ELFSAR BLOG

Well I just finished watching UFC 92 and wow, it just goes to show that fights on paper (and what you think might happen) in reality can be very different.  Of the 3 Main events, I was wrong in predicting the outcome of 2 of them and correct about another.   Anything can happen.  It’s why I love Mixed Martial Arts.   The usual way to enjoy UFC Pay Per Views is to go out to your local sports bar and order up a couple of pints of your favorite brew and enjoy it with a crowd.   But sometimes, things come up and you either can’t get away or can’t seem to justify paying the full amount and ordering the whole PPV at home.

I can highly recommend a free download that allows you to watch live PPV streams.

TVU networks or  SopCast

They both have an MMA channel and I’ve watched the last 3 or 4 PPV’s on it.  They both are coming from the same feed, but depending on the traffic one is usually better than the other. Some of the time there are minor issues like the audio not syncing up etc, but most of us can deal with that.  Plus you get what you pay for.

Now if you are a new fan of the sport or are looking to see past matches and simply can’t afford every UFC, MMA or even WWE, TNA Wrestling PPVs Let me introduce you to http://www.thescoreboards.com/forums/
This is a free board where you can view PPV’s Shoot Interviews (I certainly love my Wrestling Shoot Interviews) and even DVD’s.  All you have to do is post six or seven times and you can gain access to the awesome Video Forum.   There is an impressive amount of fights from around the world on the board as well.

Put “Elfsar” as your referral and you can shorten your required amount of posts in half and gain access to the Video Forum sooner with less posts.

YES IT’S A MEGA BIG SALE AT ELFSAR!

We all know that our Canadian economy is in a bit of a slump or recession (if you want to get technical) and times are tough for the average comic collector/reader.  With most of the summer big blockbuster events coming to a close and finally being printed into trades (that’s slang for graphic novels folks), the next period of months can be a little disheartening for the producers, consumers and retailers within the industry.  Even with slim margins, Toys can be expensive too and statues can potentially really hurt the bank account without getting a bit of a price break.

Elfsar recognizes this and has taken steps that will allow you to get more bangs for your buck without affecting the great service that you have grown accustomed to at our establishment.  Yes, we brought back our highly anticipated annual beginning the year sale that everyone loves so much.  Our awesome Pre-Holiday Sale is back only this time it is here to stay awhile.  It is not Boxing Day at Elfsar, its Boxing Month!

OUR POST-HOLIDAY SALE STARTS ON “BOXING DAY” DECEMBER 26^th and runs until JANUARY 20^th.

Is this your first time?   What kind of sale is this?

BUY 2 GET 1 FREE ON ALL READING MATERIAL!

SAVE AN EXTRA 20% OFF ON ALL NON-READING MATERIAL!

Check the image below for details:

Cthulhupalooza was an event held on Saturday December 6, 2008 at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver BC Canada. It featured:

1. A very special performance by the Lovecraftian rock band The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets.

2. A Rock Band Competition – With prizes from many sponsors including Harmonix and Jones Soda. And a chance to sing the exclusive Rock Band track “Shhh….” LIVE with The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets.

Rockband on the big screen!

3. Call of Cthulhu movie!

4. A group of Elfsar’s loyal customers formed a band named “ELFSAR ROCKS” and entered the contest for fun. Little did they know, they made it to the finals and then after an amazing performance of ‘Boston’ actually helped win them the 1st place bragging rites of the first ever CTHULHUPALOOZA ROCK BAND TOURNAMENT! Congratulations guys. You definitely rocked the place!

See the Facebook photo Album for ELFSAR ROCKS: HERE

See the Facebook photo Album for the DARKEST of the HILLSIDE THICKETS: HERE

1st Place: ELFSAR ROCKS!

Location: Live at the Rio Theatre (Vancouver)

Check out 2nd and 3rd place: HERE

We were pleased to be presenting Cthulhupalooza as a supporter of Child’s Play charity – A game industry charity providing books, toys, and games in a network of over 40 hospitals worldwide including BC Children’s Hospital.

The 1st prize swag that they won was:
Rock Band Bundle from Harmonix (Xbox); Rock Band accessories, provided by Kerberos Productions; Great Cthulhu Horrorclix Statue from Elfsar $100 value; Plush Cthulhu from Toy Vault; Rue Morgue Prize Pack; $50 tattoo gift certificate from The Fall; Freaks and Geeks: The Complete Series DVD set from Time-Life; Cthulhu fiction book + game books from Chaosium; Zooloretto board game from Drexoll; PLUS the chance to sing “Shhh….” with The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets!

Check out more pics from the event on facebook: HERE

YES it’s HELLSAR EPISODE 2 (The Bootleg Version)

Watch it on Youtube:

Watch the bootleg on Facebook:

ROCK OUT WITH ROCKBAND AT THE RIO!
Join The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets at Cthulhupalooza!
Buy your tickets at Elfsar for $16. (They will be $20 at the door)  Elfsar is an official sponsor of this event and we want to invite you to help us raise money for the Child’s Play Charity on Saturday, December 6th.

What is Cthulhupalooza?
Check it out: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=34492396033&ref=mf
It is all for a good cause http://www.childsplaycharity.org/

Saturday, December 6th, The Rio

Cthulhupalooza is a once-in-a-lifetime event happening on Saturday December 6 2008 at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver BC Canada. It features:

1. A very special performance by the Lovecraftian rock band The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets.

2. A Rock Band Competition – With prizes from many sponsors including Harmonix and Jones Soda.   And a chance to sing the exclusive Rock Band track “Shhh….” LIVE with The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets.

The finals will be held on the big screen!

3. Call of Cthulhu movie and a giant bunch of nerdy video we all want to see on the huge screen (Including the debut of a new Hellsar episode!).

4. We’re pleased to be presenting Cthulhupalooza as a supporter of Child’s Play charity – A game industry charity providing books, toys, and games in a network of over 40 hospitals worldwide including BC Children’s Hospital. http://www.childsplaycharity.org/

Check – http://www.cthulhupalooza.com/ for more details

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THE TIMELINE…

Doors at 5PM – Between opening and 7:30PM, the preliminaries for the Rock Band contest will take place, while those not competing will have a chance to give the game a try as well!

7:30PM – Film program, with Call of Cthulhu starting at 8PM.

9PM – Rock Band Finals!

10PM – The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets wrap the day up by bringing the house down!

WHAT ARE THE PRIZES?

1st prize:
Rock Band Bundle from Harmonix (Xbox); Rock Band accessories, provided by Kerberos Productions; Great Cthulhu Horrorclix Statue from Elfsar $100 value; Plush Cthulhu from Toy Vault; Rue Morgue Prize Pack; $50 tattoo gift certificate from The Fall; Freaks and Geeks: The Complete Series DVD set from Time-Life; Cthulhu fiction book + game books from Chaosium; Zooloretto board game from Drexoll; PLUS the chance to sing “Shhh….” with The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets!

2nd prize
$50 tattoo gift certificate from The Fall; Hellboy Seed of Destruction limited HC & PVC figure set from Elfsar; Cthulhu books from Chaosium; plush Cthulhu from Toy Vault; Rue Morgue prize pack;

3rd prize
$50 tattoo gift certificate from The Fall; Hellboy Seed of Destruction limited HC & PVC figure set from Elfsar, Toy Vault plush cthulhu; Rue Morgue prize pack, Cthulhu books from Chaosium; Zooloretto game from Drexoll Games

Oh and there is more to give away in a Raffle
Rock Band Bundle from Harmonix; Complete Real Ghostbusters DVD animated series box set from Time-Life; Plush Cthulhu from Toy Vault; Hellboy Seed of Destruction limited HC & PVC figure set from Elfsar; Rue Morgue Prize Pack; $50 tattoo gift certificate from The Fall; Cthulhu fiction book + game book from Chaosium, Zooloretto game from Drexoll Games.

Want to get a special limited edition shirt to wear to the show?  Or a fun keepsake for what will be a great time?  Buy the T-Shirt at Elfsar:

CTHULHUPALOOZA T-SHIRT SM.
ROCK WITH THE DARKEST OF THE HILLSIDE THICKETS
Our Price: $20.00

CTHULHUPALOOZA T-SHIRT MED.
ROCK WITH THE DARKEST OF THE HILLSIDE THICKETS
Our Price: $20.00

CTHULHUPALOOZA T-SHIRT LG.
ROCK WITH THE DARKEST OF THE HILLSIDE THICKETS
Our Price: $20.00

CTHULHUPALOOZA T-SHIRT XL.
ROCK WITH THE DARKEST OF THE HILLSIDE THICKETS
Our Price: $20.00