The life and death of Stefen Colbear
by Samuel Axon 
Mar 12th 2008 at 3:30PM
He's a man of myth, legend, and internet memes -- a Paladin crusader for Truthiness, justice, and the Alliance way. His name is Stefen Colbear, and he's putting the Horde on notice. That's how it would have been anyway, but sadly, this hero never came to be. Upper Deck hired artist Todd Lockwood to produce the above image for a special WoW TCG card inspired by The Colbert Report's Stephen Colbert -- a known video-gaming and role-playing enthusiast. Lockwood's finished product depicts a microphone-sword wielding Human Paladin named Stefen Colbear, who exudes the very essence of Truthiness.
Unfortunately, Colbert's agent nipped the idea in the bud. According to Lockwood, he didn't even show the artwork to his client. Blizzard and Upper Deck presumably had hoped Colbert would feature the card on his show, giving them mega-publicity. An unknown individual leaked the image onto the net a few weeks ago, and WoW and Colbert fans excitedly spread it around in both card and wallpaper forms.
Even though Colbear never saw the light of day, his legend nevertheless strikes fear in the hearts of those who would threaten the Colbear Nation. So watch out Kael'Thas, watch out Archimonde! But most of all: watch out, bears.
Unfortunately, Colbert's agent nipped the idea in the bud. According to Lockwood, he didn't even show the artwork to his client. Blizzard and Upper Deck presumably had hoped Colbert would feature the card on his show, giving them mega-publicity. An unknown individual leaked the image onto the net a few weeks ago, and WoW and Colbert fans excitedly spread it around in both card and wallpaper forms.
Even though Colbear never saw the light of day, his legend nevertheless strikes fear in the hearts of those who would threaten the Colbear Nation. So watch out Kael'Thas, watch out Archimonde! But most of all: watch out, bears.
Filed under: Paladin, News items, Humor, WoW TCG
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Katsuya Kaiba Mar 12th 2008 3:59PM
Somebody needs to show this to Steven. He would so go for it if he were to accually see the picture.
alrdye Mar 13th 2008 8:54AM
Its great, just like the stuff he has on his show all the time anyhow. I hope it does get to him.
glaci3r Mar 12th 2008 4:07PM
the agent likely nipped it because he heard that colbear wasn't wearing the "Wrist Strong" bracelet.
glaci3r Mar 12th 2008 4:09PM
stupid double post.
glaci3r Mar 12th 2008 4:08PM
the agent likely nipped it because he heard that colbear wasn't wearing the "Wrist Strong" bracelet.
Milktub Mar 12th 2008 4:21PM
I think "Wrist Strong" bracers would be OP.
Safety Dancer Mar 12th 2008 4:20PM
Truthiness in WoW dies today. T_T
Moment of silence plz
Cruelruin Mar 12th 2008 4:52PM
I think I found a new wallpaper.
mattarin Mar 12th 2008 5:12PM
he should join the horde as a blood elf tho
Rusty Mar 12th 2008 5:29PM
First the Venture Brothers snub (http://jacksonpublick.livejournal.com/19560.html), now this. I'm sorry, Mr. Colbert, but you really need to fire the dicks that work for you ...
Rick Lipman Mar 12th 2008 5:30PM
Great Card or Greatest Card in the WoW Tcg?
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sumgai Mar 12th 2008 11:05PM
I was just going to mention that as well! He's too talented to have such crappy representation.
Felwrathe Mar 12th 2008 5:44PM
Too imba. Even the agent knows it.
Shawn Quigley Mar 12th 2008 5:57PM
It's my opinion that El Colbert's legendary fear of the ursine menace led him to quaver at the thought of fighting one even in tiny carboard proxy. Discuss.
the awesome Mar 12th 2008 6:18PM
While it is totally awesome, I can understand why it wasn't allowed. Everyone knows Stephen rolls horde.
Frank Mar 12th 2008 8:43PM
SO not true. he's alliance the whole way.
jbodar Mar 12th 2008 7:20PM
I declare a jihad on Colbert's agent.
Urthona Mar 12th 2008 7:28PM
SCREW TCG.
The agent is working Stefan Colbear a spot as a questgiver NPC in WOTLK. Who's with me?
Verses Mar 12th 2008 7:51PM
Only Colbert with his sword of truthiness will help us establish democracy in Outland!
Frank Mar 12th 2008 8:46PM
he needs to rethink his choice of agent. i'm positive that he would have been behind this 100%. if he can turn his slip-and-fall wrist injury into a promotional machine for himself, this is a natural "must-do". **plus**, he's an old-school D&D gamer. how could he NOT want to do this? live the dream, stephen!