{"product_id":"magic-the-gathering-the-hobbit-prerelease-event","title":"Magic: The Gathering — The Hobbit Prerelease Event Ticket","description":"\u003carticle itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Event\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep into the Shire — the \u003cstrong\u003eMagic: The Gathering — The Hobbit Prerelease\u003c\/strong\u003e has arrived at Hobby Collectors Australia! Be among the very first players in the world to crack open \u003cstrong\u003eMTG The Hobbit\u003c\/strong\u003e cards, build a 40-card Sealed deck, and battle it out in a fun, casual environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEvent details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friday 7 August 2026, 6:30 PM (\u003cstrong\u003eWizards EventLink code:\u003c\/strong\u003e M72QXQ6) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturday 8 August 2026, 1:30 PM (\u003cstrong\u003eWizards EventLink code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 656WJNJ) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hobby Collectors Australia, 30 Ware St, Fairfield NSW 2165\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntry fee:\u003c\/strong\u003e $60.00 per player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFormat: Sealed Deck\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach player receives a \u003cstrong\u003ePrerelease Pack containing 6 The Hobbit Play Boosters\u003c\/strong\u003e to build a 40-card Sealed deck. Basic lands are provided. Rounds are paired using Swiss system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who complete two rounds of Swiss receive \u003cstrong\u003etwo additional The Hobbit Play Booster packs\u003c\/strong\u003e as participation prizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlayer requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers must understand the basic rules and etiquette of \u003cstrong\u003eMagic: The Gathering\u003c\/strong\u003e and be able to play unassisted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistration with and use of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/magic.wizards.com\/en\/products\/companion-app\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagic Companion App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is required to participate and receive prizes and promos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRefund policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefund requests must be submitted \u003cstrong\u003eat least 2 weeks before the event date\u003c\/strong\u003e. Cancellations made within 2 weeks will automatically receive \u003cstrong\u003estore credit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpaces are limited — secure your spot at the \u003cstrong\u003eMTG The Hobbit Prerelease\u003c\/strong\u003e now and be first to explore Middle-earth in card form!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Wizards of the Coast","offers":[{"title":"Friday 7 August 2026 - 6:30PM","offer_id":48927661097215,"sku":"MTG-HOB-PRERELEASE-1","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Saturday 8 August 2026 - 1:30 PM","offer_id":48927661129983,"sku":"MTG-HOB-PRERELEASE-2","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/5883\/7247\/files\/THe_Hobbit_prerelease_friday_7th_august.png?v=1785573621","url":"https:\/\/hobbycollectorsaustralia.com.au\/products\/magic-the-gathering-the-hobbit-prerelease-event","provider":"Hobby Collectors Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}