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A '''Mysterious Promo''' is a [[bundle]], used in the game files to hide the upcoming [[promotional items]], but leaving a little tip for them. All these items appear to be bundles with a [[Flare Gun]] inside usable by all classes.
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'''Mysterious Promo''' boxes are [[Action items|action items]], which resemble a [[Carefully Wrapped Gift]], with a purple design, adorned with a bright pink bow and turquoise polka dots. These boxes are used to hide upcoming [[promotional items]] associated with merchandise, while giving a small hint about the merchandise item in question; typically shortly before it is available for sale. Each Mysterious Promo item initially contains a [[Flare Gun]], which is later replaced by its proper item, once the promotion is revealed.
  
 
== List of Mysterious Promos ==
 
== List of Mysterious Promos ==

Revision as of 10:52, 21 April 2023

Come on, I don't have all day.
The Spy waiting for promos

Mysterious Promo boxes are action items, which resemble a Carefully Wrapped Gift, with a purple design, adorned with a bright pink bow and turquoise polka dots. These boxes are used to hide upcoming promotional items associated with merchandise, while giving a small hint about the merchandise item in question; typically shortly before it is available for sale. Each Mysterious Promo item initially contains a Flare Gun, which is later replaced by its proper item, once the promotion is revealed.

List of Mysterious Promos

Bundle Bundle release Items inside Item revealed
What's in the Companion Square Box? July 10, 2012 Patch Genuine Friends Forever Companion Square Badge
& Genuine Triple A Badge
September 21, 2012 Patch
What's in the Sandvich Box? July 10, 2012 Patch Genuine Robo-Sandvich & Genuine Triple A Badge September 21, 2012 Patch
What's in the Portal 2 Soundtrack Box? September 24, 2012 [Item schema update] Genuine Ap-Sap October 17, 2012 Patch
Red Heavy Action Figure Promo October 9, 2012 Patch Genuine Officer's Ushanka June 5, 2013 Patch
Red Pyro Action Figure Promo October 9, 2012 Patch Genuine Brigade Helm January 22, 2013 [Item schema update]
Red Demoman Action Figure Promo October 9, 2012 Patch Genuine Glengarry Bonnet January 22, 2013 [Item schema update]
Red Soldier Action Figure Promo October 9, 2012 Patch Genuine Tyrant's Helm June 5, 2013 Patch
Blue Heavy Action Figure Promo October 9, 2012 Patch Genuine Tough Guy's Toque June 5, 2013 Patch
Blue Pyro Action Figure Promo October 9, 2012 Patch Genuine Respectless Rubber Glove June 4, 2013 [Item schema update]
Blue Demoman Action Figure Promo October 9, 2012 Patch Genuine Scotsman's Stove Pipe June 4, 2013 [Item schema update]
Blue Soldier Action Figure Promo October 9, 2012 Patch Genuine Stainless Pot June 5, 2013 Patch
Team Fortress Chess Promo June 24, 2013 [Item schema update] Genuine Grandmaster October 2, 2013 Patch
Robot Heavy Collectible Figure Promo January 27, 2014 [Item schema update] Genuine Little Bear April 1, 2014 Patch
Robot Pyro Collectible Figure Promo November 4, 2014 Patch Genuine Nabler November 10, 2014 Patch
What's in the Team Fortress 2 Soundtrack Box? March 1, 2017 [Item schema update] Genuine Audio File April 20, 2017 Patch

Update history

July 10, 2012 Patch
  • [Undocumented] Added the What's in the Companion Square Box? to the game
  • [Undocumented] Added the What's in the Sandvich Box? to the game

September 24, 2012 [Item schema update]

  • [Undocumented] Added Mysterious Promo bundle.

October 9, 2012 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Added 8 Mysterious Promo bundles.

October 17, 2012 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Revealed one of the Mysterious Promos as What's in the Portal 2 Soundtrack Box?

January 22, 2013 [Item schema update]

  • Revealed two of the Mysterious Promos as Red Pyro Action Figure Promo and Red Demoman Action Figure Promo

February 20, 2013 Patch (Beta)

  • [Undocumented] Revealed two of the Mysterious Promos as Blue Pyro Action Figure Promo and Blue Demoman Action Figure Promo

March 6, 2013 [Item schema update] (Beta)

  • Reverted the Blue Pyro Action Figure Promo and Blue Demoman Action Figure Promo back to Mysterious Promos.

June 4, 2013 [Item schema update]

  • Revealed two Mysterious Promos as the Blue Pyro Action Figure Promo and Blue Demoman Action Figure Promo.

June 5, 2013 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Revealed four of the Mysterious Promos as Red Heavy Action Figure Promo, Red Soldier Action Figure Promo, Blue Heavy Action Figure Promo and Blue Soldier Action Figure Promo
  • [Undocumented] Revealed the rest of the NECA action figure promos.

June 24, 2013 [Item schema update]

  • Added Mysterious Promo 10.

October 2, 2013 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Revealed Mysterious Promo 10 as the Team Fortress Chess Promo.

January 27, 2014 [Item schema update]

  • Added the Robot Heavy Collectible Figure Promo.

November 4, 2014 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Added the Robot Pyro Collectible Figure Promo.

March 1, 2017 [Item schema update]

  • [Undocumented] Added the What's in the Team Fortress 2 Soundtrack Box? to the game.

See also