He's a man of myth, legend, and internet memes -- a Paladin crusader for Truthiness, justice, and the Alliance way. His name is Stefen Colbear, and he's putting the Horde on notice. That's how it would have been anyway, but sadly, this hero never came to be. Upper Deck hired artist Todd Lockwood to produce the above image for a special WoW TCG card inspired by The Colbert Report's Stephen Colbert -- a known video-gaming and role-playing enthusiast. Lockwood's finished product depicts a microphone-sword wielding Human Paladin named Stefen Colbear, who exudes the very essence of Truthiness.
Unfortunately, Colbert's agent nipped the idea in the bud. According to Lockwood, he didn't even show the artwork to his client. Blizzard and Upper Deck presumably had hoped Colbert would feature the card on his show, giving them mega-publicity. An unknown individual leaked the image onto the net a few weeks ago, and WoW and Colbert fans excitedly spread it around in both card and wallpaper forms.
Even though Colbear never saw the light of day, his legend nevertheless strikes fear in the hearts of those who would threaten the Colbear Nation. So watch out Kael'Thas, watch out Archimonde! But most of all: watch out, bears.
Unfortunately, Colbert's agent nipped the idea in the bud. According to Lockwood, he didn't even show the artwork to his client. Blizzard and Upper Deck presumably had hoped Colbert would feature the card on his show, giving them mega-publicity. An unknown individual leaked the image onto the net a few weeks ago, and WoW and Colbert fans excitedly spread it around in both card and wallpaper forms.
Even though Colbear never saw the light of day, his legend nevertheless strikes fear in the hearts of those who would threaten the Colbear Nation. So watch out Kael'Thas, watch out Archimonde! But most of all: watch out, bears.
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3-12-2008 @ 3:59PM
Katsuya Kaiba said...
Somebody needs to show this to Steven. He would so go for it if he were to accually see the picture.
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3-13-2008 @ 8:54AM
alrdye said...
Its great, just like the stuff he has on his show all the time anyhow. I hope it does get to him.
3-12-2008 @ 4:07PM
glaci3r said...
the agent likely nipped it because he heard that colbear wasn't wearing the "Wrist Strong" bracelet.
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3-12-2008 @ 4:09PM
glaci3r said...
stupid double post.
3-12-2008 @ 4:08PM
glaci3r said...
the agent likely nipped it because he heard that colbear wasn't wearing the "Wrist Strong" bracelet.
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3-12-2008 @ 4:21PM
Milktub said...
I think "Wrist Strong" bracers would be OP.
3-12-2008 @ 4:20PM
Safety Dancer said...
Truthiness in WoW dies today. T_T
Moment of silence plz
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3-12-2008 @ 4:52PM
Cruelruin said...
I think I found a new wallpaper.
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3-12-2008 @ 5:12PM
mattarin said...
he should join the horde as a blood elf tho
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3-12-2008 @ 5:29PM
Rusty said...
First the Venture Brothers snub (http://jacksonpublick.livejournal.com/19560.html), now this. I'm sorry, Mr. Colbert, but you really need to fire the dicks that work for you ...
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3-12-2008 @ 5:30PM
Rick Lipman said...
Great Card or Greatest Card in the WoW Tcg?
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3-12-2008 @ 11:05PM
sumgai said...
I was just going to mention that as well! He's too talented to have such crappy representation.
3-12-2008 @ 5:44PM
Felwrathe said...
Too imba. Even the agent knows it.
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3-12-2008 @ 5:57PM
Shawn Quigley said...
It's my opinion that El Colbert's legendary fear of the ursine menace led him to quaver at the thought of fighting one even in tiny carboard proxy. Discuss.
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3-12-2008 @ 6:18PM
the awesome said...
While it is totally awesome, I can understand why it wasn't allowed. Everyone knows Stephen rolls horde.
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3-12-2008 @ 8:43PM
Frank said...
SO not true. he's alliance the whole way.
3-12-2008 @ 7:20PM
jbodar said...
I declare a jihad on Colbert's agent.
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3-12-2008 @ 7:28PM
Urthona said...
SCREW TCG.
The agent is working Stefan Colbear a spot as a questgiver NPC in WOTLK. Who's with me?
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3-12-2008 @ 7:51PM
Verses said...
Only Colbert with his sword of truthiness will help us establish democracy in Outland!
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3-12-2008 @ 8:46PM
Frank said...
he needs to rethink his choice of agent. i'm positive that he would have been behind this 100%. if he can turn his slip-and-fall wrist injury into a promotional machine for himself, this is a natural "must-do". **plus**, he's an old-school D&D gamer. how could he NOT want to do this? live the dream, stephen!
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