Gobby Lobby
The NERD Project

Not. Even. Remotely. Done.

We Didn't Quit. We Evolved.

For eight years, you knew us as Nerdz in Woodstock. We built a thriving community, hosted thousands of games, and poured our hearts into a physical storefront that became a local staple. But as life took us in new directions, we knew it was time for a new chapter—and out of that transition, The NERD Project was born.

Passing the Torch

A new banner, same home

We made the strategic decision to transition out of the physical retail space, but we didn't just hand the keys to anyone. We passed them to Jared, our longest-tenured team member and the operational backbone of the shop for over six years.

Jared is keeping the local hobby shop dream alive at the original Woodstock location under a new banner: Packz Gaming. He knows this community better than anyone, and we couldn't be prouder to see him take the reins. If you're looking for a local table to play at, Packz Gaming is still your home.

Visit Packz Gaming in Woodstock

8 yearsof games,
of community,
of Nerdz

The Swiss Army Knife for MTG

Enter Gobby Lobby

We are pivoting to focus heavily on the digital frontier under The NERD Project, with Gobby Lobby leading the charge. While we still maintain an online retail store for TCG singles and sealed products, our main goal is building an indispensable, all-in-one utility hub for players.

We've streamlined our services to bring you a faster, more connected digital experience:

Global Search & Live Inventory

Search the entire Scryfall database instantly, check live multi-vendor prices, and browse our online retail inventory.

Gobby Lobby Utilities

Build, manage, and playtest decks with advanced tools like our Moxfield-style playtest board, life tracking, and tournament finders powered by TopDeck.gg.

Custom Printing & Community

Bring your decks to life with custom card printing through trusted partners, alongside guides and community features built by players, for players.

We aren't done serving this community.

We're just getting started.