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The guys talk some news (toy fair), some listener mail (toy fair), and about a certain show in New York this week (toy fair). That said, they also cover a fair amount of other topics including Purple Pawn’s industry survey and the usual pointless digressions, thickheaded observations, and dunderheaded predictions. All in a convenient 40 minute (ish) format.

Next Show: February 25th (ish). We’ll be talking with the Purple Pawn’s David Miller about his visit to Toy Fair and the startup costs for a retail store.

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Ben and Rett decide to wait one more show to talk about NY Toy Fair and instead ponder the Star Wars license and delve into some excellent reader mail about why you can’t find game sales figures on the Internet and more. All wrapped in a cozy blanket of friendly banter and, as is becoming the norm, weekly corrections! This is another long show, running just under an hour long. Plenty of entertainment value for your commute, lunch break, or other listening time!

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Happy New Year! We’re back with predictions for 2011 – ours and our listeners! (Be forewarned! We make up for skipping a show with an extra long 90 minute show this week.) Also, we talk about the new boardgameinfo.com and, in general, shoot the breeze about the game business.

Next show: January 29th – New York Toy Fair

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Ben and Rett go where most pundits don’t dare: revisiting their predictions for the year. First, they tackle their predictions for 2010 to see how they held up. Then, the dynamic duo discusses important products in each product category. AND, they want YOUR predictions for 2011 to include in their 2011 Predictions show, coming January 14th. (Note: there will be no December 31 show. Believe it or not, Ben and Rett have lives outside the podcast and plan to be busy that day!)

Next Show: January 14th, 2011 Predictions.

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It ain’t easy bein’ green, as Kermit the Frog once sang, but Ben and Rett talk about Hasbro’s new green effort. Also, lots of news and commentary about niche market games – and how you can make money in small places! (Everyone: Sorry for the late posting. Real Life and eBay have intervened with our placid gaming and podcast schedule!)

Next Show:
December 17th: 2010 Recap.

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ChiTaG is this weekend and Black Friday is next week, but Ben and Rett talk about all sorts of news they missed last show- from the demise of GW Historicals and Heroscape to how Hasbro is killing Universal Studios. And, in listener mail, the undynamic duo talk about the best way to start a game convention. Kick back, turn up the volume and listen to your source on the game business while you prep your Thanksgiving turkey.

Show Links:
Purple Pawn: Hasbro Bringing Universal Studios to its Knees
Gamethonic.com: www.gamethonic.com

Next Show: December 3rd.

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Rett is back and rested after missing a show and he and Ben celebrate with over 50 minutes of crazy game industry banter. This show: An interview with Dan Duran on his “new” podcast, TRU News, all about game boards and more reader questions about retail. Riveting, top dollar audio amazement delivered right to your ears via the magic of the Internets. Both of them. Ears that is.

Show Links:

Purple Pawn.com – www.purplepawn.com
Gamethonic.com – www.gamethonic.com
The Eternal Warriors – www.theeternalwarriors.com

Next Show: November 19th!

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Ben flies solo this week as Rett and the Internet conspire against him. Still, a good overview of some news as well as a brief primer on DIY vs. Turnkey manufacturing, digital vs. offset printing and US vs overseas manufacturing – as well as some loopy listener mail. Tune in. Turn on. Game out.

Show Links:
Purple Pawn – www.purplepawn.com
Gamethonic – www.gamethonic.com

Next show: November 5th (hopefully with a full complement of hosts!)

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The sky isn’t falling, but 4th quarter is surely upon us. Are you ready? Listen to the week’s news and then Ben and Rett will illuminate what game manufacturers, retailers and designers should be doing this fall to keep their games moving. (Note: Rett imparts INSANELY useful information about retail “turns”!) Not exciting enough? How about Ben explaining the lack of chicken noises during the show. All that..and more!

Show Links:
Purple Pawn – www.purplepawn.com
Gamethonic – www.gamethonic.com

Email: papermoney@purplepawn.com

Next Show: October 22nd.

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Ben and Rett respond to a raft of reader mail (covering Wits and Wagers vs. Bet You Know It, game milieus, and more), as well as a recap of the week’s news (including the first Toys R Us news in awhile). It doesn’t sound like that much, but its a great show. Trust me. You’ll love it. We’ve got a new sponsor, in addition to the Purple Pawn, and Ben reveals the identity of the Guest at the End of This Show…

Show Links:
Purple Pawn: www.purplepawn.com
Gamethonic – www.gamethonic.com

Next Show: October 8th.
And, for those who asked for an easier way to email us: papermoney@purplepawn.com

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