Blizzard reveals some of the contents of the 2008 Blizzcon Goodie Bag
by Daniel Whitcomb 
Aug 1st 2008 at 6:00PM
With the release date of BlizzCon 2008 coming ever closer, it should be near time for the floodgates of information to open. One of the questions that's always on everybody's lips about BlizzCons: What's in the goody bag? Blizzard gave us a sneak peek today.
First, they confirmed that the goggled bear mount with a Murloc passenger MMO-Champion discovered a few days ago is in fact the BlizzCon in-game pet. That's right, just head to BlizzCon, and you too could be among the first to own a "multi-passenger" WoW mount.
As for the next item, those of you who are annoyed at the prospect of any old Arthas-killing schlub getting their hands on Frostmourne may want to brace yourselves: now, any BlizzCon-attending schlub can get Frostmourne too: Namely, a 48" inflatable version of the sword. However, only half the bags will have that. The other half will have an inflatable Divine Shield ball, complete with hearthing paladin.
Of course, that won't be all. Blizzard is also promising stuff like "zerg creep," Pandaren Brewmaster bottle openers, Diablo health and mana stress balls, and much more.
With stuff like that, I'd say it may be worth buying a ticket on August 11th for the goody bag alone. But if you can't, don't worry. We'll be sure to have pictures of all the swag for you to drool over come BlizzCon itself, as well as all the coverage you could want on all things BlizzCon, both during the con and in the days leading up to it!
Filed under: Items, Events, WoW Social Conventions, Blizzard, News items, Mounts, BlizzCon
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Furydeath Aug 1st 2008 6:10PM
lol just buy one and be like I don't plane on going just mail me my stuff.
Allen Aug 1st 2008 6:15PM
LOL. Guess that shows what Blizzard thinks of Paladins....
GamerCrusader Aug 1st 2008 6:22PM
I should have stayed away from wwi, this is way more worth it.. and cheaper too.. Flight from canada to france = 2000 dollars....
flight from canada to california = 500 dollars...
(Both round trip cost)
Ragebull Aug 1st 2008 7:02PM
I live in SoCal so I'm getting my bear mount! Now I can spend that 5k gold on hookers and booze!
Braundo Aug 1st 2008 6:27PM
I am TOTALLY buying one of those Divine Shield balls on eBay.
Tekkub Aug 1st 2008 6:47PM
Unholy DK's bubble+deathgate >> pally bubble+hearth
Chris Henning Aug 1st 2008 7:06PM
Wait so the bear and murloc is a mount? or a pet? Its unclear..
Thanks
jmsalsa Aug 4th 2008 8:11PM
"First, they confirmed that the goggled bear MOUNT with a Murloc passenger"
i'd say it's pretty clear....
DirtyPriest Aug 1st 2008 8:08PM
It's a mount.
A mount that I must have! This is so better than the last ones.
DirtyPriest Aug 1st 2008 8:09PM
I personally would rather have the divine shield ball than the frostmourne inflatable.
Badger Aug 1st 2008 9:00PM
Daniel: Has Blizzard ever previously been so straightforward about the contents of their "Goodie Bags" before an event? I don't remember ever seeing a list like this posted.
TotalBiscuit Aug 1st 2008 9:23PM
They were in 2005, they used it to promote the event in fact.
Badger Aug 1st 2008 10:08PM
Thanks TB!
Hey, where have you been, anyway? I haven't seen you post in ages.
Corazu Aug 1st 2008 9:27PM
Is it actually possible to buy the ticket and get the goody bag sent? I live near Toronto and by the time I factor in roundtrip airfare and hotel expenses (plus the ticket) I'm already at around 800$... I'd totally buy a ticket and pay for shipping..anyone know if this is possible?
LatinViruz Aug 1st 2008 9:29PM
nice
Grendalsh Aug 1st 2008 11:04PM
you have to show up to the event to claim your badge and shwag bag. No mailings.
For 2007, they announced the Murloc suit about a month before the con.. This is 2 months before con, so a little early, but not unprecedented.
I just wish I could wear my Murloc suit while riding the polar bear with the murloc on it, with my pet murloc following.. Oh well..
mckwa Aug 2nd 2008 12:47AM
multipassenger mount....that early in october...maybe a hint for Wotlk?
tehvoid Aug 2nd 2008 6:26AM
Any Diablo III beta-key in the bag? Go make profit!
bigjonno Aug 2nd 2008 6:28AM
WTB port 2 Ana plx. PST.
Juliah Aug 13th 2008 11:24AM
Daniel, I enjoy your articles, but it is sneak peek, not sneak peak. Whenever I see someone make that particular gaffe, I always envision a large, craggy mountain attempting to be stealthy. ;)