Blizzard Now Selling Companion Pets in Online Store

Posted 2009/11/04 at 2:21 PM by Malgayne

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Today we’re pleased to introduce the Pet Store for World of Warcraft, a new way for players to obtain in-game pets to join them on their adventures in Azeroth. Two brand-new companions are now available for purchase exclusively at the Pet Store in the online Blizzard Store: Lil’ K.T. and the Pandaren Monk.

Make a Difference: Pandaren Monk Charity Pet

Enter the Pandaren Monk, ( http://us.blizzard.com/store/details.xml?id=1100000763 ) a martial-arts expert who’s here to help celebrate the upcoming fifth anniversary of World of Warcraft. He may be cute, but he’s proof that even the softest of critters can overcome the hardest of circumstances. For every Pandaren Monk that finds its way to a player’s side between now and the end of the year (December 31, 2009 at 11:59 PDT), we’ll donate 50 percent of the $10 purchasing price to the Make-a-Wish Foundation in an effort to brew up a little hope, strength, and joy in a child’s life.

Lil’ K.T., the Littlest Lich

Lil’ K.T. is a miniature lich who bears a striking resemblance to the legendary lord of Naxxramas, Kel’Thuzad. But don’t let his diminutive stature fool you: Lil’ K.T. has a diabolical laugh and wields true power at his bony fingertips, randomly wreaking icy havoc on critters who dare to cross his path. You can now buy this new pet for $10 on the Blizzard Store. (http://us.blizzard.com/store/ )
In order to receive a purchased pet, you’ll need to merge your World of Warcraft account with a Battle.net account. For more information on Battle.net, please visit the FAQ. ( https://us.battle.net/faq/index.html ) For more information on the new Pet Store, visit the Pet Store FAQ. ( http://us.blizzard.com/support/article.xml?locale=en_US&articleId=29845 )

http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=20677775733&sid=1

Does this mean you'll be introducing more services like this in the future? Will you be introducing the ability to buy epic weapons/etc. in the future, for example?

As with the pets, mounts, and other items players can obtain through Loot cards from the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game, Pet Store pets are purely cosmetic and just for fun. Like other paid services we offer, such as Paid Name Changes, Race Changes, and Character Re-Customizations, the Pet Store service is entirely optional and intended to provide players another means to enjoy World of Warcraft in a way that isn't detrimental to the game and that doesn't detract from the gameplay experience for players who choose not to use the service.

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Comment by HoofnerI actually love this idea.
I'm probably going to buy both of them :DComment by DeepthoughtDo you really want to start a logic argument by quoting some random internet source in a thread that has absolutely nothing to do with it?In any case, you seem to have missed the first part of my sentence that says, "I can't help but wonder if..."

You also seem to have missed the part where they said other things will be added later. This indicates that "Event Y" will, in fact, happen. We just don't know when or what it will be, other than "cosmetic" and "not detrimental" to people that chose not to purchase it. Comment by RobotuschThe Make A Wish Foundation rocks! They granted my wish when I was eight years old, because of my extremely rare heart condition.

http://rawr.mp/albums/4833/photos/1346933 ^^. That is one of the photos. They sent me to meet President Bill Clinton. ^^. a questthe npcan elderComment by 233928Blizz should make these unbound auctionable tokens ... go to the pet vendor in Dal and trade them in.

Allowing a means to convert a RMT into game gold will help shut down the gold farmers.Comment by ArgentSunThink I'll be getting one of those...Comment by KalishaUm, no.stillComment by DeepthoughtI don't need quotes from anywhere. If you're inclined to try to convince people to stop using a, well, commonly used and accepted figure of speech then you're welcome to do so. However, this thread isn't the place for it.(And you're still missing that whole, "I wonder..." part.)People are concerned that these pets may only the beginning and might grow into something larger and altogether more nefarious. It's a valid concern, regardless of how it's worded.But the pets are cute and at least part of the money is going to a good charity. Less arguing, more oogling the pets. ;)thisComment by 177591This post was from a user who has deleted their account.Comment by whichwitchThe Make A Wish Foundation rocks! They granted my wish when I was eight years old, because of my extremely rare heart condition.

http://rawr.mp/albums/4833/photos/1346933 ^^. That is one of the photos. They sent me to meet President Bill Clinton. ^^. a questthe npcan elderComment by DusklightHeh, I was browsing WoW Model Viewer last night and came upon the Lil' Lich. Checked Wowhead, no entry.

What a coincidence!

So... does this Panda mean that WoWs given up on China and their 'no panda' law?

You forgot the rare crossbow they made for him, too. I don't have the link, but the flavor text says "Made to ePhoenix's specifications", in honor of his Tauren Hunter.

I know what I'm getting myself for Christmas.http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31986Comment by AshkirHeh, I was browsing WoW Model Viewer last night and came upon the Lil' Lich. Checked Wowhead, no entry.

What a coincidence!

So... does this Panda mean that WoWs given up on China and their 'no panda' law?

You forgot the rare crossbow they made for him, too. I don't have the link, but the flavor text says "Made to ePhoenix's specifications", in honor of his Tauren Hunter.

I know what I'm getting myself for Christmas.http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31986http://www.china.org.cn/english/environment/232989.htmComment by wigg1esBlizzard is actually late to the game on this. Just look at the Xbox Live Marketplace and how successful it has been. This was a very obvious path for them to take.Comment by KelbornI so just bought Lil' KT as soon as I read this. Freaking awesome!Comment by whichwitchPayday cannot come fast enough, forget Christmas...Comment by 201099Note that only the Panda pet gives money to charity. The other one is just extra cash flow for Blizzard. I bought the Panda but probably won't buy any of the others they put in there.Comment by 361800This post was from a user who has deleted their account.Comment by 466163I'm not really interested in either companion, but I have nothing against the practice of adding non-combat companions to the store. Maybe one of the later models will change my mind and it will be a "I must have that."

I do applaud Blizzard for giving to the Make-a-Wish foundation, but for my own part if I want to donate I'll do so directly rather than buy a panda.Comment by 24996This post was from a user who has deleted their account.Comment by 362863This post was from a user who has deleted their account.Comment by 104395This post was from a user who has deleted their account.

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