(Part 4) Best toys & games according to redditors
We found 51,881 Reddit comments discussing the best toys & games. We ranked the 24,358 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 61-80. You can also go back to the previous section.
Ugh I don't even play anymore and I want to buy some dice...
come on look at the deals
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B004FEXUP4/
Amazon in my experience is one of the best places to buy the books when it comes to price. The books are almost always constantly on sale for 20% or 30% off.
It also depends on his role. Is he mostly just a player? An aspiring DM? Either way, if he already doesn't have it he should have the players handbook. Probably the Dungeon Masters guide, and a few others. The top books I'd say he should have (in order of priority) are probably:
There's also a bunch of other books and adventures, but these are most important. For adventures I highly recommend Tales From the Yawning Portal, Ghosts of Saltmarsh, Curse of Strahd and Storm Kings Thunder.
Now, if you want to make the gift more special, there are a few of the more prestigious (or at least cool) items.
The Rook and the Raven makes superb notebooks. I use them, my wife uses them. I highly recommend them. They are a bit pricey for a notebook, but they are well made, disco-bound so you can add pages and customize your layout, and there are pages with special prompts to help you brainstorm and organize. Whether you are a DM or player, I highly recommend them. Start with either a player diary or DM planner, then go from there. Warning, your skills order these right away. They makes each book custom from scratch, so fulfillment can take a while (sometimes 8 weeks or so).
https://shop.therookandtheraven.com/
Want to get him the books, but make it a bit more memorable? Get the Core Rulebook Gift Set with Limited Edition Covers. Very nice looking, has the players handbook, Dungeon Masters Guide, and Monster Manual with special edition covers, as well as a special edition Dungeon Masters Screen. You can find it on Amazon (see link below) or sometimes at your local game store.
Dungeons and Dragons RPG: Core Rulebook Gift Set Limited Alternate Covers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HFG969C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IiERDbMK8RT3K
Dice. Dice. Dice. Players and DMs alike love Dice. Especially cool or special dice. You can look around on Amazon for large sets of regular dice (Wiz Dice Bag of Devouring: Collection of 140 Polyhedral Dice in 20 Guaranteed Complete Sets for Tabletop Role-Playing Games - Solids, Translucents, Swirls, Glitters, Alchemic Oddities https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KP4T6TQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rlERDbMH5C6AB), miniature dice (Wiz Dice Halfling's Haversack - 140 Mini Polyhedral Dice, 20 Colors in Complete Sets of 7, Miniature 10mm Pocket Size is Portable and Great for Travel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BWK7HVB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_HkERDb6P484G7) or some sets of special material dice, like metal dice (TecUnite 7 Die Metal Polyhedral Dice Set DND Role Playing Game Dice Set with Storage Bag for RPG Dungeons and Dragons D&D Math Teaching (Shiny Black and Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CVT3RZR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GmERDbQ090HDB).
I would also check out Artisan Dice. Very pricey, but VERY nice. There are some dice from here made from ACTUAL stones like Malachite, and some even made from Bison Horn.
If he's a fan of Critical Role you should of course check out their Merch Shop. Plenty of cool items there, like apparel, maps, tankards, etc.
https://shop.critrole.com/
If he likes using digital tools at the table, you can always get him a subscription to D&D Beyond. It can be a very useful, intuitive tool.
There's so much out there, it's hard to choose. And everyone has different tastes, so its hard to make specific recommendations. If you have any questions, let me know. Getting new players more involved in the hobby is one of my favorite things. And honestly, you sound like an awesome mom. I would have loved for my mom to have supported my hobbies like this when I was younger, and it's impressive the kind of research you are doing. Hes a lucky kid.
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Just remembered a few more things. Reaper makes excellent miniatures he can use in his games, and mini painting is a great hobby he can get into. Check out Reaper Miniatures (https://www.reapermini.com/) and some sets of paints. I recommend Vallejo or Citadel for paints, but Reaper also has some nice starter kits. For tutorials, have him look at YouTube, especially channels like Goobertown hobbies, Miniac, Black Magic Craft, etc.
Also, right now Reaper has a kickstarter going on. They've done this a few times before and it's been quite successful in the past. It's going in now and will end Nov. 1st. Basically, you pledge a certain amount of money and they give you a TON of minis at a much lower cost per mini. I think the core set is like $120, but I think you get well over a hundred minis, so it's a great value. If you don't mind waiting on the actual gift (fulfillment is expected around Feb 2021?), it can be a great way to quickly get a ton of cool minis.
Reaper Miniatures Bones 5: Escape from Pizza Dungeon, via @Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/reaperbones5/reaper-miniatures-bones-5-escape-from-pizza-dungeon?ref=android_project_share
OMG what wonderful kind people you are!!! Thank you for rescuing him! Who could have kept that sweet face locked up in a shed?!
How long have you had him for now?
In case you are a new bunny parent and need any tips or ideas take a look at the little guide on care I assembled below https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Z_IvDuy5Fr-VOKwBVBSmZih0m1ATCIquIMhYyFl4aIw - it is a it long but quite thorough. I really tried to include all the info a new bunny parent might want into this guide...
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Poor sweetheart look a little sad... I am so happy he has you now! Try to spend a lot of time on the floor with him if you can. You don't have to drop everything and be with him, just see if you can do some of the things you usually do on the floor.. he will love the company and it will make him feel happier and less lonely.
I am guessing his situation was far from ideal and he is understandably unsure and weary of people. But with some patience, the right approach and diligence you can change that. :)
What works best with bunnies is always always letting them come to you instead of you going to them... silly as it is, that is what makes them feel most secure around anyone who is trying to bond with them. The best way to encourage them to do this is another silly thing - get on the floor. Literally just sprawl out and do your own thing and wait for him to come and explore you (I promise he will if you are patient). On the floor you are on his own level and you feel both safe and curious for them explore.
I would honestly suggest trying to really focus for the next few week on spending lots of time on the floor with him when you are home. Anything you usually do just do it on the floor. The floor is their level and where they feel the safest and that is best for bonding. Sprawl out and let him hop all over you. Watch TV on the floor and lean against the sofa for comfort or even when you are on your laptop. Basically just make a real effort to spend lots of time with him on the floor for a couple weeks and see if that makes a difference I think it will. :) Always let him come to you on his own terms when he feels safe, don't reach for him if you feel like he is not feeling safe in that moment (kind of anticipate his feelings)... some greens will help make you feel more inviting and attractive, and over time you will be able to pet him while he is eating, and then he will learn that humans mean yummies and they are safe and he will pop by for pets from you more often. :)
Watch a couple videos below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3rlWno7B8g - great video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS9HcoC19h4 - another good video
It's really about the amount of time you spend around and with your bunny on his level (the floor) - the more the better.. The food is not a way to bond, but something that initially helps lure him to you to learn more about you and what to expect from - this of it this way… To bond with the bunny, grab some treats (I suggest cilantro or small pieces of dried apple) and sit on the floor in the same room as the bunny. Spend lots of time on the ground with it in spaced out sessions. Just read or watch Netflix, and wait for the bun to come to you. Eventually, he will probably come up and sniff you all over. Sit still and let him do that, then he'll hop away. The next time he comes, offer him treats from your hand. Repeat several times, just sitting and waiting for him to come get treats. When he's comfortable with that, and maybe flopping or binkying in your presence and close to you, reach out and pet his head as he is eating a treat. Almost all rabbits love having their heads pet/massaged. If you're lucky, after a while He'll be coming to you and asking for it by putting his head near your hand.
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He might also really like some things to explore and play with in his space. I'll share my favorites below:
Bunnies like exporting type toys - a tunnel, cardboard houses, willow and hay balls, chews, and treat puzzles . The two thread below have examples:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Rabbits/comments/an8cut/rabbit_room_ideas/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Rabbits/comments/ajf2vl/how_to_enrich_my_rabbits_life/
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Also a couple suggestions below that are my personal favorites and all buns tend to enjoy:
Treat/pellets ball - feed pellets in it vs a bowl
Nesting cups - hide little treat bits between stacked cups, I have not met a bun who doesn't love these
Plastic slinky - most buns love these
Play house
Dig box
Also try homemade things - the best I found was an empty egg carton stuffed with favorite greens for him to figure out how to open. :)
Or something like this https://www.reddit.com/r/Rabbits/comments/be338f/diy_pellet_dispenser/
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Or a homemade castle like this person did https://www.reddit.com/r/Rabbits/comments/bcl9p4/cardboard_castle/ - she has instructions on how to make one, send her a message.
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Lastly try teaching him tricks like here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ke5N3tGLT_A - which is fun and a great way to bond with him.
They honestly made me think of those squishy gel tubes from the 90's.
I own all of these (plus quite a few more), and enjoy playing them regularly. Prices are approximately accurate at places like Target, walmart, Amazon, etc. Most games below can be played by up to 4-6 players (some more), but all support a minimum of two. (An important distinction, as many games require 3 or more players.)
$5-10:
$10-20:
Here, we start getting into some really interesting ones...
$20-30
$30-50
A bit pricier here, but some very interesting gameplay is to be found.
Toymakers don't seem to care. I've compared it and Eleven's in-store, and they are perfectly identical.
Set Of Ten Finger Hands Finger Puppets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OACD9CU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_U2HdBb7DATSAY
Uhhhh. Pandemic is a good game if you want to lose horribly. I'd recommend Forbidden Desert instead. Many similar mechanics. A lot faster. Fewer "Welp, we lose in 5 turns and there is nothing we can do to stop it" issues. And it doesn't suffer as badly from the "Table Captain" problems. It still HAS them but not as badly.
My personal recommendation for a fun competitive game that's relatively easy to learn and doesn't suffer "You fucked me over!" annoyances? 7 Wonders. Another good choice in this theme would be Ticket to Ride. This also has the benefit of actually being available at Target or Walmart, so you don't have to try and find a hobbyist store or order it online. King of Tokyo and Tsuro are both fun, easy-to-learn games as well. I've seen all of these at Barnes and Noble, so depending on what you have locally, they can be easily found.
"Welcome to our learning farm!"
My daughter (10 months) loves this thing: https://www.amazon.com/VTech-Stand-Learning-Frustration-Packaging/dp/B0053X62GK
... and I love that she loves it. But my heavens, is it annoying. If I hear the cow moo in the barn once more I may lose it. As called out elsewhere here, it lacks a dedicated volume control. It has a little switch that toggles between loud and STFU.
It also has a little slide-whistle sound effect that goes off N times depending on what you hit. Press "3" and it happily screams, "THREE! Whoop ... whoop ... whoop." That sounds seems pitched perfectly to slice through any other audio coming from elsewhere in the house.
> So, I only have 30 minutes with the group once a week as a DnD club. I figure that I'm just going to be there to facilitate them getting into groups and finding their own DMs so they can play outside of the school day.
Yes, this sounds like the way to do it. It sounds like you'll have a weekly clinic for people to level up characters, talk out rules issues, work out group issues, share awesome stories and such.
> I also will likely need to start some fundraisers for game materials since we're in a VERY high poverty school.
Since you have so many players, you're getting into territory where buying in bulk becomes realistic.
Even if $1.50 is too much for these kids to spare for a set of dice, if the kids are playing at school after hours, these can be club materials.
You might also reach out to book stores, game stores, theater groups, art stores, office supply stores and such to see if there's any type of sponsorship opportunities to help with some of this stuff.
I would return. They aren't safe or helpful for walking, plus it's huge and something that can only be used for a short amount of time. Instead get a push walker (this V-tech one is popular) and was actually recommended to us by a PT to help encourage walking indepedently.
King of Tokyo - https://www.amazon.com/King-of-Tokyo-Board-Game/dp/B004U5R5BI
It's like Yahtzee with a giant monster battle in the middle. Fun for adults, fun for kids.
I'd like to try my hand at answering your question about how to get into D&D, hopefully providing some extra insight and assistance along the way.
Both D&D and Pathfinder (one of its largest and most successful competitors) offer boxed sets to get started playing the respective games--in fact, this tradition of "all in one" box sets goes back to some of the very earliest days of D&D and its famous blue/red/gold/black books like Basic and Expert.
D&D 4th Edition (D&D4E) is the latest completed version of D&D, and represents a very significant evolution from what came immediately before. It has a heavy tactical focus, a very broad array of balanced character classes, some great online tools for managing your characters, and there's great ways "in" like the Encounters games hosted at many comic shops and game stores across the US. Since it heavily emphasizes the basic rules of "Striker / Defender / Leader / Controller" in combat (that is, someone to do lots of damage, someone to soak up enemy hits and hold them in place, someone to keep the other party members strong and focused, and one more person to affect and hamstring large numbers of foes at once), it can be pretty easy for a group familiar with other RPGs or even videogames to quickly segue into the proper roles.
You can start playing 4E today by buying The Essential Starter which contains just enough rules, characters, and game pieces to get started playing with a group of friends. The game pieces/maps are there to help track your characters' positions in combat relative to the monsters they'll face; 4E's heavy tactics focus makes this a virtual necessity.
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Pathfinder was started in some ways as a response from the move from 3rd/3.5E D&D to 4th. Some players feel that 4E overemphasizes tactics, party balance, and simplified roleplaying mechanics to the detriment of the game, and so Pathfinder branched off of the open-source elements of the 3.5E ruleset and became its own, tweaked and rebalanced version of that game.
Pathfinder focuses heavily on character customization, a heavy "simulationist" element (e.g., there are very detailed rules for things like getting a job, building castles, going to war with other empires, alcoholism, etc.!), and compatibility with the very large amount of 3E/3.5E material available, in addition to the many Pathfinder-specific books that have been published in the last 4 years.
The Pathfinder Beginner Box, much like the D&D4E product above, contains just enough game pieces, character classes, and rules to get started on a basic adventure with other new players.
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Unfortunately it's worth noting that both of these products are currently sold out on Amazon itself, and the third party sellers that do have them are a little more expensive, so you might want to wait to purchase them.
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Both games rely on similar basic assumptions, tools, and modular rule systems:
Basic Assumptions: Players control [usually] one fantastical hero each, and each hero is primarily defined by their "class." Quintessential fantasy tropes are covered: powerful and hardy Fighters; sneaky, thieving, dangerous Rogues; arcane spellslinging Wizards; and devout, healing Clerics. Each game also has more specialized classes, like 4E's shapeshifting animal-like Wardens and its spell-shooting Seeker archers and Pathfinder's bomb-making Alchemists and Western-style Gunslingers.
Fantasy races are also represented in both games, from nimble, mystical Elves to hardy, gruff Dwarves, from sneaky, affable Halflings to brutish, powerful Half-Orcs. Many other specialized races are also available in each system.
The players make their way through the world by describing what they do to a Dungeon Master, who in turn describes what they see and controls the plot, other characters, villains, and indeed, the world itself. In some cases, the players may simply explore the DM's world, learning and investigating, but sooner or later, a challenge is bound to ensue.
Both games provide rules for engaging challenges through combat and "other" skills. In either arena, the games calculate the effects of random chance and risk through the use of dice rolls. Even the greatest warriors can sometimes miss a slippery foe, and not every cut from a sword is immediately lethal; similarly, even an expert thief is sometimes stymied by a lock when pressed for time, but even such failures won't always necessarily set off the trap hidden within.
By rolling dice, players and the DM factor in this random chance. Then, bonuses and penalties are applied based on logical factors (as outlined in the rules). A strong warrior is more liable to hit--and hurt--with his sword, while a nimble thief is better able to evade attacks and dexterously pick locks. Running across a dungeon floor might normally be simple, but if it's covered in ice, the chances to slip and fall are far higher. Casting a spell from memory might normally be taxing--but altogether doable--for a wizard, but doing it while being attacked by a swordsman is all the harder.
Success or failure is then calculated against some target "difficulty"--either a set number (e.g., hitting a bandit in Leather Armor might always require an Attack roll of 16 or higher, after bonuses and penalties are applied) or against an opposing roll (e.g., a thief attempting to hide in the shadows in the middle of combat will be opposed by the general perceptiveness of the enemies he hopes to evade).
Successful resolutions to a problem--either by defeating the enemies before you or by overcoming the intellectual and physical challenges of a puzzle or mystery--rewards players in the form of fabulous treasures and experience points. If enough of the latter are accrued, characters gain levels, unlocking potent new abilities, while enough of the former is gathered, characters might become rich enough to buy a castle or even a kingdom!
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Tools: Both games rely on polyhedral dice. These are often referred to as dX, where X is the number of sides on the die. d4s, d6s, d8s, d10s, d12s, and d20s are very common. The smaller dice are often used to calculate the damage of weapons or spells (the tiny d4 for a Dagger represents the unlikelihood such a simple weapon has of dealing a killing blow, while a massive greataxe's d12 showcases how a spot-on hit with one could fell even a mighty man in one hit). If multiple dice should be rolled at once (e.g., a Wizard's Fireball becomes more powerful as he grows in level, adding more and more d6s to the damage it does), then a number may be affixed before the "d" to showthat: 2d6 means to roll two 6-sided dice and add their results.
The most important die in both systems is the d20; it is used as the primary generator of entropy in tasks with a random chance to succeed. To attack, you roll a d20 and add your attack modifiers, then compare it to your opponent's "AC" (armor class) to see if you succeed. To climb a sheer cliff, you roll a d20, add your skill and strength bonuses in climbing, and then compare it to the "DC" (difficulty class) of the cliff. To hide from sight, you roll a d20 and add your stealthiness and dexterousness and compare it against your opponent's Perception roll, to which he or she has added their own bonuses.
In both systems, 1s and 20s are often treated specially, particularly in combat. A 1 is generally seen as an automatic--and sometimes cataclysmic--failure, while a 20 is not only an automatic success, it's a chance for a spectacular success (e.g., in combat, it might be represented by a "critical hit" that deals far more damage than a normal strike would on average).
Other common tools are character sheets, game pieces, and maps. Character sheets, either the official ones from the publishers or fan-made ones or even your own, are essentially standardized ways to format and showcase your character's abilities, strengths, weaknesses, and current status in an easy-to-read, quick-to-reference format.
For instance, characters' HP (hit points, a measure of their health and haleness that can be reduced by disease or combat damage) are often prominently placed, since it's such a vital number. Characters' abilities (e.g., strength, dexterousness, intelligence, etc.) are also tracked here, along with skills, possessions, and even magic spells.
Maps and game pieces, as before, provide a convenient way of tracking combat; if a special attack can only be used on an opponent whom you're flanking with an ally, being able to definitively state where you stand is important. Most maps are measured in 1" squares that typically represent 5 feet in the game world, and most game pieces fit into said squares (although pieces representing large creatures may be bigger!).
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Modular Rules: Both games come with a central rulebook (the Player's Handbook for D&D4E or the Core Rule Book for PF) that describes, in essence, how character creation, combat, skill usage, death, advancement, and general adventuring are handled in the game. These basic rules, however, are designed to be expanded upon. The small selection of races and classes presented in said books are supplemented by many more in subsequent volumes (e.g., Player's Handbook 2 and 3 or the Advanced Player's Guide, respectively), and additional rules for things like running the game (Dungeon Master's Guide/Gamemastery Guide), monsters to face (Monster Manual/Bestiary), fantastical treasures to acquire (Mordenkaiden's Magical Emporium/Ultimate Equipment), and more (e.g., Ultimate Campaign, a book about kingdom-building) are also written. Both games are meant to grow with your needs, but most of it is optional.
I think OP is referencing something quite a bit different from a standard breadboard. It's probably something more like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Elenco-Electronic-Playground-Learning-Center/dp/B0035XSZDI/ref=zg_bs_2528073011_12
They also come with rather large booklets that give definitions of all the electrical components and what they do as well as instructions for dozens of different cool projects you can build with it. I remember mine had projects for like a rain detector, a security alarm, a morse code clicker, etc.
You think that's cool?
Try this
1.2m long super star destroyer.
Or you could get the larger Death Star.
my son loved these from 10 months onward. he's 3 now and still plays with them. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005C5H4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I don't think KOT is technically on sale on Amazon. As with many board games, they are actually being sold by third-party sellers, Amazon is just fulfilling the order.
As a result, you'll often see these third-party sellers under-bidding each other by a dollar or so so that their copy comes up as the lowest-priced, and typically first bought. In fact, as I'm writing this, somebody has even underbid the price you listed and it's down to $26.72.
Historically, KOT has been sold for about $29 on Amazon:
http://camelcamelcamel.com/IELLO-IEL-51032-King-Tokyo/product/B004U5R5BI?context=browse
Forbidden Island is great for kids and cooperative. Castle Panic might be a bit advanced for him at 6, but, again, it's a co-op game, so you can help him out. He could probably play King of Tokyo. There's always Hey, That's My Fish!. Also, pretty much any board game by HABA
5 pairs for $14. Although my set came with 4 pairs and two left hands for some reason.
I would highly suggest The Begginer's Box.
While some don't fit your criteria, I'm a fan of many of the items from Fat Brain Toys. My daughter has the following from there:
Her other basic, non-musical, not-very-themepark-ish toys are (and some you mention you have, but still...):
But, honestly, my daughter grows out of things pretty quickly. She has fallen in and out of love with her toys repeatedly. She also loves music, so as much as I wish she would just like the silent, simple toys... she thrives most and has the most fun with things that are loud and musical. I hate everything Vtech, but she could dance for days if given the opportunity... so as a parent, sometimes I suck it up and realize that despite whatever toys I wish or think she should have, she finds other things more enjoyable (especially as she became a toddler had had true opinions on things).
What about these bad girls?
Pearl Water Wigglies https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00000IUZU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-cz-yb8327861
Seconded. I believe “We Didn’t Playtest This At All” is the one you’re looking for.
Asmadi Games We Didn't Playtest This at All - With Chaos Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001N11OI2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dIo0CbE2VWXT3
They might be interested in something like this.
I'd actually got that for my 10 year old nephew before and he had a blast with it until he ran out of projects to make. Teaches them how to make all kinds of neat little inventions while they learn how circuitry and electricity works.
Edit1: Few other suggestions: Bang: The Dice Game, Citadels, Mascarade
Edit2: Formatting
Soooo over the past few years, my husband has bought a lot of two player games. Since I think most games are designed for more players than that, I wanted to put in some suggestions because we have found some really great ones!
A few others we like but don't play as often
Please don't crowdfund something that already exists.
https://www.amazon.com/Set-Ten-Finger-Hands-Puppets/dp/B00OACD9CU
I would recommend starting out with The Starter Set. It has everything you need to get started (basic rules, pre-built characters, and a set of dice), but you don't have to sink a lot of money yet.
If you all want to keep going, you will need Player's Handbooks, a Dungeon Master's Guide, and a Monster Manual. Those are your 3 Core Rulebooks. Oh, and all the dice, lots of dice.
Have fun!!
This one next. http://www.amazon.com/Lego-Star-Wars-Death-II/dp/B000FTXNRI
Baby stacking cups! The First Years Stack Up Cups https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005C5H4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_F9lQCbYCFTKWN
So, here's all the details on how people store Magic cards meant to be played, with links.
The gold standard for the number of Magic cards to store is 75 or 100 double sleeved cards. As long as your container can store this many cards in one section it will be at least useful to the owner. Additionally, no one really likes storing their cards flat like your current box. Cards are much, much easier to retrieve from the container if stored edge on (top or sides exposed as opposed to your front or back, look at the pictures below).
The Boulder deck box by Ultimate guard holds exactly the preferred number of cards, down to sub millimeter tolerance. 100 cards and 75 cards
Ultra pro makes a pretty ubiquitous soft plastic box for 75 cards and 100 cards which does offer a little more wiggle room.
Ultimate guard makes nearly identical boxes. 75 cards, 100 cards.
They call their 75 card boxes 80 card boxes but that's referring to single sleeving and even single sleevers tend to appreciate the extra space for a few ancillary cards like tokens.
Also, we do not double sleeve with penny sleeves but inverted(open end at bottom of card) perfect^1 fit^2 sleeves and with regular^1 sleeves^2 over that.
https://www.tolariancommunitycollege.com/how-to-double-sleeve-your-magic-the-gathering-cards-and-why-mtg/
Being able to hold cards is great but there is also some benefit to being able to hold a whole deck box. The Arkhive is a popular example. It holds snugly 5 x 75 card boulders and 4 x 100 card boulders. It also holds soft plastic boxes but less precisely.
When storing dice they are stored separately from cards. Ultra Pro, Ultimate Guard
According to USPS it'd be about $7 USD. It'd likely take a few weeks to get there too.
EDIT: Found it on Amazon.UK for £0.98 with free shipping. So now you can have that exact model and save some money.
And here's an Amazon link for $1.62 USD for the same model if anyone is interested in buying it instead of hoping for the freebie.
https://www.amazon.com/Accoutrements-Set-Finger-Hands-Puppets/dp/B00OACD9CU
Got some diffraction glasses and glow sticks for this year. Last year I brought these weirdly detailed tiny hands. They really blew some people minds after Bassnectar's show.
I got this when I first started D&D. Now I only buy dice when I think they are REALLY COOL.
People will want to buy things for the baby. Some are useful things, many are not. What you really want is gift cards - Walmart, Target, your local grocey store, etc...
Do not fall into the trap of buying every toy, gadget, and outfit you can for your baby. The time your baby spends with her mother or you (or best of all, both of you together) is infinitely more valuable than any toy. This seems obvious to me, but then again I see so many families who are obviously broke but still have bought a lot of nice stuff for their kids. They don't need nice stuff, they need you. And they need you to have the money to fix the car when it breaks down, or to get through lean times when the next recession hits. I have a baby girl BTW, and her favorite toy is these nesting cups I got for $4.
Hopefully the mom will understand this too.
Minimalism is becoming a pretty popular idea, even among people who could afford to buy all the stuff. Here are some articles you might want to read:
https://redandhoney.com/crunchy-minimalist-baby/
https://littlehouselovelyhome.com/minimalist-baby-checklist/
https://www.theminimalistmom.com/minimalist-guide-to-baby/
https://theartofsimple.net/8-essentials-for-a-newborn-baby/
Whatever stuff you decide to buy, see about finding it on craigslist or local mommy groups on facebook before buying it new.
Other advice: If you haven't started this already, start going with the mom to every doctors appointment. The more supported she feels the better for everyone. Also the more informed about the medical side of things you are, the better for everyone. Follow the doctors advice. Go for walks with your baby's mom. Walks are a good way to bond and a perfect exercise for pregnant moms. The fitter she is when she goes into delivery the better for everyone and for your budget.
Last thing: Hopefully your baby's mom is enthusiastic about breast feeding. It's not easy for all women. That's why hospitals have lactation specialists. Breast milk is the best food for a baby up to 6 months, and beyond that they should still be able to nurse as they transition to solid foods. Breast milk is also free. Go to the store and check out prices on formula and baby food - it's expensive stuff, especially if you want the organic stuff.
Gloom
Guillotine
Munchkin
Bohnanza
High Heel Wine Caddy (not a board game)
BUY THE BEST SIDE CUTTERS YOU CAN AFFORD
Better results (less plastic strain), less need to use a hobby knife/cut yourself, and faster build time are all benefits of having good side cutters
I've repeated this about 20x but I'll say it again. The Tamiya 74035 sharp pointed side cutters are worth every penny. If you ever watch Gunpla pro modellers videos from Japan, these are the cutters everyone uses
http://www.amazon.com/Tamiya-74035-Sharp-Pointed-Cutter/dp/B000J47Z4G
Maybe 10? I honestly don't remember.
Okay okay I remember. I went to the museum of science and got one of those gel water tube things. These mother fuckers.
And I put my dick in it.
A mini is a mini. It doesn't matter what system it's for. You can use a highly detailed, hand painted mini, or you can use a rock from the ground.
The absolute best bang for you buck: the Pathfinder Starter Box. It's around $35 on Amazon right now. You get 80 cardboard minis, mostly monsters, but a solid mix of male/female race/class combos too. Plus, you get dice, a dry erase mat, simplified rules, and more!
As for individual minis, Heroforge is pretty highly recommended, but they're not cheap. Expect $20+ for a single mini, but it is completely customizable!
If you want to really invest, get a cheap 3D printer and print your own stuff! I've had a Micro 3D printer for several years, and it still works great! You can find files for most DnD monsters thanks to an artist named Miguel Zavala.
Otherwise, just head to your local store and talk to the people there. Minis can go from $0.10 to several hundred dollars. I'd say you should expect to pay a few dollars for an average mini.
How about 1000 sleeves for $8.95? These are the ones I use on my almost 3000 CAH cards (which reminds me, I'll soon need to order a 4th round of them...).
I think so?
Personally I enjoy my Wiz Dice Bag of Devouring: 140 Polyhedral Dice in 20 Guaranteed Complete Sets
The dice seem well balanced. I don't have weird outliers like I seem to always get with Chessex, plus it comes in a sweet bag of devouring bag. Plop that baby down at a table and gamers ooh and awe.
Depends on how much goes into that pitcher, but I think you can get far better deals.
The Chessex Pound-O-Dice currently goes for $31.95 on their website, but if you check Amazon you can get it for $20.76. So that's a full pound of random dice, bit over 100 in my experience, plus one matching set of seven.
Wiz Dice does a similar thing with their Bag of Holding, which clocks in at $19.99 for over 100 random dice (though in my experience less random than Chessex') plus a complete set. They also offer their Bag of Devouring at $22.29 for 140 non-random dice, consisting of 20 sets and a bag.
And that's not even counting the amount of cheap sets from less known (possibly lower quality) companies that are floating around.
Cardboard boxes with shredded paper, pieces of cardboard, paper towel rolls, and some hay stuffed inside with a tunnel attached is by far my buns' favorite toys. They love going in and ripping everything apart and finding hay/treats to eat. Bunnies love cardboard boxes in general. They'll rip them apart and move them around, chew on 'em, make hidey holes, climb on them. I'll even cut out some holes on the side of the boxes and stuff cardboard tubes frayed at the ends/stuffed with hay for them to have fun with.
Tunnels rank at number 2 favorite toy. Their favorite is the crinkley cat tunnels which have holes throughout them they can dart out. They like the crinkle noise too.
They love manipulating objects, hard plastic slinkies (not metal ones!) are fun for them ... and to watch, haha. Hard plastic baby rattles, baby keys, etc. Just no gel/soft plastic as it would be easy for them to bite and ingest.
http://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Toys_and_Games This has an awesome list of toys and also places to buy bun toys. I've bought cottontail cottages, activity tables, rosewood activity trees, etc--buns love them all! But they are expensive for sure. The activity tables last forever but it would definitely be cheaper to build one !
Oh, also--I would recommend games like the Teach N Treat for mental stimulation as well: http://www.amazon.com/Hagen-Living-World-Teach-Treat/dp/B004HYW9B8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393474030&sr=8-1&keywords=teach+n+treat
There are tons of dog and cat games like that too that buns will love: http://www.amazon.ca/Trixie-4594-Products-Solitaire-White/dp/B0057G1WT0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3EH8O533V5DMS&coliid=I346NPTH7GATHZ
Also they love moving around these treat balls when you stuff em with pellets: http://www.amazon.com/Smarter-Toys-Treat-Inches-Colors/dp/B003ARUKTG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1393474058&sr=8-2&keywords=treat+ball
They love games that have anything to do with eating/end result being eating. :P
http://www.amazon.ca/Kitty-Mansions-Memphis-Tree-Beige/dp/B0043Z0EUE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3EH8O533V5DMS&coliid=IHU58PNBHRME6 CAT TREES! Build your own if you want! Make sure if you buy one to cover any non-safe bun material.
I also got them one of these: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0038B2EKM/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00005C5H4/ref=oh_details_o02_s05_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Stack cups! Put treats between them and watch them knock them over and nom the treats. :)
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00000IZQP/ref=oh_details_o04_s01_i05?ie=UTF8&psc=1 They also like knocking these off.
http://www.amazon.ca/Super-Pet-Tropical-Fiddle-Stick/dp/B000HHO26E/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3EH8O533V5DMS&coliid=I1Y9U0EEWOMV8N These things!
http://www.amazon.ca/Ware-711-Roller-Assorted-Colors/dp/B001CQFDJY/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3EH8O533V5DMS&coliid=I3D5TZDNHU5HM8 This makes eating hay a bit more fun for them. :)
My boys love rolling around and destroying these: http://www.amazon.ca/Peters-Woven-Grass-Play-Ball/dp/B0009YJ3OG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3EH8O533V5DMS&coliid=I2VYO2771IW0LJ
Bunnies really enjoy long-term projects, which is why they like the dig boxes I described in the first paragraph so much. They dig and rearrange the boxes foreeever until I make a new one for them.
Well. My rest days are Tues/Thurs/Sat. Tuesdays I go watch a movie if one I want to see came out the prior weekend because its like 60% off at a theater nearby on Tuesdays.
Thursdays I usually get home and after sitting around for a while will sit down and try and study for some certifications I want to get for work. Then play guitar/video games for a while.
Saturday I hang out with friends and play video games or other random stuff.
I bought this Lego Death Star a few years ago and spent about 6 months worth of Saturdays for a few hours each Saturday putting it together. It was a blast.
Often I have family stuff to deal with which takes up much of my time, or I should be spending time studying instead of likely sitting around on Reddit or some other stupid crap.
TL;DR - find some hobbies you enjoy that are not the gym.
Edit* - I found some old photos of me working on it. None of it actually finished though. building the exterior and probably looking for a grey piece.
Invest in some good side cutters and some sanding sticks. . Don’t stress if you make mistakes, just do your best to finish the model. You’ll learn a lot just by getting it finished as best you can. Then try another kit.
Thank god I live in Canada, I only have to pay a 1185% premium!
It gets even better if you have these
I hear if you cut these open and drink them, you never need to paint your nails again.
Well to be fair a girl got expelled from her private school because principal thought these were sex toys
There are two currently popular versions of Dungeons and Dragons: 3.5 and 4th edition. 3.5 is (obviously) the older edition, but a lot of people still play it because they thought the rules system was more complex and interesting than 4th edition. However, 4th edition is better ballanced and far easier to play.
Pathfinder is also a good alternative to both, as it takes the 3.5 rules and updates them to be more balanced and easier to play.
Pathfinder and 4th Edition both have starter sets for ~$25 and ~$17 respectively. These are great options, and a wonderful way to try out the game without dropping a ton of money on books.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00000IUZU
YAYS:
Chux pads, hands down, were the best purchase we made. Those saved us so much laundry and so many diapers. The link is hit or miss - one box we got was great and quilted, the second box was not quilted and they fall apart more easily. Which really sucks because we're not going through several a day anymore, so it has time to really fall apart before it gets soiled. Even the shitty ones are incredibly helpful.
A Haakaa breast milk catcher. Best money I've ever spent. I stopped using it every day at 11 months PP. 11 months of daily use.
An electronic nail file. I cut too close once, and decided I don't ever want to do that again. It's quiet, it has a little light on it, two speeds, and a bunch of different nail heads.
Stacking cups. Don't know why we even have other toys. Did you know you can throw them and chase after them and then throw them again, mom? You can put them inside each other! You can put them in the toy basket and then take them out and then put them back in again! You can knock them down when mom & dad foolishly stack them up! You can clack them together! You can bang them against EVERYTHING!!
This inflatable tub. It has a little shoehorn for the crotch so you can use it before baby can totally sit up by themselves. We're still using it because my child is dead set on committing suicide in the bathtub.
Sleeved bibs. Or as we like to call them, eatin' ponchos. We got some "art smock" cheaper ones to alternate with, but the Bumkins one is 👌👌👌 so much better. The art smocks are fabric-y on the body, so they stain.
A ring sling. No link because I actually borrowed from my local babywearing community. But I checked out a ring sling back to back to back. My chonker outgrew the Moby wrap I had (which was super hot and a PITA to get on and off) by 3 months when I finally discovered ring slings. Ring slings are like the cool, breezy older sister.
A yoga ball. We spent hours bouncing our child.
NAYS:
This Graco Swing. Well, any swing, but this is the one we had. Of the several swings at daycare, my baby tolerated one kind...for a few minutes. Obviously this is a my baby thing.
A walker. We got one used from a garage sale before we realized they're not really recommended for babies anymore.
Any chew-toy specific type teether.
Guillotine (BGG; $14 at Amazon) is a 2-5 person card game based on the French Revolution.
The game takes place over three rounds ("days"). Each day, you line up twelve noble cards. Each noble has a different point value. At the end of each turn, a player decapitates the noble at the front of the line. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins (novel concept, right?)
Every turn, you can:
In addition, certain nobles have special actions that trigger when collected, allowing you to draw more cards, gain points, or extend the day.
Really simple to learn, with a skill cap coming in 3 or 4 games later, once you've learned all the cards. Pretty luck based (depends on card draw,) but fun nonetheless. I play 5-6 games on a gaming night, then don't touch it for a few weeks. It's a ton of fun as long as it's not the only game you're playing.
Laser pieces.
Shows a comparison, using the same piece, of the cheap Amazon Platos and the God Hand. I have the Tamiya's that are clearly inspired by the God Hand, wondering if its worth the upgrade.
My nippers:https://www.amazon.com/Tamiya-Sharp-Pointed-Side-Cutter/dp/B000J47Z4G
Anyone seen or used the one sided nippers?
Teethers like this
My son (5 months) loves this toy, but I don't see a listing for just one on Amazon
Stacking cups or rings
Shape sorter
Hape toys are well loved in our house too. They've got some nice ones for all ages, and are almost always (always?) wooden toys.
My daughter giggled for hours watching Weebles just wobbling on the table.
We Didn't Playtest This at All. I bought it after seeing it mentioned in /r/boardgames/. I loved the one-star reviews on Amazon from people who didn't understand the game.
It's an absurd party game. The first time I played it in my 6-person group, we played six rounds. I lost the first five rounds before it was even my turn to play (but that's OK because you often get to take an action during other peoples' turns). In the sixth round, I played one hand only because I got to go first, and I was out before it became my turn again. It is still hilarious, inexpensive fun.
I especially love the cards that make players lose if they utter certain words during the game. I was the first to lose with that card, so I spent the rest of the round assassinating people by engaging them in conversation.
Helpful tip: play the game with people you enjoy being around. If your gaming group is composed of only people you know through gaming, forget it.
I really like the spring-connect kits for your purpose. He'll be able to learn some from the manual, and hook it up without requiring other components. $65 is a bit steep tho. Try amazon.
If you buy it on amazon, you can get it with one day shipping! http://www.amazon.com/Who-Doctor-Sonic-Screwdriver-Replica/dp/B003FHXMDC
$1.62 each shipped here.
King of Tokyo
Pandemic
smash up
more awesome board games :)
Welcome to the hobby, friend! Here's a few useful tidbits of info for you.
None of the Gundam kits from the last 20 or so years need glue. That's a standard feature across pretty much every Gundam model kit. So in that regard, feel free to pick any design you like. Not all kits are created equally, but a quick search across this subreddit will help you figure out if the kit you're looking at happens to be hot garbage (and there are a few that are).
To more directly answer your question, the starter set uses an older model of the classic RX-78-02 Gundam. The Revive version is a much, much better model. You can find it here on Amazon.
A panel lining pen (or pens) are not required, but certainly make for a better final product. They're pretty cheap on their own, and generally you'll want at least grey and black, and possibly also brown. Alternatively, you can get a pack of all 3. You'll also want so basic q-tips/cotton swabs to clean up your panel looking.
You're also going to need some nippers. Nippers come in a range of types, qualities, and styles. The best nippers are single sided (that is, one side is a blade and the other is flat). These, the infamous Godhands are hands down the best nippers on the market. They're expensive as shit, but worth every penny. If you're on a medium budget, Tamiya's nippers are the next best option. There are cheaper nippers out there, but they're gonna come with significantly inferior results. That said, a lot of that can be addressed with...
A good hobby knife. You'll be just fine with a simple, cheap X-Acto knife, but there is (in my opinion) a better option. My personal favorite, the Tamiya Design Knife. It's got a slightly smaller blade, which will let you get into tighter spaces with it. It also comes with a metric crapton of replacement blades. You'll want to replace the blade every couple kits, but there's a bunch of them in there. There same container that holds the replacement blades even has a second chamber to dispose of your old blades into.
Finally, you may want some fine pointed (possibly angled) tweezers for decal application. Finger oils can screw up the adhesive on the stickers. You can pass on this starting off most likely, but you'll want to get some eventually.
TL;DR, the starter pack isn't the best option. If you're after the granddaddy Gundam, get the Revive. Otherwise, pick your favorite design. The newer the kit, the better, generally speaking. Look at the copyright date on the box cover to see. Bottom left corner.
You're going to need nippers, which can get pricey, but the cost is worth it. Start with a mediocre pair, and upgrade to the Godhands once you're committed to the hobby. You'll need a knife, too. You can cheap out on this one, but there are better options IMO.
Optionally, get tweezers, panel lining pens, and cotton swabs.
Edit: other good starter kits
HG Barbatos is a great kit. The build process for IBO models is a bit different than other gunpla, though, as they have a quasi-inner frame.
HG 00 Gundam is another great starter. It's also the first kit I ever panel lined, and it was a great starter for that.
If you're wanting a Zaku, the HG The Origin Zaku II Type C is probably the best Zaku kit released to date in 1/144 scale.
Finally, I'd feel bad for not suggesting my all time favorite HG build. It was just a fun, fun kit to make and to pose. The HG 1.5 Gundam. It's got some really cool gimmicks and, unique colors, and an awesome design.
no they didnt come with stands, unfortunately. i bought a pack of these with them.
theyre good enough. you can set the figures in some cool poses, but nothing extreme. 7 out of 11.
theres only one foot hole on each stand though, even though the packaging makes it look like theres 3. its off to the side, but the base is wide enough where they dont lose balance at all.
One of us. One of us.
Wiz Dice Bag of Devouring: Collection of 140 Polyhedral Dice in 20 Guaranteed Complete Sets for Tabletop Role-Playing Games - Solids, Translucents, Swirls, Glitters, Alchemic Oddities https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KP4T6TQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-ciyDbW485ZEZ
Excuse you, the Bag of Devouring is obviously a superior product
And y'know. Cards Against Humanity, or maybe the more PC Apples to Apples...
Farkle, Killer Bunnies, Munchkin, Netrunner, x-wing, jaiper (super fun 2 player game), Guillotine, Small World...we can't think of any other ones at this time.
She isn't a nerd or anything, but she really likes playing games together. It brings us closer (even though the loser usually wants to strangle the winner for a few minutes after the game). Lots of "I WANT A REMATCH" and "THAT WAS PURE LUCK" is said around our dinner table.
- /r/AnimalsWithoutNecks
- /r/gonewilder
- /r/geriatricporn
- /r/dragonsfuckingcars
That's the first death star. It's not all that expensive, nor big. But the second death star set is very expensive (mostly because it's limited) and very big.
Who says you can never use them again? Who do you think you are, the DCI?!
Seriously, though, a lot of the cards are great for casual/kitchen table magic which is incidentally who they're aiming for. Sure, you can't bring them to a tournament, but if your friends don't mind then you can throw some in your EDH or other decks. Hell, I just now had the idea to put together an Archenemy deck using Un-cards and schemes!
Ultimately it's just a new and different experience that not everyone will be interested in, and that's okay... some of us like to mix our Magic with our We Didn't Playtest This At All.
I was expecting your link to go to this card game, which is actually pretty fun . . . for about 15 minutes.
Youtubes
Trial and Error
Stuff like aftermarket stereo (assuming a basic install of head unit + Subwoofer) are relatively easy, but also very easy to do very badly.
The basics are - everything needs Power(+) and Ground(-), and in cars a some stuff will get it's ground from the frame (door pins, etc) or engine block. Everything needs a fuse. If you're connecting a new wire directly to the Positive (+) battery terminal it MUST HAVE A FUSE OH GOD PLEASE READ THIS AND NEVER FORGET IT.
For example, on a basic head unit you have a bunch of wires, but they're all doing really simple things. 4 pairs ( 8 wires) are for speakers, each one has a - and a +. Then you have the main power, the ignition power, and a ground (used by both powers). Then you usually have a + and - feeding a power antenna/signal booster. So you really just have 3 things wired up - Speakers, Power, and Antenna.
If you really want to learn it, grab some cheap "Electrical experiments" kit and you'll learn quick how different components work together and what kind of mistakes you can make in a pretty low-risk environment.
link for the lazy:
http://www.amazon.com/Solar-Car-Smallest-Powered-Educational/dp/B004FEXUP4/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397096645&sr=8-1&keywords=Solar+Powered+Toy+Car
These particular ones you just buy whole! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FEXUP4/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I bought them four of them on sale from Amazon for $1.50 each, so you can probably find a lot better deals than the current if you look around a bit. Also, they aren't really as flawless as the video shows, they need a lot of direct light to work and they get stopped up by little rocks and stuff pretty easy. Still really cool, though.
King of Tokyo
2-6 players. I play it with my 5 year old daughter, and she loves it.
Good game, drunk or sober.
This thing and this thing. The walking thing has a bunch of stuff on the front that's good even if she's just sitting.
I’m broke, but I am a mom. They friggin love measuring spoons, Tupperware, boxes. Throw some plastic beads in a plastic bottle and super glue the lid on to make your own rattle.
You probably have more stuff laying around the house that can be a ‘toy’ than you realize.
Most actual toys are played with for a minute, then just lay around. But... this is definitely a worthy investment:
https://www.amazon.com/VTech-Stand-Learning-Frustration-Packaging/dp/B0053X62GK
(Not sure if it’s on your wish list, but it should be.)
VTech Walker:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0053X62GK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511033752&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=vtech%2Bwalker&dpPl=1&dpID=51TzUlAjlPL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HS7GG5G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473208801&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=werewolf+game&dpPl=1&dpID=51OkyvH6AVL&ref=plSrch
I noticed that you didn't add the sticker on the waist. I would recommend adding it with a toothpick and smoothing it out with a cotton swab. Also, invest in a set of Gundam Markers for panel lining.
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You can find those here.
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Otherwise, great job on the modeling!
The flat round stands are from Neca: https://www.amazon.com/NECA-Action-Figure-Display-Stands/dp/B00ICNW438
The ones with arms are the 5-pack from Obitsu: https://www.amazon.com/OBITSU-Assembly-Action-Figure-Transparent/dp/B00UUTBFGY
Also available as a 1-pack: https://www.amazon.com/OBITSU-Assembly-Action-Figure-Stand/dp/B002T3TXEK
I had bought the Neca stands for my Star Wars Black Series figures, originally, but they work OK with some Marvel Legends, but not all, since the peg holes on the MLs can be very shallow (and basically useless).
I got the Obitsu stands mainly because their round bases match the Neca stands, but also because they have a cleaner look than the Bandai Stage Act 4 stands.
The Obitsu stands do take a bit of work to get the balance right, though, and they tend to wobble a bit, but eventually they settle down. Heavier figure like the Thor have a harder time of getting the balance right.
They are pretty flexible when it comes to their configurations, though. The Star Lord and Captain Marvel figures are using the same stand, and are connected by a clip-on piece. I had run out of the flat base pieces, which is why I have them like that. The balance isn't super stable, and I had to use an extra piece to keep it from tipping over, but it seems to work.
Sushi Go!
Sushi Go! is a quick to teach, quick to play light drafting game. I love it as an intro to the drafting mechanic and as a filler.
No Thanks
Probably my favorite "light" card game. Very easy to teach.
For Sale
Great filler auctioning game. Every time I teach it we end up playing 2-3 games in a row.
Love Letter
A must own IMO. Quick and easy.
Zombie Dice
Under rated push your luck dice game. Plus zombies.
You should be able to pick 2-3 from this list and be happy with it :).
My list would include a variation of games
Code Names - $16
Sushi Go - $10
7 Wonders - $26
Tsuro - $19
Castles of Burgundy - $27
Total: $98
Explanations:
First, I want to preface these selections: our play group varies in size from week to week with anywhere from 4-10 players averaging 5-6. So, we often get caught "splitting the party." That's fine at times, but sometimes, we all want to jump in on one game together because splitting up feels bad man^TM since we're all there to socialize in addition to playing games.
As such, I wanted to include games that ran the gamut and for the most part games that scaled well from 2-X players.
First, Code Names. Now, we've played this game so many times, we actually purchased the expansion Code Names Deep Cover which is a fun variant which adds tons of more playability. This is the go-to "party" game as, for our group, Cards Against Humanity has grown a bit stale. At least it hits the table much less frequently than in years past. Code Names is easy to teach, easy to understand and difficult enough for some of your more entrenched board gamers. In general, I find this a great starter to transition from your Milton Bradley games everyone knows (and hates) into board games that offer sustenance.
Secondly, I offer Sushi Go (cheating a bit here as you'll probably have to buy a couple copies for larger groups or just get Sushi Go Party). Sushi Go is our groups go-to game to introduce games that use a drafting mechanic and to teach that board games can be cute, fun, and delightful while also requiring strategy, maths, and a bit of hope (our group tends to dislike dice-rolling games so for the most part, we stick to games where we can mostly "control" our own fates - YMMV). This game is super quick, so you don't get bogged down at the table for hours. I feel for new board gamers, quicker games are a MUST as many people may not be able to handle the length many of our Beloveds require.
7 Wonders comes next. We tend to introduce this game right after Sushi Go as the mechanics are super similar and the newer players feel like they already know what's going on for the most part. There will be questions, there will be some confusion and oversight, but this game follows easily and feels like a natural step up from Sushi Go and gets players right into the mix of heartier board games. Oh, and I could personally play 7 Wonders every week, especially with all the options offered through the expansions Cities, Leaders, and Tower. The interchangeability of these expansions has kept this game on our table long past many others and continues to bring it back. Again though, YMMV as we all have different tastes.
Tsuro, our board game palatte cleanser. This is another quick game which offers a lot of replayabiliity with minimal rules learning. Aside from those positives, the artwork is what sent this board game over the top for me. I am mesmerized by the board, the tiles, and the pieces each time we open this. This game offers a quick break between your heavier meeple-laiden board games so even after we've surpassed "newb" status, we often come back to this.
Castles of Burgundy I included as a final game because ultimately, we need a game with a strong theme and wonderful mechanics which offer replayability from a more traditional Euro point of view. This game really surprised me. I loved it the first time we played it, and though it may not hit the table but once every other month due to time constraints, it always feels like reuniting with an old friend. It offers a setup for further Euro games and sets the scene on what's really out there in weightier board games. I know there could be other games that fit this description, but at the price, this game is amazing for what it offers.
And that's the list. I know there are many criticisms of these games and I don't devalue those. All my favorites have points in them where they fall a little flat at times, or don't elicit the enjoyment I thought they might, but many times, it's usually my perception and frame of mind. I can often come back months later with renewed enjoyment for them, so trust me, I know there are imperfections; I just choose to ignore them for the post. These games, while some may take a bit longer to learn, offer a great springboard into board games and offer the new player a slow wade into the pool without feeling too slow or drab as one might feel with something like Settlers of Catan. Will I stand by this opinion in 5 or 10 years? We'll see.
Oooh, I looooove board games. From what you're describing I feel like Ticket to Ride could work really well; there are a good amount of instructions but they're pretty easy to follow along with (it's mostly for scoring purposes).
For something way more light/fun, there's also Sushi Go! or Love Letter -- they're both card-based games that look deceptively simple but are never played the same way twice. My wildcard choice would be Carcassonne, which is definitely more of a hard sell -- you build a Medieval French town with picture tiles -- but I promise is really, really fun. Again, the scoring is where it gets slightly more complicated, and it can be intimidating-looking, but the game is really fantastic. Lots of strategy and luck needed, and it's a really unique experience.
Whatever this is for sounds like it'll be a lot of fun!
https://www.amazon.com/Set-Ten-Finger-Hands-Puppets/dp/B00OACD9CU/ref=pd_sim_21_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ASK99SM08QVBQEVQR01S
I realize it also looks like there's a baby stashed in there, but alas...
https://www.amazon.com/Set-Ten-Finger-Hands-Puppets/dp/B00OACD9CU
In addition to what others are saying about the SRD and basic rules versions being free to use, next month a gift set containing the core three books (Dungeon Master's Guide, Monster Manual, and Player's Handbook) along with some other goodies is coming out. It's a decent chunk of change, but if you guys decide you like the free version enough it might be something to save towards https://smile.amazon.com/Core-Rulebook-Gift-Wizards-Team/dp/0786966629 (or if you have a local gaming store sometimes they're cheaper there, and some are getting an exclusive version with some pretty sweet alt cover art). You can get a decent starter set of dice sets for pretty cheap, https://smile.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Bag-Devouring-Role-playing/dp/B01KP4T6TQ (20 complete 7 die sets for ~30 USD, might be a bit overkill for starting out) https://smile.amazon.com/Smartdealspro-Colors-Dungeons-Dragons-Pouches/dp/B01ABST9S4/ (5 complete 7 die sets for ~10 USD, might be a bit more reasonable)
https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Bag-Holding-Polyhedral/dp/B01476QV14/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1520722403&sr=8-5&keywords=bag+of+holding
https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Bag-Devouring-Polyhedral/dp/B01KP4T6TQ/ref=pd_bxgy_21_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01KP4T6TQ&pd_rd_r=CPW9QQNV8BM67GYA17F5&pd_rd_w=kWJtV&pd_rd_wg=GIb1t&psc=1&refRID=CPW9QQNV8BM67GYA17F5
https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Bag-Tricks-Role-playing/dp/B079DY4FKL/ref=pd_sim_21_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B079DY4FKL&pd_rd_r=QZCFND2YDJC6SPXQ0JTW&pd_rd_w=g2esz&pd_rd_wg=nhf38&psc=1&refRID=QZCFND2YDJC6SPXQ0JTW
Is this still in circulation? Because I'm looking for an orange set that doesn't look like vomit-flavored jellybeans (sorry Bag of Devouring).
I found them listed as "Pearl Water Wigglies" on Amazon.
Because this will be your first time, for your whole group, I recommend the latest edition, 5e. However, Pathfinder, or 3.5 are also quite good editions.
5th Edition Starter Set: $20
Pathfinder Starter Set: $27
3.5 Edition Starter Set(I believe):$30
In addition to looking to hook-up with existing gamers (and you should definitely check out that store), ask your existing friends if they'd be interested in playing. With something like the Pathfinder Beginner Box playing an RPG can be as easy as picking up a new boardgame.
I've spent 99.9% of my gaming (over 20+ years) playing with friends I made outside of gaming. (Often by recruiting players who had never played an RPG before.)
The tesseract reminds me of a water snake:
https://www.amazon.com/Playvisions-5016-Pearl-Water-Wigglies/dp/B00000IUZU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcNWgBwCfh8
http://www.amazon.com/American-Science-Surplus-5016-Wigglies/dp/B00000IUZU
I'm a huge Pathfinder Fan. Plug for /r/Pathfinder_RPG
The best things about Pathfinder are the huge amount of choice it gives its players, and the sheer amount of content that's available for free online.
You can play Pathfinder casually with your friends without spending a single cent (You should probably buy dice though if you're not using a VTT).
Sites like d20pfsrd and The Archives of Nethys have nearly all of the rules available online, and you can play the game with your friends over the internet using a VTT like Roll20. If you're playing IRL, I'm going to recommend these great class-specific character sheets by Dyslexic Studeos.
I should note that if you want to play Pathfinder Society Organized Play, you will need to own physical books for each rule your character uses. I don't play PFS as I find some of thier rule restrictions limiting, and It's much more fun to just play with my friends.
Also, if I could recommend one product for a new group of players, I'd recommend you buy the Pathfinder Beginner's Box. It contains everything needed to get started, and a simplified ruleset that's easier for newer players to latch on to.
EDIT: I just realized that you asked for thoughts on the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game and not the Roleplaying Game. I've only played this a few times, and we got a lot of playtime and sessions out of the Rise of The Runelords set. There's a subreddit for this game too: /r/Pathfinder_ACG
Try Pathfinder's Beginner Box. Solid.
Cheaper.
If you're having trouble getting started with Pathfinder try the Beginner Box It starts off with a simpler sub-selection of Pathfinder rules to learn the game and how to play without overwhelming new players and comes with some pre-generated characters and an adventure to jump right in.
If Pathfinder is what peaked your interest in the hobby I would say go for it.
In addition to checking out here, I would poke around the local gaming shops. Rolling Gnome is probably a good spot to try.
Also, think about what type of game you're looking to play.
Are you wanting high fantasy, high magic, sort of like a mix of harry potter and Lord of the Rings?
Or maybe something more intrigue focused, like Game of Thrones?
Are you wanting to keep sci-fi and fantasy separate, or are you ok with a blend?
Are you wanting to solve puzzles, get into fights, or...?
What degree of complexity/customization do you want from your characters? (The simpler the system, the more same-y the characters are; as a converse, the more customization you can bring for characters, the more fiddly little rules come into play.)
All of these are significant considerations.
Now, I might be a bit biased in suggesting The Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, but it offers absurd customization, has an excellent beginner package, and all of the rules are 100% free (and available online.)
D&D 5e, on the other hand, has a significantly simplified system. This isn't a bad thing; it vastly reduces the amount of math needed while leveling up or changing what items your character uses regularly. This can make things easier for newer players, and reduce the overhead mid-fight if you have one or two people who have built batman-like. Additionally, 5e has a much...flatter power curve, and is better for a fantasy setting with less magic.
Water wigglies
Either the Pathfinder Beginner Box or the D&D Red Box Starter Set will give you everything you need to start playing a simplified version of the full games, all in one box. Buy it, invite friends over, unwrap the box, start playing.
The rules are written in such a way as to let players get started immediately, but the person running the game (the Dungeon Master or Game Master) will probably want to look through it for a few minutes beforehand.
If you like the tutorials, you might move on to the full games. I like Pathfinder, so I'll focus on that one.
If you want to play the "full" Pathfinder game, you don't need the Beginner Box, instead you need:
All other books you will see listed are optional: they provide more options, more content, more ideas. Don't buy them until you need more. You may never.
You only need one set of books and dice, but having more copies will make life easier. It's totally optional. All of the important Pathfinder content is available for free on the internet in multiple locations, so technically you could skip the books altogether if you needed to. In practice it's nice to have a hard copy.
Also, there are thousands of RPGs out there you could play instead of D&D or Pathfinder, but I would say try them after you've gotten your feet at least slightly wet.
u/waxler9311: I don’t know you yet but happy Thursday! Hope it’s a good one!
Here’s my add on item: The First Years Stack Up Cups https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005C5H4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_0cpVAbZ5TZENQ. Any excuse to play with my son :)
Mine will be 7 months old the day after Christmas and I'm asking for:
My in-laws are getting us a convertible car seat. We are picking out the one we want and they're ordering it. Memberships would be good too! We have an aquarium close by that would be a good place to go when it's rotten outside. Which is pretty much all summer here!
We got a set of stacking cups from amazon . We used them to stack and keep his interest during tummy time, and I shit you not these 3 dollar plastic cups are STILL his favorite toy. He’s a year old now. But he can stack them, put them inside each other, he puts blocks in them and carries them around. He throws them and discovers gravity. He hides goldfish and Cheerios in them. He uses them in the tub. Puts them in the toilet.
Best purchase ever.
Try giving your bun stacking cups or baby keys. They LOVE to throw things, and stacking cups or baby keys are something they can easily throw.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TET10MU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005C5H4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
guillotine is a really great game that's cheap. great for non-gamer types, too
>Guillotine – $13.99 - 2-5 Players, 15-20 mins
Fun head to head card game
Hmmmmm
Do THIS ONE next!!!
There was two versions of the death star. You may be interested in building the Death Star 2 Death Star 2 from amazon
YES. They should have done a collision contest between THESE TWO MUTHERFUCKERS.
Then again I understand why they didn't.
These are quite...meh, better than wire cutters and normal side cutters, but not as good as good side cutters. That's because these are meant for children, who usually don't have high allowances, and don't do much besides cut straight off the runner. The godhand nippers that everyone uses and refer to universally as "Godhands" is the Ultimate Nipper 5.0.
Other good nippers include the Gundam Planet Nippers and Tamiya Sharp Pointed Side Cutters.
This might be what you are looking for
-EDIT- HUGE data dump here, sorry about that! I like Gundam stuff, what can I say?
In my experience, Tamiya makes good stuff in general.
I'm a big fan of markers for use in touch-up work and for panel lining.
The "Gundam" branded panel liner markers can make a huge difference on some kits, but honestly it depends on the surface detail on the kit. Basically, panel lining helps emphasize surface detail and make it stand out more when the model is viewed from a distance. IMO panel lined models are usually way nicer looking than straight OOB.
IMO this is a good starter pack, as the "Real Touch" markers are all double sided, giving you more options for application.
Sharpie and other brands have fine tipped metallic markers, and those can make a HUGE difference. I'm a big fan of covering any exposed frame parts with a metallic color, like gunmetal or silver, and then do highlights / color separation in gold.
The other immediate purchase you will want to make is a good side cutter tool (if you do not already have one). Using an Xacto / hobby knife works, and using wire cutters or other tools that aren't made for modeling work will get the job done, but will leave you with jacked up plastic anyplace you make cuts. This usually gives you crappy looking nub marks that can really make the model look cheap. You can fix that with sanding, but it's MUCH easier to clean up a nub if you barely make any marks to begin with. A "side-cutter" is the tool you want. They look a lot like other kinds of scissor-style cutter tools, but only one of the two sides is sharp. The idea with a side-cutter is the dull side reinforces the piece you're cutting through, holding it in place and giving you a smoother cut with less stretching. The plastic turning white is actually it being stretched as it's cut.
Once I heard about side-cutters I got myself some GodHand ones. Those are like $60 so not what I'd recommend a beginner buy unless you're made of money. I think these Tamiya side-cutters are OK? Others on this sub will probably have better suggestions on this topic ;)
I've become a fan of sanding sponges recently. I definitely would recommend checking your hobby shop's selection of sanding implements to see what they have in the way of sanding sticks, sponges, and other abrasives. IMO you'll want like 500 grit, 1000 grit, and 2000 grit versions of whatever you get, and you'll want to use each of those in ascending order. Higher number = finer sanding surface. The rough bits are smaller and closer together, so you will get a smoother surface. I do 500 to get rid of the big remnants of a nub, then up it to 1000 once it's pretty smooth, and then 2000 when I'm just about done and just want to get a good finish. I use the coarser stuff first because it's way faster at removing plastic. You could JUST use 2000, but it would take forever...
The fundamentals of getting the parts off the runners as nicely as possible, and then getting them as clean as you can before assembly are IMO the key to doing good models. I'd recommend getting solid at this stuff with a few kits you don't need to paint before you graduate to also doing painting, it's a whole other set of stuff to learn ;)
Godhand nippers, IMO, is a luxury item. If you have cash to spend or really terrible at cleaning nub marks then having an extremely sharp nipper will help.
I have tried it and have to admit that it is great! Is it worth the money? No.
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However, using a cheap nipper is definitely the main reason why you get all the stress mark. If you want you kit to turn out great, having a set of decent equipment will help.
I currently use this Tamiya nipper. My old one was also Tamiya but cheaper. It worked great though.
The trick is avoiding stress mark, beside having a good pair of nippers, is to cut away from the piece, especially when the gate is large. Slowly shave off left over nub with an extremely sharp hobby knife.
You can (and should) also sand the pieces starting from 800 grits and progressively work your way up to 4000 grits.
I got a question for you.
How much do you want to spend on cutters?
Some notable brands for cutters are (listed from price ascending) Xuron($10-$20), Tamiya($25-$30), Gundam Planet($35), and then Godhand($55-$??). (There might be others, but I have found these to be the most popular.)
Right now I have Gundam Planet nippers. They are the best nippers I have had so far, but I have only owned one other pair so dont take my word to heart. What ever you do don't go for a $5 pair not worth it at all. I did that and I spent more time fixing the mistakes those clippers did to my model.
Personal opinion get a pair of Tamiya Sharp Pointed Side Cutters or Gundam Planet Nippers. Here is a [comparison] (https://panzercraft.com/articles/2016-01-31-tamiya-side-cutters-vs-gundam-planet-nippers/) between the two. In all honesty though I have no been able to replicate that slow cut with my GP nippers. Another point is I have been able to get pretty close if you scratch the white part with your finger nail it almost looks like the slow cut photo.
P.S. Really though all of your clean up with the nubs is going to be with sand paper and a razor blade of some sort. I just ordered myself a OLFA Rubber Grip Utility Knife, but you can also get a OLFA Cushion Grip Knife if you want one of them.
Holy hell... that picture on the package... as a side note, my friend and I have both bought these for our box sets and we love them. I sort of feel like you can't play this game without card sleeves, and you can't use the sleeves without a box insert. It's a little expensive, but considering how expensive the base set and ADs are, it's well worth the investment.
Edit: As a side note, I highly recommend this sleeve set. It's $8.95 for 1000 sleeves and it's Prime Eligible.
https://www.amazon.com/Sleeves-Sleeve-Baseball-Sports-Packaging/dp/B000Y4HI7A/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=penny+sleeves&qid=1556159133&s=gateway&sr=8-3
There ya go
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Y4HI7A/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M3T1_ST1_3p_dp_1
I use the Ultra pro penny sleeves. They are flappy and thin, but cheap.
Regarding the decal, the penny sleeves don't have one. I'm not sure about their higher end sleeves.
Here you go, which reminds me that I just ran out of these last week
You can always browse ThinkGeek for ideas and see if they have some of their items on Amazon!
I think a bow tie would be spiffy for him. Here's a galaxy tie!
I think board games are fun and make for a great social activity, but with his limited time you'd probably want something not too difficult and maybe portable. We Didn't Playtest This is pretty fun, and you can browse /r/boardgames for more ideas!
You seem to be a caring, great friend. Thanks for the contest!
My favorite game is ... (it was really hard to spell favourite incorrectly, guys)... a toss up between Ocarina of Time and Dragon Age!
this one looks like fun :D
You're pretty wide open for recommendations, so I'm not sure how to steer you to any of these.
RadioShack used to have those electronics project kits, like the 30 in 1, 160 in 1, etc.
They came with a manual and some easy diagrams for the first few projects, then the connection listing for more advanced ones.
All the wiring is done between spring terminals.
Like this https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0035XSZDI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_qgHXDbWM7TM2X
Well, a love for Dr Stone is a love for science. I don't know how old your brother is, but when I was a kid in the 90's science kits were way more common. I've seen some in Walmart and there's this $5 store called 5 below that has some but I'll look on Amazon and see what relevant kits I can find.
here's a telescope for $33. Senku's thing is space. Space is awesome. You may also consider seeing if your local college has a telescope, I was surprised to find out that mine does and it's open to the public!
Here's a crystal growing kit. Chrome loves rocks.
Here's a microscope and here's the one I lusted after after I saw one on TechTV Screensavers $18 so cheap now! Tempting...
Electronics kit!! I had one of these! My parents threw it away because they said I was obsessive about it.. now I watch Big Clive tear apart garden lights... Senku make a radio too, which I think you can make a crystal AM radio with this kit if I remember correctly.
i'm doing the same! brand new DW fan this year and i've watched from "Rose" up to "Bells of St John". should be able to easily finish up before the 50th. I kinda prefer the 10th but the 11th is easier to put together a costume for.
i found an awesome suit jacket at goodwill that matches his pattern pretty closely and i've found suspenders and bowties on amazon and ebay for under 5 each but the shipping costs are equal to the price which kinda sucks.
there's a sonic screwdriver on amazon for about 27 right now that i'm looking to get and i was able to get a couple freebie $5 amazon GCs by doing surveys and offers on swagbucks.
[geronimo!] (http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Who-Eleventh-Doctors-Screwdriver/dp/B003FHXMDC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381432633&sr=8-1&keywords=sonic+screwdriver)
i'm excited for mine, hopefully i can get a bit thinner and have a bit more hair grown out by halloween and i'll be set. good luck on your search!!
I got mine off Amazon
Was this meant to link to the deal?
edit: King of NY - $30, King of Tokyo - $30
oh this is perfect. An excellent exercise.
$100 to buy games on Amazon with a newbie who has specific needs.
Ok so we're looking to minimize card games, adult players, 2+
Blueprints - $30 - I want a dice game in your library and in my head the first game is King of Tokyo which is an excellent game but I don't know how useful it is for two players. Blueprints is easy to learn fun to play and performs well with two players.
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At this point I'm about $5 over maybe a little more because i think i rounded down a few. I might have been able to switch a few things to get more games in but I wanted quality games that minimized or compensated for cards. Plus all of these games play 2 or more pretty wel.
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Honorable Mentions:
Jaipur - $35 - For a couple I think one of the best beginner games is Jaipur. It's a two player card game with a welcoming theme that's easy to learn and yet when you play it's as difficult as your opponent makes it. The games aren't long so even when you want to try and experiment with headgames you're not investing too much into it.
Looney Pyramids aka IceDice - $9-15 - Now obviously the one to get is the Ice Dice. It's two "stashes" for $15 vs 1 for $10. Ideally you want three stashes and you can play the most excellent "Space Chess" like game Binary Homeworlds
Bananagrams - $15 - Bananagrams is an excellent party game if you have the tablespace. Honestly this is the singular reason I haven't played my copy yet. It's light it's fluffy, it's fun.
Splendor - $30 - Splendor is an excellent game. Nothing feels good as holding the poker chips in this game. It's a nice strategy game with a dash of tactical planning if you want. You could substitute it for Blueprints and still have excellent picks. Very fun quick game. But it is card heavy.
Word ARound - $15 - Now most people probably haven't heard of this charmer. It's cheap, it's probably best as a party game. I happen to like the look of it but no doubt it'll burn out as you become familiar with the words a bit.
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Race for the Galaxy
I happen to love that game. If you're ever stuck may I recommend this awesome video tutorial.
Modern Table Gamer
Also don't forget you can play online at BoardGameArena. Some people might be recommending Roll for the Galaxy the new spin off game. I haven't played it yet but I found the Miami Dice episode about it to be very enlightening. Both Tom and Sam speak highly of the game especially in comparison to the original game.
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Ticket to Ride
Excellent game I hear for two players you want the Switzerland/India map
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Agricola
I think this might be a bit heavy for new players
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Eldrich Horror/Castles of Burgundy
While I have played CoB i don't know it well enough to judge it. I didn't have a great time with my play but it was just one time. I hear lovely things about Eldrich especially compared to Arkham.
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How about a sit and stand walker thing?
I wouldn't get a baby swing unless it's free or really cheap. Once the baby can start crawling or use a jumper, it's utterly useless.
Our son is almost 8 months old, and here are the toys he enjoys the most:
Luv U Zoo
Kick and Play Piano Gym
Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker
The Kick and Play they can enjoy from birth. The Sit to Stand works once they have some arm and hand control (3 to 4 months and above).
We put our son in the jumper once he was able to hold his head up and stand on a pillow (3 months). This is a little earlier than recommended, and you must not let a baby hang in a jumper or seat due to the risk of hanging baby syndrome (thrombosis/clots).
Before I start can you clarify which version of Werewolf that you bought? It sounds like you possibly bought Ultimate Werewolf and One Night Ultimate Werewolf: Daybreak which (as confusing as it is) are two completely separate games. If so you may want to change that purchase to One Night Ultimate Werewolf and One Night Ultimate Werewolf: Daybreak because those are compatible with each other.
But onto answering your question, I'd also suggest:
One Night Ultimate Werewolf
It's a Mafia-style party game, only each game lasts one round ("night") only, meaning it moves much more quickly, plus each player has a unique ability, unlike Mafia where most people are simply villagers trying to figure out who's in the mafia.
So much fun, as long as everyone in the group is into it.
By Zaku Revive, did you mean one of the Origin kits or the Gouf Revive? Because I don't believe they have released a Zaku Revive yet. As for what to build next, pretty much any modern HG kit is going to be easy to assemble, but the Revive kits are some of the best out there. Unfortunately, there is no Guntank Revive, but the Guncannon Revive is a great kit, and the Zeon side has the Gouf Revive and Gyan Revive so far.
As for panel lining, you just need some lining markers or pens (I suggest these). All you need to do is use them to fill in the panel lines on the kit and maybe some of the other recesses (you can look at photos of the kit with panel lines in the instruction manual for guidance) and then use some Q-tips to wipe off the excess.
They are transparent stickers and dry transfer decals. for panel lining i used these gundam markers. they're pretty neat.
The 3-pack of markers for bold lines:
https://www.amazon.com/GSI-Creos-Gundam-Marker-Value/dp/B00HY93GHY/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia?crid=3GTR0RXGUXX4H&keywords=gundam+marker+set&pd_rd_i=B00HY93GHY&pd_rd_r=3b3b062e-d90d-495a-8e52-176ed31b8ba1&pd_rd_w=RRUZa&pd_rd_wg=sdCxW&pf_rd_p=a5491838-6a74-484e-8787-eb44c8f3b7ff&pf_rd_r=9A24ZX8C18EJZBXABCXP&psc=1&qid=1571687311&sprefix=gundam+marker%2Caps%2C152
Tamiya ink works differently, it will spread down the lines: (Comes in a variety of colors)
https://www.amazon.com/TAMIYA-87131-Panel-Accent-Plastic/dp/B01HDJ7BR0/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=tamiya+ink&qid=1571687349&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-1
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And I like to use this for fine details, it is thinner than the Gundam markers:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002UCSNQY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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These I use for cleaning, the middle grit will take off ink, then the fine will buff the marks:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R34AE66/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Hope this is helpful, good luck!
I have found that the easiest (and cheapest) way to up your model kit game is to panel line them. It makes the color separation pop way more, and helps define the proportions of a kit much better. A three pack of the panel linking markers are on Amazon for 5-7$ usa (link below). I recommend using the gray marker for white parts, brown for red orange gold and yellow parts, and black for blue gray and silver parts. The markers last a very long tine as well.
Another way is to buy some sanding sticks (10$ roughly for a 4 pack) and work on carefully removing nub marks. It will really improve the final presentation on the finished model. Start with a lower grit stick to remove the nub, and then increase the grit to polish away the scratches. If done correctly (I'm still working on this too) it will look like the nub was never there.
I Hope this helps, from one modeler to another.
Panel lining markers:
GSI Creos Gundam Marker Value Set -GM01&02&03- (Black, Gray, Brown) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HY93GHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xt-2DbKF7CZZR
Sanding sticks:
Squadron Products Value Pack Sanding Stick https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CDR5K8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AC-2Db3ZFSJ3K
Edit: also the panel lining will help the paint job pop. In addition I'd saw use multiple coats from the gundam makers if possible.
You can get these style ones in different brands (the one I linked to is BBTS), and NECA also make good base only ones here. Just a note about the NECA ones, they only work with figures that have normal size feet. Most of the Marvel Legends should be fine.
NECA Action Figure Display Stands Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ICNW438/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_IFPZAb3A65XQG
I can personally attest that these fit a lot of Marvel Legends and SW Black Series figures. Not necessarily all, but a lot of them. They're made for 1:18 figures, and come with two pegs and usually one works. Sometimes I've had to use a blow dryer to heat the foot first to get the peg to fit, but either way, it works. They're pretty cheap and go relatively unnoticed. They're kind of small so typically it's one stand per foot on a ML figure.
When this question comes up I see these NECA stands recommended a lot too, but I haven't used them.
NECA makes figure stands -
http://necaonline.com/46189/products/toys/action-figures/action-figure-display-stand-set-of-10-in-blister-case-of-12/
http://www.amazon.com/NECA-Action-Figure-Display-Stands/dp/B00ICNW438
They are these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ICNW438
They're OK. The pegs are slightly too large for Black Series figures, and since the peg hole size varies they work better with some than others. Generally I only need them for the female figures since their feet are so tiny. Leia doesn't need a stand because she actually has big enough feet in this costume, plus her boots don't have high heels on them (Ahsoka, I'm looking at you - this is a design feature I do not understand because I cannot imagine that Ahsoka the character would ever in a million years wear heels, but whatever).
I don't know why Jyn stands well - maybe because she's knock-kneed. :)
Almost all of these are $15 and under (plus shipping):
Best value:
2 only:
The 2-3 player weird spot (it's harder to find games good at this player count):
Great with 4:
Great for 5+:
There's always Sushi Go! amazon link or Sushi Go Party! amazon link
Sushi Go or Exploding Kittens
light-up fidget spinners and light-up fidget spinner rings
tiny hands
pinwheel hair clips
flow toys are always cool, my fave is the levitation wand
also a light-up misting fan or any sort of fan will always win you new friends
It's one of these
here you go
there are also listings for fewer hands if you don't want 10.
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I think they're finger puppets, amazon has a few listings for them.
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First came the chessex "pound of dice".
https://www.amazon.com/Chessex-001LBCHX-Pound-O-Dice/dp/B008C0KXYS/
Then Wiz dice came out with their "Random Bag" (which people found to not be too random and usually was almost full sets, usually 15 sets, sometimes 14 and one incomplete, but only 1 was "guaranteed").
https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Random-Polyhedral-Multiple/dp/B009R6J8RY/
So then Wiz came out with the "Bag of Holding" with 20 guaranteed sets
https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Bag-Holding-Polyhedral/dp/B01476QV14/
This is the one I got and love.
Looking back into them today it appears that there are some new versions...
"Random Bag II" now with guaranteed 15 sets
https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Pack-Random-Polyhedral/dp/B01KN7REWQ/
"Bag of Devouring" with guaranteed 20 sets
https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Bag-Devouring-Polyhedral/dp/B01KP4T6TQ/
Pick up the red and purple editions of Roll for It! It's a nicely portable dice game that is accessible for all ages and gaming-experience levels. They each play 4 players, there are rules for combining them for 8-player games. Alternatively, the Deluxe Edition has everything you need for 8 players.
I also highly recommend One Night: Ultimate Werewolf, which can play up to 10 players. You can play the whole game in 5 minutes and there is a companion app that guides you through the whole thing. High replay value, as well.
We Didn't Playtest This is a silly party-style game that goes very quickly. Players get knocked out based on the rules of the cards, and many of the rules stack throughout the game. Can play any number of players.
http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/gruul-clans-02-03-13-1/ Gruul Aggro. First 2 matchups I was done in about 5 minutes, fortunately there was a guy at my LGS who was playing "we didn't playtest this at all." So I had fun doing that in between the first and second rounds. Third Round I played reanimator, and lost 1-2 against it. The next Matchup was jund midrange. first game I lost horribly due to mulliganing down to 5 and keeping a crappy hand. I won the next 2 games though, so I ended up 3-1. From my prize packs I pulled a foil emmara.
I love Kevin the best;) Your [LOTR ring] (http://www.amazon.com/Quality-Tungsten-Polished-Anniversary-Available/dp/B00ASGBGM2/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=391T9JGD14VX0&coliid=I2CXDUS464109D&psc=1) is pretty epically sweet. I have a pewter version hanging from my rearview mirror that I bought at Portland Saturday Market a long-assed time ago! If I was gonna pick something from my wishlist, it would have to be [We Didn't Playtest This At All] (http://www.amazon.com/We-Didnt-Playtest-This-All/dp/B001N11OI2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3BUYPKWBAKDBD&coliid=I17DU4HB6D6DM3). Card games are the best, especially when there's drinking involved.
My club's favorite, you will not find this on shelves. We go all out with this game and we are always laughing while playing.
This one is CHAOS! There's no telling what's going to happen with this game. Tons of fun!
This one has been highly recommended to me. I have yet to play it but it looks REALLY fun.
Then of course, the Beat the parents game. My sisters and I have had a bunch of fun playing this game with our parents.
ETC ETC ETC
Elenco 130-in-1 Electronic Playground and Learning Center
Elenco has stuff like this that you could even get the kids involved. Also, these go on sale sometimes for about 20 bucks. Do a search for "Elenco Kit" will show up other related stuff too. I'm not with this company, I have this kit on my desk and made me think of it.
You could also get into making speakers and amps. Or Raspberry Pi stuff for robotics or automation (or endless other things :)
I'm also not really sure what you're looking for heh
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I had a bread board to play with growing up. It was a really fun activity and came with a project book.
It was similar to this, though not this exact model
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0035XSZDI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7W5IDb1NSJ95C
http://www.amazon.com/Elenco-Electronic-Playground-Learning-Center/dp/B0035XSZDI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412479994&sr=8-1&keywords=Electronic+kit
http://www.amazon.com/Elenco-Electronics-Snap-Circuits-Snaptricity/dp/B0013BL3LK/ref=sr_1_38?ie=UTF8&qid=1412480035&sr=8-38&keywords=Electronic+kit
http://www.amazon.com/Elenco-EP-50-Electronic-Playground-50-in-one/dp/B00000IUD2/ref=pd_sim_t_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=0KPKE2ZHBDF256TN2M8K
http://www.amazon.com/Elenco-EP-50-Electronic-Playground-50-in-one/dp/B00000IUD2/ref=pd_sim_t_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=0KPKE2ZHBDF256TN2M8K
I had the Electronic Playground thing back when I was a kid. It was a lot of fun and I learned a lot from it.
Just to add one more suggestion. I had something like one of these Elenco 130-in-1 Electronic Playground and Learning Center when I was really young and I probably built 90% of the circuits in the book. It's a lot of fun and they do a fairly good job of describing how the circuits work. You connect components using precut wires to "spring" terminals.
Here's the style I had as a child.
http://www.amazon.com/Elenco-Electronic-Playground-Learning-Center/dp/B0035XSZDI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417537035&sr=8-1&keywords=electronics+kit
If you're looking for actual breadboard stuff - something like this might be what you are looking for.
http://www.amazon.com/Arduino-Ultimate-Starter-Includes-Instruction/dp/B00BT0NDB8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1417537035&sr=8-2&keywords=electronics+kit
Get one of those electronics kits.
First result on Amazon
Was it like this?
https://www.amazon.ca/Elenco-Electronic-Playground-Learning-Center/dp/B0035XSZDI/
I considered it but I figured that it would not be much more difficult to just use real components and then he wouldn't be stuck with such a rigid platform. But maybe something like that would make it less intimidating.
My favorite toy was either my roll-out walk-on piano, or [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Elenco-Electronic-Playground-Learning-Center/dp/B0035XSZDI/ref=pd_sim_t_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=1522BANMZ9R4XS3WJ55K). I would spend hours on this thing. I can also still jump out Chopsticks like nobody's business.
I really wanted some Kinex or other Lego-like toys with motors to make robots.
I honestly think I just got them both from amazon.co.uk.
Just yesterday, right before the con, the 10th Doctor's screwdriver broke. It belongs to my 7 year old, so while he uses it vigorously, he doesn't really abuse it. I'm planning on getting him another one once I'm in full time employment, but would suggest if you're thinking of getting one to be a bit careful with it.
Here's one from Amazon.com ... and if you live anywhere near a decent sized mall, some shop SHOULD have them (heck, even Walmart might)... but I'm sorry, truly sorry, but you'll have to go outside for that!
I love the smell of napalm in the morning. So here are some items that should help you.
You're going to need this to help shield yourself.
Here is a weapon a certain doctor would use.
And straight out of Apature Science...
Best of luck!
Im going as the doctor from doctor who and need this http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Who-Eleventh-Doctors-Screwdriver/dp/B003FHXMDC/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1721DV9YUBEPN&coliid=I2TYB052S7I3KP for it.
http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Who-Eleventh-Doctors-Screwdriver/dp/B003FHXMDC/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1369514832&sr=1-1&keywords=11th+doctor+sonic+screwdriver
I don't have a darn thing under $1.21 :( this is the cheapest thing I've got. I figured I'd give it to my brother, hes a mechanic and I think he'd find it super cool.
close to $20 because I loveeee to snuggle a body pillow and I just can't afford a luxury item like that at the moment, maybe soon though.
Thanks for the contest :)
Tiny solar-powered car for $2 Happy cake day!
Are you feeling 22? 22
$5
$4
$3
$2 It's a solar powered car!
$1
I love pinnipeds this thin is awesome
http://amzn.com/B004FEXUP4
7 Wonders is a great game too. My group just recently started playing this one, and we are really enjoying it. Still haven't picked up any of the expansions yet, but looking forward to them. Another game that might be good to start out with is King of Tokyo, or if you don't mind waiting until October you could get the next installment King of New York. We also like Smash Up as of late, and it is easy to learn as well.
Some of the more popular choices on this thread are listed below for you.
Ticket to Ride
King of Tokyo
Forbiden Desert and Forbidden Island
Takenoko
Dixit
Do any of the boards come with them??? I'm confused on these boards...
https://www.amazon.com/IELLO-King-Tokyo-Board-Game/dp/B01F46RPS4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1538976361&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=king+of+tokyo&dpPl=1&dpID=61doPBeJTjL&ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.com/King-Tokyo-Board-Game-First/dp/B004U5R5BI/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1538976361&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=king+of+tokyo&dpPl=1&dpID=61HRZwSXCGL&ref=plSrch
What's the difference? One is almost triple the price
I highly recommend King of Tokyo! Not only is it easy to learn and quick to pick up, its a ton of fun and can get highly competitive. Typical rounds last 30-45 minutes and you can play with 2-6 people (although its most fun with 3+).
Yep. Can also order online here or here
King of Tokyo $30.35 Amazon Link|
One Night Ultimate Werewolf $19.57 Amazon Link|
Pandemic $25.72 Amazon Link|
Total Cost: 75.64
All great family games you cant go wrong with!
Plus you still have money for snacks!!
Ok. So very early on my daughter insisted on standing as much as possible. By 3 months she always wanted to be standing, with me holding her arms or by her waist. And, I indulged her.
To get her to sit up I would lay her on the bed(in the middle) and reach down and take both her hands and pull her into a sitting position. Slightly more forward. I would let go and stand in front of and make a big deal about her balancing, and she fell over to the side or backwards. I would clap and jump up and down. She loved. We played this game every day for 25 minutes or so. And every day, she got a little better and a little better at it.
And then I discovered This Vtech Sit to Stand Walker....Holy shit...She plays with this damn all friggin day!
I put the back wheels against the wall, so it doesnt move and i sit in front of it with my legs extended on both sides. Then she sits in front of me between me and the walker. Thats all it took. She was reaching and touching it like crazy. and when she discovered the removable phone I would stand her up and she would lean forward and hold onto it for support.
The front panel of the walker comes off and can be layed flat on the floor as well.
As far getting my daughter to sit and stand, this thing cant be beat. Its under $30 I would easily pay twice that. We have two, one in our house and one in grandma's house. If you want to motivate your son to sit up and reach try this toy. Its what really got my daughter reaching and pulling.
I have some pics kicking around. When I get to work ill send you some.
https://www.amazon.com/VTech-Stand-Learning-Frustration-Packaging/dp/B0053X62GK
he loves it. now that hes walking for real he uses it mostly to chase the dog. so we've definitely gotten lots of use out of it.
Do you have any kind of play space you can take him to? I remember that age as being particularly awful for the reasons you state; I think they just need a lot more stimulation and new stuff. I would take my daughter to some indoor play spaces that had infant/wobbler play areas; it gave her a chance to see new stuff and most of them also served coffee so it was a chance for me to get out and enjoy myself a little more.
Failing that, just take him out to new places: grocery store, zoo, the mall, etc. It will help YOU if you're not stuck in the house with him, and any novelty is good for them as well. FWIW, it got a little less awful once my daughter was walking (just before 11mo), but we still needed to get out and do things so no one got bored.
ETA: We didn't use it constantly because of some of the worries about walkers, but a toy like this can really help when they're in the almost-walking stage: https://smile.amazon.com/VTech-Stand-Learning-Frustration-Packaging/dp/B0053X62GK/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1P7PD4SQWPT2M&keywords=walker+toys+for+1+year+old&qid=1569165982&s=gateway&sprefix=walker+toy%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-4
This v-tech walker has been awesome - okay, minus the songs... the songs are now featured in many of my nightmares.
One Night Ultimate Werewolf is the starter set. https://www.amazon.com/Bezier-Games-ONUWBEZ-Ultimate-Werewolf/dp/B00HS7GG5G/
Daybreak and Artifacts are expansions. Haven't tried them. Inquisition, Ultimate Deluxe and the Vampire ones are variations on the same game.
Werewolf
Uuuuuuh, oggi è il mio tortagiorno :)
Sto pensando di acquistare One Night Ultimate Werewolf che al negozio dove vado lo fanno a prezzo più basso rispetto ad amazon, qualcuno ci ha mai giocato? Ho letto recensioni positive e visto un paio di partite ma non l'ho mai provato di persona, gioco tantissimo (e da tantissimo) a lupus in tabula ma questa versione da massimo 10 e durata minima mi intrigava.
https://www.amazon.com/Bezier-Games-ONUWBEZ-Ultimate-Werewolf/dp/B00HS7GG5G
https://www.amazon.com/Deception-Murder-in-Hong-Kong/dp/B019FPQZNG/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1497149100&sr=1-1&keywords=deception+murder+hong+kong
These two are super fun
Edit: I just saw that deception is 40 bucks. Honestly, it is fun but idk about $40 fun. If you have the money go for it otherwise I don't think it is worth it.
I have a board game (doesn't really use a board) that I describe to people as a "cross between mafia and heads-down-thumbs-up" that I play as an adult. It's extremely fun. A single game only lasts about 5 minutes, but it's the sort of game we typically end up playing for hours.
It's called One-Night: Ultimate Werewolf.
One Night Ultimate Werewolf. You've only got a couple of days till 4/20, but you might be able to find it or some other fun board game at a Toys-r-Us.
Exploding Kittens is another great one.
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I'm going to fire up the smoker in the morning, and smoke a 6 lb chuck roast for making Pepper Stout Beef. Then people can make sandwiches in the afternoon.
Prices on Amazon are surprisingly high as well. Does anyone know why there's such a lull in supply?
I just watched 00 a few weeks ago and Virtue/Nadleeh is my favorite design from that series. Kit looks great, I've been tempted to get one myself but I have 3 MGs on the slow boat from Japan that will take me a bit to build. To take your kit to another level, look into panel lining. I bought this set and it's suuuuper easy and makes kits look incredible, especially on a kit that's mostly one color like this (the legs of Nadleeh especially).
On a side note, I don't remember Nadleeh having this shield/rifle combo in the anime, any idea if this was from the one mission where they sent it out as Nadleeh instead of Virtue?
Easiest and most beginner friendly would be the Gundam Lining Markers or Micron Pens
Gundam model kits are, well, model kits, of mechs from some anime’s. They look very unique, check out r/gunpla for more. These specific markers are simple to use: just run them into the lines and done! I got this set, which I would recommend: https://www.amazon.com/Gundam-Marker-Value-TAIYO-Corporation/dp/B00HY93GHY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1535925628&sr=8-2&keywords=gundam+panel+line+marker&dpID=41KeV7gp0LL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
Use gray for white, cream, etc. colors (I only used black here as a test); brown for red, yellow, green, etc.; and black for gray, brown, the rest.
Edit: they work well for tanks and terrain especially, where you don’t want to use a lot of wash but still want to have shadows. For them, I use a mix of this marker on the less deep shadows, and a bigger one on the deeper ones. Example: https://imgur.com/a/CycO1Wk the specific thick marker is the black one in this set: https://www.amazon.com/GSI-Creos-Gundam-Marker-Markers/dp/B0009AFN4Y/ref=sr_1_3?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1535926026&sr=1-3&keywords=gundam+panel+line+marker+set&dpID=51ay1SKBe8L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch I’m sure you can find one of these individually too, I’m just too lazy to find it right now.
Hahaha. No problem
(Hobby Link Japan Marker Black)
https://hlj.com/gundam-marker-black-fine-tip-for-panel-lines-gnzgm01
(Hobby Link Japan marker Grey)
https://hlj.com/gundam-marker-gray-fine-tip-for-panel-lines-gnzgm02
(Amazon set of 3) https://www.amazon.com/GSI-Creos-Gundam-Marker-Value/dp/B00HY93GHY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=panel+line&qid=1569935250&sr=8-2
(Amazon Tamiya Panel Wash Black)
https://www.amazon.com/TAMIYA-87131-Panel-Accent-Plastic/dp/B01HDJ7BR0/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=panel+line&qid=1569935250&sr=8-4
(Amazon Tamiya Panel Wash Grey)
https://www.amazon.com/Panel-Line-Accent-Color-Light/dp/B07CMSBDCB/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?keywords=panel+line&qid=1569935250&sr=8-8
I put links from Hobby link Japan because thats what people here recommend using, bit I also put Amazon because it might be easier for you. Unfortunately I couldn't find the wash on Hobby link. Happy Building 😁
Great job first time out! I remember this kit fondly and can’t believe you found one. Everything u/levrin said is correct. If you are looking to continue, at the very least I recommend going out and purchasing an exacting knife/side cutters/ a set of paneling markers/and tweezers for decals.
Again. Great first outing and welcome to the hobby!
side cutters
paneling markers
tweezers
knife
Hope this helps
Nope just lining markers. This is the set I used, I used the black the most since its mostly a red suit.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HY93GHY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here's the link. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HY93GHY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1526919703&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=gundam+marker&dpPl=1&dpID=41KeV7gp0LL&ref=plSrch
Try NECA stands. https://www.amazon.com/NECA-Action-Figure-Display-Stands/dp/B00ICNW438
https://www.amazon.com/NECA-Action-Figure-Display-Stands/dp/B00ICNW438/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469557614&sr=8-1&keywords=NECA+stands
they are not 100% perfect, i may need to use some fishing wire in the future.
NECA Action Figure Display Stands (Pack of 10) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ICNW438/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zecsDbJNMN28M
This is merely an example.of what I'm talking about. I use these for my action figure but if you read comments some people use these for pops
They have similar discs like these for cheaper if you keep looking on amazon
I've been using the NECA figure stands for my Black Series figure that don't quite like to stand on their own. I would recommend them!
https://www.amazon.ca/NECA-Action-Figure-Display-10-pack/dp/B00ICNW438
These are supposed to work: NECA - Action Figure Display Stands, Fits most 6"-8" Figs, 3.5" Dia (1-Pack of 10) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ICNW438/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KEb6yb6WR0NNP
This is what I do. I have a lot of Harry Potter keychain figures because the scale works better (Dobby, Nifflers, Picket, etc) and museum putty keeps the wobblier ones standing. Marvel key chains are especially difficult because of the bobble head. My classic Ant-Man pop stands up on his own but The Wasp has tiny little needle legs and a GIANT HEAD so I ended up super-gluing her to an extra stand.
what i do is buy these neca stands
https://www.amazon.com/NECA-Action-Figure-Display-Stands/dp/B00ICNW438/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488220944&sr=8-1&keywords=neca+stands
and use gorilla glue
You could try these for the 3.75 figures
Star Wars 3 3/4-Inch Action Figure Base Pack Stands (Set of 40 Stands) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OU87RP4/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_-AD3wbQVT7X23
For the 6 inch you can try NECAs
NECA - Action Figure Display Stands, Fits most 6"-8" Figs, 3.5" Dia,Pk of 10 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ICNW438/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_dCD3wb8WS64TR
I personally have found good use of the KO tamashii stands. Took me about a week or two to get them, but they're worth it.
Action Base Suitable Display Stand for 1/144 HG/RG Gundam/Figure+Hook Blue New
http://s.aliexpress.com/3IFNjY7F
(from AliExpress Android)
These should work! NECA - Action Figure Display Stands Display Stand - Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ICNW438/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pz0yCb0F76P4H
I got them at Big Bad Toy Store: links below:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC12429&mode=retail
https://www.amazon.com/NECA-Action-Figure-Display-Stands/dp/B00ICNW438/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492437122&sr=8-1&keywords=neca+action+figure+display
https://www.amazon.com/NECA-Action-Figure-Display-Stands/dp/B00ICNW438
I have those. They are fairly good, but as stated by others, not all figures fit. I use museum putty or tak (the clear or white variety) and that holds feet which pegs do not fit to these bases if you have them weight balanced in not to extreme of a pose to where they would fall over.
NECA Action Figure Display Stands (Pack of 10) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ICNW438/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JlOSCbJS79Y0X
These are the stands I was talking about, if you do decide to buy these stands and they don’t work you can try the boiling water method which is when you boil water and dip in the part of which you want to fix on your pop and you wait a couple seconds for it to soften and then take it out mold it to the pose that you want and place it in ice cold water and that’s should do it.
Alternatively sushi go! (Sushi Go! - The Pick and Pass Card Game https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J57VU44/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.zVCybJR74EKP)
And love letter (Love Letter Boxed Edition https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J1JLT8I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_HBVCybD3TR08K)
Are two of my favorite under thirty minutes games... if the boys cringe at the idea of love letter you can also get a Batman, Adventure Time, or Hobbit version to make it "manly"
Sushi Go!
If you can find a local game store, I'd go and ask what their policy is on returns. You could just go with a gift card to the place, though I know that can be impersonal, but if they allow it on unopened games, I'd get him something small like Zombie Dice, Hive, Codenames, Forbidden Island, or Sushi Go (all between $5 and $20 generally). If he has the game he can return it for some dice, or something else he needs, but I think the thought of going out and researching what good games are out there is nice.
There's actually a good amount of fun games for under $40 on Amazon that I would suggest looking at.
These are all pretty popular games and I think they give you a good start into the different genre's of modern board games.
My lil bro is the shit. He graduated law school this year & is getting his masters in Vancouver, BC right now. Throughout the whole time he's put himself through school as a sushi chef (and a damn good one too!). Although he wants to practice law in Canada, his dream is to have a small sushi resturant and serve excellent food. This guy always achieves. I know he struggles with depression, health issues, etc, but he NEVER lets it get him down. & he knows about my struggles & is ALWAYS there to support me. He always knows the right thing to say, and he's fun to ague with. (he's a good lawyer) I love him. I'm so proud of him. He amazes me for his accomplishments. He's awesome!
Every year for Christmas I give him a Sushi themed gift. I wish I could afford an amazing knife, but those cost hundreds. Last year I gave him an Andrew Bell Sushi Oh-No print for his collection. This year I would like to give him Sushi Go! game, cos he loves games, or Midori Sushi Magnets, cos his fridge is covered in cool magnets.
He deserves it because he loves so much and works so hard & is such a great guy.
Thanks for the contest!
Assuming you want to spend half of your money:
Star Realms: http://www.amazon.com/White-Wizard-Games-Realms-Deckbuilding/dp/B00HRGMPIU
Sushi Go: http://www.amazon.com/Sushi-Go-Pick-Pass-Card/dp/B00J57VU44
One is a deck builder like dominion, the other is drafting like 7Wonders. (If you want 4 player star realms pick up two copies). That is a grand total of $24/$36. If you add Coup OR/and Resistance/ Resistance Avalon:
http://www.amazon.com/Coup-Card-Game-Resistance-Universe/dp/B00GDI4HX4/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1417653537&sr=1-1&keywords=coup
http://www.amazon.com/Indie-Boards-Cards-AVA1IBC-Resistance/dp/B009SAAV0C/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1417653562&sr=1-1&keywords=resistance+avalon
Which are similar (made by the same people), you could be three games in for 40 bucks.
Then add a heavier game or two medium sized games-- check out TableTop, or our "What did you play this week" threads for some ideas-- and you come out with a nice collection of games (5 or six of them) for about 100 bucks.
I'm not saying you have to get these exact games, but think about a few smaller card games with a bigger game for the most bang for the buck.
The resistance (avalon preferably) is 100% worth it since it plays 5-10... but what about days when you only have 4, etc. Catan can't do all the work forever.
I can give better recs if you edit to add more info; even if it's just things like "I like space. The people I play with like space... and Pirates!"
The other option would be to get two smaller games, in which case I would recommend Jaipur and Sushi Go!. Jaipur is a strictly two-player trading game, and Sushi Go is a larger-group drafting game. Both are amazing games, and this way, your sister can have something to play with her husband and something to play with her group.
plastic and theyre hollow. find em on [hur] (https://www.amazon.com/Set-Ten-Finger-Hands-Puppets/dp/B00OACD9CU/ref=sr_1_3?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1496161826&sr=1-3&keywords=tiny+hands)
I have a set of finger hands that have been worth hours of entertainment at the office, a Lisa Simpson calculator that I stole from my kids when it appeared in a Burger King kids meal one day, and of course an Initech coffee mug. I try to keep things small and simple.
Finger Hands: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00OACD9CU/
I tried finding the granny, but no luck.
> There's another company that does a pound o' dice who's name I can't remember
You're probably thinking of Wizdice. They have The Bag of Holding & The Bag of Devouring. Can attest to the dice in Bag of Devouring to be very nice!
Now, that's the perfect excuse to use the contents of my bag of devouring at once!
Oh and if you guys don't have dice- my suggestion is to go on Amazon and get the wiz dice 100+ pack, then just split up the sets between each other (link below)
Wiz Dice Bag of Devouring: 140 Polyhedral Dice in 20 Guaranteed Complete Sets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KP4T6TQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ldB2xbYN6XVYH
While the Chessex Pound-o-Dice is fine, I prefer grabbing one of the [Wiz Dice] (https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Bag-Devouring-Polyhedral/dp/B01KP4T6TQ/ref=sr_1_9?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1495144504&sr=1-9&keywords=polyhedral+dice) value packs. You end up with more full matching sets.
I bought this. Great deal at just over $1.64 per set (If you take shipping into account). Gave away dice sets to at least 7 people but have gotten a few more sets here and there for personal use. (Diablo 3 die from Blizzcon X is my current go-to set.)
16 MO here too. Some of this ideas might be repeats, but I think the key is LO can’t keep entertained for that long, their attention span just isn’t that long.
These are some things I don’t do, but know they do often at daycare
Edit
I forgot playing ‘clean up’.
Pfft. That's easy.
https://www.amazon.com/Chessex-001LBCHX-Pound-O-Dice/dp/B008C0KXYS
Then I pocket the extra cash.
Alternatively:
https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Bag-Devouring-Polyhedral/dp/B01KP4T6TQ
Bag o Dice
Wiz Dice Bag of Devouring: Collection of 140 Polyhedral Dice in 20 Guaranteed Complete Sets for Tabletop Role-Playing Games - Solids, Translucents, Swirls, Glitters, Alchemic Oddities https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KP4T6TQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_u5rMDb89MEBDG
I picked up these:
https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Bag-Holding-Polyhedral/dp/B01476QV14/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482648256&sr=8-2&keywords=bag+of+holding
https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Bag-Devouring-Polyhedral/dp/B01KP4T6TQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1482648256&sr=8-5&keywords=bag+of+holding
And then gifted out the dice sets at random during the game, then the MVP of the game got the bag of holding, and the Bag of Devouring went to a player of my choice (ended up being the guy without a dice bag, long story).
I also went a little monty haul in-game as well, but nothing too ridiculous.
Oh, and we had a 5 lb hershey bar.... so there's that.
1-Clacker http://www.musthavetoy.com/clackers/
2-Water Wiggle https://www.amazon.com/Playvisions-5016-Pearl-Water-Wigglies/dp/B00000IUZU
I know exactly what they're called! Pearl Water Wigglies though I don't recommend them used!
Quit fucking yoyos. I recommend [This] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00000IUZU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_x3aGzb0BCPB9N) instead
This.
It's a squishy sleeve toy. $5.50us.
Heck, I do that with my experienced players, given that Pathfinder is "homework, the game".
But the note from /u/JasontheFuzz on the Pathfinder Beginner Box is also good advice.
I highly recommend you get the beginner box. You get all you need to start out without a significant cost.
Paizo Publishing Pathfinder RPG Beginner Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/1601253729/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RtYTDbEKEFJXV
http://www.amazon.com/Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Beginner-Box/dp/1601253729/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323610729&sr=8-1
You can pick up the Pathfinder Beginner Box. It's actually better then the D&D 5E box. It includes a flip mat and cardboard tokens. You just need to get a dry erase marker.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1601253729/ref=s9_psimh_gw_p14_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=16EZ8184V6FR941M1Q51&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1970559082&pf_rd_i=desktop
You can grip firmly and use the shaft skin like one of those toys http://www.amazon.com/American-Science-Surplus-5016-Wigglies/dp/B00000IUZU or you can use lube of some sort.
These are great suggestions. Other light, cheap games I enjoy are:
My favorite game is hard to choose. On PC it'd be Dragon Age series/Mass Effect Series/Elder Scrolls series all tied. Board game is Arkham Horror.
My item choices: a game for fun, a game for parties, or a game for the love of Cthulhu! You choose :D
Guillotine is my favorite little card game, cheap to buy and everyone I've played it with has loved it. 2-5 players
speaking of the french revolution have you ever heard of the game Guillotine
It's my favorite simple card game where the object of the game is to cut off the heads of people in power. It's hilarious... and fun.. and a great party game for 2-6 players. I've held a couple contests here and there gifting this game.. that is how much i love it. lol
It's more simple than the games you listed, but I've never gotten a bad review from Guillotine. It's quick to learn, all the cards say what they do, it's funny, it's colorful, and has the right balance of randomness and strategy that lets experienced players play better, but other players always have a chance to get back in the game.
Set is another game I'd recommend, though it is a bit tougher. It's all about finding a pattern and calling it first, so usually adults/older kids have the advantage (though you'd be amazed how fast kids pick up on that stuff).
In my experience, Puerto Rico is very long and very difficult to master. Dominion is rather light and fast, but the interactions between cards take time to learn. As juniperapolo said, Pandemic is good (all the players team up against the board), though it can be a bit random and intense sometimes. Roborally is ok; it's a bit long, and, in my experience, one person ends up way ahead by the second or third checkpoint, and everyone else has no chance of catching up for the entire second half of the game. And I'm all for teaching kids Arkham Horror ;)
Also, if they have Catan, maybe getting the Seafarer's expansion might be good, or the 5-6 player expansion.
Board games are awesome. I wish my FH and I could play video games together, but I get motion sick from 90% of the ones we try. Board games, luckily, don't elicit the same response. We recently started playing one called Guillotine that's pretty fun!
edit: technically, Guillotine is a card game, not a board game. Close enough!
Dinner was my only meal for the day, which is the only reason it looks so nice! 😆
That is too cute. I love Kevin because he is so smart and funny. :)
I went into your movie list and chose The Hobbit. I actually just watched this a couple of days ago and it was awesome. Long but awesome.
Here's a card game around 20 bucks from my list - of course you don't have to buy it. But you should consider putting it on your wishlist because it's super fun!
Maybe this one is more to your liking.
Oh look. I've got another star wars boner.
Death Star II
I want to see their ridiculous pro sets.
http://www.amazon.com/Lego-Star-Wars-Death-II/dp/B000FTXNRI
So a $1,200 3000+ piece depiction of minas tirith, or helms deep or Sauron's phallic eye tower.
Not quite true.
The large lego set ever was the Death Star II. This replaced the former largest lego set ever, the Imperial Star Destroyer. Both were part of the Ultimate Collectors series, which unfortunately is no longer available.
I know this because I have built, the Star Destroyer. I also have a fully assembled Blockade Runner as well as the Millennium Falcon.
I like to thing this makes me cool.
This might get buried in the comments, But I would just like to point out that there are two versions of each model; a more realistic expensive one, and a more play-set like one that includes mini-figures.
Edit: LEGO is expensive, I've been playing with LEGO play sets since I was about 4. There is a lot of work that goes into these toys and it's kind of sad that they seem to be dying compared to the video game generation (not that I'm against video games, I love video games, I just also like LEGO a whole lot.)
Edit 2: My mistake, this is the one in the video which is $400.
fuck.
Updated death star, updated price
This Though I am pretty sure it is discontinued.
The fucking dollhouse? No.
He was working on this one which was discontinued in 2007, but can still be had here for a small fortune
It took me 14 hours, I can't imagine it'd taken Sheldon an insanely long amount of time
Clippers,
i reccomend
http://www.amazon.com/Tamiya-74035-Sharp-Pointed-Cutter/dp/B000J47Z4G/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1404390673&sr=1-1&keywords=tamiya+cutter
Hobby Knife
Sandpaper with different levels of grit/Nail file also works.
Once you get your first MG you will never look back, they are amazing.
I would recommend the MG Red Astray, my favourite kit and its so unique looking.
Happy bday!
I predict that you'll come out positive by $417
Here is an [item from my list] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J47Z4G/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=37P03X5GM5QWW&coliid=I1PV451LGGZM7P) that you can use your winnings to get!
There is a list of recommended tools in the wiki section. I used tamiya sharp pointed side cutter this one: https://www.amazon.com/Tamiya-Sharp-Pointed-Side-Cutter/dp/B000J47Z4G until i switched to Godhands last month.
If you really wanted to learn the ins and outs of modeling gunpla, or any model really, something like the tamiya nippers are great. They're good enough to get clean cuts, but you'd still need to sand and cut off that last bit of the nub with a hobby knife to get really good and clean results, which can take time and if you're not careful with sanding you could get soften edges. This is all part of learning modelling, it can be tedious but this is all part of the hobby.
Getting a pair of godhands, I don't have to sand or use my hobby knife as often as I used to. When I do have to sand it's usually just to smooth out a very tiny nub, probably because the nipper blade wasn't flat enough on the piece. The nippers just cut so smooth and well (at least for now while the blades are still sharp), it's basically cut the time I need to get my pieces out of the runners by half and I make less mistakes (no cutting too deep with the hobby knife, no over-sanding). But godhands when just starting out, you do miss out on learning and mastering certain techniques, if that's not something you think is important I'd say go with the godhands if you have the budget for it.
Hope this helps!
Certainly.
Tamiya side cutters: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J47Z4G/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&qid=1454130412&sr=1&keywords=tamiya+side+cutter
Gundam Planet Nippers: http://www.amazon.com/Gundam-Planet-Premium-Nipper-Plastic/dp/B012TMXDAU/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1454130468&sr=1-1&keywords=gundam+planet+nipper
Ouch, I would recommend using nippers that are designed for modelling like [Tamiya's sharp pointed nippers] (https://www.amazon.com/Tamiya-Sharp-Pointed-Side-Cutter/dp/B000J47Z4G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1525891853) or God hand nippers if you have the cash. Standard side cutters tend to pinch and tear instead of cutting and with the brittle nature of resin they can take chunks out like that. I also recommend cutting 1-2mm away from the model itself and then sanding down the left over nubs after full curing.
Yeah. And I just check Amazon, of course they have one pair left for $30 the day after I ordered them from GP. Uggghh..http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000J47Z4G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1458056910&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=gundam+planet
I have been waiting a while as well. I have been using these and would say if the ultimate nippers are the best, these come in at a close second. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000J47Z4G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1414256218&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40
That makes sense. I've always assumed penny sleeves were about $1 for 100 sleeves, though I'm sure inflation will kick in ay some point.
I just searched on Amazon and here's one I found (with free shipping, too!)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Y4HI7A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_XgwTBb8AZ6W92
There's a pack of those Amazon cards in sets of 1,000 for a better deal.
I sleeved my entire Legendary with them and am incredibly satisfied with them. As long as you're not expecting a super tight fit, they'll be fine.
Since I'm not a gigantic jackass.
[–]DaveLambertModerator 6 points 1 year ago
How about 1000 sleeves for $8.95 ? These are the ones I use on my almost 3000 CAH cards (which reminds me, I'll soon need to order a 4th round of them...).
I'd really like to try this game it looks so fun.
cheesecake all day everyday
Edit. Forgot my dessert. Lol I love the brownie obsession or overload whatever it's called at tgi Fridays. It's heavenly. Warm gooey brownie with fudge center. Covered with ice cream and chocolate and caramel sauce. Mmmmmmm
Happy cakeday. Thanks for contest.
Apples to Apples, Dixit, Jungle Speed, Pictionary, Anomia, SET, Loaded Questions, and Jenga are a few that come to mind where the adults wouldn't necessarily have an advantage over the kids. Also Fluxx and We Didn't Playtest This are both hilarious card games that would be perfect for kids in that age range, but I have a blast playing them with other adults on a regular basis too; Spaceteam looks like another good one but I haven't personally played it. If you're looking for more involved strategy games, Ticket to Ride and Carcassone would be fine for that age, just require more of a learning curve. Cranium and Quelf are silly games that involve a variety of tasks (drawing, acting, singing, trivia, etc) and although they're supposedly aimed at adults, kids love them too (just skip cards that are too hard; or you could also consider the kids' versions of both games, Cranium Cadoo and Quelf Jr.). Uno (or Crazy Eights with a regular deck of cards) is always a classic, and you can always play charades or the category game!
edited to add: not sure about a good choose your own adventure story, but Mad Libs are always fun!
http://www.amazon.com/We-Didnt-Playtest-This-All/dp/B001N11OI2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1310930783&sr=8-1
We Didn't Playtest This At All is an excellent party game. You can find it at most box stores with a toy department and maybe some game stores that carry cards and such.
https://www.amazon.com/First-Years-Stack-Up-Cups/dp/B00005C5H4
So we found that the high chair we got for home use (a Graco one) leans back too far and doesn't give our son a good foot rest. I'm a big Feeding littles fan and if I went back in time, I'd un-get this high chair. Last week we switched to using his portable one (a fisher price). He's been eating much better since we made the switch. In our case, no chair at the grandparents or the uncle we visited so it's def been worth it for us. Plus it's now essentially our main chair. If you plan to do many visits beyond just your parents over the next 2-3 years, it's probably worth it. You could also look at a more portable style that you could take to restaurants. Our son is 15 months and restaurant ones are not great for him yet.
Cups! he used these so much as he was learning to crawl. We'd stack a tower and he'd scoot to knock it down! Throws them all over now. Best $2 I've ever spent. ETA I see they are $4 now but still worth it.
"The First Years Stacking Up Cups"
Probably violating rule 1 as it's not unique by any stretch of the imagination and to adult eyes they look exceedingly lame, but you can stack em and they are great at bath time. They were used for years and years in my household.
https://www.amazon.com/First-Years-Stacking-Up-Cups/dp/B00005C5H4
This is as direct a link as I can find.
Books, books, books! My babies love(d) Look, Look! (three year old loves "reading" it to his brother), Black & White, Art Cards, the Babyfaces series (esp Hugs and Kisses and Smile!. The World Snacks series is also great; they're bright, (mostly) well-written, and not irritating. Plus, My toddler still loves them, and we started reading them to him when he was three months. I like Yum Yum Dim Sum and Let's Nosh! best. Indestructables are great for babies who eat books. And the Leslie Patricelli books have been a huge hit around here since toddlerdude was a wee baby.
Don't forget non-board books good for reading, such as a Mother Goose (there are also "chunky" ones that are kid-safe), Beatrix Potter, The Wind in the Willows, or even Shel Silverstein.
Toys for this age that I like are sensory balls, music makers, rattles (we had to buy two of those because wee babydude likes it so much), stackers, links, these bead things (a large, four-sided activity cube is gold for this age through toddler hood--like this), stacking cups, and baby's first blocks. We have veriations on all of these (or the exact one listed), and they are popular with both our three year old and the eight month old.
I have 2 boys as well as working in child development. For a high chair I would recommend one that you can strap into a regular chair and also has a removable tray, for example. You don't need the straps (they get super dirty). I cut the straps off my space saver high chair and threw them away. For toys I would recommend the basics and stay away from plastic and things with small removable parts. Get wooden blocks, a cloth ball, a simple [doll](https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Brilliant-Basics-Babys-First/dp/B0015KTV2C0, stacking cups, ring stack. Babies also like to rummage through things and bang on things, so clear out a floor level kitchen cabinet of all the things she can't have (cleaning materials, food, etc) and fill it back up with pots/pans/large spoons. Let her go to town pulling everything out and banging it together. Obviously, when she's gotten to the stage where she can open and go through a cabinet on her own - then it's time to baby proof ALL the things.
My 7 month old goes nuts for: Tupperware (especially lids), the forbidden delights of carpet fuzz, the straps on anything, and tags (her tag blanket is only so so, she prefers actual tags).
As far as "official" toys go, she likes these soft blocks, plastic stacking cups (she doesn't actually stack them yet), a weird buzzing teether thing like this, Sophie the Giraffe, and the book "Everywhere Babies".
My favorite site to go to for gift lists seems to be down, but we used gift cards from family/friends to get some things for my toddler from it. If you have an idea what your friend's kid has already, maybe some of these will work:
Board books are also always welcome. Look for Dr. Seuss or other classic titles that you might've enjoyed as a kid (if you remember what you liked).
The First Years Stacking Up Cups https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005C5H4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8r-EzbAJQQNVW
I will certainly post a video this weekend, keep an eye open for it, the bunny in that video is my beloved Gerry, who I lost last year sadly. I hate to admit I need help figuring out how to do it, my friend is going to help me with the video and pictures this weekend. Bunny Approved is one of my favorite sites for fun bunny brain challenges. Some of the same toys can be found cheaper on amazon though, I just do price checks before final purchase. My Bugs was much better at advanced puzzles(Sorry Gerry). The baby stacking cups are exactly these https://www.amazon.com/First-Years-Stacking-Up-Cups/dp/B00005C5H4?th=1 although Gerry's were a different colors. Both bunnies enjoy that one, and its an easy one to start with, in my experience. No matter what I tried, I just tried to make sure they were having fun, I never forced them to do something they didn't seem to like. I hope that helps! Would love to see some pics/videos of your mad genius too!
Edit: Amazon link appeared to show personal info.
Here :)
I enjoy giving people notebooks and staionery from [May Designs] (http://www.maydesigns.com/). They're pretty and personalized (and they're having a 50% off sale through 7/28).
If friends like the same kind of games that I like, then I like to give out [Bohnanza] (https://www.amazon.com/Rio-Grande-Games-RGG-155/dp/B00008URUS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469562466&sr=8-1&keywords=bohnanaza) and [Guillotine] (https://www.amazon.com/Wizards-of-the-Coast-5510919/dp/B000ARTT7S/ref=pd_sim_21_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51XbxH977yL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL320_SR216%2C320_&psc=1&refRID=6T7SEJV85QKQKCQJNC1Q) and [Timeline] (https://www.amazon.com/Asmodee-TIM01USASM-Timeline/dp/B005N57CNU/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1469562501&sr=1-1&keywords=timeline).
I'm just getting into fountains pens and am considering giving my best friend from high school (and penpal) a [fountain pen] (https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Metropolitan-Collection-Fountain-91104/dp/B009M3PIK8/ref=sr_1_4?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1469562565&sr=1-4&keywords=pilot+metropolitan+fountain+pen) and some [ink samples] (http://www.gouletpens.com/ink-samples/c/21) (this website has a ton of colors to choose from) for Christmas.
Here's what I'd do if I had to rebuild a collection from scratch for $1k trying to have a wide variety of play styles:
7 Wonders $32.99
Agricola $45.79
Battlestar Galactica $39.97
Carcassonne $30.02
Carcassonne Inns & Cathedrals$15.71
Dixit $22.65
Dominion Big Box $69.18 Prosperity is one of the best expansions; Alchemy is not, but you're pretty much getting it for free in this set.
Eclipse $61.49 It wouldn't be a board game library without a 4X game, and I think Eclipse is the best currently.
Eldritch Horror $40.47 - I love Arkham Horror, but Eldritch streamlines a lot of the fiddly rules of the original.
Formula D [$41.96] (http://www.amazon.com/Asmodee-FDUSASM-Formula-D/dp/2914849648/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1395757676&sr=1-1&keywords=formula+d)
Gloom $17.98
Guillotine $13.52
King of Tokyo $30.19
Love Letter $9.34
Memoir 44 $47.43
No Thanks! $9.98
Pandemic $31.65
Power Grid $32.27
Puerto Rico [$31.20] (http://www.amazon.com/Rio-Grande-Games-195RGG-Puerto/dp/B00008URUT/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395756360&sr=8-1&keywords=puerto+rico)
Race for the Galaxy $24.11
Resistance, The $17.99
Roborally $37.49
Settlers of Catan $37.99
Telestrations $19.99 Awesome and funny party game. My friends and I eventually tire of Apples to Apples or Cards Against Humanity, but seldom do so with this.
Ticket to Ride $37.24
Ticket to Ride 1910 Expansion $18.21
Tsuro $24.22
Twilight Struggle $49.98
Village $35.47
Wits & Wagers $19.99
That comes up to $946.47; room for a couple more expansions or another game.
Here is a ridiculously fun card game that I had the chance to play once at a game store. I really enjoyed it, and maybe you would too!
Guillotine. Played this game hundreds of times over the last 15-20 years or so, well worth the ten bucks I spent on it. Easy to learn, quick game, good at various levels of drunkeness, just enough strategy to make the hard core gamers happy while simple enough for even drunk idiots to play.
Cosmic Wimpout, Guillotine and Battle Line are all personal favorite 'small' travel games.
Woo! Fluxx is one of my favorites! You should check out Guillotine.
this
Guillotine
Its easy to learn how to play, a lot of fun, and a great game to play if you don't have much time.
Also, it comes with a cut out of a Guillotine, which is cool.. right?
Get the Death Star II! Pretty pricey nowadays, though.
In the last episode Sheldon was building this lego deathstar. It's nearly $900. If he didn't have a large disposable income he wouldn't be able to buy stuff like that.
https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjoiYqXx5njAhXSgJ8KHc8UBmEYABABGgJxYg&ae=1&sig=AOD64_1Aklh4gO6K60xPPVlvDTLJAWHnrQ&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwjXr4GXx5njAhWtiOAKHYnXDFUQwg96BAgMEBM&adurl=https://www.amazon.com/Lego-Star-Death-Discontinued-manufacturer/dp/B000FTXNRI/ref%3Dasc_df_B000FTXNRI/%3Ftag%3Dhyprod-20%26linkCode%3Ddf0%26hvadid%3D312034542858%26hvpos%3D1o1%26hvnetw%3Dg%26hvrand%3D6570734732257306491%26hvpone%3D%26hvptwo%3D%26hvqmt%3D%26hvdev%3Dm%26hvdvcmdl%3D%26hvlocint%3D%26hvlocphy%3D9007768%26hvtargid%3Dpla-457178179571%26psc%3D1%26tag%3D%26ref%3D%26adgrpid%3D59547955862%26hvpone%3D%26hvptwo%3D%26hvadid%3D312034542858%26hvpos%3D1o1%26hvnetw%3Dg%26hvrand%3D6570734732257306491%26hvqmt%3D%26hvdev%3Dm%26hvdvcmdl%3D%26hvlocint%3D%26hvlocphy%3D9007768%26hvtargid%3Dpla-457178179571
Why not the real death star?
I don't think it comes with one because it is more directed toward kids. if you want one to display like the actual death star you can get the collectors edition
I vote for this one
This would be even better
Oh trust me, I know my expensive LEGO ... They are the bane of my existence. Haha.
Here is the other Death Star and the one you linked is the big one with compartments.
And that large Falcon... I so want to build one.
Wait lego isn't for grown ups?
says who?
cause I don't know anyone who's dropping this kind of cash for their kids
This one?
Dayum...
Just to play devil's advocate, you could justify the cost of the new tools if they are very well designed. The tools you've recommended are definitely good tools and I think any hobbyist would be happy with them, but that doesn't mean there isn't a reason to pay more. As an example, the side cutters you've linked are good cutters. But Tamiya does make a set of really nice side cutters that gunpla builders really like and recommend if you have the money that costs about $30:
Tamiya 74035 Sharp Pointed Side Cutter
I'm not as familiar with the other tools so I don't have any links for them, but if they have to quality to back them up there is a reason for the cost.
That being said, unless you to take the modelling side of this hobby super seriously, there is no reason to spend that much on tools unless cost really isn't an issue. And to add to that I'm skeptical that these tools are going to be any better that offerings that are already out there. Xuron makes a set of side cutters with similar features except that it has a plastic handle (which since I own a pair can say it's a really good handle) which is cheaper:
Xuron 2175ET Professional Sprue Cutter
TLDR: GW tools may be worth if the quality is there and you can afford them, but I doubt that this will be true.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J47Z4G/ref=sr_ph_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463999409&sr=sr-1&keywords=tamiya
is different than
http://www.amazon.com/Gundam-Planet-Premium-Nipper-Plastic/dp/B012TMXDAU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
?? didn't know
If I were to go back in time I would just not have bought it and bought a nicer version of each tool separately since I like to invest in the long run.
In my opinion, the xacto knife that comes with the kit isn't secure enough, ie it may wobble during precise cutting. I'd recommend just getting a hobby knife off Amazon or wherever.
The sidecutters do the job but they aren't great. If you don't cut close to the piece, it won't bruise the plastic, but I would still recommend in investing in a good sidecutter if you're really interested in modeling. I personally use the Tamiya Sidecutters. They're expensive but they cut through the runners like butter.
All in all, the Tamiya basic tool set isn't bad- it's a decent toolkit and you can still use it on any model and still achieve a great finish, but you'll just have to work a bit harder.
If you do get the kits just make sure you have the proper tools. You don't need glue but I'll recommend it.
Here at the 3 items I'll pick up if you were to get this kit.
Tamiya Model Glue
Sharp pointed side cutters
Sanding sticks are nice to have as well.
Tamiya Sharp Pointed Side Cutter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J47Z4G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_zDv9yb4FDB0CC
What's your budget then? They usually range from $30 to $60.
MG Unicorn
MG Sengoku Astray
If he hasn't built anything before, getting him a pair of cutters to go along with the model will help tremendously
Tamiya cutter
The cool thing about RGs and a lot of newer MGs is that the armor parts are specifically designed to hide the seams, so you don't have to worry so much about it. If you want an easier way to do your kits, invest a little money in a really good pair of side cutters, a good blade (I like to use 30 degree-angled blades, for better control). The old #11 X-Acto is too easy to slip and take off more plastic than you want (or part of your finger). Some fine-to-ultra-fine grit sandpaper is useful, too, but not necessary if your cutter and knife do a clean enough job, and you're careful about what you cut. I get my sandpaper at auto supply stores. You can get up to 2000-grit paper and it's a lot cheaper than buying specialty hobby sandpaper. Some fine point tweezers for decals and markings, a cutting pad, and maybe a panel liner or two, and you're good to go. An investment of less than the price of a good Master Grade should get you set up. If you invest a little in good tools, you'll find that the "work" part of the hobby goes a lot more smoothly.
Also: keep those old kits that you think you've messed up. Use them as paint hulks, practice cutting and panel lining on them, use them as victims in dioramas and battle displays; get inspiration from them! They're not mistakes, they're lessons. Oh, and remember that the pictures you see on the blogs and in the magazines are made by artists. Not everyone can draw, or play music, or write poetry, and not everyone can build $2000 garage kits and make them look like museum pieces. That's not the point. The point is that you enjoy it. If you aren't enjoying it, don't do it. But if you like it, practice, and you will get better and better, even if you don't become a Gunpla god(dess).
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Hey everyone!
I'm as new as it gets. So, I made a shopping list after doing some research on everything that I think I need to start. I'll place the links to all the items in the lines below. Everything is on Amazon because... well why not?
Gundam
Glue
Marker
Tweezers
Knife
Cutters
Mat
More Markers!
*Krylon Matte Finish
Am I missing anything?
I just recently built my first kits as well, HGUC #40 Zaku II and HGUC #117 Gouf custom, and all I absolutely needed were nippers. Of course, I don't exactly go for perfection, at least not yet. But my nippers are some nice Tamiya ones that cut through the plastic like butter and let me get some really flush cuts from the start.
I haven't done any panel lining, and both of my kits look decent enough without it. I can definitely see where it would help the detail pop though.
This is what you want. I got this, and I can't be happier. Just sleeve them up before you put the cards in. I used Ultra Pro Sleeves but penny sleeves work just as well!
As others have posted, cheap sleeves might not be what you want. However, to answer your question, penny sleeves may be worth a look. They got their name because you can get ~100 of them for roughly a dollar
Here are 1000 for ~$9
Here's a decent link
Top loaders for really expensive cards.
I normally use a thick sleeve idk what they are called bit they are normally a solid color or have a picture on them. And place it in a top loader.
Normally it's like 200 for 12$ on Amazon for non brand picture sleeves.
Here are some examples:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009EXIAOC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_S1W0CbVXHYJCF
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XAH0V68/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_a3W0CbJ7H4CV1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EXOH8SK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_J3W0CbTZH0F9D
You can get like 100 top loaders for 12$ as well mine came with 100 penny sleeves as well but idk if they all do.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002K2MNGK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_P4W0Cb5PGHA3V
Side loading binder pages. I just ordered these so I have not tried them but a few people recommended them.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009WU21XI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_q5W0CbP9G2VV0
I store my bulk in MTG fat packs or in the pokemon world what would be elite trainer boxes.
I also have like 1000 penny sleeves laying around just in case:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Y4HI7A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_d8W0Cb5DZ0CTX
I just use old binder I used when I was kid or your can just go to any office supply store and get three ring binders for a few dollars.
http://www.amazon.com/Sleeves-Sleeve-Baseball-Sports-Packaging/dp/B000Y4HI7A
Penny sleeves here work out to be less than a penny.
http://www.amazon.com/Sleeves-Sleeve-Baseball-Sports-Packaging/dp/B000Y4HI7A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381313045&sr=8-1&keywords=card+sleeves+10+ten+packs
These are the ones I got for my cards. 10 packs of 100 sleeves (1,000 sleeves altogether) for 8-9 bucks. They are a bit oversized on the yugioh card itself, nothing to hard to manage though.
http://imgur.com/ELUkYzD&IozX1fK
http://imgur.com/ELUkYzD&IozX1fK#1
I sleeve all of the cards for card and board games. They start to show wear very quickly and my grandfather always bends the cards whenever he puts them down in Ascension.
I use very basic cheap penny sleeves to protect the cards. They're very slippy and can be irritating to shuffle but with so many cards and so many different games they do the job effectively.
https://www.amazon.com/Sleeves-Sleeve-Baseball-Sports-Packaging/dp/B000Y4HI7A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521144187&sr=8-1&keywords=penny+sleeves
Here is an example of 1500 black matte sleeves. They come to about 3 cents/sleeve.
Here is an example of penny clear sleeves.
The nice thing about the black ones is that it hides the back of the card. There are times when that is very useful.
I also found an example of the smaller sleeves
There could be better bulk prices. These are fairly quick searches but we have been happy with the black matte at that amount & price range.
You’ve got some good cards there, especially for just starting out. I recommend putting the better cards such as the McDavid, Tkachuk, Larkin, etc rookie cards into a penny sleeve and top loader or a one touch case.
Penny Sleeve
top loader
One Touch Card Protector
I like these: 1000 Ultra Pro Sleeves.
I've never had any problem with durability, and it's tough to do better than < penny per sleeve.
I second penny sleeves. I use these---$8.25/1000.
Pros:
Cons:
Also as /u/Torvax said, Pathfinder ACG does have "many piles" :). But none are that large during actual play, and I have no problem with keeping cards stacked or anything.
tl;dr: penny sleeves are the only option that makes economic sense for Pathfinder ACG. I recommend either them, or no sleeves at all.
edit 2: sigh, I didn't answer either of your questions. The first one I don't know, the second...you'll need about 500 for the core set, and each adventure deck thereafter (of which there are five) adds 110 cards. I believe the Character add-on deck is also 110.
edit 3: AAAAGGGHHHH A THIRD EDIT! I forgot...another nice thing about the cheap sleeves: the player cards are actually designed to be written on (WHAAAT?) when you "level up" skills etc (tick boxes to check off). With the penny sleeve you can just Sharpie on that damned sleeve and a) not ruin your card and b) just grab another sleeve if you make a mistake or change you mind or something.
I played Fluxx ages ago, and I'd totally play it again. One of my favorite games is We Didn't Playtest This at All, which is super fun and has a similar play style as Fluxx.
Well, as far as silly card games go, I'm partial to We Didn't Playtest This At All and Fluxx which support 2-15 and 2-6 players respectively. Both games can be really quick or take a while, but I've always found them to be great fun, and they both have a bunch of expansions, if you find that you like them.
Of course, if you want to delve into the world of board games, I'm a big fan of co-op games like Castle Panic and Pandemic. In Castle Panic, you work together to defend a castle from oncoming hordes of monsters and in Pandemic you need to cooperate to keep viral epidemics under control while finding a cure. Castle Panic is great fun, a simple game, and easy to get into, but I've never found it an easy game to win which keeps it fresh. Pandemic is a bit more complicated, requiring a lot of strategy and cooperation, and it can be brutally difficult at times, but that just makes winning all the more satisfying.
If you and your friends like a little friendly competition, I'd suggest something like 7 Wonders or Bang!, which was the game that got me started down this path. In 7 Wonders, you draft cards to build a civilization and compete for victory points. It may seem a little complicated at first, but once you play a game or two, it really starts to shine. In Bang!, you enter the wild west where one of you is the sheriff, and the rest of the players are deputies, outlaws, or renegades, each with their own win condition. The thing with this one is that everyone's role except the sheriff's is hidden. You can play Bang! with as little as 3 players, but it really only gets good if you have 5 or more.
If you want to do some research on your own, check out /r/boardgames or http://boardgamegeek.com/ which has a pretty comprehensive database of all the board games out there with ratings and reviews.
This one? http://www.amazon.com/We-Didnt-Playtest-This-All/dp/B001N11OI2/
It looks like a blast.
I found this game and thought it made me laugh, realized it's $13! ish.
Lucky 13!
I met Chris Hardwick a few weeks ago at a show in Baltimore, he was super nice and took pictures with my husband and I. My palms got super sweaty cause I was nervous! I've had a crush on him since I was a kid (now 26)! It was awesome, and everything I dreamed it would be... well for the most part! He complimented my owl necklace (that someone gifted me from RAoA) and I showed him my Star Tours button like a total nerd, haha! He's amazing, and very down to earth!
I've also met the band Rooney 3 times (they're not super famous, but I've loved their music since I was 14 or 15. The first time I met them, my sister parked in the wrong garage in DC and her car got locked in. We were waiting outside and the band walked up to us and talked to us for about half an hour. The second time I met them they had a show in Baltimore and I made my friend miss her curfew to wait around back and say hello. It was worth it because Rob (the lead singer) gave me a big hug and picked me up! AWESOME. I even got to smooch him on the cheek.
this game is cool but I also love surprises!
Sadly, Amazon is probably your best bet (and will save you a lot of time searching).
We Didn't Playtest This At All. Everyone gets 2 cards and plays one on their turn. Really simple, and really luck based. Games never last longer than 5 minutes.
This is a fun one. Did you buy a card game like We Didn't Playtest This At All?
http://www.amazon.com/We-Didnt-Playtest-This-All/dp/B001N11OI2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&amp;colid=1DZVIZX7QL0ER&amp;coliid=I37Z5OW3T12XAW
Jiggery-pokery
Slate_Slabrock wrote:
The problem with board games is that they're really tedious with more than 4 or 5 people - especially if you've got people who are new to the game. Between setting everything up, going over the rules, and all the other stuff you'll be hard pressed to get a good game of Settles of Catan going. At least with my friends, anyway.
That's why we like We Didn't Playtest This At All. There are no points, no complicated objectives, nothing of that sort. Your one and only objective: don't lose. And there are so many ways to lose. Every part of the game is spelled out on the cards so it's super-easy to pick up as a new player. It's great in large groups, the games are quick, it's hilarious, and it gets exponentially better when the alcohol starts flowing.
For maximum shits and giggles, turn it into a drinking game.
also, unlike Cards Against Humanity, the point of the game isn't to be as super offensive as possible
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The problem with board games is that they're really tedious with more than 4 or 5 people - especially if you've got people who are new to the game. Between setting everything up, going over the rules, and all the other stuff you'll be hard pressed to get a good game of Settles of Catan going. At least with my friends, anyway.
That's why we like We Didn't Playtest This At All. It's probably the most straightforward game I've ever played. Your one and only objective: don't lose. And there are so many ways to lose. Every part of the game is spelled out on the cards so it's super-easy to pick up as a new player. It's great in large groups, the games are quick, it's hilarious, and it gets exponentially better and more chaotic when the alcohol starts flowing.
For maximum shits and giggles, turn it into a drinking game.
also, unlike Cards Against Humanity, the point of the game isn't to be as super offensive as possible
Gifts for Teens
We Didn't Playtest This At AllPerhaps you might enjoy something more like this. https://www.amazon.com/Elenco-Electronic-Playground-Learning-Center/dp/B0035XSZDI/ref=asc_df_B0035XSZDI/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=312003162663&amp;hvpos=1o3&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=12376681281660115618&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=m&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9052566&amp;hvtargid=pla-434851101009&amp;psc=1
The Arduino kits focus more on the microprocessor and getting things to work with that.
Since he is interested in technology, you can see if he would be interested in this kit. You can also show him some youtube videos of science experiments and see if he would be interested in doing any of those.
Nice. I had this http://www.amazon.com/Elenco-Electronic-Playground-Learning-Center/dp/B0035XSZDI/ref=sr_1_8?s=toys-and-games&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1370635549&amp;sr=1-8&amp;keywords=electronic+science which was quite good. Also a tin of bits and bots is another good one, LEDS, buzzers, wires etc.
Legend! I was able to find the same products in the Aussie Amazon, thanks very much!
Edit in case anyone is looking https://www.amazon.com.au/Elenco-130-1-Electronic-Playground/dp/B0035XSZDI/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523316972&amp;sr=8-12&amp;keywords=elenco+electronic
This is really excellent advice! Sometimes just staring at a book is not going to make it stick. Another fun way to get some hands on electronics experience is with those project kits built to teach kids. Doing all of the projects in something like this or this shows you a lot of the theory in a way that will stick better because you have actually seen it work. And they cost less than a text book.
Not the exact same brand, but some of these classic kits from the 80s are still available new in box. You can find, e.g., the elenco 130 in one and 200 in one kits on Amazon for very reasonable prices.
Didn't know you were talking about free-energy videos. Anyway, those are a complete hoax. Sorry, but there's no way to create free energy. As for your son, here's a list of electronics and magnetism science kits I would recommend:
I highly recommend this one, I had one as a kid and loved it!:
$34.99 Elenco 130-in-1 Electronic Playground and Learning Center (ages 12+)
$26.49 Thames & Kosmos Magnetic Science (ages 8+)
$24.00 Thames & Kosmos Motors and Generators (ages 8+)
$18.85 4M Magnet Science Kit (ages 8+)
And here's some nice assortments of fun magnets to play with:
$19.95 46 small-medium magnets
$34.95 100 small-medium magnets
$69.95 26 medium-large magnets
Woo free money!!
42!!
Whovian
Dang girl C'mon you totally need this
I've never been gifted :C
My word is Tampflacipating, it's defined as the feeling of being really tired but staying up late just in case you miss something interesting happening on the internet.
"Damn, I tampflacipated all night watching that Google keynote!"
This would be my most desired item, but there are other cheaper things on my list!
i haven't been gifted yet and would love this my word is draspastic: the act of being so spastic you have to do something drastic
If you don't already have one of these you need one. (There's also Ten's, if that's your cup of tea.) Also, these are adorable.
Per moi? These to help with the lack of an ice maker in my freezer, and this because this movie makes me so goddamn happy. I really really want it!
http://www.amazon.com/Who-Doctor-Sonic-Screwdriver-Replica/dp/B003FHXMDC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1317893183&amp;sr=8-1
Recommend viewing: https://youtu.be/sSD33QfZnJ8
Cheapest to most expensive:
Character Options toy
Universal remote
Rubbertoe Replicas (sold out, more on the way) (And I'm not seeing a price?)
Celestial Toymaker
Everyone should have ones of these
disclaimer- does not work on wood :)
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They have them on Think Geek but I got it on Amazon WAY cheaper :D
Quick, While its on sale
http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Who-Eleventh-Doctors-Screwdriver/dp/B003FHXMDC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1333255822&amp;sr=8-1
chain a sonic screwdriver to the frame and then sell it on ebay for a fortune
That sounds awesome, haha. If you're looking for good gifts sonic screwdrivers are always great, if he doesn't have one. Each Doctor has a different one (most of the time, 9 and 10's are the same and 12's is confusing to say the least) so they can make different toys for each, haha. [This] (https://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Who-11th-Sonic-Screwdriver/dp/B003FHXMDC) is a good replica of 11's for instance.
Here are two things for him based on his photography stuff. First is a lens cap holder which I have and its super convenient and really smart. Next is a level camera cube which just slides into the place where his external flash goes and gives him a perfectly level shot.
As for his love of nerf guns, I've found that this marshmallow bow is loads of fun and super cool, especially when you get a few for friends to play along too.
Here is a 4x4x4 Rubik's cube which I would never be able to solve, but if your friend likes it, then good for him! Also, if he already has it, here's a 5x5x5, a 6x6x6, and (just for fun cause its really expensive and probably impossible to solve) a pentamix Rubik's cube.
Also - because my impression of your friend is that he's kinda nerdy in a fun way - here are a few others: tetris light, portal bookends, more marshmallow shooters, shock ball, and a screwdriver.
Thanks for listening to me ramble [: and if you do happen to choose me, a surprise from my list would be super cool! Good luck!
I didn't even have to think about that.
And now I have to go, watching some Twilight Zone!
These things.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003FHXMDC/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00137NN94/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1603201947/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0345518543/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1416978224/
They are things I've been wanting to get for a while.
Stand tall, yet brace for a fall
http://amzn.com/B003FHXMDC
The world's smallest solar powered car
I thought this was a pretty cool thing not really something I need, but definitely neat. :)
This is a solar powered toy car.
Why am I showing you this? Because it's a toy that is powered by the nuclear fusion of a star 8 light minutes from here. How cool is that?!?
Oh, but I was supposed to tell you something about ME? That's tougher. Technically I'm also powered by nuclear fusion which occurs in the sun's core, but only indirectly. Also that's not a terribly unique characteristic, most people and animals and plants and all life on earth is. (Except for the random stuff living along volcanic vents deep beneath the ocean.)
So let's get more unique. Well I share 98% of my genetic material with a chimpanzee, and 50% of my genetic material with a banana. Shoot... That's unique to humans, but not so much to me personally.
Ok, how bout this? I once found a painting of an ancestor in the Smithsonian museum of American History and not only did he have the best facial hair OF ALL TIME, but he looked strikingly like my father would should my father ever choose to grow THE BEST FACIAL HAIR OF ALL TIME.
Name: "World's Smallest Solar Powered Car"
$8
Purchase Link:
https://www.amazon.com/Lowpricenice-Solar-Car-Smallest-Educational/dp/B004FEXUP4
Never been :) This would be awesome!
Turn that frown Upsidedown & play with The World's Smallest Solar Powered Car!
Worlds smallest solar powered car :D
http://www.amazon.com/Solar-Car-Smallest-Powered-Educational/dp/B004FEXUP4/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1370997883&amp;sr=8-9&amp;keywords=cheap
what I am asking is this: you see this toy it has a solar panel. You put it on the floor and it runs exclusively by the light hitting the panel. If that car was a regular tesla, how big should the panel be, 35 square meters?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004YY6OZI/?tag=14606-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004FEXUP4/?tag=14606-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001JHZSEG/?tag=14606-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004U0IRGU/?tag=14606-20
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0717802418/ < recommended
I am mildly dyslexic, it is very annoying.
solar powered car
Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur
Well, right here is the world's smallest solar powered car! It's on my "Lil Stuff" list.
You rule! I'm glad you got your cash card back. Those pesky thieves!
All of these come from China so expect a 4-6 week delivery time.
Waterproof Indestructible Wallet – $2.45
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JWF6OC/ref=oh_details_o09_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Credit Card Size Survival Pocket Tool - $1.18
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Q06LI4/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Ring Bottle Opener – $0.65
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U2RNXE/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Totals to $4.28 so you would have some left over.
You could also get
World’s Smallest Solar Powered Car - $1.99
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FEXUP4/ref=oh_details_o09_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes - steam
This is one of the most exciting and fun boardgames suitable for adults, lots of shouting and hyping. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Iello-IEL-51032-King-Tokyo/dp/B004U5R5BI/277-4096003-7473349?ie=UTF8&amp;*Version*=1&amp;*entries*=0
King of Tokyo is also worth looking at. Not exactly Godzilla related but its fun as fuck.
http://www.amazon.com/IELLO-IEL-51032-King-Tokyo/dp/B004U5R5BI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1398283775&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=king+of+tokyo
All five of these games should meet your criteria quite nicely. I think all of them, except for Room 25, have also been featured on Wil Wheaton's Table Top, if you wanna check out what the gameplay actually looks and feels like.
Carcassonne
Las Vegas
King of Tokyo
Ticket to Ride
King of Tokyo played at a Fairfield Tabletop Gamers event.
/u/Woodsman707 scored six hits against each monster in Tokyo and killed both myself and another player at the same time...
Watch the game in action on the Tabletop Episode.
$31.69 is the only thing I have in that range...
King of Tokyo!
Nifty contest! Thanks :)
My highest recommendations would be King of Tokyo (And also the 'power up' expansion for it, otherwise all the characters play the same.), King of New York, Pandemic (Also the Brink expansion.), and my all time favorite, Munchkin. (Which has a crapton of expansions.)
Links to all of these can be found in this post for those who are interested.
king of tokyo
A battletech themed replacement pieces for this game.http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004U5R5BI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1417365132&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SY200_QL40
Wow, we have a similar taste in games, Awesome. I can't believe you actually expect me to suggest just one game with soo many great games that I have played... and so many more I have yet to play.
1st off some games you don't own but are on your wishlist and you should definitely get asap, since they are the go to games my friends and I play when we get together. Given they are on your wishlist I assume I don't have to describe them to you. Lords of waterdeep, a fun easy to play D&D game, Star trek Catan if you want something a bit different from regular Catan, and Dominion.
Ok. Now games you don't know about... How about a couple categories and 1 game per cat. so I don't ramble on too much.
Fast and Easy: King of Tokyo You and your friends are monsters trying to take over Tokyo. Roll some dice, attack your friends, but mostly just try to survive till the end. It's easy to set up, learn, and get going not so easy to win.
Slow, Complicated, strategic, with lots of pieces, and fun, but may make you want to stab a friend by the end: Twilight Imperium This game take a long time to play... seriously like a whole day. So maybe not the best for a board game night. If you can get a day with friends to play it, I would say it's worth the time. Basically you build a universe, pick a race to play as, and then proceed to form alliances or start wars with everyone else. With a healthy dose of backstabbing those alliances so you can win :p Use resources to build a fleet of ships and an army of troops then try to take over all of space while defending all your new territory. Moves are turn based so your plot to take over a planet can be ruined by a friend blocking your path or crippling your fleet.
The only real downside is the time it takes to play the game. We usually have to set aside a saturday to play. Getting started around 11-noonish and finishing up around 6-7. That said nothing is quite as satisfying as moving an entire fleet of ships to take over everything owned by your neighbor.
oh I forgot to add SPPrincesa is the goddess of all things board games.
I have the Fisher Price lion walker. Here is the link:
https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Y9854-Musical-Lion-Walker/dp/B00BNQEVWS
My neighbors went outside with us almost every afternoon also and we all brought the walkers out. Our sons would always end up trading. Theirs was the Vtech one:
https://www.amazon.com/VTech-Learning-Lavender-Frustration-Packaging/dp/B0053X62GK?th=1&amp;psc=1
Her baby is older and was already walking but he always wanted to push one around since my son was doing that haha. I think the Vtech one was more entertaining and a bit taller. Anything works though, the babies just want to push it.
This walker - it keeps making noise after your kid stops playing with it: VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker (Frustration Free Packaging) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0053X62GK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JNivDbSERAGDE
And this drum set: VTech KidiBeats Kids Drum Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007XVYSDE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CPivDb37NDZPP
OMG THIS THING: https://www.amazon.com/VTech-Stand-Learning-Frustration-Packaging/dp/B0053X62GK
It has this loud, grating, whiny voice in it that sounds like the NY accent people used to use in old 1940's movies, SO OBNOXIOUS. It'll have them plotting to destroy it in a matter of DAYS.
we just got this one for our 6 mo. old (https://www.amazon.com/VTech-Stand-Learning-Frustration-Packaging/dp/B0053X62GK/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1510862595&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=vtech+toys) - once he can fully sit unassisted i think it will be better, but it lasts into toddler years and so far he loves hitting the removable part with buttons!
I wanted to do mostly wooden and open ended toys, but my son adores the plastic ones. We buy things he likes. One favorite was this musical walker my parents got him for Christmas. https://www.amazon.com/VTech-Stand-Learning-Frustration-Packaging/dp/B0053X62GK
It was the only thing that made our last 20 our road trip bearable as the activity center detaches and can be played with in the car. 3 or 4 hours of different melodies as my kid experimented between stops for food and gas.
His current favorite plastic toy is a step 2 toolbench and a plastic drill that turns when he presses a button. His favorite non plastic toy is literally any doll.
With most toys my son either wants to be doing whatever I'm doing or he wants a toy that interacts with him or resembles something he knows. He loves cats and dogs and usually has good manners with them. He isn't interested in stuffed animals. He likes using his tools to mimic me with mine. He likes to pretend to cook and help clean. He loves to drive his cozy coupe around. He likes wooden puzzles, and his wooden duck push toy, but he adores his fire truck that lights up and makes siren noises. That one came about because we met a firefighter at the fair and got to see the truck up close. The next day my son saw several pass us on the highway with sirens blaring. Since then, he's been fascinated. My husband loves to encourage curiosity, so the loud firetruck came home. It's the new favorite car toy.
Personally, the noise doesn't bother me. My son rarely makes noise for the sake of noise.l, so we let him play with whatever he seems to enjoy most. TV and tablets are largely ignored where other kids love them. I think this is one of those things that depends on your kid.
Water table is HUGE with my kiddo.
Tunnel
sit to stand
I could suggest more but hopefully that will kick start some ideas!
Henry is 1 and we're going to get him an activity cube. At 9 months, maybe the VTech walker thing would be nice!
I'd get a push type Walker or a play table he can stand at. I feel like at 6 months old you'd get a lot more use out of something like that rather than a seated type bouncer. He will be on the move soon and not want to be contained. Table walker
We have a play pen since he started crawling, now he mostly holds the walls of the pen and stands there looking at me lol I am in there a lot. We got him a sit to stand toy http://www.amazon.com/VTech-Stand-Learning-Frustration-Packaging/dp/B0053X62GK he started playing on his tummy. Then sitting. Now he pulls himself to stand and I'm teaching him how to push it. I think it's a good investment and has a good assortment of activities.
this. My kid was pushing that thing all day without bothering anybody. best thing ever.
Comfy rocking chair
When it comes to cribs, pack n plays, rock n plays, bouncers and swings its upto the childs taste. Out of my nieces and nephews 1 always napped in a rock n play, 1 in the swing, 1 would sleeps anywhere, 1 would sleep on mommy or a boppy, 1 in the crib and my daughter would only sleep in the carrier or being held. She never used the rock n play, crib or pack n play but loved the bouncer and occasionally accepted sitting in the boppy or swing. They are all so different. With our little girl her reflux was so bad that if she was laid flat she would immediately throw up.
(I will edit to add more when I get a minute)
Like this? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0053X62GK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_fOdXDb6TERHYN
If so nope! I'll add one to the list. I least like our LO will definitely walk before a year, or at least stand. She has very strong legs and can stand now at 2 mo by holding onto my hands. 😳
Soft building blocks like these (althought I'm sure you can find cheaper ones). Is she walking? You could totally get her a push-around toy like this. My kid barely used hers and she didn't walk til she was 17mo, but I've seen other kids go nuts with 'em. Balls. My daughter has always gone crazy for balls of all sizes and textures. some things you already have like tupperware and lids or pots and pans and wooden spoons kinda thing. A fellow redditor has mentioned to me about letting them use shaving cream with food coloring in an empty tub to keep them occupied (I needed a mental health day and looking for ideas to keep her occupied otherwise). But only do that one if she's in your view obviously.
Something I just remembered, she loves brushes. She has a bad habit of climbing my vanity seat and messing with my brushes so I gave her a few of my old cheap ones. Try that, my girl carries them everywhere.
Baby walkers where they sit inside a harness thst supports their weight are dangerous and banned in many countries. US pediatricians want to ban them because they account for a large number of infant and toddler injuries. https://www.healthychildren.org/english/safety-prevention/at-home/pages/baby-walkers-a-dangerous-choice.aspx
Walkers that are like push lawnmowers are aok! We have 2- Here is the electeonic one on Amazon, and Ikea makes a cute all wood, non electronic one. VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker (Frustration Free Packaging) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0053X62GK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VIBXCbNKZHWT5
She is adorable. I have two ideas for you.
[One practical and educational] (http://www.amazon.com/VTech--Stand-Learning-Frustration-Packaging/dp/B0053X62GK/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1369763265&amp;sr=1-2)
[And one that is more of a precious memory and is kind of expensive] (http://www.campusquilt.com/order/t-shirt-wee-quilt.html)
Leave it to the Catholics to destroy existence.
It's Dogma, right?
Anyways... I really want the game One Night Ultimate Werewolf it may sound weird, but it is so much fun! My friend had it, but he now lives out of state. I'm taking a family vacation and figured this could come in handy!
https://www.amazon.com/Bezier-Games-ONUWBEZ-Ultimate-Werewolf/dp/B00HS7GG5G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1483474123&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=ultimate+werewolf+one+night
It would be awesome if you guys also played One night Ultimate Werewolf. It's shares a similar theme to Mafia but it's much more dynamic and fast paced.
Hey Paul,
Happy early birthday! I'm a Capricorn too, and this feels very Capricorn to plan ahead like you're doing.
I wouldn't worry about the B:G ratio, as long as you have some fun and friendly people in the mix you guys will have a great time. Be sure to have little snack/food or drink stations for people to mingle and mix.
Have you considered playing games? My friends and I are obsessed with this game One Night Ultimate Werewolf: https://www.amazon.com/Bezier-Games-ONUWBEZ-Ultimate-Werewolf/dp/B00HS7GG5G. It's kind of like mafia where you have to find and kill the werewolf in the mix - essentially it's a game where you lie to your friends.
Also if you have an xbox or Apple TV, the Jackbox Game set: http://jackboxgames.com/ is awesome. There's a mix of different games where people use their phones/ipad/whatever to submit answers so nobody has to be the point person to organize the game. I've started crying from laughing so hard at this game because people's personalities can really show through.
The goal of a party is for people to have fun / get to know each other so encourage (but don't force) fun interactions.
Oh sure! It's a good gateway drug type of game, and there's a wealth of fun little social games that are objectively better that I encourage people to explore.
Edit:
For example and for consideration:
codenames
werewolf
love letter
http://www.amazon.com/Night-Ultimate-Werewolf-Board-Game/dp/B00HS7GG5G
That one.
Every time I get invited to a party they ask me to bring One Night Werewolf. It's a great, and inexpensive game.
http://www.amazon.com/Night-Ultimate-Werewolf-Board-Game/dp/B00HS7GG5G
There are a lot of versions of Werewolf, but one of those versions is One Night Ultimate Werewolf.
I guess I'm only a fan of certain Euros (and I REALLY like those, like Le Havre), and I just wasn't a big fan of TM. BUT I have still only played it with 2 players, which is not supposed to be a good idea.
Anyway, I hope you like the games you get!
You're a year younger, Pixel! And have you ever thought of buying One Night Ultimate Werewolf? If not, you definitely should!
Best game ever! http://www.amazon.com/Night-Ultimate-Werewolf-Board-Game/dp/B00HS7GG5G
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00HS7GG5G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1479401109&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=SX200_QL40&amp;keywords=one+night+ultimate+werewolf&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51OkyvH6AVL&amp;ref=plSrch
Well, the only things you really need to build a kit are a pair of hobby clippers and motivation. Everything else is optional, depending on how much effort you wanna put into making your model look as best as possible(hell, I used nail clippers of all things with my first gunpla because I didn't want to invest in tools before actually building one for myself and knowing if this was a hobby I wanted to pursue or not).
For this one I actually got a modeling toolkit, some Gundam markers for panel lining and a small cutting mat through amazon(although you might be able to find them at local hobby stores as well). I can't really speak for other tools, but these ones worked pretty well for me. If you're worried about costs you can always start with just some basic tools and slowly build your toolbox up from there as you build more models. Hopefully you have as much fun with your first gunpla as I had with mine!
P.S. Remember I'm also a newbie so take all of this with a grain of salt
Gundam Marker Value Set -GM01&amp;amp;amp;amp;02&amp;amp;amp;amp;03- (Black, Gray, Brown) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HY93GHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_y0ZqxbBYCHNCM
Three pack of the two pens you have to $9 with Amazon Prime vs the ~$11 for just the grey and black. Saves a buck or two with an extra pen.
Using these for my first build, easy for panel lining. Just have some Q-tips ready for removing excess ink that you don't want, and some IPA for redos.
I bought the same mat and I have no issues with it!
EDIT: I also have the same cutters, works great for me. For the Xacto knife, just want to point out that that one does NOT come with a cap (I made the same issue). There is a version with a cap, then you can just add an extra blade set. Make sure you get the right blade size. That there is a #1.
EDIT2: I got the same sandpaper too lol. I wish I had gotten files since I didn't have something hard to attach the sandpaper too. But that's my preference. Well I don't mean I would want files specifically, but holding a flimsy piece of sand paper to sand hasn't been fun. I need to get some sort of small block to tape it too or something.
I believe I have finally decided on my first Gunpla, the HG Age II Magnum and want to make sure the items I have added to my Amazon cart are ideal or not for a beginner/future use for HG and MG kits. The list is as follows:
I know that this sub has a list of tools and tutorials, but because I'm trying to budget, I was thinking no more than $100 would be ideal for me to start with. Since I'm beginning with HG models, I don't think I need a full set of Gundam markers, but if it's needed/required/highly suggested, I might pick them up as well.
So I have read and seen that top coating and panel lining are essential for MG models to make them pop. Are they just as essential for HG model kits? Looking at pictures of the Age II Magnum I'm planning on getting from Amazon, it doesn't seem to have a lot of indents for panel lining. Of course, I could be wrong and be blind as a bat. If I don't do any sort of panel lining, is it still a good idea to add a top coat regardless?
Also, how soon can one get into MG kits? I was originally going to jump straight into either the MG GM Sniper II or the RX-78-2 Ver 3.0 but after doing some research over the past few days, I've decided I'll be doing a few HG's to begin with as I haven't built model kits since I was like 7 or 8 with my dad. I'm thinking after the Age II Magnum, I was thinking about getting either the HG Double O Diver or the HG 00 Shia Qan[T]. Maybe after I complete the 3 HG's I've listed, is it possible to jump to the the GM Sniper II?
TL;DR:
Hey guys! Just found this sub, but I've been wanting to get into this hobby for a while. Planning on going with this one to get my feet wet.
Before I buy it, I'm also planning on getting these markers and these wash's (both from the wiki). Can someone show me to a video tutorial that explains exactly how to use them please? I've got no idea what the wash's are for...
I might also pick up this scriber to try and do some battle damage, but I can't find any tutorials on that? I'd also need some paint...
Is there anything else that I'm missing? I've already got decent angle cutters and an Xacto knife.
Thanks!
U. Just found the tutorials link that covers lining, but I could still use some info on adding battle damage!
I think something like this with the three basic colors is pretty good to start with, they'll probably last several kits until you want to start experimenting with paints.
I used gundam panel lining markers. Brown for the reds and gray for everything else. I ran over all my lines with some alcohol on a qtip to makes them less heavy.
The gear I used for this, plus the kit itself, I all got from Amazon.
A Basic Modelling Tools Kit and the Gundam Marker Value Set.
I agree that in terms of "cost per hour" gunpla isn't that bad at all. As for why I've dropped so much, I've got a friend who is deployed to Korea right now. He's only going to be out there 6 more months, so I asked him to send me a bunch of stuff- 11 kits totaling $270. So yeah, that hurt the wallet, but it means I'll be able to focus on buying supplies like paint and tools for a while!
I just got my panel markers actually. Ordered off Amazon and didn't notice that they were an item that was shipped from Japan. The set only cost $6 for gray, black and brown, but it took 6weeks.
Newtypehq has them at $3 each, but if you are in the states shipping is quick.
https://newtypehq.com/products/gundam-marker-liner-type?variant=14993675681841
If you're ok waiting, here's the link for the seller I bought from.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HY93GHY/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
For beginners the HG RX 78-2 Revive is a great kit for starting. Few stickers, and nice part color separation. It's 1/144 scale, so just take your time to avoid breaking any parts.
$10 USD - amzn.com/B00WW4F8YA
You can also get some panel lining Gundam Markers to help highlight vents, details, parts of interests, etc. The RX 78-2 is a good kit to also practice panel lining.
$9 USD - amzn.com/B00HY93GHY
As for tools, something like this should get you by for now since you're just starting the hobby. Has everything you need to get building.
$17 USD - amzn.com/B01GHA6C7G
If you plan on doing a lot of kits in the future, I'd just invest in some Gundam Markers. They're $10 for a set of black, gray and brown. Or if you just want black and gray, they're only $7.50.
NECA Action Figure Display Stands (Pack of 10) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ICNW438/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0T4kDbXJG3GTG
They work pretty well with some of them
These acrylic tiered stands - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K1M5WCK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_UpGnDbXNR9S62
And the NECA action figure stands - https://www.amazon.com/NECA-Action-Figure-Display-Stands/dp/B00ICNW438/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=neca+action+figure+display+stands&amp;qid=1563820963&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=NECA+ac&amp;sr=8-1#
These work for most legends I have.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ICNW438/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_C7gmzbTMM62GY
I use these and a little hot glue on the feet.
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes.
Well, how serious are you? Cause if you're serious... here ya go
Otherwise, without knowing what you're into, it's a bit tough. Sushi Go! is an absolutely awesome card game - super easy to teach, pretty quick to play, but really fun for anyone. It's... "THE BOMB" at parties.
I would also extremely recommend Dominion, it's probably my favorite table-top game. However, I can't say it's for everyone.
I would absolutely love KTANE... wish I could buy it, but I've already spent way too much on games, and college is eating into my pockets. Thanks much! Sir Soaring Spud
Happy birthday!
Sushi Go and some other stuff on my games list should be around that with shipping.
gift day
Thanks for the contest.
AND play this game cause it looks awesome
Occasionally they have actual deals. Also for smaller orders it can make senses when you factor in shipping costs and delivery times.
For example you could get Risk Legacy or Galaxy Trucker right now for less than most other retailers or Sushi Go for a couple bucks more than Greatboardgames but free two day shipping w/ Prime.
Sushi Go - Amazon US - $12
Sushi Go Party - Amazon - $20
As I mentioned above, I far prefer the party version and think it's worth the $8 extra; it's more than twice the "content" whereas the original is always the same. I'd only recommend the original over "Party" if a super portable game (about the size of two standard decks of cards) is useful to you.
Sushi Go! or Win, Lose, Banana.
(I've made my own WLB sets using 3 business cards, so it wins for "cheapest game ever".)
Also: vote #2 for Love Letter. I have the Kanai Factory edition, and I love it. (It's more expensive than the current default edition, but I think the art is nicer than the "cleavage edition".)
The Amazon one is the regular sushi go, not sushi go party. link
Quirkle has roots in Scrabble and Sequence. Is both easy and engaging for all ages, and has a surprising amount of depth and strategy.
Sushi Go is a card game where you collect points, but you pass your hand to the next player. Fun for all ages.
the buy all three option is also weird
I feel like I'm on Shark Tank...
HandHook I think you'll love this! Introducing these wonderful [Finger Puppets] (http://smile.amazon.com/Set-Ten-Finger-Hands-Puppets/dp/B00OACD9CU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1457064691&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=10+finger+hand). Want to creep out your buddies? Use these! Want to entertain your dad? Use these! Want to impersonate Kristen Wiig's SNL character Doonese? Use these! Want to make a live action version of [this] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtjCXPxhMuc)? Use these!
All in all, they are very versatile finger puppets, and you should buy a set of them.
Now you can do it at home -- https://www.amazon.com/Set-Ten-Finger-Hands-Puppets/dp/B00OACD9CU
They sell these a toy shop near me -- fun to play with.
what
why?
genius!
item
thank you!
That is because they are only sold in packs of 5 or 10.
All that cargo space so I can get my Finger Hands emergency over-nighted from Miami to Seattle.
I'm surprised the rest of the empty space in the plane isn't stuffed to the gills with packing peanuts though.
https://www.amazon.com/Accoutrements-Set-Finger-Hands-Puppets/dp/B00OACD9CU/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=tiny+hands&qid=1575085617&sr=8-5
Hands for your fingers
This is my go to shop for dice buyers
https://www.thediceshoponline.com/default.asp
These are the dice I personally use
https://store.gravitydice.com/
If you're on a budget or need LOTS OF DICE
https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Bag-Devouring-Role-Playing/dp/B01KP4T6TQ/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=wiz+bag+of+dice&qid=1566198403&s=gateway&sr=8-3
https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Halflings-Haversack-Polyhedral/dp/B07BWK7HVB/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=wiz+bag+of+dice&qid=1566198403&s=gateway&sr=8-4
They look like the Wiz Dice from the Bag of Devouring set.
Link for Amazon USA.
I saw the other style in the pictures when I found it on Amazon.
If you want some bulk sets with some cool dice bags then check these out. Comes with more colors than you mentioned, but you might get a kick out of them. I always give duplicate dice sets away as gifts to my players, and they seem to appreciate them because who doesn't enjoy getting dice as presents?
Halflings Haversack which is 140 mini dice
Bag of Holding which again 140 dice which includes some solid opaque and translucent dice
Bag of Devouring 140 dice with some more cool styles including some blue and black colored dice.
And the Bag of Tricks. Another 140 dice
Just a heads up in case you are clueless like I was: babies don’t really play with toys until they are like 10 months old. Or older. Sure, maybe they will like to chew on something or look at a mobile before then but that is pretty much all you need. The world around them is so stimulating, they don’t need extra “stuff”. Also half the toys I bought my now toddler she has 0 interest in, even tho I read reviews and bought things popular with other people’s kids. :p I would wait til your kiddo is older and you can get a sense of what they might enjoy.
If you must get something buy these stacking cups and some sort of teething toy. And maybe a baby gym altho my kid was never really into that either.
https://www.amazon.com/First-Years-Stack-Up-Cups/dp/B00005C5H4
ETA: oh yes, and some plastic links and a cheap baby rattle.
Listener and Humanis's links are excellent.
If you're serious about trying it out, you can pick up the Beginner's Box; I have it, and it's a fantastic introduction to Pathfinder. It comes with a Player's Handbook and DM's Guide of sorts. Not the "full" Pathfinder game, but excellent at getting the basics down.
Once you get your feet wet (whether it be just with the free options, or after the Beginner's Box) you can pick up the Core Rulebook and Bestiary and be good to go!
I'd suggest picking up some of the Pathfinder Modules to start on- they do an excellent job of setting the tone and style for how Pathfinder is to be played. I suggest Master of the Fallen Fortress because it's free and a great place to start. Not much RP or real story, but it's a simple short intro to combat and environmental hazards.
You will be choosing between Pathfinder and 4E, and as best I can tell the biggest difference between Pathfinder and 4E is personal preference. And as DM, you get to choose, frankly. Players will generally go along with what you think.
Both games sponsor in-store events where you can learn the basic feel of the game, especially combat, and it might be useful to go to those. Call up your game shop.
Pathfinder is my preference for not-combat. The combat's okay, but the character building and skill checking and all of that is awesome.
4th Edition D&D is my preference for combat. It can bog down, but the tactics and all offered by this are brilliant. If your guys are Warhammer players, this might be the better option. It might also feel too light for them, like it's trying too hard to be a miniatures wargame.
As a more expensive third option, there's this: Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay. It's a comprehensive fantasy setting that lines up with the Warhammer Fantasy wargame. I've played a super-old version, never played one of the new ones, and never played the actual wargame. It's not really a recommendation because I honestly know nothing about it; but if you want to have a game where the story could lead to an actual military battle or wars, this might make a cool option.
Look up the Beginner's Box.
Also, I basically helped someone do the same thing over the past two weeks. The way we approached it was to start with a basic module with the society pre-gened characters. Go over the basics of the character sheets. For the record we used Master of the Fallen Fortress(see /u/JesterRaiin). The next week was character creations. Because we had some experienced people we were able to group them and let every one make what they wanted.
What we will be doing a club-event in a few weeks is having some seminars. This is both for DMing and Players. I will be in charge of in-depth character creation, and I suggest you do something similar. Have everyone make a Marital, Caster, and Their Choice, in that order. For each character also have them level it onto a new sheet. We will be doing this for 2nd and 3rd level.
Good Luck!
Unfortunately tabletop RPG's are more of a group activity. You can play with two people (I have). In which case a basic set of polyhedral dice is all you'd really "need" to buy. You can largely find the complete ruleset for the Pathfinder RPG at the d20 Pathfinder SRD made by John Reyst (I love you man).
Having a physical copy of at least the Core Rulebook is also very helpful and handy. It would also probably be a little less daunting to read through then the entire contents of the SRD. PDF versions of all the rulebooks can be bought directly from Paizo's website if that's the way you want to go with it.
There is also the Pathfinder Beginner Box that has much of the basic content, a little adventure and some premade characters for you to experiment with.
Hope some of this information helps!
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The first two links you posted are for 4th edition D&D.
The third link is specific to 3rd edition/3.5. Do not use the that third page if you are playing 4e. The rules are incompatible.
If you want to play 4e, see my 4e beginners'/buyers' guide.
If you want to play 3.5, most of the rules as well as many monsters are available on the d20srd. Alternatively, you could play Pathfinder, which is a third party variant of 3rd edition/3.5 D&D, which has basically all of its official rules and content available online on the Pathfinder SRD. While 3.5/Pathfinder is far from my RPG system of choice, if PF is the way you want to go, I can't deny that the Pathfinder Beginner Box is a very good value.
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I strongly suggest pathfinders beginers box it has a scaled down set of rules premade characters as well as anything you need for starting characters lv 1-5 it also has a battle map with the 1st dungeon and blank map for your own dungeons on oposite side and 80 pawns (heavy cardstock minis for the pcs, npcs and monsters very sturdy and super cool btw).
amazon is out of stock
http://www.amazon.com/Alliance-Games-PZO-1119-Pathfinder-Beginner/dp/1601253729
dir from paizo
http://paizo.com/products/btpy8osv?Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Beginner-Box
Not to mention it has the added bonus of working a bit like one of these during intercourse http://www.amazon.com/American-Science-Surplus-5016-Wigglies/dp/B00000IUZU
Tube Toys or Water Wigglies.
They are apparently called Water Wigglies and you can get them at Amazon.
Ah yeah I do. My problem, though, is I do not know the curvature of my solid in certain places. This means I am unable to 'draw' a line, or object, along the surface of the solid.
Unfortunately, I can't send screenshots at the moment but I will as soon as I can. For the moment imagine if one of these was plopped into your cad workspace and you were given no dimensions for it's curvature. How would you go about drawing a line the perfectly follows the curvature along the object's surface? How would you draw a spiral on it? Or an X? Or a map of Western Greenland?
I don't mean to say I need an answer to each of those questions, but hopefully it gives you a better idea of what I'm asking. I could easily sweep a spiral on to the object I linked but a map would be much more difficult to define.
If I'm still not making sense, I'll post screenshots of my specific problem as soon as I'm able.
Baby rolling over felt like these toys - especially if an elbow or knee is involved.
Kicks and stuff feel like a goldfish in a bag (like when you put your hand on the bag and the goldfish nudges it).
I feel so much pain and I have never even experienced this. You should tag this as nsfl. Not safe for life. Jesus christ why did I click on that. Reminds me of bending these damn things as a kid. https://www.amazon.com/Playvisions-5016-Pearl-Water-Wigglies/dp/B00000IUZU
Yknow those squishy snake things from the 90s
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00000IUZU/ref=redir_mdp_mobile
DIY complete.
No, you need Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00000IUZU/ref=redir_mdp_mobile
My 18 month olds have started to love that book, so I don't think the age range is necessarily wrong. You're giving a gift for the whole year of 1-2. Plus I just love the concept and how fun it is for parents too.
But the toy my twins are most obsessed with is honestly the simple stuff like this stacking cup set. Our nanny who has worked in infant centers for years got them a set (and some stacking boxes) and it is by far what they play with more than any fancier toys. Sometimes boring stuff is good too ;)
I have never played a RPG before, but this looks like it could be a good gift for a beginner?
http://www.amazon.com/Alliance-Games-PZO-1119-Pathfinder-Beginner/dp/1601253729/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1398134789&amp;sr=8-7&amp;keywords=Dragons+starter+set
At 12 months, my son's favorite gift was a 8 inch playground ball that he could knock around, chase, and throw. 4 months later he still plays with it all the time.
Nesting cups like these became my son's other favorite when he got them at 13 months.
Something like this
I bought black grey brown on a similar post for my wing zero custom. Black on dark like blue. Gray on whites. Brown on yellows.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HY93GHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3N7PybMJYVF88
I have bought these for missing stands:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ICNW438
They have multiple pegs, but are at least an inch wider in diameter.
Sheriff of Nottingham Merry Men Expansion $16.07
Pandemic: Fall of Rome $27.99
Catan Junior $14.61
One Night Ultimate Werewolf $10.35
Do you even google?
http://www.amazon.com/Solar-Car-Smallest-Powered-Educational/dp/B004FEXUP4