I know that Game Empire appeared to be well stocked with "cool terrain" before the move; the Web site and Facebook page suggest that it still is--and more.
If Jeff and I can be convinced to bring our Sellout-Kids and Repos, respectively, to Pasadena, I think it would be appropriate to play on a table completely covered with bogs. 8^D
Allen
--- In WABlist@yahoogroups.com, Tom <tdowns3@...> wrote:
>
> My experience playing at stores is that "cool terrain" is
> important, probably because that's the first thing that catches the
> prospect's eye and draws him into further inquiry.
> Ton D.
> On 3/1/2012 8:19 AM, chaz.robbins wrote:
> > This is definitely an experiment. Part of my thinking is "Hey, what's
> > the point of owning a game store if you can't play games with your
> > favorite miniature army?" I think our store has grown big enough to
> > support this. Plus, the TV guys are fascinated by all of this. You
> > should have seen how they fell out of their chairs when I told them
> > that the first war game miniatures rules were written by H.G. Wells,
> > and that he used to play with Robert Louis Stevenson! It turns out
> > that the director's favorite author is RLS. They are in a constant
> > state of amazement whenever they come to film. Having historical
> > games, especially huge multi-table games with lots of cool terrain,
> > will really enhance the show. I would love for you to come down to the
> > new store and give me your analysis of the prospects for success with
> > more historical gaming. Our new address is 1795 E. Colorado Blvd. in
> > Pasadena. We are at the north west corner of Allen and Colorado, about
> > 1/2 mile west of the of our old location. Call before you come so I
> > can make sure I have no conflicts for the day. I will buy you lunch!
> > And this invitation goes out to Jeff as well, of course. Chuck
>
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