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Blizzard Offers In-Game WOW Pets With Real-Life Plushies

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by Phil Kollar on February 10, 2010 at 06:49 PM
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When Blizzard launched its online Pet Store for World of Warcraft in November, many WOW players and non-WOW players alike scoffed at the idea of blowing $10 on in-game non-combat pets that don't have any real use. Others (such as myself) mindlessly spent money on the pets because OMG THAT PANDAREN MONK IS CUTE. Whichever camp you fell into, Blizzard looks to be offering more incentive for future WOW Pet Store purchases.

According to a post on the official World of Warcraft website, Blizzard will be launching a new line of pet store purchases in the coming weeks. Unlike the previous two options, though, you'll now be able to buy real-life plush toys that will ship with a code for unlocking an in-game World of Warcraft version of said pet. Best of all, the plushies look freakin' adorable.

So we all already know that I'm a sucker who will jump on these toys immediately. What about the rest of you? Anyone who's going to check these out?

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  • by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 06:56 PM

    I really have to hold myself back on this one. Not to make fun of you WoW people but... Seriously.

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    by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 06:57 PM

    cool? not sure what to say

  • by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 06:57 PM

    Really? I think WoW just hit a new low.

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    by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 07:11 PM

    does anyone remember the will shatner/mr.T commercials for this game, well im just puttin this idea out there, they should make these toys the kind u squeeze to make them talk, havin shatner/Mr.T/etc. doin voice-overs, lord knows they can use the cash  

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    by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 07:11 PM

    Plushies? Seriously!? What the hell, Blizzard?

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    by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 07:14 PM

    I think this is a better idea than just buying an in game pet. This way you get something physical that you can display at your humble abode. I think they look pretty cool and no need to hate on them people.

    If you are not a WoW player, of course this won't be for you. For those of you who are, this is a way to geek out even more on your WoW love.

  • by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 07:23 PM

    just kinda gay dude thats all

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    by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 07:43 PM

    I'd buy one. I bet these things sell out immediately.

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    by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 07:45 PM

    I will buy the Sylvanas DC Direct figure and that is all.

    I don't think the plushies are stupid, but if I'm going to buy them, it's going to be a Murloc or a Dryad.

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    by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 07:49 PM

    I don't even know hwat those things are. One is a griffon I think, the other some kind of monkey-bat?

    BATMON!

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    by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 07:51 PM

    I don't like wow but I have major respect for Blizzard and the Griphon is cute

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    by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 07:58 PM

    still kinda gay but now 100% gift worthy

  • by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 08:11 PM

    The awesome in-game models make it worth it. I don't even play and I'm digging that griffon creature.

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    by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 08:30 PM

    I don't even play world of warcraft anymore, and im going to get both of these. I might break down and play again anyway, so i might as well have the codes to these amazing pets.

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    by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 08:31 PM

    Totally adorable.  I have a feeling my friend and I will be purchasing these for each other and then exchanging them.  I'll buy him a griphon, and he'll buy me a windrider.

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    by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 08:37 PM

    This is the first time I'll ever be able to use WoW and cute in the same sentence. I never really thought of WoW as "cute".

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    by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 08:50 PM

    I like the idea but my sister has this thing called Webkinz and I HOPE WOW becomes like that

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    by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 09:18 PM

    AH! so cute! but just like the $10 in game pet only deal they have, i will have to decline.  No sense in paying extra money then i already have to that game

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    by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 09:32 PM

    Blizzard just wants to suck all your money now, huh?

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    by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 10:33 PM

    I know at least two girls in my office who will absolutely "squee" at this news. They will have them on their desk as soon as possible.

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