a full line of role-playing source books and supplies, specializing in Dungeons & Dragons.

Our goal is to provide reliable, honest, friendly and fast customer service. Our goal is to answer all e-mail questions within one (1) business day. If you have any concerns for any reason, we will work with you to resolve it – FAST. If there is something you are looking for, no matter what it is, we will try to track it down for you.

In terms of our event services, our philosophy is “Fast, Fun, and Friends.” We aim to provide reliable, fast, fun events at which everyone can have a great time and enjoy themselves with friends, all with outstanding prize support: prizes to the top 3rd! We also have one of the best – if not THE best – staff of friendly administrators and judges that is always happy to help and insure a smooth, fun and fair event for all.

Announcing Yu-Gi-Oh 5D’s Generation Force

Announcing the next major Yu-Gi-Oh release, Generation Force, due out August 16th. This new set features all kinds of new mechanics and goodies. Plus, TJ Collectibles is proud to be hosting a Sneak Peak for this highly anticipated set. Stay tuned for more details regarding the Sneak Peak. In the mean time, here are all the details regarding this set, straight of Konami!
Generation Force is the first booster set to have the new 4th Generation of Yu-Gi-Oh! monsters: the easy-to-play Xyz Monsters! (pronounced ik-seez!)

The first 3 Generations of Yu-Gi-Oh! monsters were Fusion Monsters, Contact Fusions, and Synchro Monsters. Xyz Monsters bring your Deck some 4th Generation power, because the 4th way to Summon from your Extra Deck is the easiest one yet! Plus they automatically work with ALL the monsters you already have in your Deck. No adjustments required!

(Check out more info about Xyz Monsters here, plus details on what cards you get in Starter Deck: Dawn of the Xyz.)

Twin Terrors of Destruction

Two of the most powerful Xyz Monsters in Generation Force are the twins of good and evil: Tiras, Keeper of Genesis and Adreus, Keeper of Armageddon.

Tiras cannot be destroyed by card effects for the 2 turns after it’s Summoned. Tiras also automatically destroys 1 extra card each turn it battles. Adreus’ effect is similar, but faster: each turn you can instantly detach 1 Xyz Material from Adreus to destroy any of your opponent’s cards!

Both of these Xyz Monsters have 2600 Attack Points, are Rank 5, and require 2 Level 5 monsters to Summon. Since you can use ANY monster to Summon them, it’s easy to do! You can use Level 5 monsters you already have, like Cyber Dragon, Quickdraw Synchron, or Grandmaster of the Six Samurai, or try the brand new Ghost Ship card from Generation Force. Take a look through your collection and see what other Level 5’s you might have. You’ll be surprised how many of them are easy to Summon!

Xyz Summoning Tricks

Generation Force is packed with new cards that make it easy for you to Xyz Summon. Wind-Up Soldier and Wind-Up Dog can both change their Levels to Level 5 once they’re on the field. This makes it easy to get 2 Level 5’s, so you can Summon Tiras or Adreus.

This combo gets even faster if you use other Wind-Up cards like Wind-Up Magician and Wind-Up Factory to get exactly the right Wind-Up monsters you need out of your Deck – fast!

With Wind-Up Magician, when you use the Level-modifying power of your Wind-Up Soldier or Wind-Up Dog, you can Summon another one from your Deck. Then use its power, and you instantly have 2 Level 5 monsters on the field. Tiras or Adreus – incoming!

Another shortcut is Gagaga Magician. This monster can instantly change its Level to whatever Level you need, from 1 to 8! If you have Gagaga Magician and any other monster, just match Gagaga’s Level to the other monster and Xyz Summon any monster of that same Rank.

Resonance Device is a Spell Card that works the same way. Just use this handy card and 2 of your monsters will have matching Levels the rest of the turn. Another easy Xyz Summon!

 

Aquatic Onslaught

Generation Force has OVER TWENTY new cards for Fish, Sea Serpent, and Aqua-Type monsters. You can combine them into a cool new theme Deck, or use just a few of them in other Decks for their incredible combo power.

Lots of these new monsters banish themselves after they attack. Then they come back during your next Standby Phase. This means they’re not around to protect you during your opponent’s turn, but it also makes them safe from harm, so it will be hard for your opponent to destroy them.

As your Fish (and their friends) are banished from the game, they also work like fish food to fuel your other cards:

 

Fish and Kicks Permanently banish an opponent’s card	Oh F!sh! Negate a monster’s effect, and destroy it	Sea Lancer Snares your banished monsters for extra ATK and extra lives

Fish out your copies of Deep Sea Diva, because she’s in for the performance of her life! This monster from Raging Battle is really useful for Xyz Summoning, because she can Summon a matching-Level monster when you play her. But now your Diva can also Summon Lost Blue Breaker, a Level 3 Sea Serpent that you can Tribute to destroy any Spell/Trap on the field.

 

No Tuner? No Problem!

White Synchro Monsters and Black Xyz Monsters are opposites of each other. But they both work perfectly in combination. Instead of using just one or the other, your best strategy is to play with BOTH in your Extra Deck.

That way, all your bases are covered. If you get your Tuners into play and want to Synchro Summon, you can do that. But if the Tuners aren’t showing up, you can Xyz Summon instead!

If you plan to keep Synchros in your Extra Deck though, watch out for trouble. One danger is Steelswarm Roach. This Rank 4 Xyz Monster can negate the Special Summon of any Level 5 or higher monster, whether it’s a Fusion, Synchro, or anything else. But since Xyz Monsters don’t have a Level, they’re immune to Steelswarm Roach’s power.

Synchro Monsters also have a traitor in their midst! Their biggest enemy might be a Synchro Monster itself: the treacherous Orient Dragon.

 

Team HERO on Parade

Finally, Generation Force contains 9 new cards for HERO Decks! Elemental HERO Flash and Elemental HERO Nova Master are joined by the new Masked HERO and Vision HERO monsters. Whether you already have a HERO Deck, or have just thought about making one, this is the biggest batch of HERO cards in one set since 2006!

 

Problem-Solving Card Text

Generation Force isn’t just the first booster set with Xyz Monsters (and a whole lot more). It’s also the first booster set printed with the new Problem-Solving Card Text. Now your cards will have more information printed on them about how the cards work. So even if your Duels get really complicated, you can easily work out what happens!

 

Generation Force contains 100 cards:

48 Common Cards
20 Rare Cards
14 Super Rare Cards
10 Ultra Rare Cards
8 Secret Rare Cards

Source: Generation Force Announcement, yugioh-card.com.

 

ICv2 – ‘YGO 5D’s’ Manga Includes Card

Viz Media announced today that the first volume of their new Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s manga series coming next month will indeed include a special promo card called Dark Highlander.

The new manga is to be published under the Shonen Jump brand with an MSRP of $9.99 and is rated “T” for Teens.

ICv2 – ‘YGO 5D’s’ Manga Includes Card.

 

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Providence YCS Finals » Playoff Feature Match: Christopher Rodriguez vs. James Neumann

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s TRADING CARD GAME » Playoff Feature Match: Christopher Rodriguez vs. James Neumann.

Congratulations to James Neumann, winner of Providence Yu-Gi-Oh 5D’s Championship Series!

From all of us here at TJ Collectibles, a warm thank you to everyone who came out to game. Thank you Duelists for a fantastic weekend.

 

 

Yu-Gi-Oh Champion Series Comes to New England – This Weekend!

The Yu-Gi-Oh Championship Series is coming to New England this weekend of June 17th at the Providence Convention Center! Join us, as TJ Collectibles Events Division hosts and runs one of the most prestigious Yu-Gi-Oh premier events available! The new Championship Series, formerly known as Shonen Jumps, feature fantastic main-event play as well as super-fun public events – all with amazing prizes! If you’re a Duelist, you don’t want to miss this! Check out online event coverage by Konami staff here.

Date: June 17-19, 2011

Location:
Providence Convention Center
1 Sabin Street
Providence, RI

For more information about this amazing event run the TJ Collectibles way – “fun, fast & friendly,” – please visit our event calender. You can also learn all kinds of information directly from the official Yu-Gi-Oh website by clicking here.

You can also learn more by clicking these links:

YCS General Information
YCS Public Events
Travel

See you there Duelists! We can’t wait!