 Mserafin  | 07 May 2019 2:40 p.m. PST |
Hi all, I'm going to be in Toronto next week for work. Are there any good hobby shops or book stores that might be of interest to an old historical gamer like me? I will be in downtown, probably without a car. I want to get over to Hamilton to visit the Haida, but I can't see that happening in the time frame I'm there. Any suggestion are appreciated,
Mark |
| willthepiper | 07 May 2019 3:19 p.m. PST |
If War of 1812 interests you, you can check out Old Fort York: fortyork.ca |
| wrgmr1 | 07 May 2019 3:29 p.m. PST |
Quick Google… There used to be a good one but it's gone know. link |
| Belisarius | 07 May 2019 3:53 p.m. PST |
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Sturmpioneer  | 07 May 2019 4:23 p.m. PST |
Second for MeepleMart. Crossed Swords if it's still around on Anne St. |
| Ryhopeoldboy | 07 May 2019 5:18 p.m. PST |
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| nevals | 07 May 2019 5:26 p.m. PST |
Crossed Swords closed down a few years ago. Meeplemart is about board games and newer, popular miniature games but it is huge and amazing. |
| ernieR | 07 May 2019 7:56 p.m. PST |
Meeplemart does have some historicals , mostly Warlord and Flames of War , a small selection of Perry's , and some SAGA .
tons of other stuff though , pretty large scenery , paint etc. selection .
Wheels and Wings on Danforth has the most amazing plastic model selection , planes , boats , cars , armor . some model soldiers (at least last time i was there , over a year ago)
wheelswingshobbies.com |
| DColtman | 08 May 2019 5:14 a.m. PST |
The Sword and Board on Bloor West – not hard to get to by the subway from anywhere downtown. link |
| Mserafin | 08 May 2019 7:16 a.m. PST |
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| Marcus Brutus | 11 May 2019 9:11 a.m. PST |
Meeplemart has very few historicals. But still a great store visit. |
| Mserafin | 22 May 2019 3:12 p.m. PST |
OK, I came, I saw, I ate poutine… Meeplemart is amazing. Even though I'm not into most of it, it was inspiring to be in such a well-stocked store. I think I scared the poor young lady behind the counter when I paid with paper money, though. Swords and Boards was impressive for the amount of space they have available. But I'd already filled the limited space I had available in my carry-on, so I was just sight-seeing. Special thanks to WillThePiper for suggesting Fort York. Very interesting and informative. I now don't think the grey I've been using for British artillery is quite blue enough… All in all, you guys saved what could have been a pretty dull trip, as the conference I was attending was pretty underwhelming. |
| willthepiper | 22 May 2019 3:43 p.m. PST |
Happy you got to see something other than boring concrete! |
 Old Contemptible | 22 May 2019 9:34 p.m. PST |
Love the city. Lot's to see. Everyone is friendly. |
