CP Blog - December 2008
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December 31
Happy77 talks to mission writer!
Greetings Penguins!
Lots of comments are coming in about how you love the new mission, and some of you have asked about the people who make the stories up. So I thought it would be fabulous to talk to someone who helps write the missions...
Who is your fave mission character and why? Herbert. Because he reminds me a lot of myself.
What's the coolest thing about making up mission stories? There's no such thing as an idea that's too crazy.
Perhaps most importantly, what's your favorite kind of candy? Anything with peanut butter in it.
Send along any ideas you have for missions! (And remember - they can't be too crazy!) Happy New Year!
-Club Penguin Team
By Happy77 on December 31 2008 08:39
December 29
New Mission Today!
Hello Penguins!Mission 10 has finally arrived for all you Penguin Secret Agents, so we hope you'll have fun helping to save Club Penguin... Herbert's making trouble again! The team has worked really hard on it and we'd love to hear what you think.
In Other News: There are fireworks up today that will last until January 1st. We hope you enjoy them!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 29 2008 12:48
December 26
Results! (And Attention Secret Agents!)
Hello Penguins!Congratulations - You guys did an amazing job donating your virtual coins to Coins For Change! The Club Penguin Times has the official results, so check it out.
In Other News: After Screenhog's post, a lot of you told us how excited you are about the new mission coming on Monday. For those of you who are already agents, you can get prepared by playing some of the previous missions! If you aren't a member of the PSA, you can become one if your penguin is 30 days old. Click on the M at the top right corner of your Club Penguin window, click the button that says "Become a Secret Agent", and then take the quiz.
We'd love to know what your favorite mission of all time is - and why you like it the most.
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 26 2008 07:25
December 24
Wishing You a Merry Christmas
Hello Penguins!
Wow! For the second year in a row, Coins For Change has been a huge success, and you guys donated millions of coins! Tomorrow's Club Penguin Times will have the final results for how the $1 million will be split between the charities - the whole team is proud of how generous Club Penguin penguins are. We hope you're proud, too.
We really want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah! Let us know how your Club Penguin Christmas is.
Until then...Waddle on.
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 24 2008 09:15
December 22
Screenhog's Mission Sneak Peek! (& Treasure Book Update)
Hi everyone! Screenhog here.There are some questions after Saturday's blog post about the Treasure Book update. New Club Penguin toys will be available in the next couple of weeks - and those new toys have codes that will access the updated book. But if you have a toy from the first wave of toys (like the Santa, Elf, Rockhopper, Shadow Guy, etc.) your code will get you into the first Treasure Book. Sorry for any confusion!
We hope you're enjoying the Christmas Party. The team put a lot of effort into decorating the rooms so hopefully you're finding some fun surprises as you explore.
The new mission will be ready December 29th, and I don't want to give anything away, but it's pretty unique because the PSA will be depending on you more than ever. Here's a sneak peek:
Let us know what you think.
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Screenhog on December 22 2008 09:23
December 20
Club Penguin Game Cards (& Treasure Book Update)!
Hello Penguins!We've got some exciting news for you! A lot of you have been asking about where you can find the Club Penguin Game Cards. You can get Gift Certificates online, and Game Cards are also available at over 11,000 retail locations including participating U.S. Target locations, all Walmart locations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, all Toys'R'Us locations in the U.S., and Sainsbury's in the UK.
In Other News: There will be an update to the Treasure Book on Monday, Dec. 22, and I managed to find this to show you:
Check out all the Toy Book updates on Monday, and let us know what you think!
Until then... Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 20 2008 09:10
December 19
Christmas Party!
Hello Penguins!The Christmas Party has arrived in Club Penguin! We want to know what you think about the decorations, the new books, Coins For Change, Rockhopper, and any other surprises you might find. Let's make this the best party ever by showing our holiday spirit all around the island!
In Other News: There's going to be some brand new stuff in the Treasure Book on Monday, Dec. 22, and I'll try to find you an image of some of the exclusive items. Check back tomorrow for an update!
The team can't wait to hear what you think about the Christmas Party, so let us know!!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 19 2008 09:12
December 18
Igloo Decorating Contest!
Hello Penguins!It's that time again - Club Penguin's Christmas Party starts tomorrow and goes until Dec. 29th. As you're getting ready to celebrate, we don't want you to forget about the igloo decorating contest. There will be 10 Grand Prize (25,000 coins each!) and 10 Runner-Up (10,000 coins each) winners selected during the party. Judges will look for creativity and originality, so use your imagination as you decorate! Winners will be announced in the Jan 1st newspaper.
In Other News: If you don't have the pin that's hidden right now, today is your last chance to find it. Try asking other penguins for help if you're having trouble. A new pin will be hidden tomorrow! Do you have any tricks for finding pins? Let us know.
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 18 2008 08:41
December 16
UK Toys & Christmas Party Update!
Hello Penguins!A lot of you wrote that you're excited about the new Club Penguin toys coming to the UK! And I've just heard an update - they've arrived at the following Disney Stores:
Oxford St., Bluewater, Manchester Arndale, Liverpool 1, Belfast, Metro, Cardiff, White City, Bull Ring (Birmingham), Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Chester, Trafford, Meadowhall, Cribbs, Leeds (White Rose), Glasgow.
In Other News: Lots of you have commented on the boxes that are around Club Penguin - The Christmas Party starts this Friday and the team's busy getting everything ready!
We'd love to know how you and your penguin friends are preparing for the holiday festivities!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 16 2008 02:00
December 15
Happy77 Blogs!
Hello Penguins! Happy77 here.I'm so stoked to say hi. Some of you might remember me from way back at the beginning of Club Penguin. Since Billybob announced I'd be writing blogs I know some of you have asked about me. Among other stuff, I do some writing for Club Penguin, love to play Mancala, and I've been told I'm a bit curious...
Lots of you say you want to know behind the scenes stuff at Club Penguin. So, along with some game updates, I'll sometimes be asking questions of the people around here. There's a new mission coming up soon, and I found out that soon Screenhog will be giving you a great sneak peek. But since we're all curious about missions, I talked to an artist who works on them:
What was your absolute favorite thing about working on the upcoming mission? "All of it. Doing the storyboards are difficult, but the most fun."
What's your favorite candy? "Hmmm. There's this candy that's kind of like 'breath perfume' that I like."
I want to know all the stuff you're curious about around Club Penguin, so please let me know! (And tell us if you have any fab ideas for new missions!)
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Happy77 on December 15 2008 09:38
December 13
Toys To Arrive in the UK!
Hello Penguins!So many of you in the UK have been asking when the new Club Penguin toys will be available there. The team's been working hard to make this happen, and we apologize that it's taken so long. We're so happy to finally be able to announce that the following toys will be available in a variety of UK locations very, very soon:
6" Limited Penguins 2" Mix 'N Match Figures 4" Pet Puffles Igloo Playsets
We're also working to get the Club Penguin Trading Cards available to UK locations, and we'll keep you updated. Again, thank you for your patience! What are you most excited about seeing? Let us know.
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 13 2008 01:27
December 12
Coins For Change!
Hello Penguins!Coins For Change is finally here! Starting today in Club Penguin, there are booths set up around the island where you can donate your coins. When you click on a booth, you'll be choosing which cause you'd like to support.
Donation booths are set up at the Beach, in the Plaza, and on the Migrator. Remember - every little bit counts, so you don't have to donate a lot to make a difference.
On December 25, we'll announce how you've decided that the one million dollars will be split. Check out the Kids Helping Kids page on the website to see how your donations are changing the real world. Let us know any other ideas you have for making the world a better place for everyone!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 12 2008 09:15
December 11
Screenhog Blogs Card-Jitsu!
Hi everyone! Screenhog here. So many of you are playing Card-Jitsu, but we haven't shown any behind-the-scenes Card-Jitsu art yet, have we? Well, let's fix that right now:
This is a rough sketch from the firefighter power card animation. Every piece of animation in the game had to have rough animations made first. Here are a few more rough sketches from other power card animations.
Have you seen any of these in the game yet? Any other fun ninja stuff you want to talk about? Send us a comment!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Screenhog on December 11 2008 08:23
December 10
Christmas Spirit in Club Penguin!
Hello Penguins!A lot of you wrote to say you're really excited about the upcoming Christmas Party that'll be in Club Penguin from Dec. 19 - 29 - That's cool! Thanks for all your comments. But you don't have to wait until then to get into the Christmas spirit. There's a lot happening on Friday:
Coins For Change! Rockhopper's Arrival The adventure play "Quest for The Golden Puffle" at the Stage A new Better Igloos catalog (To help with all your Christmas decorating)
Let us know what you think you'll do first when you log in on Friday!
In Other News: For those of you in the UK, the team's been working hard on something - I can't say more right now, but check Saturday's blog for some exciting information!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 10 2008 11:03
December 8
Christmas Party Sneak Peek!
Hello Penguins,There are always really exciting things going on during the holiday season in Club Penguin, and the team's been busy preparing for the big Christmas Party that's starting December 19! Rockhopper and Coins For Change will arrive, there will be new books to read, an igloo decorating contest, and some cool surprises! I got this sneak peek from the art team:
Do you remember past Christmas Parties in Club Penguin? What was your favorite thing? Is this your first Christmas Party? There are so many ways to celebrate the holiday season, and we'd love for you to let us know what you're looking forward to!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 08 2008 10:29
December 6
Cool Blog Announcement
Hello Penguins!We hear from a lot of you that you love when Screenhog does his special posts - it's a great idea and so we'll be hearing from a couple different authors on the What's New blog on a regular basis! I will still give updates on a regular basis too! These two penguins have been around Club Penguin for quite a while and they are very excited about talking to you more often.
I'll let each author tell you more about themselves when they post, but here's a brief introduction:
Screenhog - He has a lot of knowledge and is excited to share some behind the scenes stuff about game, mission and art development. Happy77 - She's kept a low profile for a while and she's really excited to talk to you more regularly. She's going to take us behind the scenes too, but in a different way than Screenhog. Happy77 is going to chat with different developers on the team. She'd love to hear ideas about people and projects you'd be interested in knowing more about! Let us know what you think! We'd love to know any ideas you have to make the blog the best!
In Other News: Check out the new penguins available at North American Toys'R'Us stores:
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 06 2008 10:19
December 5
New Pin & Penguin Style
Hello Penguins!There's a new pin hidden somewhere in Club Penguin today until December 18, so if you're a collector, happy hunting! If you're having a hard time finding it, start a search group with your penguin friends and track it down together! Also, don't forget about the new Penguin Style catalog today. Be sure to check out all the holiday outfits.
If you like to mix and match, let us know what kind of outfits you're creating!
In Other News: Tomorrow I'll be making a cool announcement about some exciting new things that the team's been working on for the blog, so check it out!
Until then... Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 05 2008 09:57
December 3
Penguin Style Catalog Update!
Hello Penguins!On Friday, there will be a new Penguin Style catalog, and the team's really excited to see what you think of all the cool items - especially the Christmas-themed outfits! I got this picture from the team and wanted to show you:
In Other News: The team is working really hard on getting Club Penguin ready for the Christmas Party that's set to begin December 19. I'll have a sneak peek for you soon!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 03 2008 08:16
December 2
New Mission Sneak Peek!
Hello Penguins!We've heard from a lot of you that you can hardly wait for another new mission! It's a bit early to give you a lot of details, but I wanted to get you a sneak peek so I got this image from Screenhog and the art team:
What do you think? I'll have more details soon, so stay tuned! It might be fun to get prepared for the new mission by playing the previous ones. If your penguin is 30 days old, you can take a quiz and apply to be a Secret Agent. Just click the M on the top right of your play screen, and then click the button that says "Become a Secret Agent".
In Other News: I just heard that Rockhopper will be coming back before too long. His ship isn't visible on the horizon yet, but keep your eyes open for it.
Until then... Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 02 2008 01:25