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WOTC CHAT REPORT
December 19, 2002 - by CHRISBO

Reminder, there will be no chat next week (12/26/02), but we will resume just after the new year (01/02/03). 

Have a safe & happy holidays, everyone,
 - CHRISBO


 

BATTLE ZONE:

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #238 from jackiej:
any new info on Super Battlezone?
master_trainer_mike says, "Will try and get some up soon. Looks like it will be held at 50 locations around North America on Feb 1st though. Chance to win product, TROPHIES, and so on. Details are still being finalized. It will happen but the date may slip so once I know for sure, it will get posted."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #246 from indigomaster33:
will all the super battlezones be held on the same day? or will they be somewhat spread out?
master_trainer_mike says, "Planned on being held on 1 day."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #241 from indigomaster33:
have locations for Super battlezone been decided?
master_trainer_mike says, "Still being worked on."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #242 from indigomaster33:
is it still possible for events to become super battlezones? such as if there was a major tourney held in an area?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope, we will be working with existing TO's for Super BattleZone. Premiere events are only held through people that have experience and that we are sure can run a quality event. If this is something you'd like to work towards, then run lots of events, gain experience and stay in contact with us through the TO pages."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #252 from purity1:
will super battlezone be run again, later in the year?
master_trainer_mike says, "Possibly."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #191 from bulletpokemonmaster:
how long is Battlezone to go on this season? all year or part of the year?
master_trainer_mike says, "We are making the kits a few months at a time. The plan is for this to be the future."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #185 from daytongl:
If we report BZ tournaments electronically, do we still have to fax in the post tournament report that was mailed to the TO?

master_trainer_mike says, "No you do not."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #221 from neo_fox:
When should stores call to signup for BattleZone to get the kits for January in time?
master_trainer_mike says, "Kits for January are shipping out right now. Of course, stores can still order them until around the 20th of January or so. I will talk with sales to find out specifically though."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #187 from skywolf9653:
Not a question, but a BIG Thank-you to MTM and everyone else for the Delegate Kit, the shirt is FIRST CLASS!! Thanks a million WotC! :)

master_trainer_mike says, "Glad you got them. The rest of the kits went out the last 2 days so some of you may get yours soon."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #200 from neo_fox:
Whats the ETA on the Delegate kits shipping before you guys leave for the holidays? Me and some other Professors have yet to get them...

master_trainer_mike says, "Some shipped out last Friday, the rest went out on Monday and Tuesday of this week. I have a few to send out tomorrow before we leave as well. If I have not received your delegate application by today, then your kit will not be sent out until after the New Year."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #218 from jpdevilliers80:
What is the closing date for delegate kits?
master_trainer_mike says, "I must receive all Delegate applications by Jan 20, 2003. I would like most of the forms from stores visited postmarked by Jan 31st. I will make exceptions if need be though."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #198 from bigdaddysnorlax:
Are there stores the Pokemon Delegates (Professors) should not be contacting? Seem like I saw a list once.
master_trainer_mike says, "It is listed on the Delegate paperwork. We already have talked with Books-a Million, Hastings, WOTC, Gamekeeper, and Target stores. So please do not visit them. Otherwise any location that sells cards is good."


 

AQUAPOLIS:

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #204 from lepi1962:
Any update on Aquapolis release date?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope should still be in late Jan, early Feb."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #210 from skywolf9653:
MTM, will the Aquapolis Boosters come with 9 or 11 cards?
master_trainer_mike says, "All of the card-e expansions will have 9 cards in the boosters."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #208 from bulletpokemonmaster:
Any Idea if the Crystal Pokemon like Lugia will be in Aquapolis and do you know the set after Sky Ridge?
master_trainer_mike says, "Sorry guys, not for me to leak stuff anymore. Watch for articles from DMTM on the web soon though."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #232 from skywolf9653:
Any news on exactly WHAT is going to be in Aquapolis as of yet?
master_trainer_mike says, "DMTM will be writing some sneak preview articles about that coming up soon. Watch the web site for more details."


 

PROMO CARDS:

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #206 from skywolf9653:
MTM, will there be a new Promo for Battlezone every month, or how does that work exactly.
master_trainer_mike says, "Some months it will be a new card, some months it will be a rereleased card (such as the Electabuzz was)."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #184 from lepi1962:
Is Rocket Sneasel "best" #5 fake or real WOTC card?
master_trainer_mike says, "Why that would be January's card!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #196 from lepi1962:
What happened with"best" #2, #3, and #4?
master_trainer_mike says, "Just like some of the cards in the Black Star series came out of order (remember that far back?), the same thing came with the new set. You will see the other cards soon."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #205 from jackiej:
is Blastoise going to be reprinted as a promo?
master_trainer_mike says, "No plans at this time (that is on the no-no list from Japan)."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #220 from bulletpokemonmaster:
will Promo Stars come back? and will promos only be available at Battle Zone or will there be promos in other promotions like magazines and the Pokemon Center?

master_trainer_mike says, "Other promo cards will still appear in promotions. OP cards will all be part of the new Best series though."


 


 

 

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