What’s On My Hobby Desk: Imperial Knight Meets Toronto Maple Leafs
One of the best parts about running a hobby store in Vaughan is that I get to share not only new releases and events but also my own projects. Right now, my painting desk is completely taken over by a very strange crossover: an Imperial Knight done up like a Toronto Maple Leafs goalie.
The vision is simple (if a little ridiculous): a towering war machine done up like it just skated off the ice. I’m leaning into the classic Leafs look — white knee pads with “CCM” across them, some sharp white striping on the blue armor, and of course, the Maple Leafs logo worked into the design. The pièce de résistance will be the faceplate. I’m going to do my best (and I mean my best “poor impression”) of painting it like Felix Potvin’s iconic goalie mask. If it ends up even half as recognizable as I hope, I’ll call it a win.
Projects like this remind me why I love tabletop gaming. You can take a serious Warhammer model and spin it into something totally personal — a mashup that makes people smile when it hits the table. That’s what the hobby is all about.
Riftbound TCG Coming Soon
On top of the painting project, I’m also looking ahead to something new for our gaming community in Vaughan: the launch of Riftbound, a brand-new trading card game coming out on October 31st. We’re expecting to get trial decks in September, so players can swing by, test it out, and see if Riftbound clicks for them. If you’ve been looking for a fresh TCG in Vaughan, this could be one worth checking out.
Lately, I’ve been watching Arcane to get in the right headspace for League of Legends, and it’s definitely fueling the hype. Between hobby time and upcoming releases, there’s no shortage of things to be excited about at the store.
So that’s what’s on my desk: a hockey-mech mashup and the anticipation of a brand-new card game. If you’re local and looking to connect with others who love tabletop gaming in Vaughan, come by the shop — whether you’re into Warhammer, trading card games, or just need some hobby inspiration, there’s always something happening here.
