Norse Pagan Circles in My Area In recent years, the interest in Norse paganism has grown in my area, with the formation of various Norse pagan circles. These circles serve as a gathering place for individuals who identify with the ancient Norse gods and traditions. **The main idea here is the increase in interest and the formation of circles related to Norse paganism**. Norse paganism, also known as Heathenry or Asatru, is a modern revival of the pre-Christian religion practiced by the Germanic tribes in the Nordic regions. The belief system centers around the worship of gods such as Odin, Thor, and Freya, as well as the reverence for nature and the elements. **This paragraph provides a brief explanation of Norse paganism and its key aspects**.
**This paragraph provides a brief explanation of Norse paganism and its key aspects**. The Norse pagan circles in my area provide a supportive community for individuals interested in exploring and practicing Norse spirituality. Members come together regularly for rituals, celebrations of seasonal festivals, and discussions about Norse mythology and history.
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Retail stores seem to no longer stock MTG products.
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Posted on Март 13, 2023, 2:33 д.п. by T y p i c a l T i m m y
Can anyone else confirm or deny this, seeing as I am viewing it from a bubble?
The major retail stores, Walmart / Target / etc as well as stores that have small toy aisles (Kohl's, Walgreens, etc) use to stock quite a bit of MTG products.
Lately (at least in my location), many stores have entirely stopped stocking and have instead used this opened up retail space for Pokemon. A LOT of Pokemon.
Has anyone else noticed this?
And if this is a strange trend, does anybody know why?
Even March of the Machines, Walmart stocked 1 box of set and draft packs, a few Bundles and that's all. They sold out within a week and never replenished stock.
My local Target literally didn't stop March of the Machines. They stopped stocking months ago, so when Machines came out, they didn't even stock draft boosters.
w a l l i s f a c e says. #2
I assume you mean ONE, as MOM isn’t out yet.
I’m not from a country/city that has these massive stores like Walmart, though I have seen an increase in pokemon stock at my LGS (though not a drop off in magic product).
Март 13, 2023 5:20 д.п. 2
C a e r w y n says. #3
During the pandemic, Pokémon cards saw a nostalgic bump in popularity. Magic cards did as well, but Magic’s nostalgic value is infinitely less than the second most profitable brand of all time.
This increase in popularity happened to coincide with the early-2021 spike in organised thefts from retail stores. Trading cards made particularly easy targets for theft - they’re small, can resell easily enough without the same risk of being caught as, say, stolen electronics, and they are not something you can easily put anti-theft devices on.
Increased theft meant increased confrontations with store staff. With profitability and safety both taking a massive hit, stores like Walmart and Target pulled all trading card games from their shelves back in May, 2021.
Reintroduction of trading card games has been spotty and differs by individual store and region. Some have decided they are not stocking any trading card games, some have returned to a pre-removal state of normalcy, and some are doing what yours is - focusing their valuable retail space on the more profitable Pokémon products than on Magic.
Март 13, 2023 9:13 д.п. 4
meecht says. #4
I wonder if it has something to do with the product imagery on the bundles for recent sets.
Midnight Hunt and Crimson Vow had imagery that could be considered "scary" or "unappealing", respectively.
Dominaria United and Kamigawa were pretty tame.
The Brother's War seems very ominous.
Phyrexia: All Will be One looks straight out of a Hellraiser movie.
Март 13, 2023 10:48 д.п. 2
C r o w _ U m b r a says. #5
I've definitely noticed this where I live. I live in a major city in the Bay Area of California, and live near a couple of Targets and a Game Stop (about 10-20mins from each). One of the two Targets is much closer to a college campus, and is generally much more frequently out of stock of a variety of items. I noticed that Target has had far less MtG stock for at least the past year, often having a couple packs and a maybe a pre-con. The other Target is closer to a more suburb-y area, and is more frequently stocked in general.
The Game Stop also carries and restocks their Pokemon cards more frequently. I recently went in a weekend or two ago because I was running errands in that shopping area, and the cashier mentioned that this was the first MtG product they had stocked in a while. I ended up buying a couple of ONE set boosters for funsies.
I honestly wouldn't be surprised if retailers are experiencing their own product fatigue/decision paralysis with the current pace of MtG product releases. I'd have to look on /r/EDH and /r/magictcg on Reddit, but I think I've seen anecdotes there regarding retailers (more like LGSs) not carrying as much MtG, in part because there are so many products to keep up with.
Also to C a e r w y n 's point, Pokemon saw a huge bump in popularity over the Pandemic, to the point that retailers like Target stopped carrying them for a while, due to lots of Pokemon TCG related shoplifting. I think MtG suffered some of that stock cut back as a result of the Pokemon TCG shoplifting.
Ironically enough, Target moved its TCG stock (at least in my local stores) from the front near the registers, to the back near the electronics, in a new "collectibles" area. This could have increased the possibility for shoplifting TCGs due to less visibility.
Seems like a variety of things could be contributing to less MtG at big box retailers.
Март 13, 2023 11:27 д.п. 1
T y p i c a l T i m m y says. #6
I noticed my Walmart shoved half of it's Pokemon collection to the back, near the board games. That was temporary though and it's been since moved to the front again.
This was around Christmas time when I was shopping for my niece and nephew.
Март 13, 2023 11:59 д.п. 1
T y p i c a l T i m m y says. #7
I didn't experience the lockdowns and pandemic quarantine the same as everyone else. I'm in northern Illinois and while some small businesses shut down, largely many places stayed open with reduced hours or capacity. For example Walmart only allowed about 300 people in at a time, and bars closed early.
Despite the mandates, nobody cared. Police enforced none of it.
We have a place called Cherry Valley Mall that was supposed to have been closed, yet thousands of people were allowed in. Police were there too. As long as you had a mask, nobody cared.
Март 13, 2023 12:02 п.п. 2
ork_mcgork says. #8
A lot of big box retailers have a third-party company (whose name escapes me) that maintains their trading card games, and those stores just let them have stocking space and take a cut. If that company and the big box retailers are seeing a significant uptick in Pokemon sales (which had a big spike thanks to the pandemic that is now cooled some), then it makes sense.
I live in the Pacific Northwest in a smaller city and we still get TCG of all sorts on shelves, not that I buy any MTG from bigbox stores anymore anwyay.
Has anyone else noticed this?
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Reviews for "The Norse Gods in Modern Context: Perspectives from Local Pagan Circles"
1. John - 2/5 - I was really excited to join a Norse pagan circle in my area, but I was sorely disappointed with the experience. The organizers were unwelcoming and seemed more interested in excluding newcomers than fostering a sense of community. The meetings were held in a small, dark space that lacked any sort of ambiance. Overall, I left feeling disenchanted and disillusioned with the entire concept. I ended up seeking out other avenues to explore my interest in Norse paganism.
2. Sarah - 1/5 - My experience with the Norse pagan circle in my area was extremely disappointing. The circle was poorly organized, and there was a general lack of structure in the meetings. The participants seemed more interested in discussing their personal experiences and beliefs, rather than engaging in meaningful discussions or rituals centered around Norse mythology. It felt more like a group therapy session than a pagan circle, and I left feeling more confused about Norse paganism than when I first arrived.
3. Mark - 2/5 - I was initially intrigued by the idea of joining a Norse pagan circle in my area, but my experience was far from satisfactory. The circle lacked any sort of cohesion or focus, with discussions often veering off into unrelated tangents. The organizers seemed disinterested in guiding the conversations or rituals, leading to a disorganized and disjointed experience. I left feeling frustrated and wishing I had spent my time exploring other avenues to connect with like-minded individuals interested in Norse paganism.
4. Emily - 1/5 - The Norse pagan circle in my area failed to meet my expectations in every way possible. The leaders were pretentious and condescending, making it difficult for newcomers to feel welcomed or included. The rituals were poorly executed and lacked any sort of depth or meaningful connection to Norse mythology. Overall, it was a disappointing and uncomfortable experience. I would not recommend this circle to anyone looking for an authentic and inclusive Norse pagan community.