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WOTC CHAT REPORT
October 18, 2002 - by CHRISBO

This week we have a little bit of BattleZone info and some comments about the latest Promos #51 & #52 that have been released exclusively[?] at the Pokemon Center, NYC store.

Enjoy,
 - CHRISBO

CHALLENGE SERIES:

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #138 from monkeyman8889:
So any new info on the GCs?
master_trainer_pat says, "No cool new info yet about the GC's. We're dying to tell you, but we can't right now. Sorry."

POKEMON LEAGUE / BATTLE ZONE:

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #140 from professor_lacy:
As a Professor, will I have access to all the stuff certain Professor's will get to help promote the program? Will we just need to sign up for that once it's available? I have plans to help promote BattleZone as much as I can in my area.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #143 from nopoke59:
has James Lee approved BattleZone?
master_trainer_mike says, "James does not approve BattleZone, he is the judge certification manager here at Wizards.  He works with me on the Professor Program. BattleZone is coming later in November. Details on this program will be sent out to Professors soon (we are just finalizing the language). We look forward to your support :)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #173 from daytongl:
As per the BattleZone web page, if the "tourney of the month" is supposed to be sealed or draft, will the product be sent to the BattleZone location or will the local location have to appropriate the card supplies?

master_trainer_mike says, "We will make recommendations for what the tournament format should be but it will not be required as each market has their own needs. Some stores would want to run sealed to help product sales and others might want to run unlimited constructed because they may have lots of older product around. We will include information on a different format in the kits each month BUT it will not be required, just suggested."

PROMO CARDS:

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #145 from soslowpoke:
gah...will the 2 new pokemon center promos be rereleased outside of the pokemon center store?
master_trainer_mike says, "I am happy to say that they will be. Details to come."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #159 from soslowpoke:
will the original pokemon center promos be released outside the center or just the new ones? Also, would the new ones be sealed upon rerelease?

master_trainer_pat says, "we will release those promos through other avenues."
master_trainer_mike says, "Do you mean #40 and #41? Lucky Stadium and Pokemon Center? There are no plans for these cards at this time. Pat thought you meant 51 and 52, the 2 new ones."

master_trainer_pat says, "Whoops, sorry."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #160 from soslowpoke:
will they be released through league or probably some other method?
master_trainer_mike says, "Sorry, until we know the full details, we say nothing!!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #166 from soslowpoke:
can't comment on whether or not they'll be sealed?
master_trainer_mike says, "Right!"

 

 

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