CP Blog - November 2008
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November 29
Treasure Book update coming soon!
Hello Penguins,I wanted to give you a quick update on the Treasure Book. When we first put this book together we wanted to give you the opportunity to collect some of your favorite items from Club Penguin that aren't always available.
Because Christmas is coming soon, we thought it would be fun to update the book with a few seasonal items. Starting on Monday, Dec. 1 you will be able to use the codes you have from toys to unlock different items in the Treasure Book! The items that are currently there will still be available, plus a few different items.
As always, let us know what you think and even what items you'd like to see in the Treasure Book in the future!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on November 29 2008 08:25
November 28
Winter Snow and Sports Catalog!
Hello Penguins!The new Snow & Sports catalog is out--have you had a chance to check it out? There's winter items for your penguin, including ice skates--just in time for December events!
Some of you have suggested the Ice Rink should return, and we thought it was a great idea, so in preparation we added skates to the catalog. In mid-December the Ice Rink will return, so you can put on your skates, get your buddies together and head over to the rink!
In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the winter sports catalog and be sure to let us know what you think!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on November 28 2008 04:27
November 27
Coins For Change Update!
Hello Penguins!So many of you are so excited about Coins For Change coming back December 12 - 22, and the team is really thrilled about all of your feedback. We've heard from a lot of you about how important it is that we all work together to bring change in the world. I wanted to tell you about the causes that we're going to be donating to this year:
- Kids who are sick
- Kids who are poor and cannot go to school
- Kids without parents or who have been hurt by war
Remember, a total of one million dollars will be donated to those causes, and with your coin donations, you'll help to decide how to split the money. Every coin matters so even if you can only donate a little, you're helping to bring big changes in the world.
Let us know what you think.
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on November 27 2008 09:07
November 26
Snow & Sports Catalog Update!
Hello Penguins!There's a new Snow and Sports catalog coming on Friday and I wanted to give you a hint about what you'll find in it. It's been a while since you had to guess about items, so try your best to figure out what these are:
In Other News: The response to the Elite Penguin Force DS game has been awesome. If you've already had a chance to play it, we'd really love to hear what you think of the game!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on November 26 2008 08:40
November 24
Elite Penguin Force DS Game!
Hello Penguins!It's ready!! Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force DS is finished and we hope you're excited about playing it! A DS game for Club Penguin is something many of you have asked about for a long time and we're really excited that after many months of work, it will officially be available on Tuesday, Nov 25!
The Elite Penguin Force DS will come with a code that you'll be able to use to unlock things online in Club Penguin, and using a WiFi connection you'll also be able to upload coins you earn on your DS to your online account.
The game will be available at North American stores including:
- Toys'R'Us
- Wal-Mart
- Target
- Best Buy
- GameStop
- Amazon
- Club Penguin Online Store
Sometime in 2009 it will also be available in some European territories--when I have specific dates I'll let you know.
We're really looking forward to your comments and feedback!
In Other News: Thank you for your patience over the weekend with the server issues and Card-Jitsu. The team is continuing to work hard to fix the server issues and we want to apologize for any inconvenience that this is causing -- we really appreciate your patience. Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on November 24 2008 04:05
November 21
Card-Jitsu and Server issues
Hello Penguins,I wanted to thank you all of you for your patience this week with the launch of Card-Jitsu and the slow load times and server issues we've experienced. I wanted to apologize if you've had trouble or haven't been able to play the game because it's full. The servers are really busy and have slowed down as a result. I know many of you are very excited about the new game and have been looking forward to playing it with your friends.
The team is working hard to fix the servers so they can keep up and you can continue your ninja training! If you go to the Dojo and can't access Card-Jitsu try checking out the new play at The Stage or looking for the new hidden pin while you wait and check back at the Dojo a bit later.
Thank you again for your encouragement and patience.
Until then...waddle on!
-The Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on November 21 2008 11:42
November 21
New Play at The Stage!
Hello Penguins!Thanks for all your feedback on the new Better Igloos furniture. We love hearing what kinds of creative things you do.
Make sure you check out the new play at The Stage today! Fairy Fables is really different from anything the team has done and we hope you like it. Go check out the costumes and the script and grab some penguin buddies to act it out yourself! Let us know what you think!!
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In Other News: Don't forget about the new pin that's hidden today. It'll be out there until December 4, so if you're a collector, grab it now!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on November 21 2008 07:39
November 19
Igloo Furniture Update!
Hello Penguins!How early will you start decorating your igloos for the holidays? On Friday there's a new Better Igloos Catalog out and I managed to get a few images from the art team:
Do these get you in the holiday spirit?
In Other News: The response to Card-Jitsu and the ninja training has been awesome. We've heard from so many penguins who are loving it. We know that the servers are really busy and that some of you are waiting to play. Thanks for your patience. Some of you have asked where you can get The Club Penguin Trading Card game. It's available at North American Toys'R'Us stores and will be available at North American Disney stores along with Toysrus.ca, Toysrus.com, and the Club Penguin Online Shop. I'll keep you updated.
Until then...Waddle On!
-Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on November 19 2008 10:49
November 18
Card-Jitsu Game Update
Hello Penguins! So many of you have commented on how much you love Card-Jitsu and we're really happy that you think it's so awesome. A lot of you have told us about how busy the servers are and that you've been having to wait to play the game. The team is working hard on this and we just wanted to say thank you for your patience. |
Let us know how the ninja training is going!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on November 18 2008 03:20
November 17
Card-Jitsu - New Game in The Dojo!
Hello Penguins!For so long, so many of you have asked for ninjas to be part of Club Penguin, and today the wait is finally over! Today you can begin your ninja training at The Dojo.
Playing the Card-Jitsu game will start you on the path of your ninja training. The more you play, the closer you'll get to mastering the game and discovering what being a ninja in Club Penguin is all about. When you go to The Dojo, talk to the Sensei and he'll give you a deck of cards to use. There are three modes of play:
Friend Mode: You can have friendly competition with other penguins by clicking on the blue mats inside The Dojo. You'll gain some experience points through this mode.
Competition Mode: The Sensei will match you with another player of similar skill level. You'll gain the most experience points in this mode of play.
Sensei Mode: You can challenge the Sensei at any belt level, but when you beat him at the black belt level (level 9), you'll be rewarded.
Don't forget that if you have the new Club Penguin Trading Cards, you can click on the Unlock Items Online icon to enter your unique code. It will enhance your online game play. And if you need help with the game, you can go to talk to the Sensei inside The Dojo.
The team is so excited to hear what you think so let us know!!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on November 17 2008 01:48
November 15
Trading Card Game Update!
Hello Penguins!The wait is almost over! On Monday, the Club Penguin Trading Card game will be available in North American Toys'R'Us stores and also online at ToysRUs.com, ToysRUs.ca, Topps.com and the Club Penguin Online Shop (The Value Deck). You'll be able to play the game at home with your friends, but they will ALSO connect to the brand new multiplayer Club Penguin game that starts on Monday!
Starting Monday, you'll be able to enter the unique code from your Trading Cards into the Club Penguin site to enhance your online game play -- you'll be on a fast path to mastering the new game! We can't wait to hear what you think of the cards - so let us know what you think!
In Other News: Since so many of you asked, we wanted to let you know that on November 25th, the Club Penguin DS Game will be available at the following North American stores: Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy, GameStop, Amazon, Toys'R'Us, the Club Penguin Online Shop, and more.
Until then...Waddle On!
-Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on November 15 2008 10:35
November 14
The Dojo Repairs Done!
Hello Penguins!After all the mystery and excitement, The Dojo has finally been repaired and the Grand Opening has begun! We hope you have a chance to celebrate with your penguin friends this weekend! The grand opening celebration will be around all weekend and it includes a brand new room -- the one many of you have been helping to uncover over the past week. It's called the Courtyard! We would love to hear what you think about the grand opening, the new room, and all the creative things you and your friends have planned for the celebration!
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In Other News: Many of you have asked for a mute button and the team has created one! Now you can mute music in Club Penguin -- just click the question mark at the bottom right of your tool bar and select 'mute music'.
Until then...Waddle On!
-Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on November 14 2008 11:28
November 13
Stage Sneak Peek!
Hello Penguins!There's a new play at The Stage next Friday and I wanted to show you a bit of a sneak peek - Maybe you can guess what it's about?
Let us know what you think!
In Other News: We've been hearing from a lot of you about the Coins for Change program that's coming back to Club Penguin this year. We're thrilled that you're so excited about helping to make the world a better place - and I'll be updating you soon with more details.
Until then...Waddle On!
-Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on November 13 2008 10:55
November 10
Return of Coins For Change!
Hello Penguins!Because of the incredible response from so many penguins last year, because we heard from so many of you that you want to do it again, and because you guys worked hard to help change the world last Christmas, the Coins for Change campaign will return this year!
Coins for Change started with suggestions from many of you over the past couple years that you wanted to do something in Club Penguin to make a difference in the world. And this year it's going to happen again!
Starting December 12th, you'll have a chance to donate the coins you earn playing games in Club Penguin to three causes that will help make a difference in the world!
Like last year, a one million dollar donation will be shared between three organizations and the coolest part is you will be able to use your Club Penguin coins to decide how much of the one million dollars goes to each organization.
I'll have more details in the next couple weeks including information on the specific organizations you're coin donations will be able to support.
For now, it's a great time to start earning coins to change the world with!! If you want to see how your donations from last year are making a huge difference, go to Kids Helping Kids and watch the update video.
As always, we'd love to hear what you think about Coins for Change including any suggestions you have to make it even better than last year!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on November 10 2008 01:05
November 8
Club Penguin on the DS Update!
Hello Penguins!I promised an update about Club Penguin on the DS so here it is!
Starting on November 25, Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force will be available at stores across North America. We've heard from many of you that you're excited about playing the game for yourself--so are we!
Thanks for waiting so patiently for it and in the meantime, if you want to get a closer look at some of the games and features you'll find in the DS, you can check out a video on our website about it. Here's the link: http://clubpenguin.com/clubpenguinshop/elite_penguin_force.htm
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As always, we'd love to hear what you think about it!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on November 08 2008 10:56
November 7
New Clothing & Wigs!
Hello Penguins!Wow! You guys are awesome -- Lots of you have let us know how you're helping out at The Dojo! It's great to hear. I'll be able to update you about the progress there sometime next week.
Did you get a chance to check out all the new cool stuff in the Clothing and Wig catalogs? Be sure to check out the Penguins At Work section because it will help with your efforts at The Dojo!
As always, we'd love to hear what kind of creative things you're doing with your outfits.
There's also a new pin hidden today until November 20th so be sure to gather up your buddies and go hunting for it!
In Other News: There's been a lot of great feedback about the new Club Penguin toys and so many of you have been asking about the Club Penguin on the Nintendo DS -- I'll give you an update tomorrow!
Until then...Waddle On!
-Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on November 07 2008 12:05
November 6
Game Sneak Peek!
Hello Penguins!Thanks for all your feedback about the clothing catalog that'll be available on Friday. The team loves to hear what you think!
Last week I mentioned that a new multiplayer game will be released soon, and I was able to find an image from the team that's working on it! You can see it below. The coolest thing about this game is that you'll be able to use codes from the soon to be released Club Penguin Trading Cards to enhance your game play online. They'll be available in North American stores on November 17.
I'll keep you updated as I know more, but it should be ready around the middle of November. Let us know what you think!
In Other News: We've been hearing from a lot of you that you're having lots of fun helping out with the construction efforts at The Dojo! Thanks!!
Until then...Waddle On!
-Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on November 06 2008 01:55
November 5
Clothing Sneak Peek!
Hello Penguins!There's some great clothing coming out this Friday in Penguin Style, and also new wigs in the Big Wigs catalog -- some exciting stuff you'll be able to get for your penguin to help celebrate the winter season! Here's a sneak peek of something you'll see on Friday:
Let us know what other winter items you're hoping to see!
In Other News: In honor of the special Guy Fawkes Day in the UK, as well as all the celebrations that are held for all kinds of reasons around the world, fireworks will be up in Club Penguin later today and on all day tomorrow! It's fun to be able to celebrate the cool things in lots of different countries.
Until then...Waddle On!
-Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on November 05 2008 08:30
November 3
The Dojo Needs Your Help!
Hello Penguins!The Dojo needs your help! Construction is currently underway after the big storm blew through during the Halloween Party. There's talk that it'll be fixed within the next few weeks. Be sure to climb the ladder, too--we're excited to hear what you think about what you find.
If you don't already have one, grab a construction hat so you can help out!! The only way to get to The Dojo is by clicking on your map and finding it on the mountain range.
As always, we want to hear what you and your penguin friends are up to all over the island - and what creative ways you find to help out at the Dojo.
Until then...Waddle On!
-Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on November 03 2008 01:00
November 1
Toys: Mix & Match Figures!
Hello Penguins!Some of you have written to say that you think the 2" Mix & Match Figures are so much fun! We think they're awesome, too. I have the Space Alien and the Astronaut here, and it's cool to mix them up! We'd love to hear what your favorite Mix & Match Figures and combinations are...
The Mix & Match figures are available North American Toys"R"Us stores, Club Penguin Online Store, and Disney Stores and Theme Park locations across North America. Also, the Club Penguin Toys page has an update about the new Trading Cards. Visit www.clubpenguin.com/tradingcards/index.htm to take a look! Let us know what you think.
In Other News: I've been hearing from some of you that you've had a chance to meet Gary the Gadget Guy waddling around the island for the Halloween festivities. He's invented so many cool things in Club Penguin (like the Jet Pack and the Pizzatron 3000), but he's a bit shy of crowds sometimes. If you're wearing your Rad Scientist costume, it'll probably make him feel right at home! If you see him, say hello from me. Don't forget -- the Halloween Party comes down on Monday, so be sure and do the scavenger hunt if you haven't already!!
Until then...Waddle On!
-Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on November 01 2008 01:21