TLDR: A good trade show printing checklist is mostly about restraint. Most exhibitors do not need a mountain of printed stuff. They need a few pieces that are easy to see, easy to grab, and easy to remember after a long day of badge scans, tired feet, and free candy that somehow tastes like regret. … Read more
Star Wars: Unlimited has one of my favorite “teach it in one sentence” hooks: You’re trying to destroy your opponent’s base before they destroy yours. That’s it. You’re on offense and defense at the same time, and the game stays honest about it. But the reason MTG players tend to stick with it isn’t the … Read more
I’ve heard this line a lot from MTG players after their first few games of Flesh and Blood: “Wait… my hand is also my armor?” Yep. And that single design choice is why Flesh and Blood (FaB) feels so different from Magic even though both games are “cardboard + strategy + combat.” In MTG, your … Read more
Magic: The Gathering is still the default TCG for a reason. But if you’ve been playing MTG for years, you’ve probably had this moment: you want something new, but you don’t want to relearn “how card games work” from scratch. The good news is that 2026 has plenty of options that still scratch the same … Read more
The first time you play Lorcana, you’ll probably do the most MTG thing imaginable: you’ll build a board, turn creatures sideways, and feel good about yourself. And then you’ll realize you’re not winning, because you’ve been “fighting” instead of “questing.” That’s the heart of Lorcana for MTG players. It’s familiar enough that you can play … Read more
If you’re hunting for affordable Anointed Procession proxies, you’re in excellent company. Anointed Procession is the kind of card that makes token decks feel like they got upgraded from “cute” to “please stop.” It’s also the kind of card that makes your wallet feel like it got upgraded from “fine” to “on fire.” The good … Read more
Let’s be honest: the internet is full of “I turned $200 into $20,000 flipping cards” stories. Some of those are real. Most of them are missing the parts that matter: fees, shipping, time, returns, and the fact that a lot of profit comes from doing boring things consistently. So here’s a more useful goal for … Read more
If you’re comparing PrintMTG vs PrintingProxies, you’re probably not looking for a poetic meditation on cardstock. You want two things: proxies that feel good in sleeves, and an order that shows up on a timeline that does not require you to “just borrow a deck for a few weeks.” Both services claim to print on … Read more
A small stack of cards can change the mood of a whole week. Put a tidy box on the break room shelf and your team suddenly has a reason to talk, laugh, and reset. That is the case for pokémon proxy card sets at work. They are low cost, easy to learn, and they turn … Read more
Introduction Starting a sticker business can be a mix of creativity and practicality. People use stickers for everything from decorating laptops to personalizing journals. If you’ve ever felt drawn to designing small, expressive pieces of art, this might be the right path for you. But how do you start? In my opinion, the process should … Read more