Item of the Month, Chinese Dragon. (January 2009)

SmallWorlds did it again. Another magnificent Monthly Collectable. I myself have had a long passion for China. Ever since I was a little kid I wanted to go to China. I just love everything about it, the food, the people, and the country. SmallWorlds really did an amazing job this month. The detail on the dragon is incredible and it is surely a collectable you will want to invest in.

But there is more to the item than just the looks. It’s to celebrate the Chinese New Year. What is the Chinese New Year you ask? The Chinese New Year starts with the New Moon on the first day of the new year and ends 15 days later on a full moon. It’s a time of coming together as a family and thanksgiving. They often hold religious ceremonies in honor of Heaven and Earth. Ceremonies are held to the gods that they believe in, and sacrifices are giving to remember family members who have passed away.

Some statistics etc are posted on the item. It really doesn’t have very many bonuses but it look really sweet. If you walk into a room with the Chinese Dragon Suit you will definitely make an impression. Like the official SW blog said "Many people are attracted to the design and allure of these majestic creatures, which can symbolize empowerment, beauty, wisdom, freedom, or a fire within oneself." The dragon is a symbol to people in China and other countries. So even though it just looks like a dragon to us it can mean so much more to others.

So there is a little history on the Chinese New Year, usually the item of the month has something to do with that month. Last month’s was a snow fox which suited well because it was December there is lots of snow in certain areas. So you can see how each item connects with something in that month. I think it’s great how SmallWorlds can involve many cultural themes into their game. It really helps other people understand other people’s cultures. Great idea SmallWorlds.

Head over to Mysterio's and pick one up, it costs 2,000 Gold. Just so everyone knows you can not buy the Item of the Month in Tokens, they only accept gold. It's the second monthly collectable and will be worth a ton later on just as any Item of the Month so all you collecters might want to make an investment.

Untill the next Item of the Month,
-JakeSnipes,
SmallWorlds Blogger

Item of the Month, Snow Fox Suit. (December 2008)

.:December Item of the Month:.

It’s a major leap for SmallWorlds as they released the first Item of The Month. All of SmallWorlds Citizens were anticipating the arrival this major release but no one knew what it would be. This month’s Item was the Snow Fox Suit, and it looks amazing I might add. Very fitting for the time of the year and you will stand out if you show up to a party wearing this dazzling outfit.

This item is available at Mysterio’s and only costs 2,000 gold. It’s a reasonable price and any Item of the Month is considered a “Collectable and Rare” so it’s a great investment now hopefully you can re-sell it in the future to gain a nice profit. There is one Item of the Month each month so be on the look out! For those of you who have not seen it yet or have no idea what i am talking about I had my friend help me take a photo of what the item looks like and what it looks like after you put it on. Thanks to her for helping me out on that Rose.

But that’s not all! Besides the cool look and fancy blue glow and the crowd of people trying to get one, there is more to it than just the looks and it being the first released Item of the Month. It also has some stats that I thought everyone might be interested in. Here is a picture of the stats.

Stats, Overall I love the Item of the Month and I can’t wait to see the new and exciting items that will be coming up in the later months. The theme of the item in my guess will match the month of the year. The SmallWorlds team is very creative and it will be fun to see what they can come up with. I will make sure I post about every item of the month and I will keep the information flowing. Until then have fun playing SmallWorlds and go buy a Snow Fox Suit! :P

-JakeSnipes

SmallWorlds Blogger