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Various promotional items have been released throughout the history of Spiral Knights to further encourage [[Energy Depot|Energy]] purchases, expand the current appearance selection for knights, run alongside a particular real-life or ingame event, or simply as goodwill from the developers. Most of these items are tradeable, but none of them give any sort of gameplay advantage.
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#REDIRECT [[:Category:Promotional items]]
 
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*As of June 20th 2012, Promotional Items are delivered via Prize Boxes. These sealed boxes give a random item from the promotional prize list and do not require a key to open. This  gives players a uniform method to calculate the worth of their Energy Purchase.<br>
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*As of August 21st 2013, Promotional Items and Prize Boxes are purchasable with Energy directly from the Supply Depot, and no longer come free with select Energy Purchases.
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==Rose Regalia==
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<b>April 29th 2011 to May 9th 2011</b><br>
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{{main|Rose Regalia Energy Bonus}}
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This was the first energy promotion in Spiral Knights. Players would automatically receive one of six possible Rose Regalia costume pieces when purchasing energy.
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==Rose Regalia Redux==
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<b>September 6th to September 19th 2011</b><br>
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An expansion to the original, the Rose Regalia Redux introduced three new colors.
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==Dragon Wings==
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<b>February 1st 2012 to February 13th 2012</b><br>
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The Dragon Wing promotion ran alongside the Chinese celebration for the Year of the Dragon.<br>
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It was the first promotion to feature Shadow themed accessories.<br>
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This also introduced a standard set of themes for future new model accessories to be released in: All standard themes plus four rarer themes: Divine, Volcanic, Prismatic and Shadow.<br>
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Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/42036
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==Love Aura==
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<b>February 14th 2012 to February 19th 2012</b><br>
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The Love Aura was a promotion that ran alongside Valentines Day.<br>
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It delivered a Love Aura with select Energy Purchases.<br>
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Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/43295
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==Valkyrie Wings==
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<b>March 16th 2012 to March 25th 2012</b><br>
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The Valkyrie Wings were a standalone promotion.<br>
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Valkyrie wings were available in all standard themes in addition to the four rarer themes.<br>
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Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/47267
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==Anniversary Pack==
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<b>April 4th 2012 to April 10th 2012</b><br>
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The Anniversary promotion was released on Spiral Knight's one-year anniversary.<br>
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It released Party Hats, Party Blowouts, and Birthday Candles<br>
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These were available in all standard themes in addition to the four rarer themes.<br>
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The rare Confetti Aura was introduced<br>
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Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/49466
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==Mirrored Lockboxes==
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<b>April 18th 2012 to April 22nd 2012</b><br>
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This was a promotion that introduced the ability to alter the knight's eyes and height.<br>
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Along with the free boxes with energy purchases, Mirrored Lockboxes were permanently added to the game as a drop from the prize wheel.<br>
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Mirrored Lockboxes are the second Lockboxes to be added to the game, and the last Lockboxes implemented so far that still require a Silver Key.<br>
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Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/51036
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==Wild Side==
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<b>June 7th 2012 to June 11th 2012</b><br>
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This was a standalone promotion, releasing two accessories in various colours: The Extra Vertical Vents and the Cat Tail.<br>
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These were available in all standard themes in addition to the four rarer themes.<br>
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Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/55933
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==Solstice Prize Boxes==
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{{Main|Solstice Prize Box Promotion June 2012}}
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<b>June 20th 2012 to June 26th 2012</b><br>
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The Solstice Prize boxes were released alongside the real world event of the same name.<br>
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This is the first promotion to include Variant Tickets.<br>
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The rare Sunshine and Winter Crown and Aura were introduced.<br>
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Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/57358
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==Nemesis Prize Boxes==
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<b>July 13th 2012 to July 30th 2012</b><br>
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The Nemesis Prize boxes were released as a limited time promotion alongside the Guardian Armor Pack.<br>
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It included some standard Divine and Volcanic accessories as well as previously featured promotion gear: Valkyrie and Dragon Wings.<br>
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The rare Arcane Halo accessory was introduced.<br>
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Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/59405
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==Guardian Armor==
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{{main|Guardians Armor Pack}}
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<b>Introduced in July 13 2012, Binds on aquisition</b><br>
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The Guardian Armor pack promotion was introduced as a "Bundle" and includes two armor sets in two different styles.<br>
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It is an ongoing promotion, and the armor binds upon purchase so has no resale value.<br>
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Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/59402
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==Hunter Prize Boxes==
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{{main|Hunter Prize Box Promotion August 2012}}
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<b>August 9th 2012 to August 20th 2012</b><br>
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The Hunter Promotion was a standalone promotion that included Hunter-Themed costumes in many of the current armour model styles, and Hunter-Themed accessories.<br>
+
This was the first promotion to feature recolors of currently existing armors as costumes.<br>
+
The rare Leafy Aura accessory was introduced.<br>
+
Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/61705
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==Surge Prize Boxes==
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{{main|Surge Prize Box Promotion September 2012}}
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<b>September 12th 2012 to September 28th 2012</b><br>
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Along with the release of the Danger Missions, the Surge Prize boxes were given away with select Energy purchases.<br>
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This included Surge-Themed costumes in many of the current armour model styles, and Surge-Themed accessories.<br>
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This also gave an official name for [[:Category:Surge-Themed|Surge themed]] gear, and was the first promotion to feature alternatively colored versions of the new proto armors, Flak and Draped.<br>
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The rare Hacked Aura accessory was introduced.<br>
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Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/63880
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==Homecoming Celebration==
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<b>November 14th 2012 to November 20th 2012</b><br>
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Along with the Guild Hall Update, anyone who logged into the game was awarded a set of Honor Gear based on their rank.<br>
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This included a Sword, Shield, and a [[Furniture|Battle Stand]].<br>
+
Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/67939
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==Winterfest Prize Boxes==
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{{main|Winterfest Prize Box Promotion December 2012}}
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<b>December 12th 2012 to January 4th 2013</b><br>
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For the duration of the Winterfest event, the Winterfest Prize boxes were given away with select Energy purchases.<br>
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This included a variety of Winterfest-themed furniture.<br>
+
The rare Impostoclaus set was introduced.<br>
+
Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/70024
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Various promotional items have been released throughout the history of Spiral Knights to further encourage [[Energy Depot|Energy]] purchases, expand the current appearance selection for knights, run alongside a particular real-life or ingame event, or simply as goodwill from the developers. Most of these items are tradeable, but none of them give any sort of gameplay advantage.
+
 
+
*As of June 20th 2012, Promotional Items are delivered via Prize Boxes. These sealed boxes give a random item from the promotional prize list and do not require a key to open. This  gives players a uniform method to calculate the worth of their Energy Purchase.<br>
+
*As of August 21st 2013, Promotional Items and Prize Boxes are purchasable with Energy directly from the Supply Depot, and no longer come free with select Energy Purchases.
+
 
+
==Rose Regalia==
+
<b>April 29th 2011 to May 9th 2011</b><br>
+
{{main|Rose Regalia Energy Bonus}}
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This was the first energy promotion in Spiral Knights. Players would automatically receive one of six possible Rose Regalia costume pieces when purchasing energy.
+
 
+
==Rose Regalia Redux==
+
<b>September 6th to September 19th 2011</b><br>
+
An expansion to the original, the Rose Regalia Redux introduced three new colors.
+
 
+
==Dragon Wings==
+
<b>February 1st 2012 to February 13th 2012</b><br>
+
The Dragon Wing promotion ran alongside the Chinese celebration for the Year of the Dragon.<br>
+
It was the first promotion to feature Shadow themed accessories.<br>
+
This also introduced a standard set of themes for future new model accessories to be released in: All standard themes plus four rarer themes: Divine, Volcanic, Prismatic and Shadow.<br>
+
Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/42036
+
 
+
==Love Aura==
+
<b>February 14th 2012 to February 19th 2012</b><br>
+
The Love Aura was a promotion that ran alongside Valentines Day.<br>
+
It delivered a Love Aura with select Energy Purchases.<br>
+
Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/43295
+
 
+
==Valkyrie Wings==
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<b>March 16th 2012 to March 25th 2012</b><br>
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The Valkyrie Wings were a standalone promotion.<br>
+
Valkyrie wings were available in all standard themes in addition to the four rarer themes.<br>
+
Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/47267
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+
==Anniversary Pack==
+
<b>April 4th 2012 to April 10th 2012</b><br>
+
The Anniversary promotion was released on Spiral Knight's one-year anniversary.<br>
+
It released Party Hats, Party Blowouts, and Birthday Candles<br>
+
These were available in all standard themes in addition to the four rarer themes.<br>
+
The rare Confetti Aura was introduced<br>
+
Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/49466
+
 
+
==Mirrored Lockboxes==
+
<b>April 18th 2012 to April 22nd 2012</b><br>
+
This was a promotion that introduced the ability to alter the knight's eyes and height.<br>
+
Along with the free boxes with energy purchases, Mirrored Lockboxes were permanently added to the game as a drop from the prize wheel.<br>
+
Mirrored Lockboxes are the second Lockboxes to be added to the game, and the last Lockboxes implemented so far that still require a Silver Key.<br>
+
Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/51036
+
 
+
==Wild Side==
+
<b>June 7th 2012 to June 11th 2012</b><br>
+
This was a standalone promotion, releasing two accessories in various colours: The Extra Vertical Vents and the Cat Tail.<br>
+
These were available in all standard themes in addition to the four rarer themes.<br>
+
Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/55933
+
 
+
==Solstice Prize Boxes==
+
{{Main|Solstice Prize Box Promotion June 2012}}
+
<b>June 20th 2012 to June 26th 2012</b><br>
+
The Solstice Prize boxes were released alongside the real world event of the same name.<br>
+
This is the first promotion to include Variant Tickets.<br>
+
The rare Sunshine and Winter Crown and Aura were introduced.<br>
+
Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/57358
+
 
+
==Nemesis Prize Boxes==
+
<b>July 13th 2012 to July 30th 2012</b><br>
+
The Nemesis Prize boxes were released as a limited time promotion alongside the Guardian Armor Pack.<br>
+
It included some standard Divine and Volcanic accessories as well as previously featured promotion gear: Valkyrie and Dragon Wings.<br>
+
The rare Arcane Halo accessory was introduced.<br>
+
Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/59405
+
 
+
==Guardian Armor==
+
{{main|Guardians Armor Pack}}
+
<b>Introduced in July 13 2012, Binds on aquisition</b><br>
+
The Guardian Armor pack promotion was introduced as a "Bundle" and includes two armor sets in two different styles.<br>
+
It is an ongoing promotion, and the armor binds upon purchase so has no resale value.<br>
+
Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/59402
+
 
+
==Hunter Prize Boxes==
+
{{main|Hunter Prize Box Promotion August 2012}}
+
<b>August 9th 2012 to August 20th 2012</b><br>
+
The Hunter Promotion was a standalone promotion that included Hunter-Themed costumes in many of the current armour model styles, and Hunter-Themed accessories.<br>
+
This was the first promotion to feature recolors of currently existing armors as costumes.<br>
+
The rare Leafy Aura accessory was introduced.<br>
+
Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/61705
+
 
+
==Surge Prize Boxes==
+
{{main|Surge Prize Box Promotion September 2012}}
+
<b>September 12th 2012 to September 28th 2012</b><br>
+
Along with the release of the Danger Missions, the Surge Prize boxes were given away with select Energy purchases.<br>
+
This included Surge-Themed costumes in many of the current armour model styles, and Surge-Themed accessories.<br>
+
This also gave an official name for [[:Category:Surge-Themed|Surge themed]] gear, and was the first promotion to feature alternatively colored versions of the new proto gears Flak and Draped Armor, and Round and Crescent Helm.<br>
+
The rare Hacked Aura accessory was introduced.<br>
+
Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/63880
+
 
+
==Homecoming Celebration==
+
<b>November 14th 2012 to November 20th 2012</b><br>
+
Along with the Guild Hall Update, anyone who logged into the game was awarded a set of Honor Gear based on their rank.<br>
+
This included a Sword, Shield, and a [[Furniture#Homecoming_Celebration_Furniture_List|Battle Stand]].<br>
+
Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/67939
+
 
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==Winterfest Prize Boxes==
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{{main|Winterfest Prize Box Promotion December 2012}}
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<b>December 12th 2012 to January 4th 2013</b><br>
+
For the duration of the Winterfest event, the Winterfest Prize boxes were given away with select Energy purchases.<br>
+
This included a variety of Winterfest-themed [[Furniture#Winterfest_Furniture_List|furniture]].<br>
+
The rare Impostoclaus set was introduced.<br>
+
Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/70024
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==Moorcroft Prize Boxes==
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{{main|Moorcroft Prize Box Promotion January 2013}}
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<b>January 30th to February 13th 2013</b><br>
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As part of the Black Kat event, Moorcroft Prize boxes were given away with select Energy purchases.<br>
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This included a variety of Moorcroft-themed [[Furniture#Moorcroft_Furniture_List|furniture]].<br>
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Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/73276<br>
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<br>
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{{main|Moorcroft Prize Box Promotion August 2013}}
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<b>August 21st 2013 to August 28th 2013</b><br>
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The Moorcroft Prize Boxes were made re-available with the return of the Black Kat event<br>
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The rare Zombie Bellhop was introduced.<br>
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Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/87401
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==Stormy Prize Boxes==
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{{main|Stormy Prize Box Promotion May 2013}}
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<b>May 22nd 2013 to June 2nd 2013</b><br>
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The Forged From Thunder Promotion was a standalone promotion that included Storm-Themed costumes in many of the current helmet model styles and two new armor styles, and Storm-Themed accessories.<br>
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The Eye of Fury accessories were introduced.<br>
+
Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/80525
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==Gourmet Prize Boxes==
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{{main|Gourmet Prize Box Promotion August 2013}}
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<b>August 29th 2013 to September 9th 2013</b><br>
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The Gourmet Prize Box promotion was a standalone promotion which included various chef costumes and equipment as well as some sprite food.<br>
+
Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/88128
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==Dangerous Prize Boxes==
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{{main|Dangerous Prize Box Promotion September 2013}}
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<b>September 25th 2013 to October 7th 2013</b><br>
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The Dangerous Prize Box was released with all danger missions being available at once during the promotion.<br>
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The prize box contained Recon-themed armor and accessories.<br>
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http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/89939
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==Elite Trinket Box==
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{{main|Elite Trinket Box Promotion October 2013}}
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<b>October 16th 2013 to October 25th 2013</b><br>
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The Elite Trinket Box was a standalone promotion containing various trinkets and trinket slot upgrades.<br>
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http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/90893
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==Obsidian Prize Box==
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{{main|Obsidian Prize Box Promotion 2013}}
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<b>October 23rd 2013 to November 4th 2013</b><br>
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With the introduction of the Apocrea event coinciding with the Dark Harvest Festival event, the Obsidian Prize Box was available for purchase in the Supply Depot.<br>
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The prize box contained Apocrean-themed armor and accessories.<br>
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The rare Apocrean Crown and Wings were introduced.<br>
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Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/91276
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==Gift of Autumn==
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{{main|Gobble Snipe Box Promotion November 2013}}
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<b>November 26th 2013 to December 4th 2013</b><br>
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The Gobble Snipe Boxes were released alongside the real world event, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Day].<br>
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The prize box contained Thanksgiving-themed [[Furniture#Autumn_Furniture_List|Snipes]].<br>
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Various log-in rewards were distributed along with the [[Gift of Autumn]] for players of specific rank.<br>
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Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/93342
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[[Category:Lists]]
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==Stormy Prize Boxes==
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{{main|Stormy Prize Box Promotion May 2013}}
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<b>May 22nd 2013 to June 2nd 2013</b><br>
+
The Forged From Thunder Promotion was a standalone promotion that included Storm-Themed costumes in many of the current helmet model styles and two new armor styles, and Storm-Themed accessories.<br>
+
The Eye of Fury accessories were introduced.<br>
+
Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/80525
+
 
+
==Gourmet Prize Boxes==
+
{{main|Gourmet Prize Box Promotion August 2013}}
+
<b>August 29th 2013 to September 9th 2013</b><br>
+
The Gourmet Prize Box promotion was a standalone promotion which included various chef costumes and equipment as well as some sprite food.<br>
+
Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/88128
+
 
+
==Dangerous Prize Boxes==
+
{{main|Dangerous Prize Box Promotion September 2013}}
+
<b>September 25th 2013 to October 7th 2013</b><br>
+
The Dangerous Prize Box was released with all danger missions being available at once during the promotion.<br>
+
The prize box contained Recon-themed armor and accessories.<br>
+
http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/89939
+
 
+
==Elite Trinket Box==
+
{{main|Elite Trinket Box Promotion October 2013}}
+
<b>October 16th 2013 to October 25th 2013</b><br>
+
The Elite Trinket Box was a standalone promotion containing various trinkets and trinket slot upgrades.<br>
+
http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/90893
+
 
+
==Obsidian Prize Box==
+
{{main|Obsidian Prize Box Promotion 2013}}
+
<b>October 23rd 2013 to November 4th 2013</b><br>
+
With the introduction of the Apocrea event coinciding with the Dark Harvest Festival event, the Obsidian Prize Box was available for purchase in the Supply Depot.<br>
+
The prize box contained Apocrean-themed armor and accessories.<br>
+
The rare Apocrean Crown and Wings were introduced.<br>
+
Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/91276
+
 
+
==Gift of Autumn==
+
{{main|Gobble Snipe Box Promotion November 2013}}
+
<b>November 26th 2013 to December 4th 2013</b><br>
+
The Gobble Snipe Boxes were released alongside the real world event, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Day].<br>
+
The prize box contained Thanksgiving themed [[Furniture#Autumn_Furniture_List|Snipes]].<br>
+
Various log-in rewards were distributed along with the [[Gift of Autumn]] for players of specific rank.<br>
+
Patch Notes: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/93342
+
 
+
[[Category:Lists]]
+

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