Professor Rewards Program!!!

[Big Daddy Snorlax]

When I arrived home tonight I saw a suspicious looking brown box sitting on the living room floor. I know those boxes come from PUI because the League materials and sanctioned tournament support come in them. However, I have my current League kits and I haven't sanctioned any tournaments lately. So what can it be I wondered ....

The letter started out "Dear Pokemon Professor". It went on to describe how the Professor Program will be re-launching in the next few weeks. Testing on an annual basis will be a part of the requirements. Then the surprise part - it said, "The Professor Rewards Program will offer items like this, as well as many more exciting items, for your participation in the program."

In the bottom of the box were the rewards. The letter said they were for helping test the Professor exam. I'm glad I spent some time taking the darned thing. Pretty cool huh?!!!! :clap:

BDS :D

[Jeremy Badeaux]

My brother got a pair of those, I haven't gotten one yet(already emailed POP about that).

It's a nice "thank you" from PokemonUSA.

I have a feeling that the professors are going to play a more important role in the upcoming year.

[FireFighter095ReBorn]

I havent seen the kit here yet but i heard from mysterioustrainer that the tst was going back up and all current professors had to repass it. its gonna be interesting to see what it look like.

[Marcello-Milord]

Just got today the kit (though in the contact field, there was both my name and Rainbowgym's name :°D )

Thanks PUI for the reward, I'm really looking forward to the Reward Program and to every positive change in the Professor Program...

/me reviews for the March 2005 test ^_^

[Rainbowgym]

Checking her box,


No other names on mine, So Marcello that one is really yours.

li@

[Pokeplayer]

Man BDS Beat me to the punch...

I also got a suspicious brown box yesterday afternoon........It had Professor rewards in it

Thanks PUI for the rewards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D ;)

[The Anaconda]

I want free stuff! Well I didn't get anything yesterday, so we'll see if stuff is delivered today.

*hopes someone is home to sign for anything that comes*

[PokePop]

Good thing the letter listed what all was in there because one of the items was hiding under a flap.
I would have tossed out the box with it still in there!

Thanks PUI

[ShadowCard]

Just coming home from school, I too saw said suspicious looking box. I didn't recognize the address and was wondering why a box of that proportion was not matching the weight inside (it was too light).

Opening it, I was very happy with the contents. Thank you PUI and POP! Your repeated gifts and support of the game are highly appreciated.

[P_A]

Yes, that was a rather unexpected gift. I appreciate it very much. In the packages I received 2 cards I needed, and a card for another trader too, so that made it all the more welcome.

[SD PokeMom]

THANK YOU!!! :)

'mom

[GOROY]

Thanks, Nintendo. :)

[M_Liesik]

Thanks, Nintendo. :)

:rolleyes: Don't you just love it when someone else gets credit for the cool stuff you did? :rolleyes:

[CHARIZARD MASTERTRAINER]

I don't get anything....not even my POP card?? :( Things are not going so well for me and my Charizard....guess I should just quit being a Prof. and become the head of Team Rocket....lol.

See ya

[bullados]

What was in the packs?

[The Anaconda]

:rolleyes: Don't you just love it when someone else gets credit for the cool stuff you did? :rolleyes:

That's okay, we know it's you guys and not them. ;)

[GOROY]

Thanks, Pokemon USA!

[Sensei]

Now, all we need is the Professor card to go with it... :rolleyes:

[Ice'Cold]

Didnt we get professor cards at nationals? Still havent heard anything of this box, but it sounds worth looking for.

[GymLeaderPhil]

Thank you POP!
-Phil

[PokePop]

:rolleyes: Don't you just love it when someone else gets credit for the cool stuff you did? :rolleyes:
At least it wasn't "WotC".

[Baboon]

Thanks for the stuff. ^_^ I wasn't expecting anything, so I especially liked it. I hope we see more of these opportunities in the near future. ;-p

[Son of Leod]

Got mine today. Thank you!

[TrainerJL]

Laura and I got ours today - thanks PUI!

[GOROY]

At least it wasn't "WotC".

Would I do that? :rolleyes:

[BJJ763]

Thanks Wot- er

Thanks Ninten- um

Thanks POP! Got 2 uncommons we needed! Too bad we didn't get any rares....

[beatlerat]

Thanks Michael. We appreciate every gift from all of you as thanks. We enjoy doing this stuff just as much.....So thanks to you, Dave, and all of those behind the scenes that make it happen.

[NoPoke]

looks on bottom of box of boosters.

c 2004 Pokémon
c 1995-2004 Nintendo/Creatures Inc/GAME FREAK Inc TM & R are trademarks of Nintendo.
Manufactured by Pokémon USA Inc
Distributed by Nintendo
Made in the U.S.A.
For sale only in North America.

Nintendo of America Inc.
P.O. Box 957
Redmond,WA
98073-0957 U.S.A

The bolding is straight off the box. Not surprising that Nintendo gets the credit since the only mention of PUSA is as the manufacturer eh? ;)

[professorbix]

got mine yesterday.................a big thank you to PUI!!!

[spookees]

:rolleyes: Don't you just love it when someone else gets credit for the cool stuff you did? :rolleyes:

Thank you !! :)

[bullados]

Thank you, PUI, POP, Nintendo, and whoever else either organized or put up the money for these things.

BTW, for anybody who doesn't already know, I think they come with 3 POP series 1 boosters and 2 FRLG boosters. I got a Chex, RH Hypno, and Celio, all stuff I either needed or didn't have. Thx again.

Also, it said on my sheet that there were supposed to be 4 different items in the box, but I only foun the 2 different types of boosters and the letter. What was the Professor Kit?

[Big Daddy Snorlax]

What was the Professor Kit?

You have to understand the way POP does packing slips. The Professor Kit refers to all the other stuff that is in the box, which is also listed on the packing slip. It is not an actual item.

BDS

[RainbowRichards]

:rolleyes: Don't you just love it when someone else gets credit for the cool stuff you did? :rolleyes:

Thanks, Mike!

[Broken Lizard]

This was a very pleasant surprise. Thanks for recognizing us!

[Sensei]

Didnt we get professor cards at nationals? Still havent heard anything of this box, but it sounds worth looking for.

There are still many of us waiting for their Professor cards...[Glares at PUI] :D

[M_Liesik]

There are still many of us waiting for their Professor cards...[Glares at PUI] :D

That part's a little tricky. We've got a bunch of blanks that we can print your names on. However, due to the low quantity of replacement cards that we need to produce (less than 10), the cost per card is $50+. We love you guys and all, but that's a little steep.

We may end up just sending you a blank and having to wait on the 2004-2005 cards to be printed.

[Sensei]

That part's a little tricky. We've got a bunch of blanks that we can print your names on. However, due to the low quantity of replacement cards that we need to produce (less than 10), the cost per card is $50+. We love you guys and all, but that's a little steep.

We may end up just sending you a blank and having to wait on the 2004-2005 cards to be printed.

What? You`re saying we aren`t worth it? After all the money we put in the game???

J/K Mike. We understand. I know a whole bunch were printed and Dave had mentioned we would get ours later. I dunno if a blank card would carry any real weight (man, you can just pick up chicks with the printed ones, eh;)) but I guess it`s better than not having one. :p

`Sensei

[M_Liesik]

What? You`re saying we aren`t worth it? After all the money we put in the game???

J/K Mike. We understand. I know a whole bunch were printed and Dave had mentioned we would get ours later. I dunno if a blank card would carry any real weight (man, you can just pick up chicks with the printed ones, eh;)) but I guess it`s better than not having one. :p

`Sensei

Well, I could whip out the label maker and put your name and POP ID on your card. But would that make you feel like an imposter? ;)

[meganium45]

We all already know about imposter professor sensei.

I would need the same thing too...imposter professor M45

Thanks!

Imposter Professor M45

[SD PokeMom]

Imposter Professor 'mom?

Hmmm, may have to dust off the card blanks and Photoshop Elements...;)

*looks at names of other profs whose cards were folded/spindled/mutilated courtesty the USPS*...hmmmm, consprechy?!! o.O

'mom ;) :lol:

[P_A]

Geee, Now I wish I could be an imposter too. But hey, guess I'll have to be the real thing for now.

[Ice'Cold]

How about making a few makeshift cards with the same desighn, and laminating them? The cost on that wouldnt be too expensive, would it? Im sure most everyone wouldn't have a problem with that right?

[NoPoke]

well i suppose that the chances of my ever getting a prof pin and card are close to zero but thats nothing new. OOps europe disease breaking out again ;)

Anyhow .... The local school has a laser cutter that can inscribe plastic stock. (there are a few restrictions on material. They also have a cnc mill that could engrave i guess. I doubt if they would charge $50 each probably more like $5 each.

[TheGame]

Yup, mine's turned up as well! Hope all the Profs in UK have received it! Thanks to Poke USA!! ( not looking forward to March 05 when i've got to take the test again!! lol!)

[The Echidna]

very unexpected and nice kickback.... although i think my packs were broken.

in all three of my packs i got a surskit and a plusle.

...ok, maybe i kinda exaggerated. in one of them the plusle was first and then the surskit.... ;)

[FireFighter095ReBorn]

:rolleyes: Don't you just love it when someone else gets credit for the cool stuff you did? :rolleyes:


:D Thanks mike,i just got my packagae yesterday and it was preety neat getting some packs for being a professor and helping make this game great

[jesschow12]

i havent got it

btw wat was in the package?

[bullados]

2 FRLG, 3 POP 1, thank you letter.

[The Anaconda]

I still haven't seen my package.

[IvesRountree]

Sensei, no need for card to pick up dames, just use ladiesman techniques :P or you can always trade a foreign proffesor for a japanese judge... hopefully we can have a bunch of new professors soon enough, that would be so damn useful for our events.
I wouldn mind to see soon prof. exclusive apparel, and decent judge shirts (lets face it, worlds judge shirts arent exactly "cool") as a matter of fact, i am wishing to see that soon!

[GymLeaderPhil]

Professor Polos!

Professor Jackets!

Professor Thongs!

Oh the possiblities of possible apparel...
-Phil

[CHARIZARD MASTERTRAINER]

LOL...sick

Anyway I did end up getting my very own box as well....thanks PUI

Now about that card....lol

[Sands]

Thank you Mike L for the booster packs! :) I was glad to help with the beta testing.

I feel kind of special. I did receive a Professor card. It came with my name on it, ID number and print number on the card! Wow! I will have to show it to the single ladies I work with and ask them out! ;)
I recieved a letter with it as well explaining it. If I remember correctly, the letter said it would expire in March 2005.

Thanks again Mike for the booster pack!
:pokeball: :)


Oh, by the way, Polo Shirts........ I second that idea. (I wear my old one every once in a great while on casual Fridays. My students like it! Free advertisement for the League I run!)

Professor Jackets.......I second that idea as well.

Professor Thongs............Um......um....... No Way! :rolleyes:

[NoPoke]

Yup, mine's turned up as well! Hope all the Profs in UK have received it! Thanks to Poke USA!! ( not looking forward to March 05 when i've got to take the test again!! lol!)

All?

er not quite

[Rainbowgym]

Don't you just love it when someone else gets credit for the cool stuff you did?


Wauw finally somebody who might understand the pain the Dutch EX-TO's feel.

[annisarich]

Professor Thongs!
-Phil

AAGHhhh

Mine eyes, mine eyes
they are burning like the fires of hell with thine images.....

[RainbowRichards]

AAGHhhh

Mine eyes, mine eyes
they are burning like the fires of hell with thine images.....

hmph. Phil - thong - Prof lab coat - **mind fogs over**




hmmm, could'a sworn 'pop posted a reply... :scratches head: - guess my mind is still playing tricks on me ;)

[Feraligatr]

Got mine on Friday. Thanks PUI !!!

[spookees]

Professor Thongs!

Oh the possiblities of possible apparel...
-Phil

Now there are 20 seconds of my life I CANT get back! (hehe!)

[mysterioustrainer]

I think this is great that we will be able to shop for what we want. I am personally looking forward to a lab jacket and maybe a good winter jacket.

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Well a lot can happen when you go on a trip for a couple of days. That is really cool that PUI is doing this. I have yet to see mine come yet, but look forward to it. Thanks PUI a head of time for doing this.

[NoPoke]

Who is Prof Thong? Where do you find Prof Thong in FRLG?


Ah maybe this is it..

Prof Thong: Supporter.. Flip a coin, if tails discard all but one of your cards from your hand, if heads search your deck for any three cards and place them into your hand then shuffle your deck.

[Sensei]

hmph. Phil - thong - Prof lab coat - **mind fogs over**

Thanks alot for that UNWANTED mental picture! :lol:

[Jay-C]

Recieved my box a couple days ago. Thanks Mike!
You guys are doing an awsome job. Keep it up.

[TheGame]

Prof Thong: Supporter.. Flip a coin, if tails discard all but one of your cards from your hand, if heads search your deck for any three cards and place them into your hand then shuffle your deck.
Aargh!! The secret card has been sussed! I've been playing this card for months now!! :D

[Darksight530]

I'm so glad the rewards program is back. This is great! Beyond running league and tournies, now I want to get into more things!!!! I hope the store will have stuff like a cool jacket or something. Anywho, thanks Nintendo! Keep doing a great job!

[meganium45]

I also think it rocks that all the work since 8/31/04 will be credited!

Let's see - 2 leagues a week - and 2 tourneys a week - I think I will be able to open my own POKEMON CENTER with these points !!! LOL

:grass: :D :grass:

Yet another BIG step in the right direction!!!

M45

[mysterioustrainer]

Now that I think about it, I would love to see a labtop with the professor logo that had a fully functional TMS v.2 installed on it. And that would go for about 10,000 points no doubt ha ha ha.

[davechri]

I got mine last Thursday. What a great surprise! Thanks!

[The Anaconda]

Now that I think about it, I would love to see a labtop with the professor logo that had a fully functional TMS v.2 installed on it. And that would go for about 10,000 points no doubt ha ha ha.

Ooh sounds like a fun case mod... Gotta do that with a notebook now.

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Still have yet to get mine :(

[ToysRUsKid]

mmm, Thank You Very Much :D

[The Anaconda]

Still have yet to get mine :(

Well I guess they don't like us SLC people because I haven't either :(

[kingkyle3]

I haven't received anything eithier :(

[Big Daddy Snorlax]

I haven't received anything eithier :(

... and you won't, at least this time. You just became a Professor, and this was a thank you to the Professors who helped beta test the Professor Exam.

BDS

[M_Liesik]

... and you won't, at least this time. You just became a Professor, and this was a thank you to the Professors who helped beta test the Professor Exam.

BDS

Correct. Only Professors that were grandfathered into the program AND had active My Pokemon accounts prior to 10/5/04 received these packages.

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Correct. Only Professors that were grandfathered into the program AND had active My Pokemon accounts prior to 10/5/04 received these packages.

K, I am all those, plus took and passed some of the earlier Professors test. Will I still get one, since I have not gotten one yet?

[M_Liesik]

K, I am all those, plus took and passed some of the earlier Professors test. Will I still get one, since I have not gotten one yet?

*coughCheckyourPMcough*

[Gym Leader Blaine]

*coughCheckyourPMcough*

Check :thumb: and thank you very much.

[BJJ763]

I'd really like a League Leader Organization case or something like that. A place to put the League books, badges, POP Series 1 cards (so they'll be nice and protected), stamp, stamper, and everything else into a nice carrying case. Instead of the box that they came in.

Also a stamper that doesn't suck.

[pkmnmstr14]

Well I just use a Binder of my own for my league stuff and it works well just get a binder with a lot of pouches in it :D

[meganium45]

OK, is anyone using that mess of a stamper anymore? We gave it up in week 2 - and went to permanent ink.

That thing was a MESS

M45

[RainbowRichards]

OK, is anyone using that mess of a stamper anymore? We gave it up in week 2 - and went to permanent ink.

That thing was a MESS

M45

Well, yeah, my finger tips got pretty messy last league session (holding the little bit of rubber between my fingernails and stamping the books that way :o)...need to try and find a better solution before this Sunday :D!!!

Maybe the 'roller stampers' that we got in the VIP packages :p

[P_A]

I agree they did make a bit of a mess with some people's books as well - transferring onto the opposite page, but at least ours still works. One thing we found helps is to use a different color marker to make note of attendance when the kids first get there, so we know exactly how many points they earn per session.

[pkmnmstr14]

Well I still use the stamper but i made some changes: the rubber piece came off during shipping and i super glued it back on and now I am thinking of using a permanent ink pad.

[SteveP]

I still have a couple of the old WOTC ink stampers. I think I'll start using them instead of the messing PokeBall stamp. Self-inking stamps are the way to go (although quite a bit more expensive -- I know because my business orders stamps by the thousands and our cost for self-inking stamps are LOTs more than wood-block stamps).

[IvesRountree]

i had my first one stolen, but this second is glued to a very comfy ergonomic pen (after removing it from that not-so-ergonomic wooden stick) , and we use a different ink, it works wonders.

[jesschow12]

btw does this package also gives to prof in asia?