Parent Update - February 2013

Recently, Club Penguin sent a Parent Update to all who signed up. :)

Members Needed on Set!

Glitz, glamor and fame sweeps Club Penguin! Everyone can help out on set as a director, but only members can become superstars in musical, action, and sci-fi sound stages, Learn more about membership!

Check Out Our Album!

Your child can dance up a storm with "The Party Starts Now!" Buy the album from iTunes, and get an exclusice (oops! Typo.) virtual item, plus the bonus track "Puffle Party!"

We're Changing the World!

Players donated a record shattering 13.7 billion virtual coins to Coins for Change! Their generosity helped decide how to split $1M donation, helpings kids, families, & animals worldwide!

Really nice! I wonder what the next one will be about? ;)

Coins for Change 2013 results video

Today, Club Penguin released the Coins For Change results video!  Check it out!

Coins For Change is an amazing program.  I hope it really helps all those kids.

Reviewed By You: New Penguin Styles

Here's a message from Polo Field:

Hello Penguins!

Can you believe we actually broke the Coins for Change board?! All thanks to YOUR donations!
 
In our last Reviewed By You post, we asked which Coins for Change cause you donated to and why. Here’s Hermey12’s answer:

I donated to ALL of them! I feel it's all of our jobs to help the earth, help build safe places, and provide health care for the ill. I can't believe we donated OVER 10 BILLION COINS this year! Wow! That's really a big difference that we made this year! -Hermey12 :)

Yesterday you got a sneak peek at the January Penguin Style catalog. Now we want to know: What new penguin styles would you most like to see this year? Tell us in the comments, and we’ll feature one of your answers. If you’re picked, you’ll receive 10,000 coins!

Waddle On!
-Club Penguin Team

You know, I would like to see a keyboard clothing item to come along!  I think that would look cool to pull out and just start jammin'.  ;)  By the way, I'm amazed that we got it over 10 billion coins.  Great work, everybody!

Credit to Perapin!

Fireworks at Snow Forts

Happy New Year, all!

Club Penguin has given us some festive fireworks for the occasion.  :)

Thanks for finally adding the fireworks!

Hope you're exited for 2013!

What's your New Year's resolution?

Comment below!

Credit to Saraapril and oil9999!

Holiday Party 2012 Tour Guide messages

Here are the Tour Guide messages written by Snowball Press.  ;)

Town

"Here's the Town!  Warm up with some cocoa from the Coffee Shop... ...party in the Dance Club... or find Holiday fashions in the Clothes Shop!"

Dock

"Brrrr!  It's freezing here!  Thi-thi-this is the home of the Frost Bites... ...a mischievous group of icy creatures.  It is said that they leave frost in their tracks.  Just steer clear of their freezing snowball attacks!"

Beach

"Here we have the WHOA!  Sorry, I thought a snowball was coming for me.  As you can see, we've set up the snow forts here... so that holiday snowball fights may commence.  Watch out!  The snow is a little weaker here... so your fort might crumble from an attack!  Use your jackhammer to fix the forts!"

Migrator deck

This is Rockhopper's ship, the Migrator.  Arrrr!  Rockhopper is challenging everyone... ...to bake a gazillion cookies.  We'd better get started!"

Crow's Nest

"Welcome to the Crow's Nest!  That snowman looks a lot like someone I know..."

Cargo Hold

"Here is the ship's cargo hold.  Yarr and Rockhopper decorated for the holidays.  Check out Rockhopper's Rare items!"

Captain's Quarters

"This is the Captain's Quarters!  Play Treasure Hunt to earn doubloons for Coins For Change.  And check out the Corkboard... ...Rockhopper left us a message!"

Ski Village

"Welcome to the Ski Village.  It's a perfect place to go caroling.  Grab some friends and spread festive cheer!"

Ski Lodge

"Here we have the Lodge... ...whose decorations are fit for Santa himself!  Feel free to sit for a picture... ...or head upstairs to help deliver presents.  And no peeking at the gifts!"

Santa's Sleigh

"Ho ho ho!  Here we are on Santa's Sled!  Let's use these controls... ...to help fly the sleigh  We can deliver presents by pressing the button.  Once we finish delivering... ...we can pick up a special gift!"

Ski Hill

"This is the Ski Mountain.  You can really see the Aurora Australis from here!  Lets enjoy the lights... ...then head down the hill... for a game of Sled Racing!"

Coffee Shop

"This is the Coffee Shop... ...where elves come to relax and sip hot cocoa.   If you click on the bag of coffee... ... you can play Bean Counters!"

Gift Shop/Clothes Shop

"Welcome to the holly jolly Gift Shop!  As you can see, they've got a few more toys that usual.  If you eat a Toy Car Cookie from the Bakery... ...you can participate in the Holiday races.  Drivers!  Start your engines!"

Snow Forts

"Behold!  The Coins For Change Bakery!  Here teams of elves are hard at work... ...baking lots of magical Holiday Cookies!  These cookies are filled with holiday cheer... ...and also sugar.  Let's check it out!"

Cookie Shop

"Voila!  The Cookie Shop!  Here you can buy Holiday Cookies... ...that transform you into all kinds of things.  This place is buzzing with holiday cheer right now... ...and also probably from the extra sugar...  All sales go directly to Coins For Change."

Bakery

"Alright elves!  Let's get to work!  Here's what you need to know to work in the Bakery.  Stand on these squares to throw ingredients into the mixer.  Add an extra dash of  holiday cheer my using the smiley emotes.  Then stand on this platform to multiply the number of cookies.  The more elves we have, the more cookies we make.  Let's do it!"

Ice Rink/Stadium
"This is the Ice Rink.  Let's grab some skates... ...from the Snow and Sports catalog... ...and join the fun!"

Plaza
"Happy Holidays!  Welcome to the Plaza.  Here you'll find the Pet Shop... ...A Humbug Holiday at the Stage... ...and a feast in the Pizza Parlor!"

Pizza Parlor
"Ah, how lovely!  Welcome to the Pizza Shop... ...which is looking a lot more festive for the holidays.  Grab a slice and cozy up to the fire... ...or sit down for a fine festive feast."

Forest
"Here we have the Forest... ...which was decorated especially for reindeer puffles!  If you would like to be a reindeer puffle yourself... ...head to the Bakery for a holiday cookie.  One bite, and you'll be pulling Santa's sleigh in no time!"

Cove
"This is the Cove.  Wow a tropical feast!  That fish looks tasty.  After a bite... ...we can play Catchin' Waves!"

German Holiday Reviewed By You

Here's a translated message from Federflink1:

Hey people,

it's me again Federflink1. I can only say: WOW! I'm totally flabbergasted how many coins were donated in Coins For Change from all of you. Thank you for your generosity ... and keep it up!

In the last "Your Say" - post I asked you for what you have donated to charity and why you have chosen this. Here's what Darius Ko wrote this:

"I donate whenever I'm online, coins for safe places. Because there are children who are not as fortunate as we are. Some of them can not even go to school, which means they can later make no education. So I donate diligently for safe places. "



Since we are talking about giving and generosity, I want time to know from you: What was the most generous, you have ever done?

I will be back out looking for a great comment from you, and the author gets generous 10,000 coins for his penguin! Enjoy :-)

Fins Winker Greetings

Your Federflink1
from Club Penguin Team

Thanks, Federflink!

It's great to be kind and giving.

Spy Phone message - 12/27/12

Rookie has submitted us a message on the Spy Phone about his gift.  ;)

December 27

Rookie

Happy holidays everyone!  I hope you're all having a blast at the party.  I got a new pair of socks - best gift ever!

Rookie... well, glad you like it!  ;)

Credit to Saraapril!

Holiday Reviewed By You

Here's a message from Polo Field:

Hello Penguins!

We've seen a lot of you baking cookies, transforming, having snowball fights, and getting into the holiday spirit. When we asked what you were most excited for at the Holiday Party, here's what Julesbug323 had to say:

Coins for change! I hope everybody that has 10,000 or more coins will give it to coins for change!! I am looking forward to changing into a Frost Bite!!! Cannot wait till RockHopper comes!!

We're stoked to see so many of you donating to Coins For Change! What cause did you donate to during Coins For Change and why did you pick it?

Leave your comment below and we'll feature one in our next Reviewed By You. The featured penguin will also receive 10,000 coins!

Until then... Waddle On!

-Club Penguin Team

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I donated to the "Save the Earth" cause exclusively.  I think it's a great cause!

Rockhopper's December Rare Items

Recently, Rockhopper has docked at Club Penguin with some cool items!

There's the Festive Sweater for 400 coins, Festive Socks for 200 coins, the Holly Jolly Rug for 250 coins, and the Piratey Stuffie for free.  :)  It's pretty awesome!

Happy Holidays! -Club Penguin Team

Happy Holidays from the Club Penguin Team! ^Polo Field ow.ly/giIkR
— Club Penguin (@clubpenguin) December 21, 2012

 Here's a message from Polo Field:

Happy Holidays Penguins!
 
On behalf of everyone here at Club Penguin, we want to wish everyone Happy Holidays! We will be taking a little break from the blog to drink some egg nog and watch some festive movies. We'll catch up with you again here on the blog on Wednesday, December 26!

In the meantime, we'd love to hear how you celebrate the holidays. So leave a comment below and let us know about what you're up to.
 
Until next time... Waddle On!
 
-Club Penguin Team

Merry Christmas to everyone!  I hope you all have an amazing celebration.

New Spy Phone message from G!

Gary has submitted a new message on the Spy Phone.

"Agents - divert your efforts to baking cookies!  I've been studying them in great detail.  They contain 124% your daily intake of magic!"

Very interesting, G.  How do you measure magic?  ;)  Merry Christmas!  :)

Credit to Trainman1405!

Coins for Change cookie sale + Rockhopper meeting times! :)

Hey penguins!  Here's a video of some members of the Club Penguin Team preparing for Rockhopper:

C'mon!  You guys can do it!  ;)

So, get on the server North Pole on Friday, the 21st of December at 4pm.  That's 4pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time, 4pm Pacific Standard Time, and 4pm Greenwich Mean Time.

Credit to Saraapril!

Holiday Party Sneak Peek Video

Take a peek at this awesome video by Businesmoose!

This is awesome!  The cookies are very well iced.  ;)  The Frost Bite power looks epic.

Credit to Bobby 123 Ab!

Holiday Party Coming Dec. 20!

Here is a message from Polo Field:

Holiday Party Coming December 20!

By Polo Field on December 13, 2012 - 20:54 | Comments (0)

Hello Penguins!

Hope you're as excited about the upcoming party as we are! We've heard lots of different questions from you, so I thought we'd answer a few of them here on the blog.

When does the party start?
Next week - December 20!

Which mascot will be visiting? Will Aunt Arctic be here this year?
Rockhopper will be here on his own this year to give more people the chance to meet him! You can bet he'll be telling fantastical, festive stories and causing a ruckus with snowball fights at the Dock and the Beach. He may even be giving out a new free background...

Where do I get the new Cookie, Blue Music Notes and Frozen Smiley emotes?
The new emotes are going to be added to the Emote menu in everyone's chat bar December 20 to January 2! Here's what you'll see:
 

Use 'em like crazy, because they'll only be available during the Holiday Party!

How do I win the holiday Igloo Contest?
The Holly Jolly Igloo Contest starts TODAY! Judges will be looking for creativity, originality, and tons of holiday cheer. For more details, check this week's Club Penguin Times.

And if you see a igloo that YOU think deserves attention, post it in the comments below! We'll make sure the judges see it 

Happy Holidays and Waddle On!

-Club Penguin Team

It looks like the Holiday Party is going to be EPIC!

Thanks for the sneak peek, Polo!

Credit to Trainman1405!

Coins for Change Holiday Party Video

Take a peek at this awesome video by Club Penguin!  :)

This is a very inspirational video.  Help the world!

Credit to Perapin!

Holiday Party Info Video

Today, Club Penguin released a info video about the Holiday Party.  Check it out!

Very cool!  I'm excited to get Arctic White and transform into a Reindeer Puffle!  That will be so cute.  :)

Reviewed By You: Holiday Party - Polo Field

Here is a post from Polo Field:

Reviewed By You: Holiday Party

By Polo Field on December 13, 2012 - 03:19

Hello Penguins!

Polo here. Some of you have been asking for a new Reviewed By You post, so we thought it was time to publish a new one!

Since the Holiday Party is coming next week, we want to hear what you're most excited about! Are you excited to take part in Coins For Change? What are you most looking forward to at the party?

Let us know by leaving a comment below. We'll randomly pick one of our favorites to be showcased on our next Reviewed By You post. Annnnd that lucky penguin will also have a 10,000 coin prize added to their account!

Can't wait to read all your thoughts.

Until then... Waddle On!

-Club Penguin Team

See ya!

Credit to Trainman1405 and Saraapril!

Present log-off screen

Today, Club Penguin released a new Holiday Party log-off screen!

Note that there's an Arctic White penguin!

Credit to Trainman1405 and Saraapril!

Furniture Catalog - December 13, 2012

Today, we have a new Furniture Catalog!

Here's the first page!

We have the Tinker Train Engine for 700 coins, Tinker Train Car for 350 coins the Holly Jolly Tree for 300 coins, Stockings for 50 coins each, and Holiday Lights 30 coins each.

Somewhere on this page is a secret, and if you find it, you get the Wrought Iron Lamp Post for 600 coins.

Here, we have the Candy Fence for 250 coins, the Candy Cane Arch for 500 coins, the Frost Throne for 750 coins, the Frost Pillar for 475 coins, Icicles for 150 coins each, and the Wall Snowflake for 150 coins.

Somewhere on this page, there's a secret where you can get Presents for 400 coins each!

Here we have the Holiday Fireplace for 500 coins, the Cozy Blue Door for 800 coins, the Cozy Red House for 800 coins, and the Cozy Green House for 800 coins.  There's a secret on this page too!  If you find it, you get the Santa Chair for 15 coins each!  There's another secret too!  If you find it, you get the Door Garland for 750 coins!

That's all the new stuff!

I hope you like it!

I got the links to the .swf files from the Club Penguin Wiki!

Club Penguin Times #373

Today, we get a new issue of the Club Penguin Times!

COOKIES FOR CHANGE

Rockhopper's on his way with a special, magical cookie recipe!

By Aunt Arctic - Hello readers!  Are you kooky for cookies?  Batty for baked goods?  Sweet on sweets?  Well, get ready!  Because Rockhopper's coming to town,,, and he's got a magical surprise for everyone!

Cookies?

"AHOY MATIES!" Rockhopper said to out Jetpack Reporters, "Gather round, and cast yer eyes on this MAGIC COOKIE RECIPE!"  "I found it deep in the deliciously dangerous caverns of the Temple Of Cookies.  Legend says that anyone who eats these cookies... will transform."

"ARR!  But when I tried to bake some, I nearly burned down Rockhopper Island.  So I came up with a NEW plan."  "I need some volunteers!  I be lookin' to make MILLIONS of cookies, sell 'em - and give all the dough to Coins For Change!"

"So who's with me?!  If ye be a fan of helpin' others, makin' magic, and eatin' cookies, report to the Bakery on December on December 20!"  "See ye there me hearties!  YARR HARR!"

Holly Jolly Igloo Contest

It's time to deck the halls with holly boughs, jolly bows, and jingle bells!  The Holly Jolly Igloo contest is here, and the judges want to see what the holidays mean to you.

 HOW TO ENTER

Deck your igloo in delightful decorations.  Try to capture the spirit of the season.  Show off your holiday magic!  When your igloos all cozy and ready, click the submit button between Dec. 13 - 18.  If inspiration strikes later, and you want to update your igloo with more decorations, submit it again!  The winning igloos will be chosen based on judges' feedback and the number of Likes it receives.

 PRIZES

Here are the scary-good prizes:

The grand prize winner will receive 6 rare igloo items, and 1,000,000 coins!

Second prize is 3 rare igloo items, and 10,000 coins coins!

Third prize is 1 rare igloo item, and 1000 coins!

Forty runner-ups will receive 1000 coins!

All winners will have their names in the Club Penguin Times next year... on Jan. 4.

On now!  Holly Jolly Igloo Contest  Deck the halls with holiday cheer - then show them off for a chance to win coins and rare items!

Dec. 20 Coins For Change  Help make a difference by donating your coins to important causes.

Dec. 20 Rockhopper Returns ARR!  Prepare ye for a holiday ruckus the likes of which ye've never seen!

Calling all bakers!  Get ready to make cookies for a good cause.

Find the collectible pin!  Hidden now until December 26.

Next pin hidden: December 27 - January 9