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*''Starting in 2008, the 'City of' Franchise's store at conventions has been referred to as "Wentworth's Store" | *''Starting in 2008, the 'City of' Franchise's store at conventions has been referred to as "Wentworth's Store" | ||
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== Computer Game Boxes == | |||
''Main Article:'' [[Disc Releases]] | |||
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=== Time Cards === | |||
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''Main Article:'' [[Time Cards]] | |||
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== City of Heroes Comic == | |||
''Main Article:'' [[City of Heroes (Comic Book)]]'' | |||
=== Blue King Studios === | |||
=== Top Cow Productions === | |||
===Sketchbook=== | |||
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''Taken from the NCsoft Store:'' | |||
:This strictly limited run of A4 sketchbooks is packed full of your favorite signature characters from City of Heroes and City of Villains. Over 32 pages, marvel at the incredible works of world-class artists such as Dave Gibbons, Doug Braithwaite, Boo Cook, Mike Collins and Andrew Wildman. | |||
:All proceeds from this sketchbook will go to the Draw the World Together project, raising money for EveryChild. | |||
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== City of Heroes Collectible Card Game == | |||
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''Main Article:'' [[City of Heroes Collectible Card Game]] | |||
Note: There are 2 series of these. This section cares about the packaging that was sold, not the contents and their relations, history, etc | |||
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A poster designed to go with the release of the [[Good Versus Evil Edition]] of the City of Franchise. This poster was never purchasable in North America, but can be acquired from the EU website, or from Conventions at the time of the GvE's release. | A poster designed to go with the release of the [[Good Versus Evil Edition]] of the City of Franchise. This poster was never purchasable in North America, but can be acquired from the EU website, or from Conventions at the time of the GvE's release. | ||
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=== NCsoft Wireless Mouse === | === NCsoft Wireless Mouse === | ||
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Pen-shaped LED flashlights with filters built in so that they project the Hero or Villain logo on walls or other flat surfaces. Introduced for the 2009 convention run at $8.00 apiece, they returned in 2010 and have also been given out with most major official contests since their introduction. | Pen-shaped LED flashlights with filters built in so that they project the Hero or Villain logo on walls or other flat surfaces. Introduced for the 2009 convention run at $8.00 apiece, they returned in 2010 and have also been given out with most major official contests since their introduction. | ||
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===Hero and Villain Pint Glasses=== | ===Hero and Villain Pint Glasses=== | ||
Revision as of 02:07, 23 April 2010
Overview
Listing of merchandise licensed, sold or given away by NCsoft and Cryptic Studios that involves the City of Franchise.
- Add note about PlayNC selling physical good in North America till mid 2006, EU still does.
- possible note about NCsoft asking for merchandise ideas back in 2004, but later abandoning the idea of selling items based on the IP
- Someone needs to raid the Korean store for merchandise images and info.
- Starting in 2008, the 'City of' Franchise's store at conventions has been referred to as "Wentworth's Store"
Computer Game Boxes
Main Article: Disc Releases
Time Cards
Main Article: Time Cards
City of Heroes Comic
Main Article: City of Heroes (Comic Book)
Blue King Studios
Top Cow Productions
Sketchbook
Taken from the NCsoft Store:
- This strictly limited run of A4 sketchbooks is packed full of your favorite signature characters from City of Heroes and City of Villains. Over 32 pages, marvel at the incredible works of world-class artists such as Dave Gibbons, Doug Braithwaite, Boo Cook, Mike Collins and Andrew Wildman.
- All proceeds from this sketchbook will go to the Draw the World Together project, raising money for EveryChild.
City of Heroes Collectible Card Game
Main Article: City of Heroes Collectible Card Game
Note: There are 2 series of these. This section cares about the packaging that was sold, not the contents and their relations, history, etc
Shirts
NCsoft Dual Release T-shirt
A Shirt produced by NCsoft to advertise and celebrate the release of two new games (at the time) City of Heroes, and Lineage 2. These shirts were not purchasable, but only obtainable from cons and some store promotion packages.
Hero Shirt 1
Hero Shirt 2
Hero Shirt UK
A heroic blue shirt with the traditional star at its center. This shirt is only sold in the PlayNC store in the EU due to its creation after the US branch discontinued merchandise sales.
Hero Shirt 3
North American version of the EU shirt, introduced for 2009 NCsoft convention booths sales. Also seen during 2010 conventions but never sold online.
Villains Shirt
Villain Shirt UK
A villainous red shirt with the the usual Arachnos symbol at its center. This shirt is only sold in the PlayNC store in the EU due to its creation after the US branch discontinued merchandise sales.
Villains Shirt 2
North American version of the EU shirt, introduced for 2009 NCsoft convention booths sales. Also seen during 2010 conventions but never sold online.
Freem! Shirt
The much sought after 'Freem!' shirt. This T-shirt was only available to people who purchased them at the 2008 San Diego Comic Convention.
5TH Anniversary T-shirt
A Limited Edition T-shirt created by the player Syrusb to help celebrate City of Heroes' 5 Year Anniversary. This shirt was available in limited quantities during 2009 and only for NCsoft booths at attended conventions in North America.
Posters
Freedom Phalanx Vs. 5th Column
CoH Vs. CoV
City of Villains
Poster given away as part of the marketing campaign for the City of Villains release.
Good VS Evil
A poster designed to go with the release of the Good Versus Evil Edition of the City of Franchise. This poster was never purchasable in North America, but can be acquired from the EU website, or from Conventions at the time of the GvE's release.
Miscellaneous Items
Lord Recluse Statue
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A hand painted resin statue that stands at a height of 23cm. These statues are available from the EU store, but have only been seen in America in background sections of developer office photos and a single one that was sold on eBay as part of a 2007 winter charity event.
CoV Cape
The much sought after Villains cape. These capes are made from 100% polyester and dyed black with a bright red Arachnos symbol on the back. The size of these capes is intended to be comparable to the short cape length found in-game.
These capes were only available to the player base through conventions and a few contests. Some advertisement kits given out to promote the upcoming release of City of Villains contained these items as well, but were only given to press and certain stores.
CoV Buttons
CoV Balloons
Cov Stickers
NCsoft Wireless Mouse
One verison has CoH logos (from UK)
Projector Pens
Pen-shaped LED flashlights with filters built in so that they project the Hero or Villain logo on walls or other flat surfaces. Introduced for the 2009 convention run at $8.00 apiece, they returned in 2010 and have also been given out with most major official contests since their introduction.
Hero and Villain Pint Glasses
Pint glasses featuring the Hero or Villain logos. These glass cups were available starting in 2009 at NCsoft convention booths and were purchasable for $5 each.
Awesome Button
A button based on an advertising skit done by RoosterTeeth for Paragon Studios to promote the Architect Edition of the game. Most likely a parody of Staples' 'easy button' ads. Sold at NCsoft attended cons in 2009 and 2010 for $4 each.
Hero Archetype Pins
Shirt Pins with various Hero archetype logos on them. Available at NCsoft attended conventions in 2008, 2009, and 2010. Individual pins in 2009 and 2010 cost $4.00, with the whole set (8 pins) costing $25.00.
Please note that there are 2 versions of this pin set. The 2008 variety were fairly normal metal pins but only came in the original Archetypes with no Epics. For 2009, the 5th anniversary of the game, nicer metal ones with 2 prong backs and a silvery border were produced.
Villain Archetype Pins
Shirt Pins with various Villain archetype logos on them. Available at NCsoft attended conventions in 2008, 2009, and 2010. Individual pins in 2009 and 2010 cost $4.00, with the whole set (8 pins) costing $25.00.
Please note that there are 2 versions of this pin set. The 2008 variety were fairly normal metal pins but only came in the original Archetypes with no Epics. For 2009, the 5th anniversary of the game, nicer metal ones with 2 prong backs and a silvery border were produced.