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WOTC CHAT REPORT
January 10, 2003 - by CHRISBO

Poor MasterTrainer Mike had a cold this week; but fortunately he was still able to attend the Chat from his home (I dunno, there's something about picturing MTM in his pajamas & bunny slippers that just gives me the willies [GRIN]). Super Battle Zone has been officially postponed until Feb. 15, and Aquapolis is still coming soon.  But they did reveal which Pokemon card will be included in the upcoming DVD/VHS release of "Pokemon 4Ever".

Enjoy,
 - CHRISBO

SUPER BATTLE ZONE (coming Feb 15, 2003):

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #489 from professorcfk:
is it still possible that SBZ will be bumped from the 1st to the 15th?
master_trainer_mike says, "It will now be run on the 15th. We need a little more time to get it all set up"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #444 from m_p_douglas:
Will Super BattleZone be run in the Unlimited or the Modified Format. Or will it depend on the TO's decision in this matter. Also will the TO's be required to post on the Boards when, where, how, what format, and all those other details?

master_trainer_mike says, "All of them will be run the same format on the same day. Details to come when they are ready."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #454 from steve_p:
will super BZ tourneys use higher K-values?
master_trainer_mike says, "yes"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #468 from steve_p:
can you reveal the type of personnel who will be running super BZs? will they be WOTC employees, premier TOs, master Professors, who?

master_trainer_mike says, "We always go with premiere TO's first then expand from there"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #494 from steve_p:
with super BZ being held in Feb, will we still get regular BZ kits for Feb?
master_trainer_mike says, "of course!"


PROMO CARDS:

master_trainer_pat says, "Did we already mention what promo was going in the DVD/VHS tape for the next movie?"
master_trainer_mike says, "go ahead!"
master_trainer_pat says, "It's going to be Suicune."
master_trainer_pat nods solemnly.
master_trainer_mike says, "should be the last of the black star promos"
master_trainer_pat says, "really? it's a black star one? sweet!"
master_trainer_mike says, "yup"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #457 from pokemonfighter:
is the promo for this month going to reverse holo like the electrabuzz was
master_trainer_mike says, "nope, some will and some won't"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #478 from jackiej:
any clue on February's promo? some kind of cryptic clue?
master_trainer_mike says, "nope, wait and see"
master_trainer_pat says, "It can evolve from one of the baby Pokemon that is in either Expedition or Aquapolis. How's that?"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #484 from soslowpoke:
Any special plans for those few promos that were released in McDonalds in Japan?
master_trainer_pat says, "From what we've heard a lot of those promos were the same as cards that actually appear in some of the most recent sets."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #479 from soslowpoke:
Has a Slowpoke promo ever been considered?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope, weedle first dude!"

AQUAPOLIS:

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #447 from soslowpoke:
Feh! Can you tell us any of the goodies that come in the Aquapolis theme decks?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope, wait and see. We can say that we're hoping to have it in stores shortly."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #453 from soslowpoke:
So Aquapolis may be available by the end of the month?
master_trainer_mike says, "possibly"
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes."


SKYRIDGE & BEYOND:

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #460 from jpdevilliers80:
What can you tell us about Skyridge?
master_trainer_mike says, "there are 8 letters in its name!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Two theme decks again, large set...it is coming out... that sort of stuff"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #485 from jpdevilliers80:
So, after Skyridge is released, WotC will be up to date with Japan, except for ADV Adventure, correct?
master_trainer_mike says, "the great unknown future"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #493 from m_p_douglas:
Re 485 Every time we get close catching up with Japan, they get very busy and put out a whole bunch more.
master_trainer_mike says, "funny that, guess you get to do that when you own it :)"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #488 from jpdevilliers80:
How long after Skyridge, do you think, will it take to release ADV Adventure in English?
master_trainer_pat says, "We have not heard yet."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #469 from jpdevilliers80:
What is the possibility of releasing VS, either as a set or as a stand alone game like Japan? Promo Sets , maybe?
master_trainer_mike says, "no plans at this time VS is a separate game"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #475 from mysterioustrainer:
RE: 469 I thought Rocket's Sneasel was from VS.
master_trainer_mike says, "Yup it was I didn't say we couldn't cherry pick from these sets did I?"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #476 from soslowpoke:
Hmmm...any chance for cards from the Japanese WEB set or Vending Sets?
master_trainer_mike says, "same answer as before; no plans on releasing these sets.  We may use some of the cards form time to time"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #490 from soslowpoke:
Any more plans for cute gift sets like Southern Islands?
master_trainer_mike says, "not at this time"

 

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