Expedition is still trickling out to stores; lots of rulings on it this week, but not much news other than that.
Enjoy,
- CHRISBO
EXPEDITION EXPANSION:
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with
question #526 from steve_p:
Do all reverse foils in Expedition have the same
rarity? That is, is it just as hard to get a particular common as it is to get
a particular rare?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, that is correct."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with
question #533 from puritys_echidna:
Man, I LOVE
expedition... what other set can you get a holo skarmory, non holo metal
energy AND rev holo metal in one pack?!
Now I just wish it had been a tyranitar and
had been in sealed play >:D
master_trainer_pat says, "No other sets. Now
don't say we don't spoil you..."
master_trainer_pat grins evilly.
master_trainer_mike says, "Now you won't have any
room left for dessert!!!!"
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with
question #529 from mrmisdreavus545:
Are there any basic holo energies in expedition,
cuz according to the decklist in the theme deck it says there is?
master_trainer_pat says, "No, there is no reverse
holo basic energy. There are, however,
reverse holo Metal and Darkness Energy...very cool."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with
question #531 from steve_p:
The box toppers in Expedition are numbered 1-4 or
12. So, it that a hint that there will be 12 total E box topper?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, we'd say that's
about as good a hint as you can get."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with
question #542 from lord_schweizer:
A wizards rep in Australia told me that there
aren't going to be any first edition expedition cards...did you get first
edition in US?
master_trainer_pat says, "No, we are no longer doing First Edition for any of the Pokemon sets."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #540 from michel1be:
Any news about an official release of Expedition
in Europe ? Do you know if the question is discussed in your offices ?
master_trainer_mike says, "No answer yet. Still
being worked on."
master_trainer_mike says, "Once we know the situation for Europe, we will announce it (I will certainly post it to the Prof listserv). Right now we are waiting on budgets and contracts and until we know what they are, it is hard to formulate plans and give you schedules. We will as soon as we can. I will try and get answers for ALL of the other markets including Australia but I won't promise that I will know, I will just try and find out for you."
UPCOMING EVENTS:
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #522 from mt_icecold:
Any chance we'll see a stadium challenge schedule
anytime soon?
master_trainer_mike says, "Gang, we are working on
a new contract. Nothing moves forward until that is done.
Which will be hopefully fairly soon."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #501 from indigomaster33:
any new info on the challenge series?
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #502 from indigomaster33:
any information on aquapolis?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope and nope."
AQUAPOLIS AND OTHER EXPANSIONS:
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #508 from soslowpoke:
Will Aquapolis be known as Expedtion: Aquapolis or
just Aquapolis?
master_trainer_mike says, "dunno"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #534 from jpdevilliers80:
The Japanese have released Pokemon VS and all
these pokes were basic. Why don't you guys also release VS, but make it bigger
and add the pre-evolved forms and release them in two parts - like
Heroes/Challenge Gym expansion?
master_trainer_mike says, "OK, first of all, we are not allowed to change the cards. You did know that right? Second of all, VS was considered to be a separate and simpler game. This is a quote from TPC. These two game do not mix. Remember Portal and Magic?"
POKEMON LEAGUE / BATTLE ZONE:
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #546 from daytongl:
Any other details for the Prof Corps on BattleZone?
master_trainer_mike says, "not yet, contact
waiting and all"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #506 from mysterioustrainer:
Can a Target or Wal-Mart hold a league (if that
store's management wishes to?)
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes they can. Have them
contact us."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #517 from mysterioustrainer:
Master Trainer's: Can you have a league at a
different location other than the store sponsoring it?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope, the store
sponsoring the league needs to be running it at their location."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #524 from marril2000:
Hey mike, I have heard some rumors about Pokemon
BattleZone being able to be held in locations other than stores that sell the
product, could I get clarification on this?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope, OP programs are run through stores that sell the product. This is all part of marketing."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #530 from purity1:
if you don't have a store that will run battlezone,
is it possible to run it oneself, at a library, community center, or someplace
like that
master_trainer_mike says, "Have you tried every book, toy, hobby., comic, Wal-Mart, target, K-Mart, and so on stores in your area? This has to be run through retail gang. It all comes down to insurance and litigation protection. You do NOT want to be running an "official" program and have something happen to someone. YOU would be the one sued."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #538 from pokesensei:
RE:#517 I believe you had told us in the past that
you could have a League, say in a community
center for example, as long as you had a
store to sponsor it?
master_trainer_mike says, "And the few places we tried this really abused the system, selling most of their materials on E-Bay. Sorry gang, not happening."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #539 from mysterioustrainer:
What is the number, e-mail, etc. to contact
wizards about a league/battlezone for next year?
master_trainer_mike says, "If you are a retail
owner and want to get into the program you need to contact Merchant Relations
at 1-800-821-8028. This number is ONLY for
retail owners or managers though. Or
contact customer service and they will be able to direct you."
PROMO CARDS:
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #509 from soslowpoke:
Are the Promos gonna get renumbered once they
start featuring the dotcodes? (Like starting the EPromos with 1 and going on
from there)
master_trainer_mike says, "Wait and see."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #521 from pigdeon_of_death:
Re: 509 Are some new promos going to get coded and
some not...?
master_trainer_mike says, "Wait and see."