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This page lists all blog posts that were posted on the Toontown Rewritten website during the year of 2017. It will be updated as the year progresses.
January
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Posted by Toon HQ on January 9, 2017 12:00 PM
- Happy New Year from Toon HQ! Our HQ Officers have been monitoring the Template:Plainlink closely, and after some anti-Cog analysis along with your standard run-of-the-mill review we've put together the list of winners who will receive a Blue Medallion for their effort!
- This is a real big list, so bear with us. We had so many awesome Toons this year! If you didn't make the cut, don't sweat it. There are new contests coming your way soon.
- NOTE: Don't see your Toon up there?
- • Toons linked to the same household were only listed once, but ALL qualifying Toons will receive the prize! You may only see one of your Toons on the list, but your other qualifying Toons will receive a prize as well.
- If we made a mistake, then please email us and we will correct it. (Such as, if a friend or sibling played on a Toon in your household.)
- • Toons found to be cheating during the event, or have received a recent serious infraction, have been disqualified. It's no fun for anyone!
- • If you think that your Toon has not been listed by mistake, don't hesitate to contact us at Template:Plainlink! We'll investigate and figure out what went wrong.
- Thanks for kicking off the new year with us! We're incredibly proud of the massive amount of Cogs that was taken down by our Top Toons. Stay TOONed for brand new contests coming your way, along with new updates on the horizon.
- Have fun in Toontown!
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Posted by The TTR Team on January 20, 2017 02:00 PM
- Hello, Toontown! Sorry to keep you starving for blog posts for a couple of days. The beginning of each year means big things for Toontown Rewritten as we prepare our first update of 2017, finalize planning for our ToonFest convention, and a few other little things that we'll talk about here.
- Today we'll be telling you all about what's going on with Backstage Toontown this month!
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- An upcoming update will contain plenty of widely requested bugfixes, and we greatly encourage you to keep reporting them to us -- even if you know they've been reported before by someone else. This helps us to identify which bugs are the biggest priority for fixing.
- In addition to fixing up bugs - our system engineer, Sam ("Shockley") has been working to completely overhaul our update deployment system. This will allow us to not only get updates out faster, but improve the quality of our testing procedures!
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- This is something we're very excited about - after a long period of trying to refine our application processes and the way we train new team members, new Toons have joined the Toontown Rewritten Team!
- In the past month, we've interviewed and started training five new team members (That's a lot at once!) for various positions on the team. Undoubtedly, you'll start seeing a positive effect on the team very soon based off of the work that they're doing.
- We'll have more information about how YOU may be able to help out with Toontown Rewritten very soon!
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- Waiting for some news on the Toon Species Election? We're sorry for keeping you in the dark! The next stage of the election is almost ready to start, and we've introduced a brand new role for our team to coincide with it: Contest Planner.
- We really love hosting contests and events here in Toontown, but we've only managed to have a few per year. Starting with one that revolves around the Toon Species Election, you can expect many more contests and out-of-game events coming to keep you occupied.
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- We told you a little while back about how Parties were coming along, but as the nature of development goes we ended up getting sidetracked with other important projects. We dusted off our party hats, though, and are excited to tell you that Toon Parties will be one of the upcoming features added to Toontown.
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- One of the most exciting things we've been doing in January is planning for our next convention. We're looking at locations, activities, and ideas from all angles to figure out how we can make it an extraordinarily fun event for ALL of Toontown - even if you can't make it in person.
- This is where we want to hear from YOU -- post a comment, make a community post, or send us an email about any location, activity, or event suggestions for ToonFest 2017. We'll be making an announcement in the coming weeks with more information about the event. Don't buy any tickets yet!
- That wraps up about all we can tell you for now. Keep your eyes peeled on the blog to see all of this content come to life. We hoped that you enjoyed this Backstage column, and we hope to make many more to keep you in the loop of all things Toontown!
February
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Posted by The TTR Team on February 5, 2017 12:00 PM
- Calling all Toons! It's the Toontown Team here, bringing you exciting news from the "Backstage" of the Tooniverse. We've been working hard behind the scenes, and to make this Toontown's biggest year ever we need YOU!
- As you may know, we've been hard at work since November to restructure ourselves with the goal of bringing Toontown Rewritten out of beta this year. This is a task of Toontanic proportions, and if we asked you to join us back in October -- we wouldn't have been able to achieve it.
- After many months of organization, reprogramming our tools, and working hard on all of the internal sides of our game (We're not Cogs, are we?), we're on track to make this accomplishment count. We've always had big plans, and we know that you're eager to see them come. Now, with YOUR help, we're ready to make that happen.
- Part of our plan over the past few months has been putting together a process for brand new team members to help us make this big move for Toontown. We announced last month that we had brought on 5 new team members, and now we're going to be bringing on even more.
- We have officially launched our Template:Plainlink, which lists all of the positions that we're looking to fill. Game Programmers, 3D Artists, Moderators, Video Editors -- you name it! We're looking for talented Toons like yourself who can become the Toontown Rewritten Team's future.
- Our team is far from tiny, but over the years we have kept a fairly steady size. Toontown has grown, however, and it's time for our team to grow too so that we can continue providing you with the most Toontastic experience possible.
- What are you waiting for? We've got to get back to work! The future of Toontown depends on YOU!
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Posted by Vidalia VaVoom on February 14, 2017 09:00 AM
- Ah, what a lovely morning! I may have only received two hours of sleep, but love will keep me going today! You see, I spent all last night writing a letter to the dog I love. It is ValenToons Day, after all.
- You know, Toons, I never felt that we did enough for ValenToons Day here in Toontown. There's plenty of lovely clothing in the Cattlelog, and it sure would be nice to throw a ValenToons Day party, but there's just something we're missing here... Can you think of what it is?
- Now, I've heard the Toon Council has been a little silent lately as they work on expanding their team and finally completing some big projects, but that musn't stop us from showing support! For when the Toon Council does get around to it all... What kind of activities would you like to see during special Holidays in Toontown?
- I have specific instructions to collect information from YOU Toons: What special events, games, prizes, contests, or even new ToonTasks could be given out for future Toontown holidays?
- Give it some thought, and let me know in the comments! Stay Tooned to the news for upcoming excitement, as I assure you this dry spell won't last for much longer than a couple more days.
- I must be off to deliver my love letter now. I certainly hope I don't bump into any of those nasty Cogs. Happy ValenToons Day, Toontown!
March
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Posted by Alec Tinn on March 1, 2017 03:00 PM
- The time has finally come! Every grand election takes a bunch of careful planning, and I know the Toon Council has been up to their necks in work over the past month with some very exciting stuff that you'll soon see. The first of this exciting stuff, in fact, is that The Toon Species Election is here!
- You've nominated your favorites, we've reviewed and announced the top eight, and now it's time to cast your ballot to figure out which two Toon Species will go head-to-head (or perhaps pie-to-pie?) in the final round of the Toon Species Election! The winner of this election will become a brand new Toon in Toontown!
- You'll have the chance to pick not just your favorite species, but your top three favorites on the ballot. Act quick, because this round of voting only lasts until 11:59PM Toontown Time (PST) on March 11th! After that we'll take a few days to tally up the votes, and announce the two candidates who have been chosen by YOU for final voting.
- If you're ready to enter the Polling Place and elect YOUR New Toon Species, click the big yellow button below!
- But WAIT! You may not want to cast your ballot just yet. Starting tomorrow, one of our species candidates will be posting every day to convince you why they're "Toon Enough" to enter Toontown. It'll be a HOOT -- and Owl isn't even in the running!
- I'll be here along the way to act as your "Eccentric Elector" of this grand Toon Species Election. Oooooh, I'm excited just thinking about all of the ballots we're about to get. Finally, it's time to get this Species Election moving!
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Posted by Cow on March 2, 2017 02:00 PM
- Don't graze over this post. Fellow Toons, I'm the Cow! I am udderly excited to be here on the blog, and let me tell you -- I'm no push-over. It's time for those other candidates to moooooooooove over, because it's this bovine's time to shine!
- This Species Election is an important step in Toon History, and once Alec Tinn cow-culates those votes, one of us species will be joining you all on the streets of Toontown! When picking your candidate, consider this: Which species is going to bring the most fun to Toontown?
- I'm here to give you an answer -- and excuse me for the beef -- but no other candidate has quite the sound like this cattle will bring to battle! There is no sillier sound than the hearty MOOOOOO that will turn any playground into a laughing stock!
- Ringing any cowbells yet? I should mention that us cows already play an important part here in Toontown. We may not be official residents, but Clarabelle's Cattlelog is the best place in town to buy gifts for each udder.
- I think I've milked you enough to make the choice clear -- and it's pasture time to vote! Head over to the polling place, and consider COW as your choice for the ballot. The New Toon Species is at steak!
- Thanks for considering me for your New Toon Species -- I'm jumping over the moon with excitement! If you leave a comment with support for Cow, it'll be moo-sic to my ears.
- Vote Now, Vote COW!
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Posted by Fox on March 3, 2017 02:00 PM
- Citizens of Toontown, allow me to introduce myself: I'm the cunning, clever, and crafty Fox. What does the Fox say, you ask? I say that today the blog is all about Fox News!
- The Tooniverse is a big place, and there are plenty of options for lodging. Toontropolis, Loontown, Zootopia -- but Toontown is the place for me. If I win this Species Election den I'll be happy to call a Toon Estate my home!
- They say that foxes are crafty, and they don't just mean cunning -- I made this campaign poster myself and all of my friends were appawlled. I'm a wiz when it comes to computers, too. Whenever I ask Toons what they think of the Toontown website, they always tell me "You're on Fire, fox!"
- Now, don't get your socks in a twist over these faux fox fallacies. I may be known for chasing rabbits, but pair me up with a hound and we'll be best friends forever. I've heard that Toontown has a bit of a robot problem, too, but the "Cogs" won't know that I'm as sly as a fox!
- If you're feeling foxy, don't wait any fur-ther. Fox trot your way over to the polling place, say "Yippee!", and cast your ballot for Fox today!
- Rock FOX at the Ballot Box!
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Posted by Chicken on March 4, 2017 03:00 PM
- Hello to you, and a cock-a-doodle-doo! I'm the Chicken, and I've been working around the cluck to make sure this Species Election is yolked my favor!
- I'm hatching up a plan to win your vote for this Species Election! Don't worry, though, there won't be any fowl play. I've felt really cooped up in the hen house where I live right now, but boy, I'd cross a hundred roads to get to Toontown. They say that the days here are always sunny-side-up!
- Talk is cheep, and I don't want to ruffle anyone's feathers, but those other candidates have got nothing on this spring chicken! They just keep egging each other on, while I'd rather just wing it and be myself. Even though I'm a flightless bird, I would be glad to fly by your side into a bucket of water with the Cannon Game!
- Still feeling peckish about the vote? I'd give you a few bawks as a bribe, but I only have change for a hen. You can join me any time on the barnyard for a peck-nic, though!
- Other species are still scrambling to get their votes in the ballot, but I'll just tell you this: Don't be a chicken about putting Chicken as your first choice! When I was just a little egg, they told me that I wasn't all I was cracked up to be, but take a look at where I lay now.
- If you peck chicken for your New Toon Species, put your ballot in the box before the rooster's crow! I'd love to hear in the comments if you're itching with chicken pox, or still on the fence.
- I'm Pickin' CHICKEN!
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Posted by Chipmunk on March 5, 2017 09:00 PM
- Hi Toontown, I'm the Chipmunk! I know it's late for some of you Toons, but I know some of my voters from other parts of the world have been going nuts for a blog post released during their time of day.
- Chipmunks have made quite a name for themselves in the Tooniverse, and I'm no chip off the old block -- just ask my cousins Chip and Dale over in Acorn Acres, and name one person who isn't nutty for Alvin and the Chipmunks!
- Being a Chipmunk is a lot of fun, but don't let me cashew calling me a pipsqueak. Some Toons may call me a bit squirrelly, but whenever I need to calm down I just ask my Chip Monk friends for some advice on meditation!
- I don't want to come off as cheeky, but there ain't nuttin' that should stop you from chipping in to the Chipmunk cause. Voting for Chipmunk will be a walk in the park!
- What's that look for? You know that this post wouldn't be complete without acorny joke!
- "CHIPMUNK Has Got the Spunk!"
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Posted by Deer on March 6, 2017 02:00 PM
- Toons of Toontown, I hope that you're ready to have some fawn with this blog post. I've been waiting fur a while for this moment. Oh deer, I almost forgot to introduce myself: I'm the Deer!
- Before you high-tail it over to the Polling Place, let me tell you a bit about me! Of all of the other Toon Species, I think that I have the largest hart. I wouldn't call myself a deer in the headlights -- I can be a little shy, doe.
- My antlerned about Toontown a few years ago, and ever since then I've wanted to come join this wacky place. It takes more than a few bucks to get in, which is why I'm here, asking you to be a dear, and vote for Deer!
- If you have no eye-deer who to vote for, it would be very endeering to become your first choice on the ballot. In fact, I deer you to vote for me!
- I hope that I've given you a few good points that will convince you to pelt the other candidates aside! I'd hate to stagger out of this race so soon. If you're feeling very fawned of Deer, doe not hesitate to let me know in the comments!
"The Choice is Clear... Vote for DEER!"
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Posted by Crocodile on March 7, 2017 02:00 PM
- Enough with the squeaks, yips, and cock-a-doodle-doos. It's time for chomps, bites, and CROC-a-doodle-doos! Give a big ol' smile, because today's blog post comes from Crocodile!
- You'll have to excuse me, I can be a little snappy at times. I'm all bite and no bark! Some Toons may be afraid of me, but don't worry, I'm on a strict diet. I drink nothing but Gatorade so that I can join the Toontown swim team!
- All of those other species -- or as I call them, appetizers -- have plenty of good reasons to join Toontown. This investigator did some researching, though, and found out that there is no other reptile represented in Toontown!
- What are you waiting for? I'm telling you the tooth: Voting for Crocodile is a snap! It only takes a few bites of data to load the ballot page, too. If I get voted in, I can assure you I'll be an excellent delegator for Toontown.
- Chew on the thought of voting for Crocodile for a while, then head over to the Polling Place and do the Crocodile Rock! With your votes behind me, I know that I'll grin -- Err, I mean win.
- "Make Me Smile -- Vote CROCODILE!"
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Posted by Parrot on March 8, 2017 02:00 PM
- Hello, Hello, Toontown! I'm the Parrot! I love to talk, so I promise there won't be any silent tweetment with this post. Toucan play at the pun game, and they say that I'm a real wisecracker!
- Let's get rid of some of the facts that ruffle my feathers: I don't know who polly is, and while I certainly love crackers, I'd much rather eat jellybeans! I will admit, though, that crackers do go great with soup when I'm feeling under the feather.
- I once tried joining a band of pirates, but the crimes they committed were a bit too sparrowing and left me with a worm in my stomach. Toontown seems like a much better place to build my nest!
- If I'm elected into Toontown, I promise that I won't be too much of a birden. In fact, if you squawk down the street with me, we'll be like two birds of a feather!
- They say that the early bird gets the worm, but I'm a Parrot and we like to share it. It's never too late to vote -- well, unless you vote after March 11th. Better get flying to the polls!
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Posted by Goat on March 9, 2017 09:00 PM
- Boy, I sure am glad that the weather is starting to warm up for spring! I can never wear scarves because my goat-tee gets in the way. By the way: I'm the Goat, the final Toon Species Candidate of this election!
- I've goat a lot to bring to Toontown: I'm no Van Goat, but I can create something that looks like modern art out of the cans that I chew! I should warn you that I'm a bit of a hillbilly, although I have a real friendly face. I'm not too "gruff", and I certainly won't be a horn in your side.
- Now Toons, let's face it: Some candidates are just ba-a-a-a-a-ad. I may be just a kid, but I have big plans for Toontown. As long as you keep the trolls away, I'll trip, trap, trip, trap, trip, trap across the bridge straight into Toontown!
- I'm the last candidate to create a post, and you can see I have plenty to goat about. Don't be sheepish: Goatell it on the mountain that Goat deserves the vote!
- Remember, when you go into the Polling Place, vote for... Eh, whatever floats your goat.
- "Vote GOAT, And That's All She Wrote!"
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Posted by Alec Tinn on March 10, 2017 02:00 PM
- Hellooooooooo once again, Toontown! What a week, am I right? You can just feel the grand electoral spirit in the air! Ah, I just love the sound of a candidate rally in the morning.
- Every Toon Species Candidate has had their chance to make their case, and now it's time for YOU to decide which species is the most "Toon Enough" to enter Toontown! Your votes will help to decide which two species will go pie-to-pie in the final round to see which sounds the wackiest, looks the silliest, and behaves the craziest here in Toontown.
- Before heading over to the polling place, here's a brief summary of each candidate. Don't forget to read their blog post, in case you missed it!
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- Jellybean Flavor:
- Grass
- Favorite Activities:
- Mooing, Chewing, Playing the Cowbell
- Favorite Places:
- Pastures, The Milk Aisle
- Position:
- As the new Toon, Cow will use executive connections over at the Cattlelog to lobby for cheaper items.
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- Jellybean Flavor:
- Prefers Chocolate Rabbits
- Favorite Activities:
- Browsing the internet, Bird watching
- Favorite Places:
- Acorn Acres
- Position:
- Fox plans to start their own fair and balanced portion of the Toontown Blog for all of the fox-related news in Toontown.
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- Jellybean Flavor:
- Corn
- Favorite Activities:
- Pecking, Watching the sky, Crossing roads
- Favorite Places:
- Funny Farm, The Barnyard
- Position:
- With Chicken in charge, we'll track down the Cog's HQ Expansions once and for all. No more chickens around here! Figuratively, that is.
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- Jellybean Flavor:
- Acorn
- Favorite Activities:
- Mini golfing, Singing in a band
- Favorite Places:
- Acorn Acres, The Peanut Gallery
- Position:
- Chipmunk has worked with campaign managers Chip and Dale in hopes to bring more activities to Acorn Acres, and lobby for ToonFest's return.
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- Jellybean Flavor:
- Berry
- Favorite Activities:
- Prancing, Crossing streets
- Favorite Places:
- Goofy Speedway, The Forrest
- Position:
- With newly paved crosswalks, Deer hopes to put an end to Toons being unknowingly ran into by Cogs while crossing the streets of Toontown.
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- Jellybean Flavor:
- Gator-ade
- Favorite Activities:
- Suntanning, SNAP-Chatting
- Favorite Places:
- Estate Ponds, The Dentist
- Position:
- Crocodile promises to keep all of Toontown's fish ponds fully stocked for snacking -- err, fishing!
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- Jellybean Flavor:
- Cracker
- Favorite Activities:
- Hide and Speak, Tweeting
- Favorite Places:
- The Toontown Airport, Pet Shops
- Position:
- Don't fall into false promises of other candidates. Parrots mean what they say so much that they'll say it twice!
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- Jellybean Flavor:
- Tin Can
Favorite Activities:
- Butting Heads, Fine Dining
- Favorite Places:
- The Mountain in ToonFest, The Junkyard
- Position:
- As traffic in Toontown increases, Goat will promote teleporting as an environmentally friendly transportation option.
- Cast your vote before tomorrow, March 11th, at 11:59PM Toontown Time! (PST) After the votes are in, we'll spend a little while making sure there are no stuffed ballots, and then announce the two species who are moving to the final round shortly after.
- I hope that you're having fun with this Toon Species Election. Can you believe that it's almost over? Soon, we'll have a New Toon Species running around in Toontown!
- Until next time, Toons. See you around!
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Posted by Toon HQ on March 15, 2017 02:00 PM
- ATTENTION ALL TOONS: A MEGA-Invasion has begun!
- Backstabbers are taking over Toontown!!!
- Just like clockwork, the Cogs have retaliated against our Pie Day Celebration once again with a backstabbing Mega-Invasion! They were never fond of Flippy's Pie Stand, ever since it supplied us with pies to drive them out of the playground.
- Luckily, we kept our eyes sharp and managed to secure several safe districts from the metal menace. If you need to get away from the Backstabbers, head to one of these locations:
- If you're ready to join the fight, hit the streets and help us show the Backstabbers what the real point of Pie Day is! Don't forget to stop by Toontown Central to grab some free pies from Flippy's Pie Stand for the celebration.
- Also, stay TOONed for the results of the latest round of the Toon Species Election. Alec Tinn is counting the votes as we speak!
- Stay safe out there, Toontown!
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Posted by Sir Max on March 17, 2017 10:00 AM
- Top o' the mornin' to ya! Ah, what a day to be green. St. Patrick's Day is by far one of my favorite holidays of the year -- it's the day I get to set my all-time pinching record! To avoid the pinch, I've got a secret that'll get you some green in a cinch.
- Call it the luck of the Irish, but I've never forgotten to be green on St. Patrick's Day. It's something that I most certainly take pride in! For those of you who don't have quite so much luck, I've got a solution for you.
- Now, now -- don't get hasty! I'm not talking about turning your Laff Meter green, because that's no fun for anyone. Here's the deal: My pal Eugene from Green Bean Jeans in Daisy Gardens is a genuine leprechaun. I mean, I've never seen him with a pot of gold or anything, but I think it's a requirement for Irish Toons to be leprechauns.
- Here's the point: Eugene knows that "It's easy to be green", and he'd be glad to help you out! Stop by his shop and tell him the secret phrase for a snazzy pair of Green Gloves. Don't worry, the dye won't last forever.
- You better get a move on, because I need to pinch 158 more Toons before I break my record. Oof, I shouldn't have made this blog post until afterwards. Anyway, Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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Posted by The TTR Team on March 19, 2017 12:00 PM
- Imagine an event all about Toontown. An event full of games and prizes where you could meet players, developers, and hear about what's coming to Toontown before anyone else. Are you interested yet?
- That event exists, and this year it's bigger and better than ever. Today, we're officially announcing that, for the first time ever, ToonFest will be located at ReplayFX 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!
- For the past two years, Toontown Rewritten has hosted an enormous event called ToonFest which attracts hundreds of Toontown players from all around the world! This event is normally held at OMG!Con in Owensboro, Kentucky, but this year we have something big in store.
- ReplayFX is one of the largest gaming conventions on the East Coast, and we've been working with them over the past few months to plan the most exciting ToonFest yet.
- We have a lot of announcements about the event that we're going to be making over the next few months, but in the meantime, here's what you need to know:
- • ReplayFX is a four day event from July 27-30th. (Thursday to Sunday)
- • Toontown Rewritten will be attending all four days with a big activity area, as well as two panels led by the development team on Friday and Saturday.
- • This event is a real-world celebration for Toontown's 14th anniversary. ToonFest 2017, the annual in-game celebration of Toontown Rewritten held in Acorn Acres, will still be hosted on September 19, 2017.
- • The event will be recorded and uploaded for those who are unable to attend, but you really won't want to miss it if you are able to be there in person!
- • Toontown Rewritten receives no profit or revenue from this event -- we're in it for the celebration of all things Toontown! Convention costs are being paid out of pocket by our loyal staff members.
- • In addition to the "TOONTASTIC" activities we have in store, ReplayFX has a show floor packed with over 200,000 square feet of games, activities, and entertainment for the whole family!
- Full details on ticket prices are listed on the Template:Plainlink. Discounted tickets are available for children under 12, and children under 5 can join the fun for FREE!
- Thousands of people come to ReplayFX every year, which means you will want to get your tickets and hotel as soon as possible.
- This year is shaping up to become Toontown's biggest year ever, and we anticipate that this event will be one of the highlights of the year. We can't wait for you to see what we have in store.
- Ready to start planning your summer vacation? Join us for the most TOONTASTIC event of the year! Stay TOONed for more information about the event in the coming weeks, and feel free to Template:Plainlink with questions.
- We can't wait to see you at ToonFest!
- Are YOU Toon Enough?