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April 3rd News!
April 5, 2025
April 3rd Updates Hello everyone! Spring has arrived, and we are preparing for this weekend's toy soldier show in Burlington, MA. Thursday is one of our busiest days, as dozens of gamers begin arriving around 4 PM to socialize, roll dice, and play Magic: The Gathering. Below, we have included the April game calendar. I had a fantastic time at the Wings and Wheels model show in Chicopee on Sunday. It was very well attended—primarily by older enthusiasts—but the modeling hobby is alive and well! A wide selection of new toy soldiers has just been added to the website (see below), and we have also received the new War Park Afrika Corps figures. Additionally, I have included a toy soldier collection on our website and added more model kits from that collection to the shop. Furthermore, we have upgraded our Sci-Fi model section with some premium X-Plus monster kits. We received several game restocks this week, and the new Magic: The Gathering card set, Tarkir Dragonstorm, will go on sale tomorrow. On Sunday, join us for a painting session with Albert. We invite everyone to come down and paint anything—gaming miniatures, model kits, or whatever you have. Don’t know how to paint? We can help! We also have some pre-primed miniatures available for free. TARIFFS! Well, folks, we have been holding off on raising prices for as long as possible. However, we will be increasing our shipping prices next week. Some brands, such as King and Country, John Jenkins, Team Miniatures, and others, will likely experience price increases or surcharges shortly. This will apply to older items and restocks. We have seen increases from 10% to 20%, and now possibly up to 54% on products from China. Additionally, we are now observing 10% increases on items from the UK and other countries from which we buy from. Buy now before prices get INCREASED!
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March 26th News!
March 26, 2025
March 26th Updates Hello everyone! We had an average week in the shop, with heavy rain on Monday and a couple of chilly days. Thursday is one of our busiest days, as dozens of gamers start arriving around 4 PM to socialize, roll dice, and play Magic: The Gathering. Have you had a chance to check out our new and improved paint section? Hopefully, I will get my truck back tomorrow so I can head to the Wings and Wheels model show in Chicopee on Sunday. Like everything these days, my transmission cost a small fortune to replace! A wide selection of new toy soldiers has just been added to the website (see below), and we have also received approximately 50 Gundam model kits that are now available on the shelves. Additionally, we have sorted through dozens of other model kits from various collections. We received some game restocks this week, including miniatures, Battletech, dice, board games, and CCG supplies. I don't believe we previously mentioned the restocks and new items that arrived from Wargames Atlantic. There are many exciting 28mm figures to assemble. This Saturday at noon, come down and play Kings of War. On Sunday, join us for a painting session with Albert. We invite everyone to come down and paint anything—gaming miniatures, model kits, or whatever you have. Don’t know how to paint? We can help, and we have some pre-primed miniatures available for free.
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March 20th News!
March 21, 2025
March 20th Updates Hello everyone! We have had a busy week here at the shop. We just rearranged the entire paint section, so be sure to stop by and check it out, along with the new AK Interactive paint rack. Last week, we had a fantastic toy soldier show in New Jersey, which attracted a large crowd and resulted in significant sales! Unfortunately, I didn't make it home because my transmission failed in Connecticut. I suppose that's the cost of doing business! A wide selection of new toy soldiers has just been added to the website (see below), and we have also received approximately 50 Gundam model kits that are now available on the shelves. Additionally, we have sorted through dozens more model kits from various collections.
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March 14th News
March 14, 2025
Hello everyone, I am a bit rushed this week as I am recovering from my jet lag after returning from the West Coast. Tonight, I am excited to see Dropkick Murphys! Tomorrow, I will be heading down to the New Jersey Toy Soldier Show. We have many games scheduled for this month, and business has been thriving despite the current news. Thank you all for your support! Above is a photo from a personal collection that I had the opportunity to view in California last week. Who doesn't have an antique German castle in their kitchen? We have included some pictures from the West Coast shows below.
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March 5th News!
March 5, 2025
March 5th Updates Spring is in the air here in Wakefield, and the season is just around the corner! I am heading to Orange County, California, for the West Coast Toy Soldier Show tomorrow. Evan, Albert, and Dawn will be holding down the fort all weekend! Scroll down for details regarding the show. There will be room trading at the hotel on Friday and Saturday. We have just sent out postcards for our Toy Soldier Show on April 6th, which will be held here in Burlington, MA—bringing toy soldier cheer to both coasts! Additionally, we have included our gaming schedule for March below. A Bolt Action Tournament has just been added for March 22nd. This Saturday, we will have a prerelease for the Star Wars CCG, so stop by and grab some cards at 11 AM. We have received a 10% tariff on imports from China. The John Jenkins Designs shipment has finally cleared U.S. Customs and was delivered today. We hope this is a one-time occurrence. As a result of the tariffs, we will be adjusting our prices and modifying our "free shipping" policy for orders placed in the next week or two. We are currently in discussions with manufacturers and other dealers to develop a comprehensive plan. I anticipate that we will gradually see the prices of some games and other items we offer increase in the coming months. Buy now! Are you experiencing difficulties checking out on our website? We have received reports of our system not processing payments, particularly for international transactions. If you encounter any issues, please feel free to call or email us. Alternatively, you can select the option to pay by "Check or Money Order" in the "Remarks/Comments" section. Simply indicate that you would like to receive a PayPal or credit card payment request. Are you having trouble reaching us? We have discovered that users are currently unable to connect. If you are experiencing this issue, please email us, and we will respond to your inquiry promptly. Additionally, we buy and sell collections of toy soldiers, models, and games, ensuring that there is always something new and classic to discover! Soon, I will be listing a collection of loose Forces of Valor and 21st Century 1/32 scale vehicles on our website. We have also added several lots of plastic soldiers to our Rare and Retired section. Visit us in person or browse our online shop. We just received a shipment from Europe with a bunch of 1/72 scale sets from Strelets, Orion and Mars. Above is one of the many games that happens at Hobby Bunker every week! This one is Warhammer 40K.