Local Comic Shop Day 2021

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Ted Litvan

Comic Shops – Get your store prepared for 2021 holiday sales! To start the season, ComicsPRO is sponsoring Local Comic Shop Day on Wednesday, November 24th. To participate, comic shops can register with no charge in 2021. Track the LCSD Facebook page for announcements about the special comics available for this event.

To help stores stock-up with products BCW has in the warehouse, BCW is offering 20% off in-stock printed comic boxes and Comic Book Stor-Folios (excludes the standard white comic boxes and black Stor-Folios). Offer good through November 30th, 2021. Comic shops can get this savings when they sign-in to their bcwsupplies.com wholesale account, add the products to their cart, and use coupon code LCSD21 during checkout. Comic shops that do not already have a BCW wholesale account can apply here.

BCW Comic Stor-Folios and printed comic boxes — BCW printed comic boxes and Comic Book Stor-Folios

Flesh and Blood TCG – How to Build Your Best Deck in a Sealed Format Event

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Rick Kivett

When you’re playing in a Flesh and Blood Sealed Deck event, you have to quickly construct your 30 card deck. You’re provided with six sealed packs of cards, and have about 15 minutes to build your deck. How do you quickly organize your cards and determine what deck to build? I discuss my system and provide a few tips to help make the best deck possible. I’m using Tales of Aria packs, as I’m preparing for The Calling Sealed events in Dallas and Cincinnati.

See all of Rick’s FABTCG articles to learn more.

Follow me on Twitter (@BCW_Rick) for more FABTCG conversations.

Collecting the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game

Posted on September 28, 2021 by John Parker

The Final Fantasy series has a storied history in the realm of video games. Spanning multiple consoles, genres, stories, and characters, it remains a popular franchise. While there is a Japan-only Final Fantasy card game, this focuses on the more recent, international version released in 2016.

The Final Fantasy TCG uses 50 card decks made of cards representing various characters from the series, with the goal of dealing 7 points worth of damage to the opponent. The game uses 4 types of cards: Forward, Backup, Summon, and Monster. Each type has a different function, but backup and forward cards are most important. For more information, check the official site, and an interactive tutorial can be found on the rules page.

A FFTCG deck must contain 50 cards, making decks easier to store and transport. For example, the Prism Deck Case holds two single-sleeved, 50 card decks.

Prism deck case with Final Fantasy decks — A Prism Deck Case with two Final Fantasy decks

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Flesh and Blood TCG, Tales of Aria Release and Banned Cards

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Rick Kivett

In this episode of “Getting Into Flesh and Blood”, we discuss the cards that were recently banned by Legend Story Studios. We then talk about what to expect from the Tales of Aria release, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 24th. Finally, we consider what hero will become the dominant force after the Tales of Aria release and the banned cards.

Please respond to my related tweet and let me know what hero you think will become the strongest, and how the meta has changed.

See all of my FABTCG videos, including several deck techs.

Flesh and Blood TCG – Refined Dash Deck Tech

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Rick Kivett

I’ll be traveling to Las Vegas for the first Calling event in the US, September 10-12. I’ll likely be playing this Dash deck (listed below). This deck tech has been refined from my original Dash Deck Tech, as I’ve gained experience and adjusted for the meta I expect to see in Vegas.

Follow me on Twitter to track how the weekend evolves at The Calling. I plan to compete in the Friday Tales of Aria “First Look” sealed event, and then the Saturday The Calling main event. Hopefully I’ll advance to Day 2 of The Calling, but if not, I’ll play in the Pro Quest Sunday event.

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Travel Tips for Flesh and Blood TCG Events

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Rick Kivett

I’ll be attending the first Flesh and Blood TCG The Calling, held Sept. 10-12 in Las Vegas. In the video below, I discuss my current deck selection ideas. Drawing upon my Magic the Gathering experience traveling to tournaments, I offer travel tips for competitive card tournaments.

Learn more about FAB “The Calling”.

Find my FAB deck techs in this playlist.

Follow me on Twitter for more FAB discussions.

Here are some of the card accessories I mentioned in the video:
BCW Elite2 Premium Card Sleeves
Spectrum Prism Deck Cases
BCW Deck Vault 100
BCW 12-Pocket Z-Folios
BCW 9-Pocket Z-Folios
BCW 4-Pocket Folios

Organizing Arkham Horror The Card Game

Posted on August 31, 2021 by John Parker

Arkham Horror is a cooperative Living Card Game based on the popular Cthulhu Mythos setting. The players represent investigators trying to resolve the selected scenario, and if the character lives, can be used in subsequent games in a campaign mode. More information on the basics can be found on the rules page, or in the video below.

One core set allows one or two players. Adding a second core set will allow up to 4 players. In addition, many expansions have been released. Each adds new Investigators, Scenarios, or other enhancements to the game. As each expansion adds cards, finding convenient storage for everything is important, to help prevent setup from taking too long.

BCW 3200 Card Bin with Arkham Horror cards

One of the best options to solve this storage problem is to use the BCW Collectible Card Bin. If you have a full Arkham Horror collection with all or most of the expansion sets, you’ll need two Card Bins. It holds the collection securely, with the locking lid making transportation easier. The Collectible Card Bin Partitions or Tall Trading Card Dividers help separate and organize cards. The typical method has Player Cards, Basic Weaknesses, Investigator class cards, then Scenario Cards subdivided by campaign, then specific scenario.

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Storing Your MTG Cube

Posted on August 27, 2021 by John Parker

Magic the Gathering has many different formats, both official and fan made. One of the most popular ways to play is a Cube Draft. It combines elements from constructed and limited play to create a unique, curated experience.

A cube consists of a selected group of cards; at least 360, although larger cubes for more players or more variety are possible. The cards are divided into 15 card “packs”, which are then used as booster packs for drafting. The cards used in the cube are up to the creator, although there are resources like Cube Cobra and CubeTutor that can be useful.

The first consideration is how to make the “packs”. While there are specially designed products for this, another, more economical option may be more appropriate, especially if you’re just starting your cube. Some options to consider are BCW Thick Card Sleeves, BCW 10 Count Slider Boxes, BCW 7mm Toploaders, or 15 ct Card Cubes. The card cubes allow the use of single sleeved cards, while the other options work best with raw cards.

300 card box with Magic cards — BCW 300 ct. Card Box with MTG Cube

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Introducing Spectrum Prism Deck Cases

Posted on August 26, 2021 by John Parker

BCW is proud to present Prism Deck Cases, part of the forthcoming Spectrum line of card game and board game accessories. Let’s go over why Prism marks the perfect introduction to this new line.

These cases are made from a strong, translucent plastic, and have a matte shell. The available colors are Umbra Black, Cobalt Blue, Viridian Green, Sunset Orange, Infra Red, Ultra Violet, Pale Moon White, and Xanthic Yellow. You’re sure to find your favorite color, or show off what your deck is (or if you want to add a little psychology, what it isn’t).

We also offer Prism cases in 80s inspired neon colors such as Electric Blue, Fuchsia, and Lime Green. In addition to the solid color cases, Prisms are available in gem-inspired marbled colors, including Apatite Blue, Carnelian Red, Charoite Purple, Jade Green, and Marble Black.

The cases have a secure snap closure and squeeze to open. The fit will not allow the case to open accidentally, keeping your card safe during transport. Sized to hold 100 standard double-sleeved cards, the Prism cases are perfect for a variety of games, from Commander decks for Magic the Gathering to constructed Flesh and Blood decks. These boxes hold a deck of cards in a horizontal format, which makes it easy to remove the cards.

You can watch a review from Tolarian Community College below, where the Professor gives these cases a coveted A grade.

Prism Deck Cases make a great addition to any CCG fan’s arsenal. Sturdy, colorful, and secure, a Prism will last as long as your interest in the game. Keep an eye out for other, upcoming products in the Spectrum line, sure to interest both card and board gamers.

Your New Favorite Commander Deck Box

Posted on August 26, 2021 by John Parker

Commander remains a favorite format among Magic players. However, unlike playing Standard or Modern, having access to a variety of Commander decks is important. Players often ask “What’s the best method to hold and store multiple EDH decks?”. We believe the BCW Prime X4 XL is the answer to that question.

BCW Prime X4 XL with commander decks and accessories

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