Come see us September 6

Time Machine Hobby is having a sidewalk sale. Last time we tried an outdoor sale it rained and we had no backup plan. This time, we’re prepared to move everything inside to our newly outfitted game room. We’ll have all sorts of great deals and special items from our archive. All areas of the store will be represented. We’re at 71 Hilliard St. in Manchester, CT.

The Consensus is in

We just got in a a great new board game that’s all about building a consensus. While most games involve being right, this one actually involves getting other people to agree with you. it’s a party game that’s a lot of fun. Come down and pick up a copy.

Mah Jong arrives

Time Machine just got a huge shipment from CHH games including a new set of Mah Jong games. A very popular game, Mah Jong has been one of our most requested items and The Time Machine listens to its customers. We also got a number of beautiful chess sets, cribbage boards and lots of other great games, so come down and see what we have.

Check out our new gaming area

We’ve moved our gaming section to the front of the store, redid the displays and are in the process of restocking and reloading. Why did we do this? It’s not just because we like moving stuff. The idea is that coupled with our newly redone game room downstairs, the gaming area being in front will allow us to keep the front of the store open on big gaming nights. That means you’ll be able to buy gaming supplies, snacks and use the newly redone upstairs bathroom.

Experience Marbutopia

Time Machine just got in a shipment of the excellent marble run, Marbutopia. Educational and fun these are literally flying off the shelves. We also stock a number of other marble run products, but the Marbutopia items seem to have outpaced them all in popularity. We’ve got plenty, so come down and check them out.

Just one of the Marbutopia products available

Razzles not so dazzling

Ordering candy has to be one of the most fun aspects of working at Time Machine. We usually discuss which products we might want to get at our morning meeting and the debate can get spirited. A few months ago, we made the decision to bring in Razzles, the classic candy that turns into a gum. I was pretty excited and bought a pack when they first came in. Sadly, the candy did not live up to my memories and was a chalky mess that later turned into a wimpy gum. Much of the staff disagreed and Razzles have been flying off our shelves. If there’s something you’d like us to try to get, just ask.

Lionel catalogs are here

If you’re looking to get a Lionel order in, the new catalogs are here. Orders must be placed by September 4, 2008 since Time Machine has to get its order in by September 5. This stuff sells out quickly, so if you don’t get your pre-order in you may very well miss out.

Come see our stamps

Time Machine’s new, and growing, stamp collector’s department has just received a lot of used definitive stamps to divide into packets. These are exceptionally clean stamps. They’re mostly uncancelled as they were used on precancelled and non-profit mail.

Get ready to GO

Looking to get into slot cars but don’t know where to start? Time Machine just got a new shipment of Carerra’s GO line. This entry-level hobbyist line starts under $70 and offers a risk-free way to try the hobby. The kits are expandable and we offer a new of different set choices including Batman and Speed Racer branded sets.

Lego my Legos

A new shipment of Lego products just arrived. We’ve got new Bionicle, lots of new small sets — perfect for gifts and a few things we’ve never had before.